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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
underlying
[ 'uhn-der-lahy-ing ]
adjective
There was an underlying truth in his joke.
overindulge
[ oh-ver-in-'duhlj ]
verb
It's hard not to overindulge at Christmas.
respite
[ 'res-pit ]
phrases
The drug brought a brief respite from the pain.
kick in
phrasal verb
It takes half an hour for the tablets to kick in.
coping mechanism
phrase
Drinking was one of her coping mechanisms.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. Under the weather
- not well, slightly sick or ill
Dialogue
Melly
Anna
I was hoping it would just go away, but it has been three days now, and I still feel nauseous.
Melly
You definitely should have yourself checked. It could be caused by an underlying health problems.
B. Eat in moderation
- to avoid eating too much of something
Dialogue
Taka
Melly, that's a lot of donuts. Are you sure you can finish all that?
Melly
Yeah, I can't stop eating sweets when I'm stressed out. It's like a coping mechanism for me.
Taka
I understand, but you have to start eating sweets in moderation. Otherwise, you might suffer from health issues in the long run.
Melly
I know you're right. It's just hard to break the habit.
C. Get in shape
- to become fitter and healthier, usually by losing weight
Dialogue
Sally
I'm so excited that you decided to sign up for a yoga membership! We can finally work out together.
Alexa
Yeah, I realized that I really need to get into shape. I need to start putting more effort to improve my fitness.
Sally
Absolutely! Yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength, and overall health. I'm sure you'll love it.
Alexa
I hope so! I've been feeling sluggish lately, and I know that exercise can help me feel better both physically and mentally.
D. Alleviate the pain
- to make the pain more bearable
Dialogue
Mike
The pain in my shoulder has been recurring for a while now and it's really affecting my daily routine.
Doctor
I understand. Let's run some tests to determine the cause of your shoulder pain. In the meantime, I can prescribe a pain reliever medication that should help alleviate the pain.
Mike
Thank you, doctor. I really appreciate it. I just want to be able to move my arm normally again without any discomfort.
E. Excruciating Pain
- extremely painful
Dialogue
Bill
Hey Alex, have you heard from James? Is he still able to join the tennis tournament?
Alex
No, unfortunately he had an accident on the court and injured his knee pretty badly. He's in excruciating pain and the doctor told him he won't be able to play in the tournament.
Bill
Oh no, poor guy. He was really looking forward to it. I hope he gets better soon.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| alleviate the pain | under the weather |
| eat in moderation | get in shape |
| excruciating pain |
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I've been feeling lately, so I decided to stay in bed this morning, and get some much needed sleep.
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We hope this gym's interior will make them feel more excited about exercising with a more attractive and private place to .
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A seat slightly wider at the front is generally more supportive and can of someone who feels a nagging pain on their backs.
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The tablets brought temporary respite from the on her head.
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It's important to and not overindulge in high-calorie foods.
PART II.
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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PART III.
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.
1. ( get in shape / exercise )
2. ( alleviate the pain / cold compress )
You've been feeling under the weather for a few days now. Why don't you see a doctor?