Words in Use

Memorize the following key words and expressions to improve your essays.

1. send a text message These days, almost everyone knows how to send a text message.

2. take care of pets / plants Taking care of pets teaches kids to be responsible.

3. work part time During high school, I want to work part time to earn some money.

4. lose / gain weight To lose weight, people should exercise everyday.

5. go online shopping I go online shopping when I want to buy something special.

6. keep in shape People should eat fruits and vegetables to keep in shape.

7. engage in activities On the weekends, I engage in activities such as playing baseball or watching movies.

Warm-up Test

Fill in the blanks of the English sentence based on the Korean sentences.

1. It is important to _________________ that are safe.

2. When my parents go out of town, I have to_________________ the plants.

3. Many students get in trouble for _________________ in class.

4. It is smart to _________________ because you can have extra money.

Answer 1. engage in activities 2. take care of 3. sending text messages 4. work part time