part ways with (someone / something)

 

part ways with (someone / something)

= to end a relationship

= to give up something

After collecting his toys for so many years, Mark decided to part ways with them and find a new hobby.

收藏玩具這麼多年之後，Mark 決定和它們道別，找一個新的興趣。

After pondering for several months, Susan chose to part ways with her best friends because their values had diverged.

想了好幾個月之後，Susan 選擇和她最好的朋友們分道揚鑣，因為彼此的價值觀已經漸行漸遠。

After years of working together, Mark decided to part ways with the company to pursue his passions.

在一起合作了好幾年之後，Mark 決定和這家公司分開，去追尋他的熱情。

Susan realized it was time to part ways with her old habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Susan 意識到，是時候和自己的舊習慣說再見，並採取更健康的生活方式了。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "part ways with":

Synonyms

Separate from

End a relationship with

Give up

Discontinue 

Antonyms

Reunite

Join 

Continue 

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What does the phrase "part ways with (someone / something)" typically mean?

A) To acquire something new

B) To end a relationship or stop using something

C) To improve or enhance something

D) To share something with others

scrap

 scrap

= to cancel or abandon a plan, project, or idea

Mark decided to scrap the new app after the beta tests failed.

Mark scrapped his plan to buy a sports car this year.

Mark scrapped the IT upgrade due to budget cuts.

Susan scrapped her plan to join the basketball team. 

Susan scrapped her weekend hiking trip due to exams.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "scrap":

Synonyms:

cancel

abort

discard

drop

Antonyms:

continue

pursue

keep

maintain

What does it mean to scrap a plan?

A) To finish it

B) To start it

C) To cancel it

D) To share it

Reading comprehension

Mark was very excited. He was writing a new app that would make everyone laugh. But after testing, nobody laughed. Mark decided to scrap the new app after the beta tests failed. He was sad and wanted to give up. Just then, Susan walked by his office and saw him looking upset. She said, "Why don’t you add funny cat videos? Everyone loves cats!" Mark laughed and thought, "That’s a great idea!"

Together, they worked hard. Chloe, Mark's girlfriend, even helped by making silly sounds for the app. After a few weeks, the app was ready and launched. Suddenly, it became super popular! People laughed everywhere.

Mark’s boss was so happy that he gave Mark a shiny new sports car as a bonus. Mark smiled and said, "Thanks, Susan! And thank you, funny cats!" Everyone agreed—sometimes, scrapping a plan leads to something better.

Questions:

What does "scrap" mean in the story?

A) To finish the app

B) To cancel the app

C) To start the app

D) To share the app

Why did Mark decide to scrap the new app?

A) Because it made everyone laugh

B) Because the beta tests failed

C) Because Susan helped him

D) Because Chloe made sounds

rodent

 rodent

= A type of small mammal characterized by a pair of continuously growing incisors in both the upper and lower jaws, which they use for gnawing. Examples include mice, rats, squirrels, and beavers.  

Mark’s sports car garage was cleaned to keep rodents away.

Mark heard that FEHD told Langham Place to fix the rodent problem by August 6 or they will be prosecuted.

His fishing gear was ruined by a rodent chewing on the lines.

Susan saw a rodent run past her dormitory last night.

While playing soccer, Susan noticed a rodent near the field.

Some synonyms and antonyms for rodent:

Synonyms:

gnawer

mammal

chewer

vermin

Antonyms:

predator

carnivore

hunter

large mammal

Question:

What is a rodent known for?

A) Flying in the sky

B) Growing incisors

C) Swimming in water

D) Singing loudly

Reading comprehension

Mark was proud of his shiny sports car, but one day he found some mice in his garage. "Oh no! Rodents!" he shouted. Mark’s sports car garage was cleaned to keep rodents away, but these mice seemed to have a secret party there every night. Mark tried traps, but the mice were too smart—they even wore tiny sunglasses!

Susan, a university student and Mark’s new friend, came to help. She brought a "mouse disco ball" to scare the rodents with flashing lights and music. The mice stopped their party and ran away, probably confused about the disco.

Chloe, Mark’s girlfriend, laughed when she saw the disco ball. "Only you, Mark, would need a disco to stop mice!" she said.

In the end, Mark thanked Susan, and the garage was finally mouse-free. No more rodent parties—just Mark’s sports car shining bright.

Multiple-choice questions:

1. What did Mark find in his garage?

A) Cats

B) Rodents

C) Birds

D) Dogs

2. What helped to scare the mice away?

A) Traps

B) Loud music and lights

C) Food

D) Water