Lesson 16 - Future
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English Expressions

Learn five American English expressions that are related to the topic of this lesson.

• from now on = starting at this time and continuing into the future
• get along with = to have a good relationship with someone
• in shape = healthy and physically fit
• not to mention = used to add more information, especially something important
• It's up to you = you decide; it is your choice

 

Exercise

Select the correct expression in the following conversation.

CHILD - When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut.

MOTHER - You can be whatever you want.   from now on get along with in shape not to mention It's up to you . If you decide to be an astronaut, you'll need a lot of years of training. Preparing to be an astronaut is a lot of work.  

CHILD - Really?

MOTHER - Yes. Most astronauts begin their careers as pilots, scientists, or engineers. It takes years to study for those careers,   from now on get along with in shape not to mention It's up to you the years of training to become an astronaut.  

CHILD - It looks like a fun job though.

MOTHER - I'm sure it is exciting at times. You also have to   from now on get along with in shape not to mention It's up to you other people. Astronauts live and work in small spaces with other people.  

CHILD - That's not a problem.

MOTHER - Finally, you have to be   from now on get along with in shape not to mention It's up to you . You have to exercise and eat healthy so that you'll be physically fit enough to be an astronaut.  

CHILD - I'll eat my broccoli   from now on get along with in shape not to mention It's up to you so that I can be healthy.  

MOTHER - That's great!

 

Writing

Write sentences using the expressions.

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