I'm a little nervous; I hope I have enough time to drop off my bags and get through security.
You can go to the check-in counter over there to drop off your luggage.
Don't worry, as long as you're here an hour early, you should be fine.
This is the correct response.
Sure, the flight to New York leaves at 7:10 p.m.
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The speaker is worried about having enough time.
(B) answers this worry by saying there is still enough time, so it is comforting and directly related to the problem.
(A) only shows where to take the bags and does not say anything about time.
(C) gives flight information but also does not answer the worry about time.
Therefore, (B) is the best reply.
search check in: To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or other place. You usually give your name, show ID, and receive confirmation.
This is the correct answer.
search drop in: To visit someone or someplace informally and without a prior appointment. It often implies a short, casual visit.
search get in: To enter a place, building, or vehicle, or to arrive somewhere. It can also mean to be admitted to a school or organization.
search hand in: To submit or give something, such as homework, a report, or a document, to a person in authority. It emphasizes the act of physically delivering the item.
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"Check in" is a phrasal verb that means to register or confirm your arrival somewhere, like at a hotel, airport, or event. For example, when you arrive at a hotel, you go to the front desk and say, "Hi, I have a reservation. I'd like to check in." It can also mean to update someone about your situation, like "I'll check in with you later to see how things are going." So, whether you're starting a trip or just keeping in touch, "check in" is a useful phrase to know!
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Check incheck in
Arpabet: [ch-eh-k-ih-n] IPA: /tʃɛk ɪn/ -
[ch] /tʃ/play_circle_filledTo create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction.
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[eh] /ɛ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed.
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[k] /k/play_circle_filledTo create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g.
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[ih] /ɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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"Drop off" is a super handy phrase with a few different meanings. You can use it when you're leaving someone or something somewhere, like "I'll drop you off at the airport." It also works when you're falling asleep, like "I was so tired, I just dropped off on the couch." And if something decreases, like sales or interest, you can say "Attendance at the gym drops off after New Year's."
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Drop offdrop off
Arpabet: [d-r-aa1-p-ao1-f] IPA: /drɑp ɔf/ -
[d] /d/play_circle_filledTo create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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[r] /r/play_circle_filledTo create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low.
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[aa] /ɑ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed.
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[p] /p/play_circle_filledTo create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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[ao] /ɔ/play_circle_filledTo create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward.
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[f] /f/play_circle_filledTo create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f.
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“Get through” means to successfully deal with or complete something difficult or challenging. For example, you might say, “I don’t know how I’m going to get through this busy week,” or “She finally got through to customer service after waiting an hour.” It can also mean to make someone understand you, like, “I can’t seem to get through to him no matter how I explain it.” So, whether you're surviving a tough time, finishing a task, or trying to be understood, “get through” is a handy phrase to express pushing past obstacles.
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Get throughget through
Arpabet: [g-eh1-t-th-r-uw1] IPA: /gɛt θruː/ -
[g] /g/play_circle_filledTo create the g, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a g is less than that for a k.
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[eh] /ɛ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed.
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[t] /t/play_circle_filledTo create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable.
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[th] /θ/play_circle_filledTo create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge.
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[r] /r/play_circle_filledTo create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low.
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[uw] /u/play_circle_filledTo create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth.
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The phrase "head to" is a casual way to say you're going somewhere. For example, you might say “I’m heading to the store” if you’re on your way to buy something, or “Let’s head to the beach” if you’re planning a fun day out. It just means you're going in the direction of a place. People often use it when they’re talking about leaving one place and going to another, and it sounds more relaxed than just saying "go to." So if someone says they’re going to “head to bed,” they just mean they’re about to go to sleep. Simple and super common in everyday conversation!
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Head tohead to
Arpabet: [hh-eh-d-t-uw] IPA: /hɛd tu/ -
[hh] /h/play_circle_filledTo create the 'h sound' h, the deep back of the tongue slightly constricts within the throat. The upper/front part of the tongue as well as the lips will often move into the shape of surrounding sounds at the same time as the h sound is being produced.
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[eh] /ɛ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed.
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[d] /d/play_circle_filledTo create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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[t] /t/play_circle_filledTo create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable.
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[uw] /u/play_circle_filledTo create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth.
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Ebbinghaus and the forgetting curveForgetting is often explained with the "forgetting curve" (also called the Ebbinghaus curve), named for German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus, who studied it in the 1880s. The curve describes how memory of what we learned fades over time.
Research on the forgetting curve suggests we may forget roughly 65% of new material within a day of learning, and up to about 75% after a week. That is why language study can feel like constant forgetting and slow progress. Without the right method, effort can be erased quickly.
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