I just felt totally dumbstruck

...so....
...so that...
because = cuz

Although
Even Though
Even If

But
However..
...though

Apart from..,
Besides...

that/who/which

On the other hand

By contrast

and stuff like that

or whatever
or whatever

I even know some folks

and of course, as they say

expands your outook

Yes that's for sure

Absolutely Yes
Clearly / Apparently / Obviuously

As a matter of fact

There are various / a wide range / many type

I am really facinated by / crazy about / I kinda like / I m more into

I m not keen on ...

I .. alsmost every day / all day / once in a while

I rarely...

First of all / For starters /

... primarily because...

......., plus......

....... tooo / as well

Most Importantly,

On top of that...

As well as this ,

they had hard time getting around on rainiy days

so... may varies from person to person

Do you like ... => it really depends

.... would be the last thing I want to do

 => To be more specific ....

confine / facilitate ur thinking

I like / I adore

I ll get those thing arranged soon / shortly

it is really eye-opening / a eye-opener

I often hang out in the bars at weekends

during holidays

know ... inside out / backwards and forwards

The idea like that is way off base I guess

.... would get on my nerves

... and .... and .. , you name it

What a shame!

I suppose / I guess

provide a wealth of information

I think of ... as ...

should = ... be supposed to

It doesnt make any sense.

get used to doing sth.

just a ... wont hurt

decent job (decent => )

in terms of price = As far as price

instead of pay lip service to..

our plans are successfully carried out

should face up to their responsibility

I believe all my hardwork would paid off

I've recently taken up jogging

The taxi drivers/stalls driver just rip sb off

take ... into account

I often sleep in on sunday

burn out

need to wind down after such a hectic day

cope with

get stuck in traffic

we played games to liven up the party

.... are sprouting up all over the city

meet = run across

finish = wrap it up
help sb. = do sb. a favor

boring = mundane

Wind down =>

We played games to "liven up" the party.

difficult = tough

interesting = simulating

boring = humdrum = mundane = monotonous

waste time = idel one's time way

catch some rays = sit in the sun

valuable = precious

pricey = expensive

fasionable = trendy

good taste = chic /classy

my folks = my parents

it really a nice thing = a knock out

honest = straightforward = candid

well-mannered = polite

I am totally wiped-out(tired)

I have mixed feeling about

depend on = count on

feel delighted = feel happy

not happy = upset

tall building = high-rise building

spacious = big

cramped = narrow

clean = tidy

dirty = filthy

time-honored

aromatic (for food) , frangrant (for flower)

for a long time = for ages

always = constanly = frequently

promote,boost <-> restric the development

fresh air <-> stuffy air

release pressure = let off steam

feel under the weather

...is better than.. = ..beat....

A nine to five job can really be a drag.

he bought it without batting an eyelash.

lousy = bad

the daily grind ()

superstar tend to wear snazzy clothe

corny( )

way too stressful / way out of control/ way better than

practically everyone = almost everyone

I just need a decent salary without getting myself overworked

I always feel refreshed after the night I hung out with my friend

That trip was one of the most enjoyable experiences I ever had.

goood = desirable

user-friendly

perfect = flawless

healthy = wholesome

for entertaining purpose

significant => essential => vital

commonplace = common

terrible = obnoxious
mediocre =

bogus stuff

exhaust fumes

mostly = typically

leisure (time , magazine, activities)

The pace of life

The ambience there is quite inviting

city becomes smoggy

necessity ()

encouragement

....just for enjoyment and pleasure

artworks = works of art

shopping is my favorite pastime

clothing preference

people keep pets for companionship or for security

abalone are considered delicacy in many chinese restaurant

I am really into Japanese cuisine

status symbol
employment opportunities

its box office take is not goood ,though

china is so sprawling

the rules and regulations of

the hustle and bustle of bigh cities

tourist attractions

work
work overtime practically everyday
My work offers me a whole lot of benefit

dead-end Job ()

learning new skills to help my career prospects

hometown
it offers some of the best ...
famous for...
The air is so smoggy
lots of people there sufferes from respiratory disease
the traffic is always bumper-to-bumper during the rush hour
The cost of liveing is sky-high
this city is steeped in the time-honored traditions
The cityscape is gorgeous
it is densely-populated
medium-sized city
we enjot a great climate all year round
It has a dynamic and vibrant nightlife with countless bars and clubs
go bar-hopping
I have hard time falling sleep when I under stress
People there are pretty laid-back
Go clubbing is a ppopular pastime among students here
It's fun to ride around on a bus coz you get to see many interesting people
The cab fare
grab a cab

Entertainment
The plot of that movie is a little bit far-fetched
Suspense movie without predicatable storyline
good movies are always thought-provoking
low-budget movie can be a smash
Sometimes I just flick through the channels coz there are too many channels to
choose from.

Reading/Writing
Reading can expands your thought
convey our feelings more effectively
flip through some magazines

Clothing

HipHop => Baggy Clothe

I prefer a mature style, like suit
A poor taste in Clothing
Some People are just conformists
get addicted to video games
.... tends to be somewhat biased
because of the vanity

Weather

I cannot stang the muggy weather

autumn colorful foliage
Overcast Westher
I feel disturbing when it drizzles
It's not the heat , it' th humidity

Photo
Im not so photogenic I suppose
Music
genre , touching / mushy / corny
People
My family consists of my parents and me
a bunch of = some
do the dishes/ laundry / take out the trash
Strict upbringing
fair-weather friends
We hit it off right away
We just went our separate way after..
meet up at..
nuclear family byut we are not close to the ralative

Buildings
It hard to get around if you dont have car
The whole place feels light and airy
There's a wonderful views outside the window
A roomy kitchen
at your disposal
planetarium
It's a feast of my eyes
I just enjoy wandering around
knock down the building/raze those buildings
The servise is impeccable
stay in a hotel (not live)
a feeling of accoplishment
require months of training
average people
sport(strenuous,laid-back,strength,flexibility,endurance)

require/ need

sunbathing
for recreation

shopping
tend to... on impulse
I am a last minute shopper
name-brand stuff
items
pet
at the expense of...

Age
I was born in / grew up in / raised in
I am not the person who hangs on to memories
I prefer to look to the future