預定或即將做某事
寫作用途
be scheduled or expected to do something soon
At Friday's assembly, the school band is set to perform.
星期五的朝會上，校樂隊預定演出。
寫作技巧
Be set to introduces a planned or expected future action. Follow to with a base verb; this lesson does not teach set as an adjective meaning ready in other structures.
沒有影響；不會改變結果
寫作用途
have no effect on a result or decision
The light rain made no difference to our outdoor plans.
這場小雨沒有影響我們的戶外計畫。
寫作技巧
The factor that has no effect is the subject, and to can introduce the affected result or person. Use difference as a noun, not different as an adjective.
逐漸習慣於某事
寫作用途
gradually become comfortable with something unfamiliar
During lunch, Leo gradually got used to speaking English.
午餐時間，Leo 漸漸習慣說英文。
寫作技巧
In get used to, to is a preposition, so use a noun or an -ing form after it. Be used to describes an existing state, while used to plus a base verb describes a past habit.
慢慢做；不慌不忙
寫作用途
do something carefully without hurrying
Before the experiment, Nina took her time checking each label.
實驗前，Nina 不慌不忙地檢查每個標籤。
寫作技巧
Change one's to the correct possessive word, such as my, your, or her. Take one's time emphasizes an unhurried pace; take the time often means making time or effort for something.
舉行；在特定時間地點發生
寫作用途
be held or happen at a particular time or place
On Saturday, the robotics showcase takes place in the courtyard beside the library.
星期六，機器人展示會在圖書館旁的中庭舉行。
寫作技巧
The event is the subject of take place, followed by its time or location. Do not make this expression passive: say will take place, not will be taken place.
變得更好、更糟或呈現其他程度變化
寫作用途
change in degree or quality over time
After a month of daily reading, Ravi's pronunciation got better.
每天朗讀一個月後，Ravi 的發音變得更好了。
寫作技巧
Get plus a comparative adjective describes a change in degree or quality. This lesson demonstrates improvement with get better; words such as worse can show a different direction of change.
開始從事一項活動或興趣
寫作用途
begin doing an activity or hobby regularly
To notice more details on his walks, Owen took up photography.
為了在散步時留意更多細節，Owen 開始學攝影。
寫作技巧
In this lesson, take up means to begin an activity or hobby. Meanings involving space, time, or accepting an offer are outside this lesson.