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[C+] Thoughts and Ideas II

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

detrimental

[ de-truh-'men-tl ]

adjective

- causing harm or damage

These chemicals have a detrimental effect on the environment.

captivate

[ 'kap-tuh-veyt ]

verb

- to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive

The audience was captivated by her performance.

reconcile

[ 'rek-uhn-sahyl ]

verb

- to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together

It's difficult to reconcile the demands of my job and the desire to be a good father.

instinct

[ 'in-stingkt ]

noun

- a natural ability that helps you decide what to do or how to act without thinking

His first instinct was to run away from danger.

well-being

[ 'wel-'bee-ing ]

noun

- the state of feeling healthy and happy

We try to ensure the well-being of our employees.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different collocations below.

A. rough idea

  • an approximate or general conception about something.

TRAVEL PLANNING

Dialogue

Icon_Belle

Mom

How's the itinerary planning going, Melly?

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

We haven't completed it yet, but we have a rough idea of the places we want to visit

Icon_Belle

Mom

Your travel date is getting closer, so you better finalize your plans soon.

B. subscribe to (something)

  • to agree with or support an opinion, belief or theory.

SUBSCRIBE TO

Dialogue

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Do you think social media is a good thing or a bad thing?

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

I think it depends on how you use it. I subscribe to the belief that it can be a great tool for connection and information, but it can also be detrimental if used irresponsibly.

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

That's a good point. I guess it's all about finding a balance.

C. wrestle with (something)

  • to try very hard to deal with a problem or to make a difficult decision.

WRESTLE WITH

Dialogue

John_Happy Icon

Husband

I can't help but feel overwhelmed with all the decisions we have to make for the baby.

Icon_Marie

Wife

I know how you feel. I'm still wrestling with the decision of whether to breastfeed or use formula.

John_Happy Icon

Husband

It's a big decision, but we'll figure it out together. We just have to trust our instincts and do what's best for our baby.

D. opinions are divided

  • people hold different views

OPINIONS DISCUSSION

Dialogue

Icon_Sally

Sally

What do you think about the company's new policy on working mothers?

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Opinions were divided. Some think that it's great to have more flexibility and support for working mothers, while others feel like it could negatively affect the company's productivity.

Icon_Sally

Sally

I can see both sides, but I think it's important to support working mothers so that they can balance their work and family responsibilities.

E. fertile imagination

  • one that produces lots of original and interesting ideas.

FERTILE IMAGINATION

Dialogue

Icon_Alex

Alex

What do you think makes a good writer?

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

A good writer has a fertile imagination that allows them to create worlds and characters that captivate readers.

Icon_Alex

Alex

That's true. Without imagination, writing would just be words on a page.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.

rough idea subscribe to
wrestle with sth fertile imagination
opinions are divided
  1. His paintings were always so vivid and imaginative, a product of his .

  2. The issue of climate change is complex, and on the best solutions to address it.

  3. James found himself conflicting emotions as he tried to reconcile his personal and professional goals.

  4. I don't the belief that money can buy happiness; I think true happiness comes from meaningful relationships and experiences.

  5. Even a of how much money we can save is better than nothing.

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.

BUSINESS STRAT DISCUSSION

1. ( wrestle with /strategy )

NEGOTIATE

2. (subscribe to / negotiation )