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particular situation
Example: I need a decent night’s sleep; I have been staying up late recently.
To come
[idiom] in the future
Example: They may well regret the decision in years to come.
Eliminate
[verb] to remove or get rid of something/somebody
Example: The police have eliminated two suspects from their investigation.
Virtual
[adjective] made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for
example on the Internet
Example: New technology has enabled development of an online “virtual library”.
15. Describe a future plan which is not related to work or study
The significant development of transport has made traveling nowadays more easily and
comfortably. Especially when you’re still young, the desire to know more about the
world outside becomes even stronger. And I’m no exception. Traveling is definitely one
of my goal before I’m 35. Although for now I’ve not yet thought of any specific countries
or places, but I’m planning to have a perfect vacation with my lover after putting aside
enough money.
Firstly, I want to spend my vacation with my lover. It may sound a bit cheesy but things
would be quite boring if I didn’t have someone to share with. Traveling is of course a
good chance for us to make more memories. Moreover, as I suppose both of us prefer
travelling by ourselves, having someone to assist you is necessary when it comes to new
countries, especially in case you don’t speak the language or you’re not familiar with
the culture.
Quite and peaceful places with nice weather would be a perfect destination for me. So
beaches, highland or countryside are on top of the list. For me traveling is such a perfect
time to just let my hair down, recharge our own energy after working hard all year long,
to get away from busy lifestyle of the concrete world and to enjoy some fresh air. Thus,
instead of crazy shopping or stuck in traffic jam for hours, walking or cycling here and
there and trying some local foods would be amazing.
Finally the length of the vacation appears to be not so important to me as long as we
can manage our time and health for work.
Vocabulary
To be no exception (adj): to be similar to other people
To be on top of the list (adj): to be considered as the first priorities
Let my hair down (idiom): relax
All year long (phrase): the whole year
Traffic jam (n): the situation when a large number of vehicles close together and unable
to move or move slowly (peak hours)
Here and there (phrase) in or to several different places
QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
15.1. Which do you prefer? Having plans or having no plans?
I have inclination for becoming organized and prepared for upcoming challenges.
Drawing up a plan in advance can equip people with some knowledge when something
unexpected comes up, or when everything just doesn’t go according to plan. Without a
plan, people can feel at a loss and have nothing to fall back on when they are in the face
of adversity. However, it should be pointed out that we shouldn’t get into too much
detail, instead, just getting the picture as to what’s gonna happen and how plan can be
developed is enough for us to tackle it. I mean that plan there are a lot of external
circumstances which preclude our detailed plan from coming true; as a result, there is
no need to be too precise.
Have inclination for (phrase) have a feeling that you want to do something
Draw up (phrasal verb) to prepare and write something such as a document or plan
Equip somebody/something with something (phrase) to provide a person, object, or
place with the things that they need for a particular purpose
Come up (phrasal verb) if a problem comes up, it happens and needs to be dealt with
immediately
To be at a loss (phrase) unable to know how to act or what to do
Fall back on (phrasal verb) to depend on something after a loss or failure
Adversity (noun) a difficult period in your life in which you have many problems
Point out (phrasal verb) to tell someone something
In detail (phrase) including many facts or aspects of a situation
Get the picture (idiom) understand something
Preclude something from something (verb) if one thing precludes another, the first thing
prevents the second one from happening
Precise (adj) exact and accurate
15.2. Do you think most people can carry out their plans?
I think only the minority have the ability to realize their plans. What need to be pointed
out is that the majority tend to set up their plans in an ideal and perfect way without
being aware of the fact that external circumstances can prevent them from being
fulfilled. Some might end up being driven to a dead-end and feel at a loss as to what to
do next. We should blame this on our inflexibility and inexperience, rather than
regarding the plan as a bad one. At the end of the day, what counts most is our capacity
and experience to make our intentions come true, not just preparing a detailed plan
beforehand.
Blame something on someone/something (verb) to say or think that someone or
something is responsible for an accident, problem, or bad situation
Inflexibility (noun) no willingness to change your ideas, beliefs, or decisions
At the end of the day (idiom) used for saying what you consider is the most important
thing about a situation after thinking about it
15.3. What’s the difference between dream and goal?
As far as I’m concerned, there’s only one big difference that distinguishes a dream from
a goal, which is your determination and stamina. In other words, when you are
committed to something, you will probably spend more time on it; make concerted
efforts to achieve the goal you have set. On the contrary, just like its literal meaning, a
dream is what you only wish to come but it is almost impossible to come into reality as
you are lazy and take no actions to make your dream come true.
As far as I’m concerned (phrase) used when you are giving your opinion about
something, especially when this may be different from other people’s opinions
Distinguish from (verb) to recognize the differences between things
Stamina (noun) the ability to work hard or to make a lot of effort over a long period of
time without getting tired
Committed to (adj) loyal to a belief, organization, or group, and willing to work hard for
it
Make concerted efforts (phrase) work hard
Achieve goal (collocation)
Set goal (collocation)
On the contrary (phrase) used for emphasizing that something is true, even though it is
the opposite of something that has been said
16. Describe a tall building you like or dislike
You should say:
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What is the name of the building
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Where is it located
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Why do you like/ dislike it
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