Private Lesson - General 1 (27.11.24) Flashcards
Use of “used to be”
How do you use “used to be” in sentences?
Reflect on past habits or states.
“Used to be” describes a past condition or habit that is no longer true.
Example: “I used to be a teacher, but now I work in tech.”
Past condition focus.
Commonly used to contrast past and present circumstances.
Negative Communication
How do you express not having spoken to anyone?
Reflect on using present perfect tense.
Indicates that no communication has occurred up to the present moment.
Example: “I haven’t spoken to anyone.”
Communication absence focus.
Present perfect highlights incompletion or ongoing status of no interaction.
Painkiller
What is a painkiller?
Reflect on its use in treating pain.
A medicine or drug that relieves pain temporarily.
Example: “I took a painkiller for my headache.”
Pain relief focus.
Common painkillers include ibuprofen, aspirin, and paracetamol.
Insurance
What is insurance?
Reflect on its role in financial protection.
A policy that offers compensation for specified risks or losses.
Example: “He has car insurance to cover damages from accidents.”
Risk protection focus.
Common types include health, auto, life, and property insurance.
Low Points
What does “low points” mean?
Reflect on its use for describing difficulties.
Refers to periods of difficulty, failure, or emotional challenges.
Example: “Last year was a low point in my career.”
Emotional or career difficulty focus.
Often used metaphorically to describe struggles or tough situations.
Kind
How do you describe someone as “kind”?
Reflect on positive personality traits.
Describes someone who is considerate, caring, and helpful to others.
Example: “She is a kind person who always helps her neighbors.”
Positive trait focus.
Associated with generosity, compassion, and friendliness.
Very Strict
How do you describe someone as “very strict”?
Reflect on enforcing rules rigidly.
Describes someone who adheres to rules or standards without flexibility.
Example: “Our teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.”
Rule enforcement focus.
Often implies discipline or rigidity in behavior or expectations.
Very Less / Very Little
How do you use “very less” and “very little” correctly?
Reflect on appropriate usage in quantity descriptions.
“Very little” is correct for small quantities; “very less” is grammatically incorrect.
Example: “I have very little time to prepare for the exam.”
Quantity description focus.
“Very less” is a common mistake; avoid using it in formal contexts.
Reconcile
What does it mean to “reconcile”?
Reflect on restoring relationships or settling differences.
To bring two opposing parties or ideas into agreement or harmony.
Example: “You will reconcile with your brother soon.”
Conflict resolution focus.
Commonly used for resolving personal or professional disputes.
Will Reconcile
How do you express future reconciliation?
Reflect on the use of “will reconcile” for predictions.
Indicates that harmony or agreement will occur in the future.
Example: “They will reconcile after the argument.”
Future reconciliation focus.
Often used to express confidence or hope in resolving conflicts.
Airplane Safety Rules
What are passengers not allowed to do without permission?
Reflect on the importance of safety and consent in aviation.
Highlights safety regulations and the need for explicit authorization.
Example: “People are not allowed to jump on an airplane unless they are given permission to do so.”
Safety and permission focus.
Emphasizes the critical role of authority and consent in regulated environments.
No Privacy Invasion
What does “no privacy invasion” mean?
Reflect on respecting personal boundaries and data.
Refers to ensuring that private information or spaces are not accessed without consent.
Example: “This policy ensures no privacy invasion of our customers’ data.”
Respect for privacy focus.
Highlights legal and ethical standards for respecting individual privacy.
Permission
What is permission?
Reflect on its role in granting authorization.
Consent or approval given to allow someone to perform an action.
Example: “You need permission to access this restricted area.”
Authorization focus.
Commonly used in formal contexts like workplaces, schools, and legal scenarios.
Consent
What is consent?
Reflect on its voluntary nature.
Voluntary agreement to perform an action or allow something to happen.
Example: “He gave his consent for the operation.”
Voluntary agreement focus.
Frequently used in legal, medical, or ethical discussions about permissions.
Privacy Invasion
What is privacy invasion?
Reflect on unauthorized access to personal information.
Intrusion into someone’s private life or data without permission.
Example: “Recording someone’s phone calls without consent is a privacy invasion.”
Privacy violation focus.
Illegal in many jurisdictions, often tied to data protection laws.
