
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases related to socializing.

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meaning: | [noun] a man who is engaged to be married |
sentence: | She has no idea how excited her ___________ is on their wedding. |
2. word: |
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meaning: | [adjective] someone/something that is cultured, refined, and classy |
sentence: | They bought ________________ furniture and displays in England for their new house. |
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meaning: | [adjective] impressive in style and appearance |
sentence: | She had a __________ birthday celebration. |


![]() Hey there, Emma. Do you remember Alice, our Class President in Junior High? She’ll be coming home from London to “tie the knot” next week. She sent me a wedding invitation. Are you invited too?
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Yes, but I’m not sure if I’m going. We’re not that close back in the day, so I’m not sure if I’ll go. Besides, I don’t know what gift to give.
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![]() Well, I heard it will be a grand beach wedding as Alice and her fiancé both worked abroad for years. Anything simple yet elegant will be a good wedding gift.
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I guess you’re right. Still, I’m thinking whether I should go or not. I’m not really an outgoing person.![]() |
![]() We can go together if you want. It would be nice to catch up with our batchmates. Don’t worry, I’m sure you will enjoy attending Alice’s wedding.
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Okay then, I shall go with you. I will also give them gift money as per the tradition.![]() |
![]() Giving gift money is polite, but make sure to not hand it directly to the couple. You can hand it over to the receptionist.
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I see, thanks. See you at the wedding.![]() |


1. | When is Alice’s wedding? |
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2. | Why is Emma hesitant to attend Alice’s wedding? |
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3. | Are Alice and her soon-to-be husband well-off? |
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4. | What does Ron mean by “tie the knot”? |
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1. | Some people say that many are becoming more sociable online than in person. Do you agree or disagree? |
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2. | Can you imagine what will happen if all social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, etc.) shut down permanently? |
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1. | Which best fits your personality: a listener, a speaker or a combination of both? |
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2. | Imagine yourself in a student council meeting and you are one of its officers. What will you do if one of your fellow officers keeps on overshadowing you in saying your ideas/opinions? |
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3. | In your country, how do you know if you can trust a person you just met? |
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4. | Describe a perfect night spent with friends. |
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5. | What are some ways to overcome nervousness and shyness in meeting new people? |
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Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる | ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる | 習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
![]() FAIR |
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある | たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
![]() POOR |
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要である | 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる | 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |
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