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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
meticulous
[ muh-'tik-yuh-lus ]
adjective
He is a designer known for his meticulous attention to detail.
fluid
[ floo-id ]
adjective
I think we should try and keep our arrangements fluid at this stage.
contingency
[ kuhn-tin-juhn-see ]
noun
Do you have any contingency plans if the scheme doesn't work?
resilient
[ ri-'zil-yuhnt ]
adjective
Jeff faced many hardships in life, but he always found a way to be resilient
breach
[ breech ]
noun
They were sued for breach of contract.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. pose a threat
- to cause a problem or difficulty
Dialogue
Melly
Cindy
Well. I used to hate it but since I started living with my grandparents, I've come to appreciate the importance of growing your own food. My grandpa is so meticulous when it comes to food, you know. We grow our food organically since chemicals pose a threat to our health.
Melly
That's definitely true. Perhaps it's time I consider planting vegetables in my backyard.
B. hinder the progress
- limit the ability of someone to do something or to make progress
Dialogue
Mike
I'm hoping for some good news today, John. How's the project coming along?
John
I apologize for the delay, Mark. Unfortunately, several complications have hindered the progress of the project, so completion dates remain fluid. However, we do have some good news to share. We've set a date for the groundbreaking of the first two areas of construction, which will be on the 15th and 16th.
Mike
That's great, but can you give us a rough estimate as to when you can accomplish the project?
C. overcome hurdles
- successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
Dialogue
Sally
Don't you think we're just a little too strict with the kids?
Mike
Absolutely not. We want them to be well-educated and resilient individuals who can overcome any hurdles they may face in life. Everything we do is for their own sake.
Sally
I know. I just couldn't help but wonder if we're doing it right.
Mike
Parenthood is a challenging journey, but we're doing our best to raise our kids to the best of our abilities
D. minimize the risk
- reduce a risk to the lowest possible level or prevent if increasing beyond that level
Dialogue
Sally
Good morning! How may I assist you today?
Michael
Hi. I'm looking for an ointment to relieve itchiness. I prefer something that doesn't have a strong scent, please.
Sally
Sure thing. Let me check. I recommend this one. It's fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, specially formulated to minimize the risk of allergies.
Michael
Thank you for your assistance. I'll take that one.
E. tackle the problem
- to deal with a problem in a very determined or efficient way
Dialogue
Mike
The shortage of energy has become a significant challenge across most industries. We need to find an alternative energy source as soon as possible.
John
Fortunately, there is a massive potential for clean energy resources along the Bristol Channel coast. It's crucial that we find ways to harness it to tackle the problem of energy shortage and climate change.
Mike
That sounds promising. Could you give us a detailed presentation of your proposal in our next meeting?
F. catastrophic effects
- involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster
Dialogue
Ken
The recent earthquake has had catastrophic effects on both the people and the economy.
Bill
It's devastating. So many people lost their homes and properties in just a blink of an eye.
Ken
The images and videos over the news were heart-wrenching. I couldn't bring myself to watch them.
Bill
It's a reminder that we need to be prepared for such natural disasters and have contingency plans in place to minimize the damage.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.
| minimize the risk | overcome hurdles |
| hinder the progress | pose a threat |
| tackle the problem | catastrophic effects |
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Cybersecurity breaches can to personal information.
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Plans for a residents-only parking scheme have been mooted in a bid to .
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The agency develops food safety standards and policies to help of foodborne illnesses.
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You can if you have sufficient knowledge of the techniques of effective resume writing.
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A sudden eruption of one of these volcanoes would have , but current research is not just about assessing risks.
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Inadequate supply of good quality feed is the main factor that of animal production in many developing countries.
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. ( deforestation / pose a threat )
2. ( exercise / minimize the risk )
I didn't know you were into gardening?