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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
sold out
[ sold 'owt ]
adjective
The concert tickets were sold out within minutes of going on sale.
refusal
[ ree-'fyoo-zul ]
noun
His refusal to apologize made the situation even worse.
disbelief
[ dis-bih-'leef ]
noun
She stared in disbelief when she won the competition.
incredible
[ in-'kred-uh-bul ]
adjective
The sunset over the mountains was an incredible sight.
that's a shame
phrase
When she heard the trip was canceled, she replied, "That's a shame, I was really looking forward to it."
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. No such luck
- used when something desired or hoped for doesn’t happen
Dialogue
Liam
Emily
No such luck. They were all sold out!
Liam
That’s a shame. I heard it’s going to be amazing.
Emily
I know! Maybe next time.
B. No way!
- express disbelief or refusal
Dialogue
Sophie
Guess what? I just won a free trip to Paris!
Mark
No way! Are you serious?
Sophie
I am! I can’t believe it either.
Mark
That’s incredible! You’re so lucky!
C. There's nothing to it!
- used to encourage someone by saying that something is very easy to do
Dialogue
Chris
I’m nervous about making the presentation tomorrow.
Julia
Don’t worry. There’s nothing to it!
Chris
You think so?
Julia
Absolutely. Just speak confidently, and you’ll do great.
D. How time flies!
- express how quickly time has passed
Dialogue
Rachel
Can you believe we graduated five years ago?
Daniel
How time flies! It feels like just yesterday.
Rachel
I know, right? So much has changed since then.
Daniel
But some things, like our friendship, never do.
E. It's a small world!
- express surprise about unexpected connections
Dialogue
Mia
I ran into your brother at the grocery store yesterday.
Oliver
Really? It’s a small world!
Mia
Yeah, we talked for a bit. He’s really nice.
Oliver
That’s so funny! What are the chances?
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.
| It's a small world! | How time flies! |
| No way! | There's nothing to it! |
| No such luck! |
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I thought I’d get to leave work early today, but .
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Relax, don’t overthink the exam .
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I just saw my childhood friend at the mall. isn’t it?
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Can you believe it’s already been ten years since we started working together? !
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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Did you manage to get tickets for the concert?