Daily Reading Practice · Beginner passage
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It's Saturday afternoon, and my classmates want to do something fun together. “Let's go to the cinema,” says John. “There's a new film this week.” “That sounds great,” says Maria. “What time does it start?” “At six o'clock,” John says.
“Why don't we go bowlingbowling (noun)A game where you roll a ball to knock down pins.≈ Synonym: —🇺🇿UZ: boulling🇷🇺RU: боулинг instead?” suggestssuggest (verb)To offer an idea for someone to think about.≈ Synonym: propose🇺🇿UZ: taklif qilmoq🇷🇺RU: предлагать Piotr. “I haven't been bowling for a long time.” “I'm not suresure (adj)Certain; without doubt.≈ Synonym: certain🇺🇿UZ: aniq, ishonchli🇷🇺RU: уверенный,” says Akiko. “I'm not very good at bowling. How about going to a café instead?”
“Shall we votevote (verb)To choose by raising your hand or marking a paper.≈ Synonym: choose🇺🇿UZ: ovoz bermoq🇷🇺RU: голосовать?” I suggest. “Cinema, bowling, or café — what does everyone want?” “Let's vote!” everyone agreesagree (verb)To have the same opinion as someone else.≈ Synonym: —🇺🇿UZ: rozi bo'lmoq🇷🇺RU: соглашаться. Three people choosechoose (verb)To decide which thing you want.≈ Synonym: pick🇺🇿UZ: tanlamoq🇷🇺RU: выбирать the cinema, two people choose bowling, and one person chooses the café.
“OK, let's go to the cinema,” says John. “Is that OK with everyone?” “Yes, that's fine,” says Akiko. “We can go to a café after the film. How about that?”
“Good ideaidea (noun)A thought or plan.≈ Synonym: thought🇺🇿UZ: fikr, g'oya🇷🇺RU: идея!” says Piotr. “Let's meet at the cinema at half past five.” “Shall I buy the tickets onlineonline (adv)Using the internet.≈ Synonym: —🇺🇿UZ: onlayn🇷🇺RU: онлайн?” Maria asks. “Yes, please. That's very helpful,” I say.
We all agree on the planplan (noun)What you decide to do.≈ Synonym: —🇺🇿UZ: reja🇷🇺RU: план: cinema at six, then a café afterwardsafterwards (adv)After that; later.≈ Synonym: later🇺🇿UZ: keyinroq🇷🇺RU: потом. Making plans together isn't always easy, but it's fun when everyone listens to each other's ideas.