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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.
Waiting for the Bus
Sum up what was said by answering the following questions. The final summary should be in sentence form.
Where was the person waiting?
How did they feel while waiting?
What finally happened?
Final Summary Sentence:
Your summary of what was said: _____________________________________
IDIOM USE
In no time – very quickly.
Ways we use it:
Travel: when something arrives or finishes fast.
School: when a task is completed quickly.
Daily life: when waiting feels short.
Examples:
“The bus will be here in no time.”
“Dinner was ready in no time.”
“He finished the homework in no time.”
PHRASAL VERB USE
Pick up – to collect or lift something.
Ways we use it:
Collecting items.
Answering calls.
Learning something new.
Lifting objects.
Examples in different tenses:
Present: “I pick up my bag.”
Past: “She picked up the phone.”
Continuous: “He is picking up the toys.”
Passive: “The package was picked up at the door.”
TRANSCRIPT
“This morning, I walked to the bus stop carrying my backpack. I looked at my watch and thought the bus would take forever to arrive. A few people were waiting quietly, and I felt nervous about being late. Just as I was about to sit down on the bench, the bus came in no time. Everyone stood up quickly and picked up their bags. I stepped onto the bus, paid my fare, and found a seat by the window. The ride was short, and I felt relieved that I would still get to school on time.”