LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
initial
[ ih-'nish-uhl ]
adjective
My initial reaction was to decline the offer.
superior
[ suh-'peer-ee-er ]
adjective
The soldier was reported to his superior officer for failing in his duties.
resentment
[ ri-'zent-muhnt ]
noun
This decision has caused resentment among some teachers.
lose track of
phrase
I always lose track of time when I'm with my best friends.
go through
phrase
She's going through a really difficult time right now and she needs our support.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. grow on
- to like something more, although you didn't for the first time
Dialogue
Mother
Daughter
I'm sorry Mom but I don't want to. Please don't make me eat it.
Mother
Why don't you try just a little bit. You'll never know this cherry tomato might grow on you.
B. bottle up
- not allow yourself to show or talk about your feelings
Dialogue
Sally
I know it's difficult to talk about your problems, but you shouldn'tbottle them up. As your friend, I'm always willing to listen.
Anna
Thank you Lizzy. I just don't want to trouble you with my problems.
Sally
Please don't think that way. You can always talk to me.
C. warm to
- to start to become interested in or enthusiastic about an idea
Dialogue
Alex
I don't think our manager will agree to this idea.
Anna
That was my initial reaction too but I eventually warmed to the idea. I realized it's not such a bad idea to tie up with influencers for the marketing campaign.
Alex
Alright. I'll talk to him about this proposal.
D. feel for
- feel sorry for someone who is unhappy or in a difficult situation
Dialogue
Daughter
I'm sorry mom, but I don't want to go to school. I just want to go back to our old house.
Mother
Oh dear, I'm sorry we had to leave. I feel for you but you need to understand that we need to move for your Father's job.
Daughter
I know. I just miss my friends and classmates.
E. get carried away
- to become too excited about something that you forget to control everything else
Dialogue
Sally
I really love the shoes and bags we purchased today. We can check out the new shop I told you about, next.
Cindy
I think it's enough for today, Alice. I might get carried away and spend more than I should.
Sally
I see. I understand. Let's have some coffee instead.
F. pull (yourself) together
- become calm after being very upset or angry
Dialogue
Alex
I know you were very upset about the result but you have to pull yourself together.
John
I'm sorry. I was just very disappointed with my team.
Alex
I understand, but as their superior you need to remain calm and positive.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks using the box below. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
get carried away | pull (yourself) together |
grow on | bottle up |
feel for | warm to |
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She could her friend who was going through a tough time, because she had been in a similar situation before.
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Mary seems to have difficulties in stressful situations.
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Instead of discussing his problems, he all his anger and resentment.
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Living in a small town was tough at first, but the place you.
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Sometimes when you're having fun, it's easy to and lose track of time.
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It took us a while to my friend's idea of starting a new business.
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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PART III
Direction: Look at the pictures. Make sentences using the words provided.
1. ( carry away, food )
Answer:
3. ( warm to / holiday )
Answer:
Try eating this cherry tomato. This is good for your skin.