Past Simple in Conversation | What Did You Do Yesterday? – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Hi, I'm Julie with English Panda News
2.Today I'm on the street asking people a simple question
3."What did you do yesterday?" This is Bob
4.He works in an office and loves exercise
5.Bob what did you do yesterday
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
stationary
A2One who, or that which, is stationary, such as a planet when apparently it has neither progressive nor retrograde motion.
Example:
"Great. What cardio did you do? I usually ride the stationary bike."
exhausted
A2To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely
Example:
"I was exhausted after a busy day, and I actually fell asleep on the couch!"
interviewing
B1To ask questions of (somebody); to have an interview.
Example:
"I'm interviewing some people and asking, "What did you do yesterday?""
architecture
B1The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.
Example:
"The architecture, statues, parks... your city is amazing!"
everything
A2All the things under discussion.
Example:
"Did you see everything?"
energetic
A2Possessing or pertaining to energy.
Example:
"The singer was really energetic and what a voice!"
researched
A2To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
Example:
"and researched some topics for an assignment."
assignment
B2The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
Example:
"and researched some topics for an assignment."
important
A2Having relevant and crucial value.
Example:
"Then I took a test in the afternoon. It was an important one."
usually
A2Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
Example:
"Great. What cardio did you do? I usually ride the stationary bike."
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| stationary | A2 | One who, or that which, is stationary, such as a planet when apparently it has neither progressive nor retrograde motion. |
| exhausted | A2 | To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely |
| interviewing | B1 | To ask questions of (somebody); to have an interview. |
| architecture | B1 | The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated. |
| everything | A2 | All the things under discussion. |
| energetic | A2 | Possessing or pertaining to energy. |
| researched | A2 | To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently. |
| assignment | B2 | The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks. |
| important | A2 | Having relevant and crucial value. |
| usually | A2 | Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally. |
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