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One Minute English - Intermediate Level - B1

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Is it important for you to have a car?

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Hi, my name's Rachel, and I'm from Australia. My question is, is it important for you to have a car?

So, where I live at the moment, there is a lot of public transport, so having a car is not a huge thing for me. Obviously it would be nice if I had the option to drive around, could be a bit easier, but no. Overall, as long as I have good public transport, it doesn't affect my life that much, and it's actually better for the environment, so I'm okay with it.

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How to Practice Vocabulary

  • Review the vocabulary.
  • Complete the blanks below with correct words.
  • Check your answers. Correct any wrong answers!

a huge thing

Meaning: Something that is very important or significant.

Examples:

  1. For me, learning new languages is a huge thing because I love traveling.
  2. Getting good grades was a huge thing for my parents when I was in school.

at the moment

Meaning: Right now; currently.

Examples:

  1. I'm very busy at the moment, but I can call you later.
  2. She is studying French at the moment because she plans to visit Paris.

as long as

Meaning: If a condition is met; provided that.

Examples:

  1. You can go outside as long as you finish your homework first.
  2. I don’t mind walking as long as the weather is nice.

I'm okay with it

Meaning: I accept it; it doesn’t bother me.

Examples:

  1. If we eat at a different restaurant, I'm okay with it.
  2. She didn’t win the game, but she's okay with it because she had fun.

obviously

Meaning: Clearly; something that is easy to understand.

Examples:

  1. Obviously, studying every day will help you improve faster.
  2. He was very tired, so obviously, he went to bed early.

overall

Meaning: In general; considering everything.

Examples:

  1. Overall, the trip was great, even though the weather was bad.
  2. She made a few mistakes, but overall, her presentation was excellent.

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences with the vocabulary above.
huge • moment • long
okay • obviously • overall
  1. I like going to festivals as as they are not far away.
  2. We are not with the decision.
  3. I do not have a job at the .
  4. I forgot my wallet, so I could not buy anything.
  5. Owning a house is not a thing for me.
  6. The food was expensive, but we enjoyed the restaurant.

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