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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
detrimental
[ de-truh-'men-tl ]
adjective
These chemicals have a detrimental effect on the environment.
captivate
[ 'kap-tuh-veyt ]
verb
The audience was captivated by her performance.
reconcile
[ 'rek-uhn-sahyl ]
verb
It's difficult to reconcile the demands of my job and the desire to be a good father.
instinct
[ 'in-stingkt ]
noun
His first instinct was to run away from danger.
well-being
[ 'wel-'bee-ing ]
noun
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.
Dialogue
Mom
Melly
We haven't completed it yet, but we have a rough idea of the places we want to visit
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.
Dialogue
Melly
Do you think social media is a good thing or a bad thing?
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
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.
Dialogue
Husband
I can't help but feel overwhelmed with all the decisions we have to make for the baby.
Wife
I know how you feel. I'm still wrestling with the decision of whether to breastfeed or use formula.
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
Dialogue
Sally
What do you think about the company's new policy on working mothers?
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.
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.
Dialogue
Alex
What do you think makes a good writer?
Cindy
A good writer has a fertile imagination that allows them to create worlds and characters that captivate readers.
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 |
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His paintings were always so vivid and imaginative, a product of his .
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The issue of climate change is complex, and on the best solutions to address it.
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James found himself conflicting emotions as he tried to reconcile his personal and professional goals.
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I don't the belief that money can buy happiness; I think true happiness comes from meaningful relationships and experiences.
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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.
1. ( wrestle with /strategy )
2. (subscribe to / negotiation )
How's the itinerary planning going, Melly?