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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
spare
[ spair ]
verb
He wanted to spare his family from the stress he had endured.
abandon
[ uh-'ban-duhn ]
verb
We had to abandon the car.
offend
[ uh-'fend ]
verb
I think she was offended that she hadn't been invited to the party.
slip through sb's fingers
phrase
You shouldn't let a job like that slip through your fingers!
for the sake of
phrase
I stopped smoking for the sake of my health.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. out of the blue
- something that happens suddenly, without warning, or when you are not expecting it
Dialogue
Alex
Anna
What? That came out of the blue! I had no idea she was even dating someone.
Alex
I know, right? Apparently her boyfriend proposed to her during her birthday.
B. golden opportunity
- the perfect or excellent chance to do or get something that does not come a lot
Dialogue
Anna
I'm excited to share that I received a job offer from Apple, Inc. in California!
Cindy
Wow, congratulations! That's a golden opportunity you can't miss!
Anna
Thank you! I've always dreamed of working for Apple, and I feel grateful that this dream is finally becoming a reality.
C. once in a blue moon
- to refer to something that occurs very rarely
Dialogue
Sally
Did you hear that the boss is giving out bonuses this year?
Cindy
Really? That's surprising. When was the last time that happened?
Sally
Once in a blue moon. It's been years since we received any sort of bonus.
D. show one's true colors
- to show his real character and feelings
Dialogue
Anna
I thought John was a nice guy, but he's been acting strange lately.
Cindy
What do you mean?
Anna
He was really rude to the new intern and showed his true colors. I never realized he had such a bad attitude.
E. a white lie
- a small harmless lie that is told to be polite or to avoid hurting someone's feelings
Dialogue
Keiko
Do you think it's ever okay to tell a white lie?
Melly
I think it depends on the situation. Sometimes a small white lie can spare someone's feelings.
Keiko
Yeah, I agree. Like if someone asks if you like their outfit and it's not your style, it's better to tell a small white lie than to hurt their feelings.
F. catch red-handed
- to discover someone while they are doing something bad or illegal
Dialogue
Alex
Have you seen the news last night?
John
No, I didn't. I was exhausted, so I went to bed earlier than usual. Was there anything that shocked you?
Alex
Yes. Do you remember Tom, our high school classmate? He was stealing a car when the police drove by, and caught him red-handed.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| once in a blue moon | show one's true colors |
| out of the blue | golden opportunity |
| white lies | caught red-handed |
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You mustn't allow a to slip through your fingers or you will regret it later.
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A seagull shrieked at me while I was at the beach eating bread.
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For the sake of not offending anyone, I tell .
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I don't usually go out to eat at fancy restaurants, but I treat myself .
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The teacher the student cheating on the test.
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When the pressure was on, he and abandoned his friends.
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. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
2. ( golden opportunity / part of )
Answer:
4. ( catch red-handed / sister )
Answer:
Did you hear that Sarah got engaged?