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Unit 11 Lesson D

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program
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fan
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regular
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famous
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from rags to riches
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to improve
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to vote
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to decide
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next
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shower
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contest
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seriously
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stage
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audience
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to perform
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to judge
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to miss
thousand
Thousand
[ numeral ]
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θ
o
a
u
ʊ
s
z
a
ə
n
n
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The ancient manuscript was estimated to be over a thousand years old, preserving the wisdom of generations.
The entrepreneur dreamed of building a company that would employ several thousand people across the globe.
to enter
To enter
[ Verb ]
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
e
ə
r
r

to come or go into a place

exit

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transitive
competition
Competition
[ noun ]
c
k
o
ɑ
m
m
p
p
e
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

What is a "competition"?

A competition is an event or activity where individuals or teams compete against each other to achieve a specific goal or win a prize. It can take place in various fields, such as sports, academics, or business. The participants are usually judged based on their performance, skills, or results, and the best or highest-performing individual or group is declared the winner. Competitions can range from friendly contests to highly organized and formal events, and they often have rules or guidelines to ensure fairness and structure.

million
Million
[ numeral ]
m
m
i
ɪ
ll
l
i
j
o
ə
n
n

the number 1 followed by 6 zeros

program
Program
[ noun ]
p
p
r
r
o
g
g
r
r
a
æ
m
m

a broadcast people watch or listen to on television or radio

fan
Fan
[ noun ]
f
f
a
æ
n
n

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Who is a "fan"?

A fan is a person who has a strong interest or admiration for a particular person, group, subject, or activity. Fans are often enthusiastic about their interests, whether it is a public figure, musician, sports team, movie, or hobby. They may follow updates, attend events, and support their favorites in various ways, demonstrating their dedication and passion.

regular
Regular
[ Adjective ]
r
r
e
ɛ
g
g
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ə
r
r

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

famous
Famous
[ Adjective ]
f
f
a
m
m
ou
ə
s
s

known by a lot of people

from rags to riches
From rags to riches
[ phrase ]
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/fɹʌm ɹˈæɡz tə ɹˈɪtʃᵻz/

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

What is the origin of the idiom "from rags to riches" and when to use it?

The idiom "from rags to riches" has been used for centuries to describe a remarkable journey of transformation and success. It originates from the contrast between poverty "rags" and wealth or prosperity "riches". It is used to describe a significant upward social or financial mobility, where someone starts with very little or in poverty and achieves remarkable success, often involving significant wealth and prosperity.

to improve
To improve
[ Verb ]
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
r
r
o
u:
v
v
e

to make a person or thing better

worsen

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transitive
to vote
To vote
[ Verb ]
v
v
o
t
t
e

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

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intransitive
to decide
To decide
[ Verb ]
d
d
e
ɪ
c
s
i
d
d
e

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Grammatical Information:

transitive
next
Next
[ Adjective ]
n
n
e
ɛ
x
ks
t
t

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

shower
Shower
[ noun ]
sh
ʃ
o
a
w
ʊ
e
ə
r
r

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

What is a "shower"?

A shower is a plumbing fixture used for washing the body with a spray of water. It typically consists of a showerhead, a faucet or controls for adjusting water temperature and pressure, and a drain to remove used water. Showers are often built into bathrooms, with walls or curtains to contain the water. The water flows from the showerhead, either directly from a pipe or from a water heater, and is directed onto the person standing underneath. Showers are a common and convenient way to clean oneself, providing a quick and efficient alternative to baths.

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contest
Contest
[ noun ]
c
k
o
ɑ:
n
n
t
t
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

seriously
Seriously
[ Adverb ]
s
s
e
ɪ
r
r
iou
s
s
l
l
y
i

to a degree or extent that is severe

Grammatical Information:

adverb of degree
stage
Stage
[ noun ]
s
s
t
t
a
g
ʤ
e

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

audience
Audience
[ noun ]
au
ɑ:
d
d
ie
n
n
c
s
e

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

to perform
To perform
[ Verb ]
p
p
e
ə
r
r
f
f
o
ɔ:
r
r
m
m

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

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intransitive
to judge
To judge
[ Verb ]
j
ʤ
u
ʌ
dg
ʤ
e

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

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transitive
To miss
[ Verb ]
m
m
i
ɪ
ss
s

to fail to do something, or to omit or overlook something that should have been done

attend to

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transitive

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