[A] Travel and Adventure II

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extravagant

[ ik-'strav-uh-guhnt ]

adjective

- more expensive than is necessary or reasonable, or having the characteristics of being expensive

Company executives enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle.

persevere

[ pur-suh-'veer ]

verb

- to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time

If you persevere long enough and work hard enough, you’ll eventually succeed.

patter

[ 'pat-er ]

noun

- the sound of lots of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface

I find the patter of rain on the roof soothing.

settle for something

phrasal verb

- to agree to or accept something, although it is not what you want

They were hoping to sell their car for $2000 but settled for $1500.

cut something off

phrasal verb

- to stop people from continuing a phone conversation by breaking the phone connection

We got cut off before she could give me directions.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. not stretch to something

to not be able to afford something.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

Are you staying at that luxury resort?

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Emily

I wish! My budget doesn’t stretch to something so extravagant.

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Lisa

Maybe next time!

B. keep one's eyes open

to remain alert and watchful.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

What’s your best travel advice?

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Emily

Always keep your eyes open, especially in unfamiliar places. You’ll notice hidden gems.

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Lisa

Great tip. I’ll remember that.

C. boosted the spirit

lifted morale or improved mood.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

What kept you going during the long trek?

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Emily

The incredible views at the summit boosted my spirit when I felt exhausted.

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Lisa

Nature has a way of doing that.

D. lull you to sleep

to soothe or calm someone into sleeping, often with gentle sounds.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

How did you manage to sleep in the forest?

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Emily

The sound of the nearby stream lulled me to sleep—it was surprisingly peaceful.

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Lisa

That sounds dreamy.

E. send out a search party

to organize a group to look for someone who is lost.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

What happened during your hiking trip?

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Emily

A storm hit, and we got lost. They had to send out a search party to find us.

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Lisa

That must have been terrifying.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate expressions to complete each of the sentences.

lull someone to sleep	not stretch to something
keep one's eyes open	send out a search party
boosted the spirit

The unexpected delivery of snacks and drinks during the hike really of the group.
We must for any unusual activity while walking through the dense forest.
The lost hikers hadn’t returned by nightfall, so the authorities decided to .
Although the offer was tempting, their budget could at this point.
The sound of the gentle waves helped after a long and tiring day.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.

Although he dreamed of a luxurious seaside retreat, his modest income could not stretch to such extravagance, forcing him to settle for a simpler escape.
The rhythmic hum of the distant train, paired with the soft patter of rain against the window, gently lulled him to sleep, transporting him to a world of dreams.