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Traduzione e definizione
pregnant: incinta
She's pregnant. She's going to have a baby in December. È incinta. Avrà un bambino a dicembre.
pregnancy: la gravidanza
Pronunciation examples
UK: She must be pregnant. She isn't drinking any alcohol.
US: I have wonderful news, I'm pregnant!
Esempi
- "Ray : The good news is that Rachid's wife is pregnant."
- "Whatever you do, don't mention any pregnancy issues, or you could get DC into serious trouble."
- "I had to cancel 3 meetings, a king's coronation and my best friend's pregnancy just to fit you in."
- "Pregnant, you say?"
- "Stephanie : Well, kangaroos gestate, I mean they are pregnant, for only about a month."
- "I'm pregnant!"
- "Sometimes I feel like I'm pregnant with hundreds of thoughts and words and ideas, and I must give birth to them all!"
- "Just remember, you're not the first woman in the world to be pregnant."
- "Another claim Smithson makes is that stress can be a good thing for pregnant women and their babies, citing "faster nerve transmission and perhaps even a greater brain development" in babies whose mothers had been subjected to moderate stress in mid-to-late pregnancy."
- "I see... So... About your costume... Where did you get the idea to be a pregnant nun?"
- "Another claim Smithson makes is that stress can be a good thing for pregnant women and their babies, citing "faster nerve transmission and perhaps even a greater brain development" in babies whose mothers had been subjected to moderate stress in mid-to-late pregnancy."
- "-I'm pregnant."
- "Smooth Operator (Philip Cheeter) says : I think she's pregnant."
- "Yolanda : I'm not pregnant!"
Esercizio 1
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast.
A woman who is expecting a baby is said to be .
This term describes a "wound". If somebody hits their head in an accident they are said to have a head .
The men and women who save people from burning buildings and extinguish fires as a profession are called .
A woman who is expecting a baby is said to be .
This term describes a "wound". If somebody hits their head in an accident they are said to have a head .
The men and women who save people from burning buildings and extinguish fires as a profession are called .
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast.
A woman who is expecting a baby is said to be pregnant 1.
This term describes a "wound". If somebody hits their head in an accident they are said to have a head injury 2.
The men and women who save people from burning buildings and extinguish fires as a profession are called firefighters 3.
A woman who is expecting a baby is said to be pregnant 1.
This term describes a "wound". If somebody hits their head in an accident they are said to have a head injury 2.
The men and women who save people from burning buildings and extinguish fires as a profession are called firefighters 3.
1 pregnant: If someone is expecting a baby then they are "pregnant". Ray Upton tells Moira and Brent that "Rachid's wife is pregnant". Good luck Rachid!
2 injury: An "injury" is a "wound", the result of physical damage to the body. In this broadcast, Ray Upton reports that "several injuries have been reported" as a result of an auto accident on the Los Angeles Freeways.
3 firefighters: The men and women who save people from burning buildings and extinguish fires professionally are called "firefighters" or "firemen". Firefighters also free people who are trapped in cars and even save cats belonging to little old ladies that get stuck in a tree. Ray Upton says that "firefighters are trying desperately to reach the scene of the accident". Note that firefighter can be written either as one word or as two "fire fighter".
Esercizio 2
Bethany has some big news. What is it?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Bethany has some big news. What is it?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a correct choice. Bethany tells Donna that she is "pregnant", meaning that she is expecting a baby. Bethany then tells Donna, "I'm not sure I want to be a mother yet". This means that Bethany isn't sure if she is ready or willing to become a mother.
This is a correct choice. Bethany tells Donna that she is "pregnant", meaning that she is expecting a baby. Bethany then goes on to explain that "Daniel (her partner) doesn't know yet". Bethany is pregnant but she hasn't told Daniel about the baby yet.
This choice is incorrect. When Donna asks Bethany if her partner (Daniel) is the father of her child, Bethany replies "Of course he is the father".
This choice is incorrect. Bethany tells Donna, "I'm pregnant", meaning that she is expecting a child. There is no indication in this dialogue that Bethany is physically unable to conceive or "get pregnant"! Bethany's main problem is that she isn't sure whether she wants to keep the baby.
This choice is incorrect. At no point in the dialogue does Bethany say that her partner (Daniel) doesn't want a baby. In fact, Donna assumes that both she and "Daniel must be thrilled" because Bethany has been "talking about having a baby forever". The term "thrilled" refers to being extremely happy.
Esercizio 3
After following Luna's advice, which of these statements should Philip include in his reply to the job applicant?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
After following Luna's advice, which of these statements should Philip include in his reply to the job applicant?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is not a suitable statement. Philip was asked by Luna not to "mention any pregnancy issues". Philip should therefore avoid referring to the fact that the applicant may soon have a baby.
This is not a suitable statement. Luna asks Philip to be "sensitive", meaning she wants him to be "thoughtful", "kind" and "concerned".
This would be a suitable statement to include in a rejection letter. Philip needs to tell the applicant that she has not been selected for the position.
In another situation this would be one way of firing someone from a position. The purpose, however, of Philip's letter is to reject a job applicant, not to terminate her employment. To "let (an employee) go" is a common way to say that an employee has been "fired".
This would be a suitable way of ending an applicant rejection letter. It's always nice to look to the future in a positive way!
This would be a suitable way of telling an applicant that they have not been selected for the position. Luna tells Philip that he must not "mention any pregnancy issues", so this statement would be a neutral way to deliver bad news.
Esercizio 4
Fill in the blanks with 2 terms used in the audio.
The 1st describes the state of expecting a baby. The 2nd describes a woman who belongs to a religious order.
Philip thinks that Yolanda is dressed as a .
The 1st describes the state of expecting a baby. The 2nd describes a woman who belongs to a religious order.
Philip thinks that Yolanda is dressed as a .
Fill in the blanks with 2 terms used in the audio.
The 1st describes the state of expecting a baby. The 2nd describes a woman who belongs to a religious order.
Philip thinks that Yolanda is dressed as a pregnant 1 nun 2.
The 1st describes the state of expecting a baby. The 2nd describes a woman who belongs to a religious order.
Philip thinks that Yolanda is dressed as a pregnant 1 nun 2.
1 pregnant: A "pregnant" woman is awaiting the birth of her child or is expecting a baby. Philip thinks that Yolanda is dressed as a "pregnant nun". When Yolanda says "I'm not pregnant!", Philip replies, "It's just because you're fat."
2 nun: A "nun" is a female member of a religious order. She usually takes special vows committing her to a religious life, and lives in a convent. Yolanda is dressed as a "nun" for the costume party.
Esercizio 5
Which of the following phrases could Polly use before leaving Mr. Warbuckle and Bruno?
Choose a phrase which does not change the formal tone of this dialogue.
Choose a phrase which does not change the formal tone of this dialogue.
Which of the following phrases could Polly use before leaving Mr. Warbuckle and Bruno?
Choose a phrase which does not change the formal tone of this dialogue.
Choose a phrase which does not change the formal tone of this dialogue.
This is not something Polly should say, at least right now.
This is a typical and professional way of thanking a customer. It makes sense for Polly to thank Mr. Warbuckle because he is such a valuable client.
This is a very informal expression. Polly would not say this to an important client like Mr. Warbuckle, because it suggests that they have a very casual relationship.
Polly should not say this because she has already met Mr. Warbuckle! However, this expression is commonly used to end a phone conversation, letter or email.
This is a good way to end a letter, but it doesn't make sense for Polly to say this to Mr. Warbuckle.
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