Friendsgiving, explained
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DownloadNovember can be a busy time of the year,
so it's helpful to know a few things in
advance, like what are the shipping
times for packages? Is there an election
this year? And [music]
will you be going home for the holidays?
Millions of people in the US make the
decision to travel during this time. In
the past few decades, an option besides
going home for a Thanksgiving family
dinner has emerged.
>> How can they do this to us? It's
Thanksgiving.
>> Okay, I tell you what. How about if I
cook dinner at my place? I'll make it
just like mom's.
>> Will you make the mashed potatoes with
the lumps?
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Key Vocabulary (14)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
Music consists of sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. It is an uncountable noun used to describe songs, melodies, or instrumental pieces performed by voices or instruments.
relatives
"I love my family."
The collective means of mass communication, such as broadcasting, publishing, and the internet, used to reach a large audience. It often refers specifically to news organizations and journalists who report on current events.
As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.
A period of time when you do not go to work or school and can rest or travel for pleasure. It can also refer to a specific day of celebration, such as a religious or national event.
"The holiday is important."
A home is the place where a person or a family lives and feels they belong. It is often used to describe both the physical building and the emotional sense of comfort and safety associated with it.
"The home is important."
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