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Lesson Notes November 21, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• Do you still have a (landline / home telephone)? (Both are correct, but “landline” is more natural in everyday conversation.)

• I don’t want to look like a cheapskate so I spent a little bit more money. (I don’t want to look like a cheapskate so I spent a little bit more money.)

• My grandkids were the joy of my life until five years old.

• As they grow I worry more and more about them.

• Her story had both true events and imaginary ones.

• I told her my feelings after reading her story.

• I used the spare key to unlock my car and the car alarm went off. (Go off (phrasal verb) = to happen or start suddenly, especially when an alarm or device starts suddenly)

• The alarm will go off if you use the fob to lock it and then try to unlock it with the actual key.

• I found the key in the mud under a pile of branches and leaves.

Appropriate Language

• Survey (noun) = a method of collecting information or opinions from a group of people, often using questions (Synonyms: poll)

• The company conducted a survey to understand customer satisfaction.

• According to the survey, most people prefer online shopping.

• She filled out a survey about her recent visit to the museum.

• Questionnaire (noun) = a written set of questions used to gather information or opinions from people

• Participants were asked to complete a short questionnaire.

• The questionnaire helped the researchers collect detailed feedback.

• She carefully answered each question in the questionnaire.