Checking the oil ensures there is enough oil in the engine to prevent it from seizing up, which can cause significant damage. This is crucial for vehicles like cars, lawnmowers, tractors, and motorcycles.
Checking the forecast involves looking at predictions for future weather conditions, often using apps or the internet. Checking the weather can mean looking outside to assess current conditions or using an app to see the current weather.
Checking your bank account ensures you have enough funds to cover the purchase. If there isn’t enough money, you may need to borrow or transfer funds from another account.
Checking the temperature of food ensures it is cooked to a safe level, especially for items like chicken, to avoid foodborne illnesses. It also helps determine if a drink is at a comfortable temperature for consumption.
Farmers check the rain gauge to measure how much rain has fallen, which helps them decide whether they need to continue irrigating their crops or if natural rainfall is sufficient.
Checking on someone means ensuring they are safe or doing well, such as checking on a sleeping baby or children playing outside to make sure they are okay.
Checking the exchange rate helps you understand how much foreign currency you can get for your money, allowing you to budget effectively and take advantage of favorable rates.
Checking the best before date ensures the food is still safe to consume. While it’s not an exact expiration date, it helps you avoid eating spoiled or potentially harmful food.
Checking the facts helps verify the accuracy of information, especially in an era of fake news. It ensures you are not misled by false or misleading reports.
Checking the software version is important for troubleshooting, compatibility, and ensuring you have the latest updates or features. It’s often necessary when seeking technical support.
In this English lesson I will help you learn how to talk about the things you check in life, or at least the things you should check.You should check the forecast before planning a weekend trip. You should check the temperature before eating a cooked chicken. You should check the oil in your car.There are many things you should check in life, and in this English lesson I'll talk about many of them. Enjoy!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8dpUPSFg5U) or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Check"
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