Dialogue
A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.
B: And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?
A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.
B: I’ve heard this one before.
A: But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!
B: Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
A: Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left?
Explain
Key Vocabulary
diet — Noun (singular) eating plan to help you lose weight
transform —— Verb change
cut out —— Verb remove, eliminate
eating habits —— Phrase usual ways of behaving
stick to —— Verb continue doing something
wait and see —— Phrase remain in a state in which you expect something to happen, and see if it does
stuffed — Adjective filled with food; no longer hungry
Example
Stuffed
Voice: Example one.
A: Come on! Have one more piece of cake.
B: Oh, I can’t. I’m stuffed.
Voice: Example two.
C: Oh, I ate way too much! I’m stuffed!
Stick to it
Voice: Example one.
A: Quitting smoking is so hard.
B: Stick to it! It’s good for you!
Voice: Example two.
C: I can’t solve this math problem!
D: Stick to it! I’m sure you’ll get it!
Cut out
Voice: Example one.
A: You have to cut out the salt from your diet. No more chips, no more French fries, no
more popcorn.
Voice: Example two.
B: It’s time for me to focus on my work. I’m going to cut out everything else from my life!
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