Bummer

If you say that something is a bummer, you mean that it is unpleasant or annoying.

Eg: That was kind of a bummer.

Eg: that was a real bummer of a movie./ I had a bummer of a day.

Flat

名词 A flat is a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor and part of a larger building. A flat usually includes a kitchen and bathroom.

形容词Something that is flat is level, smooth, or even, rather than sloping, curved, or uneven.

When something is level, it is completely flat with no part higher than any other.

Eg: Ellie’s practically as flat as I am.

造句：My life had remained kind of flat after my parents went back.

Zombie

You can describe someone as a zombie if their face or behaviour shows no feeling, understanding, or interest in what is going on around them.

造句：if I couldn’t sleep at 10’o clock at night, I would be a zombie.

实用句型

1. It’s not a big deal.

2. I could tell something was up with him.

3. I don’t like being accused of things.

4. Hang out with

5. Can’t you at least give me a hint?

造句：

1. She cried, asking for my forgiveness. Then I told her it was not a big deal.

2. The moment I stepped into the classroom, everyone was looking at me. I could tell something must have been up with me.

3. Please be responsible for what you are investigating. I don’t like being accused of things.

4. I like hanging out with my roommates. We usually have a good time.

5. It’s very difficult for me to make out of the question. Can’t you at least give me a hint?

Guiding questions

1. Why did August say those mean stuffs accusingly to summer?

August thought that Summer was another kid who was told by Mr. Tushman to make friends with him.

2. What did Summer’s father do when he was alive?

He was a platoon sergeant.

3. How do you think about Summer?

She was like an angel. She was so kind, considerate, and brave. If I were August, I would feel so lucky meeting her.