[E] Phrasal Verb: Give

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panic-stricken

[ 'pan-ik-strik-uhn ]

adjective

- very frightened and worried about a situation, and therefore unable to think clearly or act reasonably

He sounded panic-stricken on the phone.

pedestrian

[ puh-'des-tree-uhn ]

noun

- a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go

New pedestrian pathways are being built alongside the road.

urgent

[ 'ur-juhnt ]

adjective

- very important and needing attention immediately

There's an urgent need for more nurses.

restless

[ 'rest-lis ]

adjective

- unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored

I was feeling a bit tense and restless.

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.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. give someone a lift

to drive someone to a particular location

INSIDE CAR

Dialogue

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Sally

Hi Cindy! You must be on your way to the airport?

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Cindy

Right. I'm actually waiting for the cab I booked.

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Sally

I see. I could give you a lift. I'm on my way to pick up my children at school.

B. give priority

to deal with or do (something) first

GIVE PRIORITY

Dialogue

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Alex

Hi Sally. Long time no see! How have you been?

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Cindy

Yes, it's been a while. I'm great. I'm waiting to get my second vaccination shot for Covid-19.

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Alex

Oh, you don't have to. They give priority to pregnant women so you can just go directly to the person in-charge.

C. give someone a call

to call (someone) on the telephone/mobile phone

GIVE SOMEONE A CALL

Dialogue

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Sally

You've been looking at your phone since this morning. Are you waiting for someone's call?

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Cindy

Yes. My mother told me that she would give me a call as soon as she arrives at Aunt Molly's place. I'm a little restless thinking that it is her first solo travel abroad.

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Sally

Maybe she's stuck in traffic. Just give her more minutes, she would surely call you in a while.

D. give a presentation

to give a formal talk, often in order to sell something or get support for a proposal.

PRESENTATION

Dialogue

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Sally

How was your presentation Alexa?

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Alexa

It was my first time to give a presentation in front of our international clients so I was panic-stricken few minutes before it started. Luckily, I was able to handle it with confidence.

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Sally

Congratulations! What about a drink to celebrate your success?

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

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

give someone a call	give priority
give a presentation	give someone a lift

I had a big suitcase, so Thelma offered to to the airport.
Emily is about the company's sales figures.
Drivers should always to pedestrians.
When Danny got to the hotel, he to say he had arrived safely.

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.

WAITING

1. ( give someone a ride / waiting for a friend )

Answer:

CAFE

2. ( give priority / at the cafe )

Answer: