Life Events Expressions
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To make a decision about what job you will have.
Choose your career/get a job
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I have to revise tonight because we (have) an exam tomorrow.
I have to revise tonight because we are having an exam tomorrow.
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I would like (travel) to Japan next year.
I would like to travel to Japan next year.
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You should wear a jacket; it’s getting cold outside.
You should wear a jacket; it’s becoming cold outside.
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To buy products through a website.
Shop online
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To change your residence to a different home.
Move house/flat
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It (rain), so take an umbrella.
It is going to rain, so take an umbrella.
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Kids! Please stop (make) noise. I’m focused on my homework
Kids! Please stop making noise. I’m focused on my homework
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He managed to get tickets to the concert before they sold out.
He managed to obtain/buy tickets to the concert before they sold out.
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To connect to or disconnect from the internet.
Log on/out
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To manage your bank transactions using the internet.
Do online banking
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Look at that car. He's driving too fast. He (crash).
Look at that car. He's driving too fast. He is going to crash.
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He can't stand (listen) to loud music.
He can't stand listening to loud music.
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Did you get the e-mail I sent you this morning?
Did you receive the e-mail I sent you this morning?
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To manage your bank account over the internet.
Do online banking
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To conduct systematic investigation to discover new facts.
Do research
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I'm a bit scared because I (see) the dentist this afternoon.
I'm a bit scared because I am seeing the dentist this afternoon.
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We managed (find) a solution to the problem.
We managed to find a solution to the problem.
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The ship is getting to San Francisco this evening.
The ship is arriving in San Francisco this evening.
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To look for information for different purposes online.
Do research
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To take a break from work life after reaching a certain age.
Retire
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A: (you / hang out) with John today? B: Yes, we (hire bikes) at 2 PM.
A: Are you hanging out with John today? B: Yes, we are hiring bikes at 2 PM.
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They finished (clean) the house before the guests arrived.
They finished cleaning the house before the guests arrived.
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The police are trying to get a more accurate picture of crime levels.
The police are trying to receive/obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels.
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To place content on a website for others to see.
Post something on a website