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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
input
[ 'in-poot ]
noun
We need your input to make a decision about the project.
attempt
[ uh-'tempt ]
noun
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
hit the deadline
phrase
I have to finish my report by Friday to hit the deadline.
mess up
phrase
If you do mess up, admit it and move on.
continental breakfast
phrase
A continental breakfast is served from 4:00 am to 7:30 am daily.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. peace and quiet
- freedom from stress, interruptions, or disturbance
Dialogue
Anna
Cindy
Tell me about it. With two young kids running around the house, I feel like I never get any peace and quiet!
Anna
I know how you feel. My neighbor's dog barks all day long. I can't even enjoy a quiet afternoon in my backyard.
B. pros and cons
- good parts and bad parts of something
Dialogue
Keiko
What do you think about the new proposal?
Alexa
There are good things and bad things to consider. It could bring in a lot of money, but it might require a lot of work and resources.
Keiko
I see what you mean. We need to think carefully about the pros and cons before we decide what to do.
C. ins and outs
- the intricate details of a situation or process
Dialogue
Mike
Thanks for meeting with us today, Alex. I wanted to go over the ins and outs oof the new project we're working on.
Alex
Of course, I'm happy to help. What do you need me to do?
Mike
Well, I wanted to get your input on the project timeline. Do you think we can realistically hit our deadlines?
D. trial and error
- try several different methods of doing it until you find the method that works properly.
Dialogue
Wife
Parenting is hard. We're always trying new things and hoping they work.
Husband
Yeah, it's all trial and error. We just have to keep trying until we find what works for our kids.
Wife
I just don't want to mess up too much along the way.
Husband
Nobody's perfect. We'll learn from our mistakes and do our best. That's all we can do.
E. ups and downs
- a mixture of good things and bad things.
Dialogue
Anna
How's your new job going?
Cindy
It's been good, but there definitely been some ups and downs.
Anna
Yeah, that's normal for any job. What kind of ups and downs have you experienced?
Cindy
Well, the ups have been great. I've learned a lot and have had some successes. But there have been some downs too, like when I made a mistake on a project and had to redo it.
F. bed and breakfast
- a guest house that provides bed and breakfast accommodation.
Dialogue
Alex
How was your trip to Hawaii?
John
It was perfect! The bed and breakfast costs only $50 for two. We were lucky to get an ocean view room, and their continental breakfast is amazing.
Alex
Do you mind sending me the details? I'm planning to have a 3-day holiday for our anniversary next month.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| pros and cons | bed and breakfast |
| trial and error | ins and outs |
| ups and downs | peace and quiet |
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The countryside offers a perfect escape for those seeking some .
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It took me a while to figure out the of this computer program, but now I feel more comfortable using it.
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The debate over whether to allow cellphones in schools has many .
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After several failed attempts, I finally figured out the right way to cook this recipe through .
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The quaint we stayed at served the most delicious homemade breakfast.
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Running a business has its, but it's important to stay optimistic during the tough times.
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. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
1. ( ups and downs / grandmother )
Answer:
2. ( ins and outs / discussion )
Answer:
Finally, some peace and quiet! I thought I'd never get a moment to myself.