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LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Pattern I
I look up to... - used to admire or respect someone
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I have always looked up to my grandfather for his wisdom and kindness.
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Many young athletes look up to professional players as role models.
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Pattern II
I bring up... - used to mean raising or taking care of a child until they become an adult
- to raise or mention a topic in conversation
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After their parents passed away, their grandmother brought them up with love and discipline.
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I didn’t want to bring up the issue during the meeting, but it was unavoidable.
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Pattern III
I get on with... - to have a good relationship with someone
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I get on with my colleagues really well, which makes work more enjoyable.
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Despite our differences, I still get on with my younger brother because we both value family bonds.
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Pattern IV
I take after... - to resemble or have similar characteristics to an older family member
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She takes after her mother in both looks and personality.
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I’ve been told that I take after my father when it comes to being stubborn.
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Pattern V
I fall in love with... - to develop strong romantic feelings for someone
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I never expected to fall in love with someone so different from me, but it happened.
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The main character falls in love with a mysterious stranger in the film’s plot twist.
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Pattern VI
I fall out with... - to have an argument or disagreement with someone, leading to a strained or broken relationship
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I fell out with my best friend over something trivial, and now we’re not speaking.
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Siblings often fall out with each other, but they usually make up quickly.
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Pattern VII
I break up with... - to end a romantic relationship with someone
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After months of constant arguments, she finally decided to break up with him.
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She felt heartbroken after he broke up with her, but she knew it was the right decision in the long run.
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Pattern VIII
I bump into... - to meet someone unexpectedly
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I bumped into an old school friend at the supermarket yesterday—it was such a surprise!
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While traveling abroad, I bumped into my former teacher at a coffee shop.
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Pattern IX
I click with... - to form an instant connection or rapport with someone
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I clicked with my new colleague immediately—we have so much in common.
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It’s rare to click with someone right away, but sometimes it happens naturally.
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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Two friends, Sarah and Jake, are sitting at a café catching up.
Sarah
Jake
I’m doing alright, but things have been a bit hectic lately. I bumped into my ex, Emily, last week.
Sarah
Oh no! How was that? Awkward?
Jake
Surprisingly, it wasn’t as awkward as I expected. We actually had a decent conversation, but it made me realize how much has changed since we broke up.
Sarah
Breakups are tough, but sometimes they’re for the best. You two had a lot of differences, if I remember right.
Jake
Exactly. We kept falling out over little things, and it just wore me down. I think we both knew it was time to move on.
Sarah
Yeah, that makes sense. Sometimes, it's just not meant to be. Speaking of relationships, my brother just got engaged!
Jake
No way! That’s amazing. Who’s the lucky person?
Sarah
Her name’s Mia. Honestly, I think he fell in love with her the moment they met. They just clicked instantly, you know?
Jake
That’s awesome. It’s rare to find that kind of connection right away.
Sarah
I know, right? She’s super sweet, and she’s already like family. I really look up to her, actually. She’s so kind, patient, and always knows how to handle tough situations.
Jake
Sounds like someone you could learn a lot from.
Sarah
Totally! Oh, and guess who’s been driving me crazy lately? My little sister, Maya.
Jake
Siblings will do that. What happened?
Sarah
She’s just being stubborn. I try to bring up important stuff, like planning for college, but she acts like she already knows everything. It’s frustrating!
Jake
Ha! Sounds like you when you were her age. I swear, she really takes after you in that way.
Sarah
I know, I know. It’s like arguing with my younger self. No wonder my parents were so stressed.
Jake
Well, I think you’re doing great. She’ll appreciate it one day — probably after she’s older.
Sarah
I hope so. For now, I’m just trying not to lose my patience.
Jake
I get it. Family relationships are never simple, but they’re worth it.
Sarah
Agreed. Anyway, enough about me. Tell me more about you — any new romances I should know about?
Jake
Well, there might be someone I clicked with recently…
Sarah
Oh, now you have to spill the details!
Jake
Not much to tell — yet. But I’ll keep you posted.
Sarah
You better!
QUESTIONS
1. What did Jake realize after his conversation with his ex, Emily?
2. Who does Sarah look up to, and why?
3. How does Sarah feel about her little sister, Maya?
4. According to Jake, how is Maya similar to Sarah?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
Example:
I look up to because .
Answer: I look up to my mom because she is brave and kind.
1. Sometimes I bump into when I go to .
2. I get on with because .
3. People say I take after because .
4. I fell in love with when .
5. I fell out with because .
6. I clicked with the first time we .
B. Direction: Write or say a short story (5-6 sentences) that includes at least 3 phrases.
For example:
One day, I was walking to school when I bumped into my best friend, Sarah. We started talking, but then she brought up something I said last week, and we had a big argument. After that, we fell out for a few days. Later, I apologized, and we became friends again because I realized I get on with her better than anyone else.
LET'S TALK! 🗣️
- What qualities do you think make you fall in love with a person?
- What do you think are the most common reasons people break up with their partners?
- Is there a coworker, classmate, or friend you get on with really well? What makes your relationship so smooth?
- Who is someone you look up to, and why do they inspire you?
- Have you ever fallen out with a close friend or family member? What caused the disagreement, and were you able to resolve it?
It’s been so long, Jake! How have you been?