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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
scarce
[ skairs ]
adjective
Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
feign
[ feyn ]
verb
Her efforts to feign cheerfulness weren't convincing.
plague
[ pleyg ]
verb
Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners.
underlying
" [ 'uhn-der-lahy-ing ]
adjective
To stop a problem you have to understand its underlying causes.
step back
phrase
It was necessary to step back from the project and look at it as a whole.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different collocations below.
A. give (something) some thought
- to think carefully about something
Dialogue
Belle
Marie
Yes, I have. However, he mentioned that he needs to give it some thought before making a decision, as we need to consider the distance of our new home to his workplace.
Belle
I understand. It's important to take all factors into consideration. I hope you both can carefully weigh the pros and cons and come to a well-informed decision soon.
B. bear in mind
- used to remind or warn someone about something important which they should remember
Dialogue
Sally
You should make sure to fill up the tank of your car with gas before you head to the beach.
Ken
Sure, I always bear in mind that petrol stations can be scarce in the more remote areas.
Sally
That's exactly why it's important to be prepared for such situations.
C. fuel speculation
- to make a situation become worse or more intense
Dialogue
Anna
Have you heard about the recent layoffs in the company?
Cindy
Yeah, it's been a hot topic around the office. Do you think there's more to it?
Anna
I don't know, but it could fuel speculation about the company's financial stability.
D. grasp the importance of
- to understand how important something is
Dialogue
Anna
I'm worried that my daughter doesn't fully grasped the importance of education.
Melly
What's the matter?
Anna
She keeps feigning sickness just to skip school.
Melly
There might be underlying reasons for her behavior. You should try to talk to her and help her understand the value of education.
E. nagging doubt
- an unpleasant feeling of doubt that doesn't go away and always stays in your mind
Dialogue
Mike
Do you think we're making the right decision with this project?
Anna
I'm not sure. I have this nagging doubt that we're missing something important.
Mike
Really? Let's take a step back and review everything again to make sure we're not overlooking anything.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.
| nagging doubt | bear in mind |
| fuel speculation | give it some thought |
| grasp the importance of |
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Even though she tried to push it aside, a continued to plague her throughout the day.
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It's crucial for students to attending class regularly if they want to succeed academically.
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Rumors of a new partnership deal between the two companies have been on the stock market.
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When planning your trip, that the weather in the mountains can be unpredictable.
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Before making a decision, it's important to and weigh the pros and cons.
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. ( give (something) some thought / look stressed )
2. ( education / grasp the importance of )
So, have you told Alex about your desire to relocate to the suburbs?