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Alice, who is an ______, had a terrible day.
Alice, who is an ______, had a terrible day.
actress
The film studio was ______ km away.
The film studio was ______ km away.
200
Alice was ______ late, which made her feel stressed.
Alice was ______ late, which made her feel stressed.
running
After driving for only half an hour, Alice got stuck in heavy ______.
After driving for only half an hour, Alice got stuck in heavy ______.
After the traffic jam, Alice's car suddenly ______ down.
After the traffic jam, Alice's car suddenly ______ down.
Alice put out a ______ triangle to alert other drivers.
Alice put out a ______ triangle to alert other drivers.
A ______ truck was called to take care of Alice's car.
A ______ truck was called to take care of Alice's car.
When the tow truck arrived, it started ______.
When the tow truck arrived, it started ______.
Alice decided to ______ a cab to get to the movie studio.
Alice decided to ______ a cab to get to the movie studio.
The movie ______ was postponed because another actor cancelled.
The movie ______ was postponed because another actor cancelled.
Alice visited a cozy ______ to try and relax.
Alice visited a cozy ______ to try and relax.
At the cafe, Alice learned that her car had already been ______.
At the cafe, Alice learned that her car had already been ______.
Alice needed to take a ______ to get her car from the repair shop.
Alice needed to take a ______ to get her car from the repair shop.
Getting her car fixed resulted in a large ______ from the auto repair shop.
Getting her car fixed resulted in a large ______ from the auto repair shop.
Alice decided to visit her parents ______, without planning.
Alice decided to visit her parents ______, without planning.
Alice's mother was ______ about Alice's visit.
Alice's mother was ______ about Alice's visit.
All of Alice's bad luck could be described as a ______ day.
All of Alice's bad luck could be described as a ______ day.
Alice wanted to ______ her head after a bad day.
Alice wanted to ______ her head after a bad day.
The visit from Alice helped to ______ her mother's spirits.
The visit from Alice helped to ______ her mother's spirits.
The car trouble was likely due to an ______ problem.
The car trouble was likely due to an ______ problem.
Flashcards
Break down
Break down
To stop working, usually referring to a vehicle or machine.
Overjoyed
Overjoyed
To be extremely happy or delighted.
Mishap
Mishap
An accident or small problem.
Postpone
Postpone
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Traffic jam
Traffic jam
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Warning triangle
Warning triangle
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Clear one's head
Clear one's head
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Tow truck
Tow truck
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Head out
Head out
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Movie shoot
Movie shoot
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Bill
Bill
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On a whim
On a whim
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Lift one's spirits
Lift one's spirits
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Auto repair shop
Auto repair shop
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Run late
Run late
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Disastrous
Disastrous
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Study Notes
- Alice, an actress, experiences a day filled with unfortunate events.
- She is scheduled for a movie shoot at a film studio located 200 km away.
- Alice is running late which causes her stress.
- She encounters heavy traffic after driving for only half an hour.
- Her car breaks down, likely due to an engine problem, after the traffic eases.
- Alice places a warning triangle on the shoulder to make other drivers aware and calls a tow truck.
- The tow truck arrives quickly, but it starts raining.
- She decides to take a cab to the movie studio.
- Upon arriving, the production manager tells Alice the shoot iis being postponed because a fellow actor has cancelled.
- To relax, Alice visits a cozy cafe.
- While at the cafe, she learns her car has already been fixed.
- Alice takes a bus to the auto repair shop to retrieve her car, resulting in a large repair bill.
- Alice spontaneously decides to visit her parents, who live nearby.
- Her mother is extremely happy about the visit, which makes Alice forget her bad day.
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
- Movie shoot: Working on making a film.
- Run late: To be behind schedule.
- Head out: To leave or go somewhere.
- Traffic jam: Cars not moving due to congestion.
- Break down: To stop working.
- Warning triangle: A red triangle to warn other drivers.
- Tow truck: A truck that takes broken cars to a repair shop.
- To top it all off: To make a bad situation worse.
- Mess up: A situation where everything goes wrong.
- Take a cab: To use a taxi for transportation.
- Mishap: An accident or small problem.
- Postpone: To delay something to a later time.
- Stunned: To be very shocked or surprised.
- Clear one's head: To relax and stop thinking about stress.
- Lift one's spirits: To make someone feel happier.
- Auto repair shop: A place where cars are fixed.
- Bill: A statement of money owed for a service.
- On a whim: Spontaneously, without much thought.
- Overjoyed: To be extremely happy.
- Disastrous: Very bad or causing a lot of trouble.
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