1. TV or Not TV? Ivy Language Academy University level – Class 2

2. TV Programs ExplanationExampleTranslation A show on TV ( ) that comes on at a regular time Of course I had a TV, so I continued watching my favorite programs.

3. Television Set ExplanationExampleTranslation Another way of saying TV ( I think we had five or six television sets at home

4. Dormitory ExplanationExampleTranslation A building where many students live in rooms; a room where students live When I went to university, I lived in a dormitory my first year.

5. Social ExplanationExampleTranslation Able to talk to other people and find friends Maybe a childhood of television made me less social.

6. Stress ExplanationExampleTranslation worry; upset about too much to do I felt stressed in my new environment.

7. Guess what? ExplanationExampleTranslation Something said to show you will tell something surprising Guess what? I got a new car!

8. Plus ExplanationExampleTranslation And; in addition; furthermore Plus, I didnt have a lot of friends.

9. Childhood ExplanationExampleTranslation The first part of life that happens before you become an adult Maybe a childhood of television made me less social.

10. All the time ExplanationExampleTranslation very frequently/ commonly We talked all the time. We breathe all the time.

11. Make/made up my/his mind ExplanationExampleTranslation Made a decision/choice I made up my mind to do better.

12. It popped into my/her head ExplanationExampleTranslation An idea that you quickly and surprisingly thought of But then an idea popped into my head.

13. Crystal clear ExplanationExampleTranslation Easy to understand; very easy to see through; not dirty or difficult to understand Suddenly, it became crystal clear.

14. Had to ExplanationExampleTranslation need toI had to stop watching TV Its a pity they had to stop work on the new mall

15. XXX-free ExplanationExampleTranslation XX-free shows that XX is no longer happening or used I dont know if I'll continue to lead a TV-free life.

16. Vow ExplanationExampleTranslation promise; a serious commitment I have vowed that television will never again be a major part of my life.