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LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Pattern I
go-to - used as an adjective to describe a person, place, or object that people depend on or "go to first" for what they need
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If you need someone to lean on. Talk to Monica, she's my go-to person whenever I'm feeling down.
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I am obsessed with salad dishes. The Salad Stop is my go-to store for a healthy meal.
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Pattern II
have in mind
- means to have a good idea of the kind of thing you want.
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You should tell me what you have in mind because I would like to consider it before I finalize everything.
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- To make up your mind means to decide.
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Would you like to have a strawberry shake or a mango juice? Make up your mind Nancy!
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Pattern III
all the bells and whistles - refers to the most modern, up-to-date - usually expensive - features of homes and other buildings that are either new or recently remodeled.
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This expensive and huge apartment has all the bells and whistles - a chandelier, sleek kitchen, and a mini elevator.
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I always dream to have all the bells and whistles in my current apartment. It seems to be impossible as of now, though.
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Pattern IV
out there - specifically out in the world; in existence
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There are a lot of respectful and diligent applicants out there. Please choose wisely.
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There are various of places you will discover out there once you start exploring the country.
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Pattern V
in the meantime - indicates a period of time between two events; another word with the same meaning is
meanwhile
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Larry needs to be away from home for a year. In the meantime, you take over his daily chores while he's out of the country.
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You should start roasting the turkey for dinner. In the meantime, I will prepare the dessert.
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I will restore the files in a bit. Meanwhile, please charge all the wireless headphones.
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Pattern VI
one more thing - an expression used at the end of a series of remarks; it could be something important that you almost forgot to say or a question that you almost forgot to ask.
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I highly suggest that you cut back on carbs and sugar intake. One more thing, you should exercise daily.
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I am looking forward seeing you at the party tonight. One more thing, I can't wait to give you my present.
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Pattern VII
a heads-up - a warning that something is going to happen, so that the other person will be ready.
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I must give her a heads-up that wearing slippers or casual footwear is not allowed here.
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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
John is looking for an apartment to move into. He inquired about it and eventually met Shane who will help him find the perfect apartment.
Receptionist
John
I’d like to rent an apartment in this vicinity and I wonder if you can help me.
Receptionist
You need to talk to Anna – she’s our go-to agent for apartment rentals. This way please, I’ll introduce you to her.
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Anna
Hello, I’m Anna. Have a seat and tell me what kind of apartment you’re looking for. Is it just for you?
John
Well, that depends on what’s available. I’d really rather live alone, but if I don’t see anything that works, I could share a humongous place with a friend of mine.
Anna
Ok. First, tell me what you have in mind.
John
The most important thing is the location.. I want to be in the city, preferably within this vicinity, so I can walk to the university and to the subway station. I don’t have any vehicle.
Anna
Ok, then you don’t mind if there’s no parking space.
John
Exactly, but I want a secure building, I also want it to have a living room, a dining room, one bedroom, and, of course, a modern kitchen and bathroom. I don’t really need all the bells and whistles, but I would like to have a balcony.
Anna
May I know your budget?
John
I’m hoping to find something for about $800 a month.
Anna
Look, I can tell you right now there are no decent apartments in this location under $1,500 a month – and none of them have dining rooms or balconies. Those apartments similar to your descriptions are at least eight miles outside of the city.
John
There’s no way I’m going to live way out there. Do you think you could find a two-bedroom place closer in for, say, $1,600 a month? Something I could share with my friend?
Anna
Ok, I'll take note of that. Just give me a couple of hours to see what’s out there. If I find anything worthwhile, we can go have a look this afternoon. In the meantime, I need you and your friend to fill out an application in order to be approved as tenants. I’m assuming you want a one-year lease. Is that right? Oh, one more thing, you don’t have a pet, do you?
John
Yes, I’m willing to sign a one-year lease, and no, I don’t have a pet. But my friend has one. I’d better go give him a heads-up right now so that he can find a way to leave his dog behind.
Anna
Great. Be sure both of you bring your financial and credit information with you.
John
Right. We’ll see you this afternoon, then. Thank you very much.
Anna
See you later.
QUESTIONS
1. Who is helping John in his aim to look for an apartment?
2. What type of apartment does he prefer?
3. When John found out that it was impossible to have a worth of $800 rental fee, what did he wishes to have then?
4. What requirements do John and his friend need to bring in the afternoon to be officially considered as tenants?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Please choose the best response to each of the following questions or remarks.
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There are no decent men for me to date.
a. Come on! There are lots of worthwhile men out there.
b. Give me a heads-up who you'll date.
c. Make up your mind.
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The utilities will cost us a fortune.
a. It's a prerequisite.
b. Have a look at the basement.
c. Still, the house is worthwhile.
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Why don't you consider a trip to, say, the Carribean or Hawaii?
a. It's not a requirement.
b. One more thing, it's in the country.
c. That's what I had in mind.
B. Formulate a statement OR a question related to the picture with the use of the given expression.
1. have in mind
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2. vicinity
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3. preferably
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4. a heads-up
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5. out there
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Good morning! How can I help you?