Vstep speaking 2
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1. The document discusses the meanings of several English words and phrases including "inherit", "be good company", "look like sb", "laid-back", "broad-minded", and "sibling rivalry". 2. It provides examples of how to use each term in sentences. 3. The document then presents some practice questions and a problem-solving situation for students to respond to involving choosing living arrangements as a first year university student.
Vstep speaking 2
- 2. Inherit (verb) /肘nher.肘t/ 1. to be born with the same physicalor mental characteristics as one of yourparents or grandparents: -> Rosie inherited her red hair from her mother. -> I wish I inherited my moms sense of humour. 2. to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died: -> Who will inherit the house when he dies?
- 3. be good company 1. be good company C1 to be pleasant and entertainingto be with: -> You'll like Rosie - she's good company. 2. be in good company to have the same problem as many otherpeople: -> "I can't play tennis - I'm hopeless at it!" "Oh well, you're in good company." 3. Enjoy sbs company To be with someone -> I enjoy my own company. (I enjoy being alone)
- 4. Look like sb To be the living/spitting image of sb -> Nina is/ looks the spitting image of her mother. Resemble sb (in sth) -> I resemble my aunt very closely. Take after sb -> He takes after his mother/his mother's side of the family.
- 5. Laid-back (adj) Calm and relaxed, seem not to worry about things -> Shes very laid-back about her exams. = easy-going
- 6. broad-minded (adj) C2 willing to accept other people'sbehaviour and beliefs -> My parents always prided themselves on their broad-mindedness. >< narrow-minded
- 7. sibling rivalry noun /s肘b揃l肘 r肘揃vl揃ri/ competition and arguments amo ngbrothers and sisters -> There's such rivalry among/between my three sons. -> There's fierce rivalry for the job/to get the job.
- 8. PRACTICE In which ways are you similar to your friends? Which personal qualities do you think we most want to pass on to our children?
- 9. PROBLEM-SOLVING -Preparation time: 1 min -Response time: 2 mins Situation: A first year student is going to choose where to live: -> living in a university hostel -> renting a flat -> staying with the relatives Which do you think is the best choice?
- 10. Situation: A first year student is going to choose where to live: 1. living in a university hostel/dorm/dormitory 2. renting a flat/(studio) apartment 3. staying with the (blood/close/distant) relatives Space/privacy/self correction/you will/you have: its annoying uncomfortable/ freedom is worth paying/the money Extrovert relative firstly = to begin with/to start off a range of amenities student pocket/live on a fixed budget long pauses depend/rely on no where near/not as safe as Conclusion
- 11. References Dorm vs. apartment: Which should you choose? https://www.unigo.com/in-college/campus-life/dorm-vs-apartment- which-should-you-choose How to pick the right student accommodation https://university.which.co.uk/advice/student-accommodation/how- to-pick-the-right-student-accommodation-for-you Dorms vs. Apartments; Which is Better? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxVunhCpXj4
- 12. TOPIC DEVELOPMENT - Preparation time: 1 min - Response time: 2-3 mins Childhood is the most important time of a persons life. developing physical health forming personalities learning things fast your own ideas
- 13. References Why does early years education matter? https://www. youtube.com/ watch?v=XoO pfdQ6-G8
- 14. CHILDHOOD Important = Crucial/vital/indispensable/ be of great importance/ highly essential Childhood -> little kids/ babies/ young children/at the early age developing physical health -> improve physical strength forming personalities -> nurture/shape learning things fast -> acquire knowledge/learn skills/ talents . ETIQUETTE TAKE IT FOR GRANTED