Mega Goal1 (Unit 5: Did You Hurt Yourself?)

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badge
The police officer wore a shiny badge on his uniform.
equipment
The gym has all the necessary equipment for a great workout.
fog
The fog was so thick that I could barely see the road.
helmet
Always wear your helmet when riding your bicycle.
injury
The player had to leave the game because of a serious injury.
intersection
The traffic light at the intersection turned red.
knee pad
She wore a knee pad while playing basketball to protect her knees.
ostrich
The ostrich is known for its impressive speed and can run up to 45 miles per hour.
risk
The company decided to take a risk by investing in new technology.
shock
She was in shock after hearing the unexpected news.
snowstorm
The snowstorm made it hard for us to go to school.
adjust
She had to adjust her schedule to fit in more study time.
avoid
I try to avoid junk food to stay healthy.
crash
The car crashed into the tree.
encounter
During our hike, we had an encounter with a deer in the woods.
misjudge
He misjudged the time it would take to finish the project.
obey
Children should obey their parents to stay safe.
occur
Strange things often occur in this old house.
pay attention
During the lesson, the teacher said, "Please pay attention to the instructions.
prevent
The doctor gave me advice to prevent illness.
release
The company will release a new smartphone next month.
skid
The car began to skid on the icy road.
speed
The car was going at a high speed on the highway.
swerve
The car had to swerve to avoid hitting the dog in the road.
tailgate
The tailgate of the truck was open, and we could see all the supplies inside.
weave
They will weave the different ideas together to create a strong presentation.
to break
The child accidentally broke the vase while playing.
burn
The campfire began to burn brightly in the dark.
cut
She decided to cut her hair short.
die
The flowers die without water.
fracture
The doctor said I have a fracture in my arm.
poke
Anthony showed no ill effects from the poked eye
scar
She tried to hide the scar on her face with makeup.
slip
Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.
sprain
I sprained my ankle while playing soccer.
aggressive
She took an aggressive approach to finish her project on time.
cautious
The cautious driver always checks the road before making a turn.
distracted
The teacher noticed that many students were distracted during the lesson.
drowsy
The warm sun made me feel drowsy as I lay on the beach.
injured
The player was injured during the game and had to leave the field.
rude
It was rude of him to interrupt her while she was speaking.
severe
The storm caused severe damage to the houses.
unconscious
She was so tired that she fell unconscious on the couch.
herself
She looked at herself in the mirror.
himself
He made the cake himself.
itself
The cat cleaned itself after playing outside.
myself
I taught myself how to play soccer.
ourselves
We should take care of ourselves.
themselves
The children enjoyed playing by themselves in the park.
yourself
You should take care of yourself.
yourselves
Make sure you take care of yourselves during the trip.
because
I stayed home because it was raining.
so
I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.

expression to show that you're not totally sure about a statement

I guess
I guess we should start the game now.

there's a different way to think about something
look at it this way
If you think the project is too hard, look at it this way: it’s a great chance to learn new skills.

a day of good fortune
lucky day
She said it was a lucky day when she got the job she wanted.

caught and unable to move out
stuck in
I was stuck in traffic for an hour.
anorexia
Many teenagers struggle with anorexia due to societal pressures.
appetite
I always have a healthy appetite after playing outside.
carbohydrate
Many athletes eat a lot of carbohydrates before a big game to have enough energy.
counselor
The school counselor helped me choose the right classes for next year.
eating disorder
Many teenagers struggle with an eating disorder due to societal pressures about body image.
fitness
He has set new fitness goals for the upcoming year.
peer pressure
Sometimes, peer pressure can lead to good choices, like joining a sports team.
principle
The principle of honesty is very important to me.
self-worth
Building self-worth is important for a happy life.
substance
The substance of the discussion was very important.
well-being
Regular exercise is important for your overall well-being.
gain weight
After starting a new diet, I noticed that I began to gain weight.
lose weight
I want to lose weight before summer.
regain
After a long illness, she worked hard to regain her strength.
achievement
Winning the science fair was a great achievement for her.
bland
The soup was too bland, so I added some spices.
depressed
After losing the game, he felt very depressed.
illegal
Driving without a license is considered illegal.
lean
He decided to lean on his friends for support during tough times.
nutritious
Eating nutritious food is important for children.
old-fashioned
They decided to have an old-fashioned picnic with blankets and baskets.
slim
He bought a slim laptop that is easy to carry.
could
We could go to the park if it stops raining.
had better
They had better not be late for the meeting.
might
It might rain tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
ought to
She ought to apologize for her mistake.
should
You should eat more fruits and vegetables.
give up
I tried to solve the puzzle for hours, but I finally had to give up.
put off
I had to put off my meeting until next week.
take up
She decided to take up painting as a new hobby.
throw away
She decided to throw away the broken chair.
turn down
I had to turn down the job offer because it didn't pay enough.
cut down on
I want to cut down on sweets to stay healthy.
get along with
They didn't get along with each other at first, but now they are best friends.
put up with
She has to put up with her noisy neighbors every night.

