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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
custody
[ 'kuhs-tuh-dee ]
noun
The court awarded custody of the child to the mother.
destitute
[ 'des-ti-toot, -tyoot ]
adjective
The floods left thousands of people destitute.
contemplate
[ 'kon-tuhm-pleyt ]
verb
The owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city.
the pros and cons
phrase
We're just weighing the pros and cons of moving to a bigger house.
settle down
phrasal verb
Eventually I'd like to settle down and have a family, but not yet.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. expect a baby
- to be pregnant
Dialogue
John
Marie
I just can't believe that we're going to expect a baby!
John
Seriously? That's amazing news!
B. the baby is due
- the day you're expected to give birth
Dialogue
John
How was your prenatal care checkup?
Marie
I had an ultrasound test today, and the doctor said the baby is due in just a few weeks!
John
Really? That's coming up fast!
C. provide for your family
- to earn enough money to support your family.
Dialogue
Mike
Have you thought about the future?
Alex
What do you mean?
Mike
Well, you need to provide for your family.
Alex
You're right, I should plan for that.
D. set up a home
- to start an independent life in one's own flat or house
Dialogue
Marie
I have something on my mind that I want to share.
John
What is it?
Marie
I've been thinking a lot about our relationship and where we're headed. I believe it's time for us to take a big step and set up a home together.
John
Setting up a home? That's a big decision. I appreciate your openness about it. Let's discuss this further and see how we can make it happen.
E. raise/bring up children
- to care for a child, teach him or her how to behave, etc.
Dialogue
Mike
Don't you think it's time for us to settle down?
Anna
I do, but we need to consider the pros and cons, especially our financial situation.
Mike
I understand, but I believe we are at the right age to get married. Besides, it won't leave us destitute.
Anna
I agree; it would be a rewarding journey to start a family together and raise our children with love and care.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| expect a baby | the baby is due |
| provide for your family | set up a home |
| raise children/bring up children |
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Our goal is not just to have kids but to who are kind, confident, and well-prepared for life's challenges.
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We just received the news that we can , and it's the most exciting thing ever!
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Let's start saving and planning carefully so that we can in that beautiful neighborhood we've always dreamed of.
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I had a check-up, and the doctor informed me that next month. We should start preparing.
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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What happened? You look very astonished.