Hi, Wallace. Hello, everyone. ‘Drop out’ is a common expression that use to describe a person who stops taking a class.

or stops participating in an event, like a presidential election for example.

That’s it. I have a cousin who was in college, but she got pregnant and dropped out.

Is she going to get married?

No. She decided to drop out so she could stay home with the baby.

That’s a very difficult decision…

I know. But she is young. She can always start again later…

Hi, Linda. What’s wrong?

Oh, hi, Sally. I’m so upset! My parents won’t give me money to travel.

Why not?

They say I’m not doing very well at school, and I have to improve my grades.

I think you’re really smart and should dedicate more time to your studies!

You sound just like my parents!! I’ll just drop out of school, get a job, and go to Europe with my money!

What kind of job can a high school dropout get?

I think I can get a job at a fast food restaurant.

Good luck! You’ll spend years saving up money for a trip to Europe! Don’t drop out!

Stay in school, get a good job, and then travel to Europe in style!!

Yeah…maybe you’re right. I’m going to think better about this.

Hi, Jim. Did you hear about Clifford?

The presidential candidate? No. What happened?

He dropped out of the race.

He dropped out?! But he was ahead in the polls! Why did he decide to drop out?

Well, apparently he has a heart disease, and he’ll need to spend some time in the hospital.

That’s too bad. He was the best candidate.

I agree. I was going to vote for him…

Hi, grandpa.

Hi, sweetheart. Did you think about what we discussed?

Yes. I decided not to drop out of school.

That’s a very smart decision. Your education is the most important thing in your life right now.

I know…I won’t drop out, and you’ll help me improve my grades.

It’s a deal!

She decided to drop out so she could stay home with the baby.

I’ll just drop out of school, get a job, and go to Europe with my money!

What kind of job can a high school dropout get?

Don’t drop out!

He dropped out of the race.

Why did he decide to drop out?

I decided not to drop out of school.