feelling depressed
feeling down
I have been feeling down since I heard the bad news.

think only about yourself and not care about other people
look out for myself
I have to look out for myself and make sure I get enough rest before the big exam.

an expression used to make statement stronger
to be honest
To be honest, I didn't really enjoy the movie.
demonstration
The teacher gave a demonstration of how to solve the math problem.
funding
The school received funding to improve its library.
junk mail
I received a lot of junk mail this week, and I need to throw it away.
spam
I received a lot of spam in my email inbox today.
supplier
The company chose a new supplier to improve the quality of their products.
travel arrangement
She made all the travel arrangements for the family vacation.
apologize for
I apologize for being late to the meeting.
contact
Please contact me if you have any questions.
dispatch
The company will dispatch the packages by the end of the day.
import
Many companies import products from overseas to sell in their stores.
inconvenience
The delay in the train schedule caused a lot of inconvenience for the passengers.
wonder
I wonder what is inside that mysterious box.

From its synonyms (accommodation)
put someone up
Can you put me up for a few days while I look for an apartment?
feasible
The team discussed whether the project was feasible within the given time frame.
soaked
The children were soaked after playing in the rain.
urgent
The doctor said it was an urgent matter that needed to be addressed immediately.
currently
They are currently living in a different city.
indifferently
He listened to the argument indifferently, not wanting to take sides.
although
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
as soon as
I will call you as soon as I get home.
even though
Even though it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
in spite of
In spite of the rain, we went for a picnic.
be on the road
We will be on the road for six hours to reach our destination.
get used to
I need to get used to waking up early for school.
look forward to
She looks forward to starting her new job next month.
out of mind
After a long day at work, my worries were out of mind as I enjoyed my favorite book.
out of sight
The cat ran under the couch and is now out of sight.
sneak out
He tried to sneak out of the classroom before the teacher noticed.
take advantage of
She decided to take advantage of the sale and bought a new dress.
best regards
Thank you for your help with the project. Best regards, John

be honest and frank
be straight
Can you be straight with me about what happened at the meeting?

disappoint
let someone down
I promised to help my friend with her project, but I forgot. I really let her down.

used to say you'll not allow something
no way!
She said she won the lottery? No way!

used to give someone permission or encouragement
of course
Of course, I will help you with your homework.
amount
The amount of water in the bottle is not enough for the hike.
benefit
The new park will benefit the whole community.
cash
I paid for my lunch with cash.
charity
She donated money to a charity that helps homeless people.
desert island
After the shipwreck, he found himself on a desert island with no way to call for help.
empire
Many empires throughout history have fallen due to internal conflicts.
extraterrestrial
Many people believe in extraterrestrial life.
leader
The leader of the team gave a motivational speech before the game.
laureate
The Nobel laureate gave a speech about peace.
mankind
Mankind has made great progress in technology over the last century.
philanthropist
The philanthropist organized a charity event to raise funds for medical research.
prize
She won a prize for her excellent painting in the art competition.
quiz show
I love watching the quiz show on Friday nights with my family.
stock market
The stock market is very busy today with many people buying and selling shares.
technology
Many schools are using new technology to help students learn better.
universe
The universe is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered.
wish
I wish I could fly like a bird.
award
The school will award the best student with a scholarship.
divide
The teacher asked us to divide into small groups for the project.
invest
I want to invest my savings in a new business.
split
The teacher asked us to split into groups for the project.
close
The store is close to my house.
handwritten
She received a handwritten letter from her friend.
historical
This museum has many historical artifacts.
lonely
I feel lonely when my friends are not around.
keep in touch
Even though I moved to another city, I hope we can keep in touch.

have a good time
have a ball
They really had a ball during their vacation at the beach.

informal way to say (this person)
this guy
This guy is really good at basketball.

in my opinion
to me
To me, friendship is one of the most important things in life.

echo question, to confirm what was said / to show disbelief
you wouldn't know...?
You wouldn't know how hard it is to climb that mountain unless you try.
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