Lesson 39-46

Ubiquitous:

Definition: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Whirlwind:

Definition: A column of air moving rapidly in a circular motion, often used metaphorically to describe a situation characterized by rapid and chaotic activity.

Knick-knacks:

Definition: Small decorative items, trinkets, or ornaments, especially those of little value or utility.

Threat:

Definition: A statement or indication of intention to harm or punish; a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.

Trigger:

Definition: A small device that releases a spring or catch and activates a mechanism, typically in order to release a weapon or to cause a device to function; in a more general sense, it can refer to anything that causes a particular reaction or situation.

Entrenched:

Definition: Firmly established and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.

Quirky:

Definition: Characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits; having or full of quirks (unusual or unexpected features).

R&UoE Revision

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Listening Revision

Listening Part 1 New Words:

Torn Between:

Feeling conflicted or having difficulty choosing between two or more options or desires.

Sweeping:

Characterised by a broad or comprehensive range; covering a large area or scope.

Sweltering:

Extremely hot or oppressive, often describing weather that is excessively and uncomfortably hot.

Prefixes and Suffixes

Writing Task

You have received a letter from an English friend:

My new job is great, and next month I get to travel on business. Guess what – I’m actually coming to your town for a week!

I’ll be free some evenings and one weekend. I want to make the most of this opportunity, so I’d like your advice please: where to go, what to do, and why?

Cheers, Chris

Write your letter in reply. You do not need to include postal addresses.

1) This manual is too difficult for me.

CONCERNED

As ____, this manual is too difficult for me.

2) Susan couldn't get to the date because of the heavy rain.

PREVENTED

The heavy rain ____ getting to the date.

3) Sally gets on well with her father-in-law.

TERMS

Sally is ____ her father-in-law.

4) I didn't realise what she would suffer in the first place.

DID

Little ___ would suffer in the first place.

5) The pupils are living temporarily in a hotel.

BEING

For _____, the pupils are living in a hotel.

6) It looks as if he's forgotten about the meeting again.

He seems _____ about the meeting again.

Use of English Revision

An Ugly Habit

Smoking is one of the most common and deadliest habits in the world. You have probably seen thousands of cigarettes smoked in your lifetime, (1) ... perhaps not by your family. Even though fewer people smoke today than in the past, one (2) ... every four adults still smokes, and there are parts of the world where smoking is increasing. Most people who become regular smokers started when they were young. This is the time to get the facts straight: smoking does no one (3) ... good, and it does a great (4) ... of harm to your health. It also often means giving up a lot later in life, such as the chance to excel in sports, extra spending money, and even years of one’s life. There is a lot of to lose. Most smokers have a hard time explaining why they started – and why they continue. They know it is harmful, and many even know someone who has died from a smoking-related illness, like lung cancer or heart disease. But (5) ... the same time, these smokers continue lighting up when they go out for a drink, take a break from work, or hear alarming news. Some smokers even light up when they learn about the dangers of smoking, because they become worried. (6) ... the reason people start smoking, the habit soon loses (7) ... attraction. (8) ... from the obvious health risks, smoking is an ugly, unpleasant habit. Most people would prefer to avoid a room that someone was filling with smelly smoke.

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