Unlock the Power of Logic: Why It Makes Perfect Sense
- John and Alex discuss their friend David's failure to obtain his driver's license.
- David failed to get his driving license because he didn't practice driving and was too busy playing video games.
- It makes sense that he failed, given his lack of practice and seriousness about the test.
It Makes Sense: A Conversation About Failing a Driving Test
John and Alex discuss their friend David’s failure to obtain his driver’s license.
Alex: John, did you hear? David couldn’t get his license.
John: Well, it makes sense. He didn’t practice driving at all. He was too busy playing video games.
Alex: That’s right. He didn’t take his driving test seriously.
John: It’s hard to pass when you don’t practice properly. Hopefully, next time you’ll give it priority.
Alex: I hope so too.
Understanding the Conversation
David failed to get his driving license because he didn’t practice driving and was too busy playing video games.
It makes sense that he failed, given his lack of practice and seriousness about the test.
Key Expressions
It makes sense: something is natural, reasonable, or expected.
Take something seriously: to consider something important and not a joke.
Give something priority: to consider something more important than other things.
Listen to the Conversation Again
Alex: John, did you hear? David couldn’t get his license.
John: It makes sense. He didn’t practice driving at all. He was too busy playing video games.
Alex: That’s right. He didn’t take his driving test seriously.
John: It’s hard to pass when you don’t practice properly. Hopefully, next time you’ll give it priority.
Alex: I hope so too.
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