One Minute English - B1 Intermediate - Video 41

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Do you prefer large or small weddings?

Lesson Activities
Answer the following questions about the interview.

to make one

Meaning: To have or hold an event (learner phrasing). More natural: “have one” / “hold one.”

Examples:

  1. I don’t want to make one; I prefer a trip. (Better: I don’t want to have one.)
  2. They will make one small party for family. (Better: They will hold a small party.)

will not do any one

Meaning: Will choose none; will not do any option (learner phrasing). More natural: “won’t do any” / “won’t have one.”

Examples:

  1. If it’s up to me, I will not do any one. (Better: I won’t have one.)
  2. She said she will not do any one of the plans. (Better: She won’t do any of the plans.)

to tell you the truth

Meaning: Honestly; I’m being very direct.

Examples:

  1. To tell you the truth, I don’t enjoy weddings.
  2. To tell you the truth, the music was too loud.

obligatory

Meaning: Required or necessary by rules, custom, or duty.

Examples:

  1. In our family, a big wedding feels obligatory.
  2. Seat belts are obligatory in this country.

think a little bit

Meaning: Consider briefly before deciding.

Examples:

  1. If I think a little bit, a medium wedding sounds best.
  2. Let’s think a little bit before we book the hall.

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences below with the vocabulary words above.
  1. I paid the amount for the ticket.
  2. If I have a choice between ice cream flavors, I .
  3. , I do not like chocolate.
  4. Let me about how to fix the problem.
  5. If I could have a graduation party, I would want .

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