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→ After listening to the recording, sum up what you heard in a few sentences. You can use the questions to help you summarize. Read the transcript if needed.

Preparing for a Test

Sum up what was said by answering the following questions. The final summary should be in sentence form.

  1. What was the student preparing for?

  2. What did the friend suggest?

  3. What did the student decide to do instead?

IDIOM USE

Pull an all-nighter – We use this idiom when someone stays awake all night to work or study.

Ways we use it:

  1. Studying before a big exam.

  2. Finishing a project or paper.

  3. Staying up late for any important task.

Examples:

  • “He had to pull an all-nighter to finish his essay.”

  • “We pulled an all-nighter before the science fair.”

  • “She sometimes pulls an all-nighter during exam week.”

PHRASAL VERB USE

Look up – We use this phrasal verb when searching for information.

Ways we use it:

  1. Checking a dictionary.

  2. Searching on the internet.

  3. Finding details in a book.

Examples in different tenses:

  • Present: “I always look up new words in the dictionary.”

  • Past: “She looked up the directions yesterday.”

  • Continuous: “He is looking up the answers now.”

  • Future: “We will look up the train schedule later.”

TRANSCRIPT

“The math test is tomorrow, and I feel nervous. My friend suggested we pull an all-nighter to study everything, but I don’t think that’s a good idea. Instead, I decided to look up the topics I didn’t understand and review them carefully. I made flashcards, practiced problems, and even explained some answers to my little brother. By bedtime, I felt tired but much more confident. A good night’s sleep seemed better than staying awake all night.”