1980 - Avoid Getting Lost in English with Today’s Vocabulary

1980 - Avoid Getting Lost in English with Today’s Vocabulary

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English, Other

KG - University

Hard

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The podcast episode discusses personal experiences of getting lost, focusing on Jonathan Acostos' survival story in the Amazon jungle. The hosts explore human emotions and survival instincts, drawing parallels with documentaries and films. They introduce idioms related to handling difficult situations, such as 'in dire straits,' 'at one's wit's end,' and 'tough it out.' A role play demonstrates the use of these idioms, emphasizing empathy and connection in conversations. The episode concludes with encouragement for English learners to persevere through challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mood did the conversation start with?

A neutral mood

A great mood

A sad mood

A bad mood

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jonathan Acostos' remarkable achievement?

Climbing Mount Everest

Crossing the Sahara Desert

Surviving 31 days in the Amazon jungle

Swimming across the English Channel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'in dire straits' mean?

Being in a comfortable situation

Being in serious trouble

Being in a happy mood

Being in a relaxed state

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When might someone say they are 'at their wit's end'?

When they are very relaxed

When they are extremely worried or frustrated

When they are feeling joyful

When they are indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'tough it out' imply?

Dealing with a difficult situation without giving up

Ignoring problems

Avoiding challenges

Giving up easily

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the role play, what situation did the speaker have to 'tough it out'?

Missing a bus

Sleeping at the airport due to a missed flight

Losing a wallet

Forgetting a meeting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is using idioms in conversation beneficial?

It makes conversations longer

It enhances communication and connection

It is unnecessary

It confuses the listener

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