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d. Listen to an audio about a plan and answer the following questions.

Wanda : ”What are you going to 1)___________ tonight?”
David : ”I’m just going to 2)___________ home. What about you?”
Wanda : ”I’m going to the movies with Karen.”
David : ”Oh? What are you going to 3)___________?”
Wanda : ”We’re going to see the new Marvel movie. Do you want to come?”
David : ”No, I’ll 4)___________. But thanks for asking.”
Wanda : ”Are you sure? It’s going to be fun.”
David : ”No thanks. I’m just going to 5)___________ it easy tonight.”
Wanda : ”OK, maybe next time.”

Vocabulary

Words Related to Agenda

Knowing more varied words will be useful for you in telling others about your agenda. Here are several
words for you to know.

Words Pronunciation Definition
Hectic /ˈhektɪk/ Full agenda, no more space, sometimes stressful
Flexible /ˈfleksəbl/ Agenda that can be changed or adjusted
Compact /kəmˈpækt/ Agenda packed with activities, or with a lot of
info/activities in a small space or time
Tight /taɪt/ Agenda with very little space in between activities
Balanced /ˈbælənst/ Agenda includes different activities (study, rest,
fun)
Effective /ɪˈfektɪv/ Agenda producing the result that is wanted or
intended

Here are some examples on how to use adjective and future tense:
✓ The schedule will be so hectic next week.
✓ I will have flexible time next month.
✓ There will be a compact rundown for the exam week.

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