Drop Out

source: Twominute English     2013年10月7日
'Drop out' is used when we refer to a person who stops being a member or participant, especially when talking about high school or college.
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0:15 Hello, everybody. Today we’re going to talk about the expression ‘drop out’.
0:19 Hi, Wallace. Hello, everyone. ‘Drop out’ is a common expression that use to describe a person who stops taking a class.
0:26 or stops participating in an event, like a presidential election for example.
0:33 That’s it. I have a cousin who was in college, but she got pregnant and dropped out.
0:38 Is she going to get married?
0:40 No. She decided to drop out so she could stay home with the baby.
0:43 That’s a very difficult decision…
0:46 I know. But she is young. She can always start again later…
0:56 Hi, Linda. What’s wrong?
0:58 Oh, hi, Sally. I’m so upset! My parents won’t give me money to travel.
1:04 Why not?
1:06 They say I’m not doing very well at school, and I have to improve my grades.
1:11 I think you’re really smart and should dedicate more time to your studies!
1:16 You sound just like my parents!! I’ll just drop out of school, get a job, and go to Europe with my money!
1:22 What kind of job can a high school dropout get?
1:26 I think I can get a job at a fast food restaurant.
1:29 Good luck! You’ll spend years saving up money for a trip to Europe! Don’t drop out!
1:35 Stay in school, get a good job, and then travel to Europe in style!!
1:40 Yeah…maybe you’re right. I’m going to think better about this.
1:53 Hi, Jim. Did you hear about Clifford?
1:56 The presidential candidate? No. What happened?
2:00 He dropped out of the race.
2:02 He dropped out?! But he was ahead in the polls! Why did he decide to drop out?
2:11 Well, apparently he has a heart disease, and he’ll need to spend some time in the hospital.
2:16 That’s too bad. He was the best candidate.
2:20 I agree. I was going to vote for him…
2:30 Hi, grandpa.
2:31 Hi, sweetheart. Did you think about what we discussed?
2:36 Yes. I decided not to drop out of school.
2:41 That’s a very smart decision. Your education is the most important thing in your life right now.
2:47 I know…I won’t drop out, and you’ll help me improve my grades.
2:53 It’s a deal!
2:57 She decided to drop out so she could stay home with the baby.
3:04 I’ll just drop out of school, get a job, and go to Europe with my money!
3:15 What kind of job can a high school dropout get?
3:22 Don’t drop out!
3:26 He dropped out of the race.
3:30 Why did he decide to drop out?
3:35 I decided not to drop out of school.

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