Weathering Heights
MODERN
FAMILY
Season 8 = Episode 4
1 (0:00-4:50)
Exercise
In the next slides, some vocabulary words will be highlighted
in different colors (each related to a different scene), and
then you will see other situations in which they can be used.
Try to formulate the meaning of the terms in your own
words or put them into another random example.
This morning has gotten off to a bit of a Rocky Horror Picture Show.
This just in -- I'm gonna be on the news. They're doing a segment in the real-estate
market and I'm their local expert.
I'm still reeling from the last time you were on the news.
"She has gotten off the bus and is now walking toward the park."
"The team has gotten off to a great start in the tournament,
winning their first three matches."
"The documentary was divided into several segments, each
focusing on a different aspect of the topic."
"The evening news aired a special segment on climate change and
its global impact."
"After hearing the shocking news, she was left reeling and needed
a moment to process everything."
"The town was still reeling from the unexpected storm that caused
widespread damage overnight."
"She had to reel in her thoughts before responding, as the
conversation had taken an unexpected turn."
Ugh. What is wrong with me? I feel so fuzzy.
I -- I think mono (monography) turned my mind to mush
I am a well-read college graduate
You're probably right to nip that speech problem in the bud. Mitchell had a lisp we let slide.
"The old photograph was too fuzzy to make out the faces clearly."
"After staying up all night studying, I started to feel fuzzy and
couldn’t concentrate on anything."
"After being left in the rain, the cardboard box turned into a soggy mush."
"By the time we arrived, the overcooked vegetables had turned into a
tasteless mush."
"She is so well-read that she can discuss a wide range of topics
with great insight."
"The professor was well-read in philosophy, often quoting works
from ancient thinkers to support modern theories."
"The cold wind started to nip at my cheeks as I walked through the park."
"She tried to nip the argument in the bud before it escalated into a bigger
conflict."
"The flower buds started to bloom as the weather warmed up in
spring." - it is a metaphor that replaces an offense. As well as in
Portuguese we use “tomar no botão”, “carambola”, etc.
I'm not sure "copied" is the word. It's more of an homage. Well, I homaged it about two
weeks on "Jay Talking."
All his crazy quirks. The farther away, the better.
I keep leaving brochures around for schools at sea.
All right, carb up, buddy.
Tackle these pancakes
like it's fourth and goal on the one-yard line. Life's more fun when you put
stuff in football terms.
"The statue in the park was created as an homage to the city’s
founding pioneers."
"The artist paid homage (homaged) to her mentors by
incorporating their techniques into her work."
"Everyone has their own quirks, like how she always hums when
she's focused on a task."
"His quirky habits, like wearing mismatched socks, always make
people smile."
"The travel agency handed out brochures with information about
the best vacation destinations."
"The conference attendees were given brochures outlining the
schedule and the speakers for the event."
"After graduating from sea school, she joined a research vessel to
study marine life in remote areas."
"The program offers schools at sea, allowing students to earn
credits while traveling and studying marine biology aboard a
research vessel."
"Before the marathon, athletes are encouraged to carb up by
eating pasta and other high-carbohydrate foods to boost their
energy levels."
"He decided to carb up with a big breakfast of oatmeal and toast
before his long hike."
"She was determined to tackle the challenging project head-on and
finish it before the deadline."
"After the long hike, everyone was eager to tackle the food laid
out at the picnic table."
"With only seconds left on the clock, the team was on the one-yard
line, ready to score the game-winning touchdown."
"The coach used football terms like 'touchdown,' 'quarterback,' and
'offensive line' to explain the strategies during the team meeting."
"During the debate, the candidates frequently used political terms
like 'bipartisan,' 'partisanship,' and 'fiscal policy' to describe their
positions."
MATCH WORDS
WITH THEIR
SYNONYMS IN
THE SENTENCES
https://wordwall.net/pt/resource/83716039
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3 (6:28 - 17:32)
