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Questions and Answers

In American English, how is the word 'mobile' pronounced?

mow-bile

mo-beel

mobile (correct)

mob-ile

Which of the following words has a different pronunciation in British and American English?

app

food

meal

missile (correct)

What is an effective way to improve English fluency as suggested in the content?

Watch movies without subtitles

Practice speaking in isolation

Read on a wide variety of subjects (correct)

Learn grammar rules only

What is the correct American English pronunciation for 'fertile'?

fur-tile Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to do with new words learned in English?

Create sentences and say them out loud Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'hit the road' mean?

To start a journey Signup and view all the answers

What does 'on the run' imply about a person's situation?

They are very busy Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the expression 'par for the course'?

Normal or typical expectation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'joint' as used in the context?

A casual restaurant or bar Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in the midst of' mean?

During something Signup and view all the answers

What phrase would a native speaker likely use instead of 'let’s leave'?

Let’s hit the road Signup and view all the answers

What is the context of fast food restaurants launching a value menu?

To lower prices amid customer complaints Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'ordering food on the run' indicate?

Eating quickly while busy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'a burger joint'?

A casual place to eat Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'a budget meal war' refer to?

Fast food promotions to attract customers Signup and view all the answers

Why is it significant to pronounce 'launch' and 'lunch' correctly?

To avoid confusion with meal times Signup and view all the answers

In what context is 'par for the course' often used?

When discussing golf scores Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of fast food restaurants lowering their prices?

To adjust for inflation pressures Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'lure' mean when used as a verb?

To attract or tempt someone to do something Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'woes'?

Troubles Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'month-long' imply?

Lasting the entire month Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'follow suit'?

To imitate someone's behavior Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what does 'to trumpet' mean?

To announce something loudly and proudly Signup and view all the answers

How should the amount be expressed when talking about prices?

Without an 's' when followed by a noun Signup and view all the answers

Which fast food restaurant was mentioned to offer a month-long special?

McDonald's Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'when all your woes are behind you'?

You have overcome your problems. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have 'financial woes'?

To experience money-related problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT represent a format for describing duration?

hour-long Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the use of 'lure' correctly?

The advertisement was designed to lure customers into buying the product. Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely consequence of a budget meal war among fast food joints?

Decrease in consumer prices Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what is a likely intention behind restaurants offering promotions?

To attract customers back despite economic challenges Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Idiomatic Expressions

Hit the road means to leave or start a journey. Example: "Let's hit the road before it gets dark."
On the run means very busy and constantly moving. Example: "I eat breakfast on the run because I'm always busy.”
Par for the course means typical or what one would normally expect to happen. Example: "It's par for the course to get rejected a few times when applying for jobs."
In the midst of means in the middle of something or during something. Example: "I was in the midst of a meeting when you called.”
Lure means to attract or tempt someone to do something. Example: "The brightly colored flowers lured the bees to the garden."
Woes means problems or great sorrow and distress. Example: "Financial woes forced them to sell their house."
Monthlong means lasting for the entire month. Example: "The store is having a monthlong sale."
Follow suit means to do the same thing as someone else. Example: "When he decided to start jogging, his friends followed suit.”
Trumpet means to announce something loudly and forcefully. Example: "The government trumpeted the success of its new policy."

Pronunciation

Launch: the "a" sound (like "father")
Lunch: the "u" sound (like "cup")
Mobile: the "o" sound (like "hope")
Missile: the "i" sound (like "machine")
Versatile: the "i" sound (like "machine")
Fertile: the "i" sound (like "machine")
App: The vowel sound is big and open.

Grammar

When a dollar amount precedes a noun, the dollar amount does not have an “S”
Example: A $5 meal
Exception If the noun is omitted the dollar amount has an “S”
Example: I gave him $5.

Tips for Improving English Fluency

Read widely on various subjects for a well-rounded vocabulary.
Keep a list of new words and review them regularly.
Create your own sentences using the new words and practice saying them out loud.