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July 19, 2024 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• It’s hot today, but when I went out earlier I felt a breeze.

• The breeze is gone and my face was feeling hot.

• I went to the hair salon this afternoon.

• The place where I get my haircut is just two minutes away.

• The store where I found my favourite shoes is having a big sale this weekend.

• I took a taxi to the station, the person who drove me was very friendly.

• At my vocal lesson there was a student taking a trial lesson.

• We didn’t have a chance to catch up when the lesson ended.

• Sometimes cheap things are just garbage.

• The registers are self-checkout.

• I hate using self-service checkout registers

• I live a stone’s throw from the station. (Phrase; a short distance)

• She leaves home early in the morning, and comes back late at night.

Appropriacy

Situation and Circumstance

Situation focuses on the overall scenario or context, while circumstance focuses on individual factors or aspects.

• The situation in the city is calm after the storm.

• Her work situation improved after she got a promotion.

• In an emergency situation, stay calm and call for help.

• Her living situation is temporary until their new home is rebuilt.

• Due to financial circumstances, they had to move to a smaller house.

• Her personal circumstances made it difficult to attend the meeting.

• The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

• He was found dead but there were no suspicious circumstances.

• The situation at the office was tense because of the upcoming deadlines. The circumstances, including staff shortages and increased workload, contributed to the tension.