English Phrasal Verb Practice with “pick out” and “pick up”
Alex lived in the city. He was sitting in his favorite cafe. He was a young man. He met three wonderful women. Each woman was unique and charming. It was time to pick out someone [ někoho si vybrat]. He wanted to go on a date. His grandmother said to him, “Love is like picking out fruit [vybírat si ovoce ].”
First, there is Sarah. Sarah liked books. She loved to laugh. Alex could pick her out anywhere [ poznat ji kdekoliv po hlase]. She had red hair and glasses. Picking out novels would be fun.
Next is Emily. She is adventurous. She likes to hike a lot. Alex saw her at a park. He picked her out [vybral si ji] at a park. She was climbing a wall. His date with her would be a picnic. First, they would pick up picnic supplies [vyzvednou potřeby na piknik ].
Lastly, there is Grace. She was a talented musician. Her melodies picked up his spirit [Její melodie mu pozvedaly náladu]. Their date would be at a jazz club. He could pick up a few dance steps [zvládnout pár tanečních kroků] with her.
Finally, Alex decided to pick out Sarah. He connected with her. He planned to pick her up [vyzvednout ji ] at her place. He was nervous but ready. He picked up [vyzvedl] a bouquet of flowers. He drove to her place. His heart picked up its pace [Srdce se murozbušilo rychleji]. That afternoon, they picked out books [vybrali knihy]. They talked and laughed. Alex drove her home. They shared a hug at the end.
He got home later. He felt he made the right choice. Then his phone buzzed. Emily was calling him. She picked out another day [vybrala další den] for a date.
Alex decided to date Emily, too. They went on a hike. He went dancing with Grace, too.
Alex picked up some new hobbies and interests [osvojil si nové koníčky a záliby]. Alex was happy. He enjoyed dating. Who did he end up with? He hasn’t decided yet.
