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Welcome to Metroville: A City That Never Sleeps
Metroville, a city known for its diversity and energy, is home to millions of people from all walks of life. As you walk through its bustling streets, you’ll notice the seamless blend of cultures, languages, and lifestyles. The city is always buzzing with activity, and there’s never a dull moment. From the early morning rush hour to the late-night food stalls, something is always happening in Metroville.
One of the first things you’ll see as you explore the city is the iconic Central Plaza, where people often meet up with friends, enjoy a coffee, or simply watch the world go by. It’s a place where stories begin, and our story is no exception.
Meet Anna: The Intrepid Journalist
In a nearby café, Anna is sitting by the window, her laptop open as she looks up information for her latest article. Anna is a journalist who thrives on uncovering the truth. She’s always on the go, whether she’s chasing a lead, running into unexpected situations, or interviewing key figures. Her job keeps her on her toes, and she loves every minute of it.
Anna’s day often starts early, as she gets up before sunrise to catch the first scoop. She’s been working on a story about the rising tech industry in Metroville, which brings us to our next character…
Meet Mark: The Driven Tech Entrepreneur
Just a few blocks away, in the heart of Metroville’s tech district, Mark is setting up for an important meeting with potential investors. Mark is a tech entrepreneur who has built his startup from the ground up. His days are filled with challenges, from coming up with innovative ideas to dealing with technical issues. Despite the pressure, Mark is determined to succeed and make his mark in the tech world.
Mark and Anna have crossed paths before, as Anna has interviewed him for one of her articles. They might bump into each other again as the story unfolds.
More to Come
As you continue your journey through Metroville, you’ll meet more characters whose lives are intertwined with the city’s pulse. From the creative alleys where Carlos captures the essence of the city with his camera to the community centers where Lena makes a difference, Metroville is full of stories waiting to be told.
Stay tuned as we dive deeper into the lives of these characters, exploring their world and the phrasal verbs that bring their stories to life.
List 1 of Phrasal Verbs
Instructions: Pay attention to the phrasal verbs, the meaning and the sample sentences.
| Order | Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Sentence 1 | Sentence 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Buzzing with | To be full of activity, noise, or excitement | The office was buzzing with excitement as the team prepared for the big presentation. | The city center was buzzing with people enjoying the weekend market. |
| 2. | Meet up | To come together with someone, typically by arrangement. | Let’s meet up at the café around 3 PM to discuss the project. | They often meet up after work to catch up and relax. |
| 3. | Look up | To search for information about something, typically in a book, online, or in a dictionary. | I had to look up the word in the dictionary because I didn’t know what it meant. | She looked up directions to the restaurant on her phone. |
| 4. | Run into | To meet someone unexpectedly or to encounter something by chance. | I ran into an old friend while I was shopping downtown. | We ran into some trouble while trying to finish the project on time. |
| 5. | Get up | To rise from bed after sleeping. | I usually get up at 6 AM to go for a morning jog. | She had to get up early to catch her flight. |
| 6. | Set up | To establish or arrange something, such as equipment, an organization, or a meeting. | They need to set up the conference room before the meeting starts. | He set up his own business after working in the industry for several years. |
| 7. | Come up with | To think of or suggest an idea or plan. | She managed to come up with a brilliant solution to the problem. | We need to come up with a new marketing strategy by the end of the week. |
| 8. | Deal with | To manage or handle a situation, problem, or task. | He had to deal with a difficult customer during his shift | How do you usually deal with stress at work? |
| 9. | Bump into | To meet someone unexpectedly. | I bumped into my neighbor at the grocery store yesterday. | She bumped into her old teacher at the mall. |
Which one is correct?
1. Buzzing with
- A) The city was buzzing with excitement during the festival.
- B) She buzzing with to the store before it closed.
2. Meet up
- A) Let’s meet up at the coffee shop at 5 PM.
- B) I always meet up my keys on the kitchen counter.
3. Look up
- A) You should look up the definition in the dictionary.
- B) She look up the stairs before going to bed.
4. Run into
- A) I ran into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
- B) He ran into quickly to grab his jacket.
5. Get up
- A) I usually get up at 6 AM every day.
- B) She get up her homework before going to bed.
6. Set up
- A) We need to set up the equipment before the presentation.
- B) The kids set up late after the party.
7. Come up with
- A) He came up with a brilliant idea for the project.
- B) She come up with to the meeting late.
8. Deal with
- A) She had to deal with a lot of problems at work today.
- B) They deal with the new plan after the meeting.
9. Bump into
- A) I bumped into my old teacher at the mall.
- B) They bumped into the room quietly not to wake anyone.
