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Tuesday, 15 November 2011

ASSIGNMENT II (part ii - video)


This is our final touch on doing this assignment.

Just watch on this video !

^^ ENJOY ^^ 





Wednesday, 9 November 2011

HE JUST STEPPED OUT




HE JUST STEPPED OUT

Definition :
He went out for a short time.


Example :
Ali : Where is Ahmad?
Azman : He just stepped out. I'm not sure where he is.



SORRY TO INTERRUPT




SORRY TO INTERRUPT

Definition :
Say this when you want to talk to someone else who is already speaking.


Example :
Ali : Today is quiz....
Ahmad : Sorry to interrupt. I heard that the quiz is on Monday. Not today .


DO YOU KNOW WHERE Mr. Smith IS?




DO YOU KNOW WHERE Mr. Smith IS?

Definition :
NOT Do you know where is Mr. Smith?


Example :
Ali : Do you know where my laptop is?
Ahmad : Sorry, I don't know.


AS A RESULT




AS A RESULT

Definition :
consequently ; as an effect.


Example :
" Kelly cannot sleep last night. As a result, she feels so sleepy during class. "


DESPITE something




DESPITE something

Definition :
Not affected by something.


Example :
" Abu was study hard everyday despite he got bad results on the examination. "




YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO do something




YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO do something

Definition :
Doing something is not permitted.


Example :
" You're not allowed to smoke in the airplane. "



THAT SOUNDS




THAT SOUNDS

Definition :
Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something.


Example :
Ali : My family and I spent our vacation to Pulau Langkawi.
Ahmad : That sounds interesting.


SO FAR, SO GOOD


SO FAR, SO GOOD

Definition :
It is fine now, but there may be problems later on.


Example :
Ali : How was your examination last week?
Ahmad : So far, so good. I hope I'll get results with flying colours.


GOOD AT something




GOOD AT something

Definition :
able to do something well.


Example :
" He is good at Mathematics because the subject is his favorite. "



AS LONG AS




AS LONG AS

Definition :
on the condition that;
providing that


Example :
" You can study in my room as long as you not disturb me to study as well. "


FED UP WITH something



FED UP WITH something

Definition :
Unhappy about something that has been happening for a long time.


Example :
" I'm fed up with the assignment because it is too hard. "



REMIND someone TO




REMIND someone TO

Definition :
Say something to help someone remember.


Example :
" Please remind me to buy some vegetables when we get to the market. "


TAKE TURNS doING something




TAKE TURNS doING something

Definition :
Alternate (i.e. you, then me, then you, then me)


Example :
" My father and I take turn driving because we take a long way on this journey. "


THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW



THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW

Definition :
NOT tomorrow after tomorrow.


Example :
Ali : When do you want to get home?
Ahmad : The day after tomorrow on Monday.


YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE




YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE

Definition :
Say this to appreciation when receiving a gift.


Example :
Ali : Oh my God. I know it is so expensive. You shouldn't have it. By the way, thank you so much!
Ahmad : It's my pleasure.


END UP doING SOMETHING




END UP doING SOMETHING

Definition :
Finally do something


Example :
" I'm going to many places, but I end up reached to Pulau Tioman."


WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN x AND y?




WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN x AND y?

Definition :
How are X and Y different?

Example :
Ali : What's the difference between this bag and that bag?
Ahmad : The one is original and the other one is not really original.


CHIP IN



CHIP IN

Definition :
Share the cost of a group activity.

Example :
"My brother and I chipped in about RM500 to buy a new handbag as a gift for my mother."


DO YOU MIND IF I JOIN YOU?




DO YOU MIND IF I JOIN YOU?

Definition :
Ask this for permission to be with someone.


Example :
Ali : I am going to attend the party tonight.
Ahmad : Oh really? Do you mind if I join you?
Ali : Of course not. You can follow me.


I DIDN'T MEAN THAT



I DIDN'T MEAN THAT

Definition :
Say this when someone does not understand what you said.
NOT That's not my meaning.


Example :
Ali : You're very tall.
Kelly : You mean I'm not healthy?
Ali : No, I didn't mean that. You look like a model.


ON TOP OF THAT





ON TOP OF THAT

Definition :
In addition ; also
Say this when the last piece of information is important.


Example :
"Hello, my name is Katy Perry.
I am a cat lover.
On top of that, I have 6 cats at home."



TAKE time OFF



TAKE time OFF

Definition :
Decide not to go to work for a short time.


Example :
Ali : Why you just stay at home today?
Ahmad : I'm going to take a day off because I need a rest.


CAN I TAKE A RAIN CHECK




CAN I TAKE A RAIN CHECK

Definition :
Can we change the plan to another time in the future?


Example :
Ali : Do you want to join me to go for a shopping tomorrow?
Ahmad : Sorry, I can't. Can I take a rain check?





PICK something UP




PICK something UP

Definition :
Collect something

Example :
" I had found your t-shirt on my room. Could you pick it up tonight?"




ASSIGNMENT III " Adobe Photoshop "




It was about 15 phrases;
(that I had post on the earlier)
 are edited by ADOBE PHOTOSHOP.



I CAN'T GET something TO WORK

I CAN'T GET something TO WORK

Definition :
I can't make something function.






WE DON'T SEE EYE TO EYE



WE DON'T SEE EYE TO EYE

Definition :
This is a polite way to say we don't agree.







Tuesday, 8 November 2011

DROP someone OFF

DROP someone OFF

Definition :
Take someone to a place and leave them there.







FOR GOOD

FOR GOOD

Definition :
forever or permanently.







DO YOU MIND IF I JOIN YOU?

DO YOU MIND IF I JOIN YOU?

Definition :
.Ask this for permission to be with someone.





BY 9



BY 9

Definition :
at 9 o'clock or before 9 o'clock.
BUT NOT after 9:00







Monday, 7 November 2011