24-Hour Speaking Challenge Flashcards
What phrasal verb describes the picture?
what if going to the next stall? pack everything up?
They are walking through the roads of grapevines.
walk through means to move on foot through an area.
What phrasal verb would you use to describe their action of collecting grapes
The workers are picking off the grapes from the vines.
Pick off means to remove something by pulling it from where it is attached.
What phrasal verb can we use for the action of putting grapes into crates?
They are loading up the crates with grapes.
load up means to fill something usually with large quantities
If the workers need to check the quality of grapes already picked, what phrasal verb fits that action?
They might sort out the good grapes from the bad ones.
Sort out means to organize or separate items from one another.
Lastly, imagine it’s the end of the day and the workers need to finish their tasks in the vineyard. What phrasal verb would describe that final action?
They would wrap up their work cleaning and storing their tools.
What phrasal verb could we use for the action of the little boy holding a basket?
The little boy is carrying around a basket full of pumpkins.
What phrasal verb would you use for the action of the men holding the pumpkins?
The men are picking up the pumpkins.
What phrasal verb fits the action of them looking for the best pumpkins in the patch?
They might be looking over the pumpkins to find the best ones.
What phrasal verb would describe their action of gathering many pumpkins together?
They would gather up the pumpkins into their baskets.
What phrasal verb could describe their action of leaving the patch?
You might head out from the pumpkin patch.
What phrasal verb could we use for the woman’s action of giving food to the dog?
She is handing out food to the dog.
What phrasal verb would describe the people’s action of examining the pets?
They are looking over the pets, probably to decide which one to adopt.
What phrasal verb fits the action of the woman about to put a leash on a cat?
She would be putting on the leash.
What phrasal verb could describe the action if someone decides to take a pet home?
They would pick out a pet to take home.
What phrasal verb would describe the action of cleaning up at the end of the event?
Everyone would clear out the area, taking down tables and cleaning up the space.
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what a captivating scene, Sarah, tell me what’s happening in this picture
It shows a woman sitting alone on a rooftop garden at night looking at the city lights. It seems like a quiet, reflective moment
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Let’s start with her action of sitting there. What phrasal verb could we use?
She is sitting out on the rooftop, enjoying the night air.
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Now, imagine, she is taking pleasure in the tranquility of the city from above. What phrasal verb, would you use to describe this.
You might be soaking up the atmosphere.
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If she begins to think deeply about her life, or future. What phrasal verb, fits that action.
she could be mulling over her thoughts.
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Suppose she decides it’s time to go back inside. After spending some time outside. What phrasal verb would describe her passion of returning indoors.
She would head back inside.
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Lastly, if she decides to end her night by turning off the lights and other electronics on the rooftop. What phrasal verb would describe this action.
she might turn off everything before she leaves.
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what a breathtaking scene. this is Sarah. Can you describe what you see
It shows a woman and a wolf, standing on a mountain ledge, looking out over a valley covered in clouds at sunrise.
Let’s start with the woman standing on the ledge. What phrasal verb could we use for her action of looking at the view.
She is looking out over the valley.
Now, considering they climbed up here, what phrasal verb could describe their action of reaching this spot.
They might have climbed up to this high point.
Suppose she and the wolf decide to explore further along the ridge. What phrasal verb fits their action of continuing their journey.
They would move on along the ridge to see more of the landscape.
What phrasal verb would describe her action of pausing to enjoy the scenery.
You might stop off at a viewpoint to take in the scenery.
Lastly, when it’s time for her to return to where she started what phrasal verb would use for her action of going back.
He would head back down the mountain.
It’s used to describe the action of returning to a starting point.
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This scene is quite charming. Sarah, what do you see?
Shows two people sitting on a park bench in the autumn enjoying a chat with coffee in their hands,
What phrasal verb could we use for their action of sitting down together?
They are sitting down on the bench talking and enjoying the day.
Now, how about the action of sharing stories or catching up with each other?
they might be catching up with each other’s lives,
if one of them starts talking about a common friend, what phrasal verb would describe introducing that topic,
they could bring up their mutual friend in the conversation.
Suppose their talk shifts to deeper, more personal topics. What phrasal verb fits that?
they might open up about more personal feelings.
Lastly, when it’s time to leave. What phrasal verb would describe their action of leaving the park.
They would head off from the park.
Head off indeed, it means to start going away from a place.
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This scene has quite a cozy atmosphere. Sarah, describe what’s happening.
It shows a man and a woman sitting at a cafe table having coffee while it’s raining outside. They seem to be in a deep conversation.
starting with the simplest, what phrasal verb could we use for their action of sitting together.
They are sitting down at the cafe.
What phrasal verb describes their ongoing discussion.
It could be talking over coffee, discussing something important.
If one person shares something unexpected or surprising, what phrasal verb would you use
the other might take in the surprising news, needing a moment to understand it fully
Suppose they decide to leave the cafe when the rain stops, what phrasal verb fits their action of exiting.
They would head out of the cafe once the rain stops.
Finally, if they plan to meet again soon, what phrasal verb could describe setting up their next meeting.
They might set up another time to meet.
