Inception

Inception

Inception follows Dom Cobb, a thief who steals secrets from people's dreams, as he takes on one final job: planting an idea in a target's mind by navigating layers of dreams within dreams. For English learners, the challenge is structure: the plot nests concepts inside each other, so the dialogue does a lot of explaining, giving you repeated exposure to vocabulary around planning, memory, and reality. It's a good workout for following complex spoken explanations, where keeping track of who's saying what is half the exercise.

3.050 desafios

Desafios desta coleção

It is what it is

A phrase used to express acceptance of a situation without trying to change it.

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I know what this is

A phrase expressing certainty about the identity or nature of something.

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Have you seen this

A question asking someone if they have previously looked at or noticed something.

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I've seen one before

To indicate familiarity with something previously encountered.

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It belonged to a man

Indicates possession, signifying that something is owned by a male person.

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Radical

C1

Relating to the fundamental nature or extreme measures of change.

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Parasite

An organism that lives in or on another living organism (the host) and benefits at the host's expense.

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What is the most resilient parasite

A parasite that can survive and thrive in harsh or changing environments.

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Bacteria

B2

the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.

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Worm

B2

a long, thin creature with a soft body and no bones or legs

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Intestinal

Relating to the intestines, the tubes in the digestive system.

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What to say

A phrase used to inquire about appropriate words to express thoughts.

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Ideas

A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action.

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An idea

A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action.

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Contagious

C1

Capable of being transmitted from one individual to another, especially diseases.

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Resilient highly contagious

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions and easily spreadable.

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Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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There's an idea

A thought or suggestion presented for consideration.

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That sticks

Refers to something that remains in place or is memorable.

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You are in the right

You are correct or justified in your opinion or stance.

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For someone like you to steal

To take someone else's property without permission.

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Vulnerable

C1

Susceptible to physical or emotional harm.

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Making the calls

Deciding on actions or strategies in a specific context.

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Skilled

B2

having enough ability, experience and knowledge to be able to do something well

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How do you do that

A polite inquiry about someone's method or ability.

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How do we do that

A question asking for a method to achieve something.

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How can you do that

A question asking how something is accomplished or achieved.

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So am i

An expression used to show agreement with a statement.

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Finding

B2

information that is discovered as the result of research into something

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I know the tricks

I understand clever methods or tactics used to achieve something.

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You and, uh... and me

A casual phrase to refer to both the speaker and the listener.

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Defense

B2

the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.

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If you want to know

A phrase used to introduce a request for information.

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You and me

A phrase used to refer to the speaker and another person together.

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What's this for

A question asking about the purpose of something.

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For this to work

Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.

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What's going on here

A phrase asking for clarification about the current situation.

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What's going on up there

A casual inquiry about what is happening above the speaker.

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Is it me

A phrase questioning if one is at fault or the cause of a situation.

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Is it secret is it safe

A playful inquiry about the confidentiality and security of something.

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The information is in the safe

A secure container used for storing valuable items or information.

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Look right here

An expression to guide someone's gaze to a particular location.

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What you doing back here

A casual way to ask someone about their presence in a place.

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Just head back to the room

To return to a place, specifically the room.

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We're here

A phrase used to announce presence upon arrival.

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We're here to work

A statement indicating readiness or intention to perform tasks or duties.

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What would you do

A phrase used to inquire about someone's possible actions in a given situation.

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If i jumped would i survive

A question about the possibility of surviving after making a jump.

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Jumped

To push oneself off the ground and into the air using the legs.

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With a clean dive perhaps

Entering water headfirst in a smooth and controlled manner.

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What am I doing here

A question expressing uncertainty about one's purpose in a place.

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You know that

A phrase to confirm understanding or agreement.

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But i can't trust you anymore

Expressing a loss of trust in someone.

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I can't trust you anymore

You can no longer have confidence in someone.

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What, like...

A phrase used to seek clarification or express surprise.

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You look like

To resemble someone or something in appearance.

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Seating

The arrangement or number of places available for sitting.

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Please have a seat

A polite invitation for someone to sit down.

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Tell me

To communicate information to someone.

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Do the children miss me

An expression asking whether the children feel sadness about my absence.

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