To get the most from them, you should try to use them in sentences, or discuss them with friends. Writing something on Twitter or Weibo is a great way to practice!
- Link: Writing Business Letters in English: http://www.englishclub.com/business-english/business-letters.htm
- Ancient History: Lucrezia Borgia: (1480-1519) Member of Borgia family of Renaissance Italy; sister to Cesare. Accused of plotting, tricks, poisoning.
- Irregular Verbs: I retake pictures that turn out poorly. I retook one yesterday. I have retaken quite a few since my camera broke!
- Idiom: buy a pig in a poke: buy something you haven't seen. A: "I never shop online." B: "Why?" A: "I don't like to buy a pig in a poke."
- Pop Culture: Muhammad Ali: (born 1942 as Cassius Clay) African-American boxing champion, famous for his boxing style and his BIG personality.
- Slang: 'Sup?: Short for "What's up?" A: "Hey, Moe. 'Sup?" B: "Not much. 'Sup with you?" A: "Nothing much."
- Government: moratorium: a delay or stopping agreed on by two sides. If A owes B money, they can agree on a "moratorium" on payment, delaying it.
NOTES:
- The Idiom, the History and Government words, and some of the Pop Culture words, are from lists in the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
- The Link was found online; the Slang words, the Irregular Verbs, and some of the Pop Culture words are from my own lists, and I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
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