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¡i©ú³ø±M°T¡jPat is a big fan of Douyin, a popular short video app in China. She likes taking short videos with special effects, then sharing them on social platforms. It's a lot of fun but everyone should always mind their own safety!

¡§ Bill: Hey Pat! Pat! She can't hear us! ¡¨

¡§ Dr Panda: The phubber's too focused on her phone. ¡¨

¡§ Pat: Why didn't anyone give me a love reaction? ¡¨

¡§ Pat: Wow the love icons are popping up! They like my street performance! ¡¨

¡§ Bill: You shouldn't put yourself in danger! ¡¨

¡§ Dr Panda: You've learned your lesson... ¡¨

¡½English highway¡Rlearn one's lesson

If somebody has learned their lesson, they will not do something wrong or stupid again, because they suffered as a result.

e.g. I've definitely learned my lesson this time, so I'll never make that mistake again.

¡½Quiz

Match sentences in red with those in blue.

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¡D1¡DMy computer crashed before I saved the document.

¡D2¡DShe used to carry a lot of money, until one day her bag was stolen.

¡D3¡DI've told you not to drink any cold drinks.

¡Da¡DI've learned my lesson, and now I save everything all the time.

¡Db¡DYour cough is getting serious and you have to see the doctor again. Have you learned a lesson?

¡Dc¡DSince then, she has learned her lesson. Now she only brings a small wallet with her.

(Answers on next text)

¡½Glossary

social platform (n) ªÀ¥æ¥­¥x

phubber (n) §CÀY±Ú

focused (adj) ¶°¤¤ªº

pop up (v phr) «_¥X

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