To get the most from them, you should try to use them in sentences, or discuss them with friends. Writing something on Twitter or Weibo is a great way to practice!
- Link: English Learner Movie Guides; learn idioms: http://www.eslnotes.com/synopses.html
- Ancient History: Marco Polo: 13th-14th century Italian explorer. Visited China's ruler and became a government officer; wrote a book about his travels.
- Irregular Verbs: I draw pictures every day. I drew a good one yesterday. I have drawn hundreds in my life.
- Idiom: to bury the hatchet: to make peace. "After weeks of fighting, my friend and I had tea and buried the hatchet."
- Pop Culture: type A and B personality: A: ambitious, competitive, controlling. B: relaxed, reflective. As have more heart attacks than Bs!
- Slang: That's the worst part: That's the heart of the problem. "Does she love you?" "That's the worst part: I don't know!"
- Government: antitrust legislation: laws meant to keep one company (a "monopoly") from controlling an industry and eliminating competition.
NOTES:
- The Idiom, the History and Government words, and some of the Pop Culture words, are from lists in the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
- The Link was found online; the Slang words, the Irregular Verbs, and some of the Pop Culture words are from my own lists, and I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
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