Vocab
Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time
Approach
An athlete's... is different from that of most people. They have a very strict coach/routine.
An athlete's self-discipline is different from that of most people. They have a very strict routine.
She usually...(go) to the gym in the mornings, but today she...(take) a rest.
She usually goes to the gym in the mornings, but today she is taking a rest.
While I...(read) a book, my brother...(watch) TV.
While I was reading a book, my brother was watching TV.
They...(travel) to France last summer, but this year they...(plan) a trip to Italy.
They traveled to France last summer, but this year they are planning a trip to Italy.
Extend over a large or increasing area
Spread
Many of my friends see our coach as a... . They really admire/dislike him.
Many of my friends see our coach as a role model. They really admire him.
They often...(play) soccer on weekends, but this Saturday they...(watch) a game instead.
They often play soccer on weekends, but this Saturday they are watching a game instead.
They...(go) to the park yesterday, but it...(rain) heavily.
They went to the park yesterday, but it was raining heavily.
They...(play) soccer last weekend, but this week they...(practice) indoors.
They played soccer last weekend outdoors, but this week they are practicing indoors.
Suffering a lack of proper care
Neglected
We spoke to a... who was working in the shop/ walking down the street. She gave us directions to the stadium.
We spoke to a passerby who was walking down the street. She gave us directions to the stadium.
He...(study) for his exams every evening, but right now he...(relax) with a book.
He studies for his exams every evening, but right now he is relaxing with a book.
She...(cook) dinner when the phone...(ring).
She was cooking dinner when the phone rang.
He...(cook) dinner when he usually...(watch) the news.
He was cooking dinner when he usually watches the news.
Something or someone that does not fit or fits badly
Misfit
Losing/Winning the championship was a major... for our team. We were very disappointed.
Losing/Winning the championship was a major... for our team. We were very disappointed.
The train...(leave) at 8:00 AM every day, and today it...(be) on time.
The train leaves at 8:00 AM every day, and today it is on time.
We...(play) soccer when we...(hear) a strange noise.
We were playing soccer when we heard a strange noise.
I...(not go) to the party last night because I...(feel) tired.
I did not go to the party last night because I felt tired.
An exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous
Stunts
A... is bothering/helping people in the park. Someone should call the police.
A troublemaker is bothering people in the park. Someone should call the police.
I...(not like) coffee, but my friend...(drink) it every day.
I do not like coffee, but my friend drinks it every day.
He...(not finish) his homework because he...(get) distracted.
He did not finish his homework because he got distracted.
We...(chat) online when they...(call) us last night.
We were chatting online when they called us last night.