Grammar：Get
【明報專訊】MO MO: Hey, it's time to get up! We have a busy day ahead. We need to prepare for the upcoming exams and several group projects!
Pat: Thank you for the call, Momo. I just can't seem to get along with my alarm clock in the mornings.
MO MO: You need to get over that snooze button addiction.
Pat: You're right. I should get rid of it altogether.
MO MO: Once you do that, you'll get back on track with your morning study schedule.
Pat: I agree. Thanks for the wake-up call.
MO MO: No problem. Let's make today productive. Are you ready to get up and seize the day?
Pat: Yes. Let's go to the library for revision and then get back to home before it closes.
■English highway﹕
Get up
To wake up and get out of bed, or to tell or help someone to do this.
E.g. I usually get up at 6 am to go for a run.●
Get along
To have a harmonious or friendly relationship.
E.g. Despite their differences in family background, Romeo and Juliet manage to get along quite well.●
Get over
To recover from an illness, setback, or emotional distress.
E.g. It took him years to get over the shock of his father dying.●
Get rid of
To remove or dispose of something unwanted.
E.g. I need to get rid of all these old clothes that I never wear.●
Get back
To return to a place or a previous state.
E.g. After the vacation, it's always hard to get back into the routine of work.
■Gear up
Fill in the blank with the phrasal verbs given above.
1. The managers and staff always _________ well, which makes their teamwork very effective.
2. After the accident, it took months for him to _________ to his normal routine.
3. It took her a long time to get _________ her fear of swimming due to her unpleasant experience in childhood.
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
snooze(v) 小睡
setback(n) 挫折
distress(n) 痛苦
routine(n) 流程
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[Smarties' Power English 第424期]
