Subquestion 4: Bumps in the Road
BEGINNER LEVEL
Vocabulary & Phrases:
1. accident - something bad that happens unexpectedly
Example: I had a small accident in the kitchen.
2. cancel - to decide that something will not happen
Example: I cancel my appointment.
3. wait - to spend time until something happens
Example: I wait for the bus.
4. solve - to find an answer to a problem
Example: I solve the math problem.
Sentence Patterns:
5. Everything went wrong when...
used to describe a turning point
Example: Everything went wrong when the power went out.
6. In the end, I managed to...
used to describe a positive outcome
Example: In the end, I managed to finish the project.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Vocabulary & Phrases:
1. unexpected - not planned or predicted
Example: I received an unexpected gift.
2. deal with - to manage or solve a problem
Example: I deal with stress by exercising.
3. setback - a problem that slows progress
Example: The rain was a setback for my plan.
4. make the best of - to enjoy a bad situation as much as possible
Example: I make the best of a rainy day by reading.
Sentence Patterns:
5. Although I experienced..., I eventually...
used to show contrast between problem and outcome
Example: Although I experienced confusion, I eventually understood.
6. Instead of..., I decided to...
used to describe an alternative choice
Example: Instead of giving up, I decided to try again.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Vocabulary & Phrases:
1. unforeseen - not predicted
Example: An unforeseen issue came up.
2. salvage - to save from complete failure
Example: I salvage the burnt toast with jam.
3. resilience - the ability to recover quickly
Example: She shows great resilience.
4. silver lining - a positive side of a negative situation
Example: The silver lining is that I learned something new.
Sentence Patterns:
5. Rather than letting the problem ruin everything, I...
used to show a proactive response
Example: Rather than letting the problem ruin my mood, I took a deep breath.
6. What seemed like a disaster at first turned out to be...
used to show a positive twist
Example: What seemed like a disaster at first turned out to be a great lesson.