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Describe and be ready to discuss: what does "comfort zone" mean? Best answer wins!

a situation in which you feel safe or comfortable, especially when you choose to stay in this situation instead of trying to work harder or achieve more

So, someone says to you: "Stop whinging and step out of your comfort zone. Do not .....(go back) into your ... (comfortable) routine." Guess the missing words and explain.

step back - cozy

Simple, type a synonym for each word: to whinge/ boring

to moan / dull

Finally, each of you has to challenge a friend to step out of their comfort zone. Don't make it too overwhelming! Sure your friend will not want to lose face. Make it a ...... (it will pay off) experience! And also get the missing word!

worthwhile

My best friend was very sympathetic when I was down with coronavirus. Is the use of "sympathetic" correct in this sentence? Can you find a synonym?

Yes / understanding

Use the present perfect simple or continuous in a meaningful example. Explain.

E.g. I have ben studying piano since I was ten

This car isn't safe enough to drive. DANGEROUS This car ..... drive.

This car is TOO DANGEROUS TO drive.

It was a really (ENJOY) .......... party. Thanks for inviting me.

enjoyable

You're planning a weekend away with a group of friends once restrictions are lifted. Choose 3 out of these expressions to explain where and why: tourist season, live up to, appeal to, awe-inspiring, high on my list, over the moon.

Out of the tourist season, a Caribbean beach is high on our list. It's awe-inspiring nature that will surely live up to our expectations!

..... T/trees are beautiful in the Fall. Article or no article? Why?

No article - we're speaking in general

Grace needs (1) ...... furniture in her apartment. She'll choose (2) ...... furniture that she likes. Articles or no articles? Why?

(1) no article, in general. (2) the, specific furniture she likes.

While I was taking a selfie, A a girl suddenly put her face in the picture. B a girl was putting her face in the picture. A or B? Why?

A, Past Continuous for a long action interrupted by a short one (in the Simple Past)

I first went abroad A twice already this year. B two years ago, when I was thirteen. A or B? Why?

B, Simple Pats for finished events in the past

List 5 things you should remember when writing an opinion essay.

Title Clever ideas Organization Topic sentences Powerful introduction and conclusion