[E] Phrasal Verb: Go

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gamble

[ 'gam-buhl ]

noun

- a risk that might result in loss of money or failure

Are you going to gamble on the result of the fight?

trend

[ trend ]

noun

- a new development in clothing, makeup, etc.

This year's fashion trend seems to be oversized clothing and bold prints.

afford

[ uh-f'awrd ]

verb

- to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time

He can afford an apartment.

spoiled

[ spoild ]

adjective

- destroyed, damaged, or no longer able to be used

I can't eat this sandwich because the mayonnaise is spoiled and smells terrible.

be on one's way

phrase

if you are on your way, you have started your journey somewhere

He has been allowed to leave the country and is on his way to Britain.

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A. go bankrupt

to be unable to pay one's debts

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Dialogue

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Melly

I feel so sorry for Emily. She worked so hard to open her own shop in the city center but it went bankrupt.

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Cindy

Me too, but you know how tough competition is nowadays.

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Melly

That's right. Starting a business is such a huge gamble.

B. go bad

to no longer be fresh enough to eat or drink : to become spoiled

GO BAD

Dialogue

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Mom

I thought you were going to eat dinner with us last night? Where did you go?

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Anna

I'm sorry mom. Our boss took us out for dinner last night.

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Mom

No wonder the soup I made for you went bad. You should have sent me a message so I wouldn't have cooked a lot.

C. go abroad

to go to a foreign country, usually one which is separated from the country where you live by an ocean or a sea.

ABROAD

Dialogue

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Anna

Keiko, how was your honeymoon?

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Keiko

Oh, it was fantastic! It was actually my first time to go abroad so I was a little nervous.

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Anna

I understand. I had the same feeling when I went to New York alone for a business trip.

D. go out of fashion

no longer be trendy or fashionable

FASHION

Dialogue

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Sally

My best friend and I love to take pictures outside on a sunny day.

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Cindy-

I know. You always post pictures on your instagram account.

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Sally

It's funny though. We thought that if skinny jeans and white shirts went out of fashion then we would have nothing to wear.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Complete the statements with the correct expressions in the box.

go bad	go bankrupt
go out of fashion	go abroad

It's better to buy classic clothes that never than follow the latest trend.
Sara's fashion boutique since she could no longer afford the rent.
If you don't store food properly, it can and become unsafe to eat.
I would love to this year, perhaps to the South of France.

Part II

Direction: Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat the sentences.

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Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

CULTURE

2. ( go abroad / culture )

Answer:

FASHION

3. ( clothing / out of fashion )

Answer: