#vocab from the rap
Prolly - probably
To crunch (the) numbers - to do mathematical work involving large amounts of information or numbers
To root for - to support, cheer for, or hope for the success of a person, team, or group
Underdog - a person, team, or group expected to lose a contest, game, or election.
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#idiom
Half-ass - to do something with little effort or care.
Uzbek: chala qilmoq, yuzaki qilmoq
Examples
Don’t half-ass your work.
Ishingni chala qilma.
He half-assed the whole project.
U butun loyihani yuzaki/chala qildi.
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#idiom
In record time - very quickly; in an unusually short amount of time.
Uzbek translation: juda qisqa vaqt ichida / rekord darajada tez
Examples:
She finished the project in record time.
The ambulance arrived in record time.
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Part 2 analyse.
11 – 16
C (head west, taking the path to your left. Cross over the little wood footbridge… lower southwestern corner of the site)
E (open grassy area on the right … far northeastern corner … the base of natural hills)
D (northernmost point of the lake … on the water’s edge directly north of the central island.
I (before you even reach the lake from our current starting point… sitting immediately on the right-hand side of this main central path)
A (up in the woods … take the western path into the trees … keep heading straight north through the forest … very top left corner of the map)
F (right-hand side of your map, exactly halfway up the map… directly east of the central lake)
16-20
F (the smaller bit at the end is …)
G (just next to the fountain … set up under the shade of a large tree)
E (next to the one on the right, you’ll find the spices just before you get the cheeses)
C (the other one which is nearer to the playground)
D – A (large tree at the back on the right of the map)
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#vocab from the video
Let’s pop the hood on smth – to examine smth closely
Fringe experiment – an unusual or unconventional experience
Contraption – a strange or complicated machine / device
crunchy ass campus - is a slang expression used to describe a college or university that is overwhelmingly "crunchy"—meaning extremely eco-friendly, earthy, hippie, outdoorsy, and alternative.
Nerd - A person who is very interested in a particular subject.
Irresponsibly uneconomical - In a way that wastes money/resources and shows poor responsibility
Helm a team – to lead a team
To spur innovation – to encourage new ideas or inventions
Autonomous vehicles - Vehicles that drive themselves.
A moonshot project – a highly ambitious project with uncertain results
Split off – to separate from smth
Parent company – a company that owns or controls another company
Verdant – green and covered with plants
Lush green city – a city with lots of healthy, green vegetation
Pale – light in color, not dark or bright
Self-driven cars
Knock on wood – said to avoid tempting bad luck after mentioning smth positive (ko’z tegmasin!)
Flip off – to make a rude hand gesture (middle finger)
Honk its horn – to make a sound with a vehicle’s horn
Whip up – to make smth quickly
Slate – a list or plan of things to be done
Perusal – careful reading or examination
Revenue integrity – making sure a company collects all the money it is entitled to
Grandiose view – a very impressive or magnificent view
Worst of all, …
Narc on – to report smb to the police or authorities
Merge – to combine two or more things into one
Speed bump – a raised part of road that makes vehicle slow down
Sloppy – messy, untidy, poorly maintained
Beep-boop wagons – a humorous name for self-driven / robotic vehicles
Crown jewel – the most valuable or important part of smth
Hunger-struck – extremely hungry
Inauguration – a formal ceremony marking the beginning of smth
A catastrophic scenario
Boondoggle – a useless or wasteful project
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#vocab from the video
A two-bedroom apartment
To keep the cost of smth down
To share the cost of smth
Natural atmosphere
School hours
Extreme sports
Bungee jumping / skydiving
To get the hang of smth = to learn how to do smth
To feel bored
To attend lessons
To play around a lot with …
To take part in smth = to attend
Incredibly boring
To try to keep myself occupied = keep myself busy
To hurt smb deeply
To get in shape
To require an apology
To bump into – to meet smb unexpectedly
Sincere apology – a genuine and heartful apology
To make amends/ make up for – to do smth to correct a mistake or repair a relationship
To make a public apology
Public image
People in power = people who have authorities
To step up = to take responsibility or make an extra effort
People at the top = people in power
Public figure
To bow = to bend your head or body forward as a sign of respect
Genocide - The deliberate destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.
To commit atrocity - to carry out a cruel or violent act.
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#part 3 Animals
1. A good companion
Definition: A good friend or partner.
Uzbek: yaxshi hamroh
A dog is a good companion.
She is a good companion.
2. Wagging one’s tail
Definition: Moving the tail from side to side.
Uzbek: dumini likillatmoq
The dog was wagging its tail.
The puppy wagged its tail happily.
3. Purring
Definition: A soft sound cats make when content.
Uzbek: g‘urrillamoq
The cat was purring.
I love hearing my cat purr.
4. To make all your stress and tension go away in a second
Definition: To make you instantly relaxed.
Uzbek: stress va taranglikni bir zumda yo‘qotmoq
Pets make my stress go away.
Her smile made my tension disappear.
5. To buffer you from life’s stresses
Definition: To reduce the effects of stress.
Uzbek: stress ta’sirini kamaytirmoq
Pets can buffer us from stress.
Friends buffer us from life’s stresses.
6. To make life more tolerable
Definition: To make life easier to deal with.
Uzbek: hayotni chidashga osonlashtirmoq
Pets make life more tolerable.
Music makes difficult times more tolerable.
7. To take a couple of measures
Definition: To take some actions.
Uzbek: bir nechta chora ko‘rmoq
We need to take a couple of measures.
The government took several measures.
8. To put a complete ban on poaching
Definition: To completely prohibit illegal hunting.
Uzbek: brakonerlikni butunlay taqiqlamoq
They put a complete ban on poaching.
We should ban poaching completely.
9. Marketable body parts
Definition: Body parts that can be sold.
Uzbek: sotilishi mumkin bo‘lgan tana qismlari
Poachers target marketable body parts.
Animals are killed for their marketable body parts.
10. To prevent biodiversity loss
Definition: To stop the loss of species.
Uzbek: biologik xilma-xillik yo‘qolishining oldini olmoq
We must prevent biodiversity loss.
Protected areas help prevent biodiversity loss.
11. To a certain extent
Definition: Partly, but not completely.
Uzbek: ma’lum darajada
I agree to a certain extent.
It is true to a certain extent.
12. Breedin
#vocab from the video
Gleefully — happily
Decency — good manners
Recency — newness
Dire — very serious
To be wicked — be evil
Cut through — pass through
Slide — move smoothly
Mag — magazine (informal)
Switch up — change suddenly
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#expressions
1. Be fond of
Definition: To like something or someone.
Uzbek: Biror narsa yoki kishini yoqtirmoq.
Example: I am fond of classical music.
2. A picky person
Definition: Someone who is difficult to please.
Uzbek: injiq odam.
Example: She is a picky person when it comes to food.
3. Be a ___ enthusiast
Definition: To be very interested in something.
Uzbek: ishqiboz bo‘lmoq.
Example: He is a football enthusiast.
4. Soak up the view
Definition: To enjoy looking at a beautiful view.
Uzbek: Manzaradan zavqlanmoq.
Example: We sat on the hill and soaked up the view.
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Helping others Part 3
Altruistic = unselfish
To pitch in and help = help out
To be more compassionate = be more caring
To be the first line of help = to be the first source of support
To give a helping hand = to lend a help, to offer assistance
What goes around comes around = you reap what you sow, actions have consequences
Different ways of helping at home:
To dust the furniture
To do the laundry
To clean out the room
To run errands
What not = etc
Help out around the house
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#vocab from the video
Invisible cage
Let’s get into it =let’s start
A personality trait
A competitive weapon
A balanced life
Uncrossable = impossible to cross
Deliberate immersion - intentionally surrounding yourself with smth
Cognitive resources
To give a quantity of focus
Surface reading
Distortion - a change that makes smth inaccurate or unclear
Conviction - a strong belief
Contagion - the spread of smth (disease) from one person to another
No room left to do smth - no time, space, or opportunity remains to do smth
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5 #lessons from the video above.
1. THE POWER OF OBSESSION.
You don't need to be smarter. You need to be more obsessed.
2. THE EMOTIONAL TRAP.
Emotion is the enemy of clear thinking. Dangerous minds are not reactive. They observe first, they calculate second, they move third. The next time something annoys you, pause for 4 seconds before you respond.
3. CONVICTION(a strong belief).
You cannot project a belief you don't hold. Start building the evidence, one small proof at a time, until the belief is real.
4. SILENT PREPARATION.
Every battle is won before it is ever fought. The war is won in the preparation. Most people prepare enough to participate. Dangerous minds prepare enough to win.
5. THE LAST FREEDOM.
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing, the last of the human freedoms, to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances. You cannot control what happens to you. You cannot control your circumstances, your family, your luck, the economy, the weather. But you can always, choose your response.
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PART 3 | TOPIC-1. TRAVELLING, REST
📅 May-December 2026 📅
1. Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country rather than going abroad?
2. Some people don't like to travel abroad. Why?
3. Why do people choose to travel or live abroad?
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ELTS Speaking Part 3: Travelling & Rest — Sample Answers
1. Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country rather than going abroad?
I think one of the main reasons is that people feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings, where they don't have to worry about language barriers or cultural differences. Another important factor is the cost, as not everyone can afford to travel internationally, especially if they're on a tight budget. Besides, I believe people sometimes underestimate the beauty of their own country. There are plenty of hidden gems worth exploring, and travelling locally can also give people a stronger sense of belonging to their culture and community.
2. Some people don't like to travel abroad. Why?
Well, I suppose there are several reasons for that. First of all, some people may have a fear of the unknown, particularly if they're not used to being in unfamiliar environments. They might feel anxious about communicating with locals because of the language barrier, which can make even simple tasks quite challenging. On top of that, cultural differences can sometimes make people feel uncomfortable, especially when they're unfamiliar with local customs and traditions. Also, some people simply don't enjoy the hassle of travelling, such as applying for visas, booking accommodation and dealing with long flights.
3. Why do people choose to travel or live abroad?
I think people choose to travel or live abroad mainly because they want to broaden their horizons and experience a different way of life. For example, living in another country can expose them to new cultures, help them develop a more open-minded perspective and improve their communication skills. Another major reason is the possibility of having better career prospects, as some countries offer higher salaries or more opportunities for professional development. I also think moving abroad encourages people to step out of their comfort zone and become more independent. For others, it
#vocab from the sample
- Familiar surroundings — places and environments people already know.
Some people prefer familiar surroundings because they feel more comfortable exploring places they already know.
- On a tight budget — having only a limited amount of money to spend.
Travelling locally is a good option for people who are on a tight budget.
- Hidden gems — beautiful or interesting places that are not widely known.
There are plenty of hidden gems in our own country that people haven't had the chance to explore.
- A sense of belonging — feeling connected to a place or community.
Some people enjoy travelling locally because it gives them a sense of belonging and helps them connect with their culture.
- Language barrier — difficulty communicating because of different languages.
The language barrier can make travelling abroad stressful, especially for people who don't speak foreign languages.
- Fear of the unknown — feeling anxious about unfamiliar situations.
Some people have a fear of the unknown, so they prefer to stay in places they're familiar with.
- Cultural differences — differences in customs, traditions and lifestyles.
Cultural differences can sometimes make people feel uncomfortable or out of place.
- The hassle of travelling — the inconvenience and effort involved in travelling.
For some people, the hassle of travelling, such as dealing with visas and long flights, simply isn't worth it.
- Broaden one's horizons — gain new experiences and understand different perspectives.
Living abroad can broaden people's horizons by exposing them to different cultures and ways of life.
- Better career prospects — more opportunities to find a good job or develop professionally.
Many people move abroad in search of better career prospects and higher salaries.
- Step out of one's comfort zone — do something unfamiliar or challenging.
Travelling abroad allows people to step out of their comfort zone and become more independent.
- A fresh start — an opportunit