Days of the week
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Days of the Week" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. Days of the Week:
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Monday: The first day of the week.
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Tuesday: The second day of the week.
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Wednesday: The third day of the week.
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Thursday: The fourth day of the week.
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Friday: The fifth day of the week.
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Saturday: The sixth day of the week.
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Sunday: The seventh day of the week.
II. Phrases and Expressions:
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Weekdays: Refers to Monday to Friday, excluding the weekend.
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Weekend: The period of Saturday and Sunday.
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Start of the week: Refers to Monday.
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End of the week: Refers to Friday or Sunday, depending on the cultural context.
III. Activities and Events:
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Monday blues: Feeling sad or unmotivated at the beginning of the week.
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TGIF (Thank God It's Friday): An expression of relief and excitement for the upcoming weekend.
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Sunday brunch: A meal that combines breakfast and lunch, usually enjoyed on Sundays.
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Weekend getaway: A short trip or vacation taken during the weekend.
IV. Talking about Days:
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Yesterday: The day before today.
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Today: The current day.
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Tomorrow: The day after today.
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Next week: The week following the current one.
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Last week: The week that came before the current one.
V. Origin and Meaning:
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The names of the days of the week have their roots in ancient cultures and mythology. For example, Monday is named after the Moon, Tuesday after the Norse god Tyr, Wednesday after the Norse god Odin, Thursday after the Norse god Thor, Friday after the Norse goddess Frigg, Saturday after the Roman god Saturn, and Sunday after the Sun.
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In many Western cultures, Sunday is considered the first day of the week, while in some other cultures, Monday is regarded as the first day.
Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.
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