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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
mediocre
[ mee-dee-'oh-ker]
adjective
I thought the book was pretty mediocre.
gesture
[ 'jes-cher ]
noun
The invitation was meant as a friendly gesture.
sacrifice
[ 'sak-ruh-fahys ]
verb
He sacrificed his vacation to work on his book.
lose touch
noun
The lost touch when Angela got married and moved away.
for good
phrase
Their factory had to close down for good.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. Drift apart
- gradually become less friendly and the relationship ends
Dialogue
Sally
Anna
That's my best friend from middle school.
Sally
Oh, that's really cool. Do you still keep in touch with her?
Anna
No, unfortunately not. After she went to college in L.A., we gradually lost touch and eventually drifted apart. It's sad but I'll always cherish the memories we shared growing up.
B. Mutual friend
- a person who is the friend of two people who may or may not know each other
Dialogue
Mike
Hey Alexa, have you had the chance to work with the new graphic artist yet?
Alexa
Actually, I already know him.
Mike
No way! How do you two know each other?
Alexa
We met through a mutual friend, and we also attended the same graduate school. He's not only a nice person but also incredibly talented.
C. Settle for
- accept something, often something that is not exactly what you want or is not the best
Dialogue
Sally
Hey Cindy, have you given any thought to where you want to move for retirement?
Cindy
I've always dreamed of living in a house by the beach, so California is at the top of my list. However, the cost of living is quite high, and I don't think I can afford it. So, I'd have to settle for a house somewhere along the middle coast.
Sally
I understand. It's important to find a place that you can comfortably afford without sacrificing your retirement savings.
D. Make up
- forgive each other and be friendly again
Dialogue
Take
Sally, those are beautiful flowers. What's the occasion?
Sally
I'm giving them to my mom as a peace offering. I upset her last night, and I want to make up with her.
Take
That's a really thoughtful gesture, Sally. It shows how much you care about your relationship with your mom.
E. Go out with
- have a romantic relationship with
Dialogue
Sally
Cindy, you look amazing! Are you headed somewhere special?
Cindy
Thanks, Sally! I'm actually going out with my boyfriend for our anniversary dinner tonight.
Sally
Congratulations! How long have you been going out with him?
Cindy
Today marks our third anniversary. I can hardly believe it's been three years already.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| make up | mutual friend |
| go out with | drift apart |
| settle for |
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I met John through a , and was introduced to the rest of the crew through him.
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Unfortunately, the long distance between us cause my partner and I to .
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Alice was a perfectionist. She was not just prepared to anything mediocre.
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I'm nervous about asking Emily to , but I really like her.
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After not speaking for months, Sam and his brother finally at their family reunion.
PART II.
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat the sentences.
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PART III.
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.
1. ( settle for / concert )
2. ( drift apart , for good )
Who's the person in the photo with you?