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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
undertaking
[ 'uhn-der-tey-king ]
noun
Starting a business can be a risky undertaking.
revolutionize
[ rev-uh-'loo-shuh-nahyz ]
verb
One day virtual reality will revolutionize the entertainment industry.
bankruptcy
[ 'bangk-ruhpt-see ]
noun
Small travel operators are facing bankruptcy.
streamline
[ 'streem-lahyn ]
verb
We must streamline our production procedures.
pull sth off
phrasal verb
I knew you'd pull the deal off!
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different movemenet and progress idiomatic expressions below.
A. at a snail's pace
- extremely slowly
Dialogue
Sophia
James
I'm sorry Sophia, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make it on time. The traffic is moving at a snail's pace and I've been driving for two hours.
Sophia
That sounds frustrating, James. Is there an alternate route you can take to get here faster?
B. back and forth
- in one direction, then back again; an argument or discussion in which little gets resolved
Dialogue
Betty
Hey handsome. What are you looking at?
Kevin
Oh! It’s our son’s photo from last year. He was having so much fun on the swing, moving back and forth and laughing uncontrollably.
Betty
I remember that! He was so adorable. How about we take him to the park this weekend?
C. forge ahead
- to continue moving forward or making progress
Dialogue
Mark
The new project is going to be a huge challenge. How do you feel about it?
Andrew
It's a big project that involves a lot of research and development. The team is still in the planning stages, but I think it's going to be a game-changer. We just have to forge ahead.
Mark
That sounds like a difficult undertaking, but I know your team can pull it off. Good luck with the project and let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
D. set the wheels in motion
- do something to start a process
Dialogue
James
Billy, is that you? We haven't seen each other for ages. How have you been?
Billy
Hey James, I'm doing great! My wife and I have decided to buy a house next year, so we've set the wheels in motion and started arranging some viewings.
James
That's fantastic news, Billy. I'm happy for you both. Good luck with the house hunting!
E. on the verge of
- very close to doing something
Dialogue
David
Hey Emma, I heard the company is on the verge of launching a new product.
Emma
Yes, it's a cutting-edge software application that streamlines workflow processes for businesses. We're hoping it will revolutionize the industry.
David
That sounds impressive. Are you confident in the product's success?
Emma
Absolutely. We've put a lot of time and effort into development and testing, and we're excited to see how it performs in the market.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.
| at a snail's pace | on the verge of |
| back and forth | forge ahead |
| set the wheels in motion |
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The economy grew in the first three months of this year.
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The company was bankruptcy before they secured a major investor.
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The new CEO wasted no time and for a company-wide restructuring.
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The two negotiators went for hours before finally reaching an agreement.
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Despite facing many obstacles, she was determined to with her dream of becoming a doctor.
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. ( set the wheels in motion / ambition )
2. ( at a snail's pace / across )
Hi James, what happened? The guests are eagerly waiting for your arrival.