Lots of Tourists
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EN: Use 'Lots of' to talk about a large amount or number of something. It can be used with both countable and uncountable things.
Lots of people like ice cream.
EN: In casual conversation, 'lots of' is more common and less formal than 'many'. It is very useful for daily English.
EN: Nouns can be used as labels or titles to organize information. In this case, 'Conversation' is followed by a letter to identify a specific section.
Exercise B
EN: In English textbooks and materials, sections are often labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to help students follow along easily.
EN: The Present Continuous (be + verb-ing) is used to ask about actions happening now or planned for the near future.
Are you watching a movie?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces or social circles, it's common to start a conversation with a friendly greeting followed by a direct question about what the person is currently working on.
EN: The Present Continuous (be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that is happening right now.
I am eating lunch.
EN: In English, 'Not yet' is a polite and common way to say something hasn't happened but might happen soon. It sounds more positive than just saying 'No'.
EN: Use 'the number of' followed by a plural noun to talk about the total quantity of something.
The number of students in the class is twenty.
EN: Use 'does' to form a question with a singular subject (the graph) in the present tense. When using 'does', the main verb (say) stays in its base form.
What does the sign mean?
EN: In English, inanimate objects like graphs, signs, and clocks can 'say' information. It is a very common way to ask about data or messages.
EN: Use 'both A and B' to talk about two things or people together. It emphasizes that the statement applies to each of them.
I like both apples and oranges.
EN: Skiing is a popular winter activity in many Western countries. Ski resorts often see their peak number of visitors during December and January due to the winter holidays and optimal snow conditions.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject with a description or a noun that defines it. The structure is: [Subject] + is + [Description].
The city park is a beautiful place.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, ski resorts are major economic drivers during winter, often featuring 'après-ski' (social activities after skiing).
EN: This is a short response used to agree with a previous statement. It uses the subject 'It' and the verb 'is' to avoid repeating the whole sentence.
The weather is nice. - It is.
EN: In English, repeating the auxiliary verb (like 'is', 'do', or 'can') is a common and polite way to show you are actively listening and agreeing.
EN: In English, nouns like 'Conversation' can be followed by a letter or number (A, B, 1, 2) to label specific sections or parts of a text.
Please look at Question 5.
EN: In textbooks and exams, 'Conversation A/B' is a standard way to organize listening or reading exercises.
EN: Use 'also' after the verb 'to be' or before other main verbs to add extra information to a sentence.
He also likes to travel in winter.
EN: In American English, 'fall' is more commonly used than 'autumn'. Both refer to the season between summer and winter.
EN: Use 'have' to show that a place or person possesses or contains something. Use 'and' to join two items together in a list.
We have a small garden and a big tree.
EN: In many Western cities, 'Farmer's Markets' are popular community events where local farmers sell fresh produce directly to consumers, often on weekends.
EN: In casual conversation, we often start a sentence with 'And' to add more information to a previous list without repeating the whole sentence structure.
And a cold drink.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity or number of something.
How many books did you buy?
EN: In American English, 'fall' is commonly used for the season, while 'autumn' is more common in British English.
EN: In English, we often use the verb 'say' to describe information shown on a sign, a graph, or a clock, even though these objects cannot speak.
The sign says 'No Parking'.
EN: In English, large numbers are grouped by thousands (three zeros), whereas in Chinese, they are often grouped by ten-thousands (four zeros/萬). This is why 'a hundred and thirty thousand' equals '13萬'.
EN: Use 'What about + noun' to ask for information about a specific topic or to make a suggestion.
What about the weather tomorrow?
EN: In English conversations, 'What about...?' is a very common and polite way to shift the focus of a discussion without starting a completely new topic.
EN: Use 'There were' to talk about plural things that existed or happened in the past. Use 'so far' to talk about a situation from the past up until right now.
There were many people at the party last night.
EN: In English, large numbers are grouped by thousands (e.g., 160,000 is 'one hundred and sixty thousand'). This differs from the Chinese system which groups by ten-thousands (萬).
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To direct one's eyes toward someone or something in order to see them.
A place that is popular with people who are on holiday.
A food market where local farmers sell fruit and vegetables and often meat, cheese, and wine directly to the public.
A town or area with hotels and facilities for skiing.