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 supposedly = according to what most people think.

 end up = to find yourself in a situation that you did not expect to be in.
 on my own = alone.

 see.....through = if we see something through, we do not give up until it is finished.

 collaborate = to work together with others to achieve something.

 swallowed my pride = to hide my feelings, even though I wanted to express what I
was thinking.

 get on with = to get on with someone is to have a friendly relationship with them.

 work things out = to find a solution.

 compromise = to give up some of your ideas in order to come to an agreement with
someone.

3. Describe something special you would like to buy (in the future)

Describe something you really want to buy (in the future).
You should say:
What it is
How long you have wanted to buy this
Where you would like to buy it

And explain why you would like to buy this

SAMPLE ANSWER

We all have a never-ending wish list of things that we want to buy, so do I. One
item that has been on my wish list for a long time is a one-bedroom apartment of
my own.

I hope to cross this item off my list by the time I turn 30. I know it sounds
impossible but it’d be cool if I could do it. And the most important thing is that I
have a long term goal to pursue.

Since I am an independent person, I have always wanted to move out of my

parents‟ house. As soon as I graduated college, I wanted to buy a small apartment.

I’m currently looking for a condo a little further away from the city centre. Despite
the fact that it will take longer for me to travel to work, the price will be more
reasonable and I will be able to afford it.