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NEC2 Lesson 2

·258 words·2 mins

Words
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until /ʌnˈtɪl/
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I usually code until it’s time to sleep.
I was standing under a tree until she came.
I was unhappy until I thought I would have a chance to change my life.
I will keep learning English until I can communicate with others.

outside /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ adv. inside
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It was dark outside.
I haven’t gone outside for long time.
Can you see anything outside the window?

ring rang rung v. /ɹɪŋ/ /ɹæŋ/ /ɹʌŋ/
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Why didn’t you open the door? She has been ringing the doorbell for an hour.
The doorbell hasn’t been rung for a long time.
I have been ringing this doorbell for ten minutes.
Can you hear that? Someone is ringing the doorbell.

aunt uncle n. /ɑːnt/ /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/
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Did you meet my aunt yesterday morning?
I saw your uncle yesterday. I saw him watering the garden when I was passing your house.

repeat v. /ɹɪˈpiːt/
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You are always repeating that word! You are so annoying.
Can you stop repeat that?
Can you repeat you question?

Expressions
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get up early/late
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Why did you get up so late yesterday?
I am going to get up early tomorrow.
Why are you going to get up early tomorrow? Because my aunt will come here.

just then
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Just then, I finished my project.
I found my pen just then.

have breakfast
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I usually have breakfast at 8.
I usually don’t have breakfast.
She was having breakfast when I entered the room.
I’m having breakfast with my friend tomorrow morning.