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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
insomnia
[ in-'som-nee-uh ]
noun
Holly suffered from insomnia caused by stress at work.
captivating
[ 'kap-tuh-vey-ting ]
adjective
We spent a week relaxing on the captivating island of Capri.
accompany
[ uh-'kuhm-puh-nee ]
verb
I have two tickets for the theater on Saturday evening - would you like to accompany me?
take my eyes off
phrase
I can't take my eyes off that beautiful ring of yours!
act up
phrase
My allergy acts up during cold season.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. give and take
- the practice of making mutual concessions : Compromise
Dialogue
John
Alex
I've been married for almost 10 years now. My relationship with my wife is a real give and take, that's why we have stayed together for so long.
John
That must be the secret to a long lasting relationship.
B. wait and see
- to wait and be patient for results or what will happen in the future
Dialogue
Anna
English is too difficult to learn. I don't see any progress with my skills at all.
Melly
You shouldn't give up that easily. Learning takes time. Just wait and see, your skills will gradually improve
Anna
I really hope so. Thank you for motivating me!
C. toss and turn
- to change one's position restlessly while trying to sleep
Dialogue
Anna
I am really having a hard time sleeping nowadays. Every night I have to toss and turn before I get comfortable.
Cindy
It must be your insomnia acting up. Why don't you make an appointment with your doctor?
Anna
If it gets any worse, I'll definitely do that.
D. live and learn
- used to say that one has learned something from an experience that is surprising and usually unpleasant.
Dialogue
Mike
Did you pay attention to the lecturer's speech? It was so captivating that I could barely take my eyes off of the podium while listening.
Melly
I actually did not pay attention to her speech. To make matters worse, my professor asked me to summarize her speech in front of the class but I couldn't answer him. That was so embarrassing.
Mike
Oh well, we live and learn. At least you know what to do next time.
E. touch-and-go
- the outcome of a situation is uncertain
Dialogue
Alex
Keiko is scheduled to have her Lasik surgery today, right? Does that mean she'll have 20/20 vision afterwards?
John
Well, the doctor said it's touch and go whether she'll have better vision, but she still carried on with it.
Alex
I think there's a good chance that she won't need to use glasses or contact lenses after it.
F. wear and tear
- the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period
Dialogue
Melly
Are you free this afternoon? Can you accompany me to the mall?
Keiko
Yeah, sure. What are we going to do there?
Melly
My running shoes already look scruffy from wear and tear so I need your help choosing a new pair of shoes.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| wear and tear | toss and turn |
| live and learn | give and take |
| touch and go | wait and see |
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I appreciate the idea of the system they have set up in the community.
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Anna was last night after finishing three cups of espresso.
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Regular maintenance can help prevent in your car's engine.
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The flight was delayed due to bad weather, and it was whether we'd make it to our connecting flight.
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I've made a lot of mistakes as a salesperson at Bed, Bath & Beyond but I've just got to .
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The exam was a great challenge. We will just have to for the results by end of the month.
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. ( wait and see / exam result )
Answer:
2. ( suffer from insomnia / toss and turn )
Answer:
How long have you been married, Alex?