Unit 8 - Community

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go wrong

Sometimes, things can go wrong even with careful planning

make a point

She always makes a point to thank everyone for their help

have in common

They have a lot in common, including a love for books

have the opportunity

I hope to have the opportunity to travel abroad someday

have a go at something

Let me have a go at fixing the computer

go hand in hand

Success and hard work often go hand in hand

make sense

It doesn't make sense to go outside in the rain without an umbrella

go according to plan

The party didn't go according to plan, but it was still fun

make a difference

Volunteering can really make a difference in the community

character

He is known for his strong and kind character

condition

The bike is in excellent condition

elegant

She wore an elegant dress to the party

exclusive

The club is very exclusive and only members can enter

fashionable

She always looks so fashionable in her stylish outfits

secure

Make sure to keep your belongings in a secure place

spacious

The new apartment is very spacious and bright

stylish

His new haircut is very stylish

civil rights

They fought for civil rights and equality

endangered languages

Many efforts are made to preserve endangered languages

global warming

Global warming is causing significant changes in our climate

homelessness

The city is working on solutions to reduce homelessness

housing

Affordable housing is a big issue in many cities

justice

The lawyer is committed to seeking justice for her clients

literacy

Improving literacy rates is essential for education

overcrowding

Overcrowding in schools can affect students' learning

poverty

Many organizations are fighting to reduce poverty around the world

unemployment

Unemployment rates have risen due to the economic downturn

at least

You should try to sleep at least eight hours a night

at the same time

She can listen to music and do her homework at the same time

by far

This is by far the best movie I've seen this year

in fact

I thought he was joking, but in fact, he was serious

in order to

She studies hard in order to get good grades

on the whole

On the whole, the trip was a great success

out of control

The fire quickly got out of control

get out

We need to get out of the house before the storm hits

get something back

I need to get my book back from John

get your life back together

After the accident, it took him a while to get his life back together

get to the other side

We need to find a way to get to the other side of the river

get to where you are

It took a lot of hard work to get to where you are today

have got a big heart

She has got a big heart and is always willing to help others

have got somewhere to live

They are happy because they have got somewhere to live

convenience

The store is open 24/7 for your convenience

shared facilities

The apartment complex has shared facilities like a gym and a pool

argument

They had an argument about the best way to solve the problem

convincing

Her explanation was very convincing

co-living

Co-living is popular among young professionals in big cities

make a profit

The company managed to make a profit last year

affordable

They found an affordable apartment near the city center

issue

Pollution is a major issue in many large cities

face the challenging task

He had to face the challenging task of learning a new language

end up

If you keep eating so much junk food, you'll end up gaining weight

meet up

Let's meet up at the café at 5 PM

like-minded

She joined a group of like-minded people who love hiking

remotely

She works remotely from her home office

encourage

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions

laundry room

The building has a laundry room in the basement

amenity

The hotel offers every amenity you could need

appeal to

The new movie will appeal to both kids and adults

commitment

His commitment to the project was impressive

impose

The government decided to impose new taxes

leisure pursuit

Reading is her favorite leisure pursuit

catering

The wedding had excellent catering with a variety of dishes

vibrant

The city is known for its vibrant nightlife

look forward to

I look forward to our vacation next month

apply for

She decided to apply for the job at the new company

graduate from

He will graduate from college next year

with distinction

She graduated from university with distinction

cuisine

They enjoy trying different types of cuisine

provide

The school will provide all the necessary materials

attitude

His positive attitude makes him a great team player

availability

Please check the availability of the product online

relevant

The article provides relevant information on climate change

estimated

The estimated cost of the project is very high

aim to

They aim to finish the project by the end of the month

tackle

We need to tackle the issue of plastic waste

concern

Her main concern is the health of her family

endangered

Pandas are an endangered species

alongside

He works alongside his colleagues on the project

revive

They are trying to revive the old traditions

preserve

It's important to preserve historical sites

abolished

Slavery was abolished many years ago

election

The election will be held next month

border

The border between the two countries is heavily guarded

surrounding

The surrounding area is known for its beautiful scenery

violent

The movie had some violent scenes

contribute

Everyone should contribute to the team effort

on a regular basis

He exercises on a regular basis to stay healthy

broaden

Traveling can broaden your horizons

in favour

She is in favour of the new policy