Invitation to the Cinema
It’s the school holidays and John and Alex are in the café together talking about films. They are planning to go to the cinema to watch a film in the evening…
Alex: Hi, John. Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?
John: Sure, what’s on?
Alex: The Life of Pi. It’s a fantasy film based on a book by Yann Martel. Have you read it?
John: Yes! I loved it. It was a brilliant book. I didn’t want to leave it down! It’s about survival in the high seas. Pi Patel has to find a way to stay alive…
Alex: Stop it! Don’t tell me!
John: It might not be very exciting for me because I already know what happens.
Alex: What about The Hobbit then? Have you watched it?
John: No, I haven’t actually. I watched the trailer, and it looks amazing!
Alex: Great… I’ve just checked, and it starts at 5.30, so let’s meet up at the train station at 4.30.
John: Perfect. It’s a plan!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To run through something | To practice or repeat something from beginning to end. | Let’s run through the song one more time before we perform. | Home and School Life |
To fall behind (with | To fail to do something on time or fast enough. | 1. He missed most of classes and fell behind with his schoolwork. 2. He didn’t come to class for weeks so he fell behind. | Home and School Life |
To drop out (of) | To quit before you have finished something. | 1. He dropped out of school 2 months before he was due to complete his exams. 2. He dropped out. | Home and School Life |
To sail through | To succeed easily in doing something. | He sailed through the test and achieved the highest mark. | Home and School Life |
To keep up with | To continue being informed about something. | I like to watch the news to keep up with current affairs. | Home and School Life |