Hi everyone! Thank you for tuning in to Time for English.

Today, I'm going to talk about the word "lift".

To lift means to move something from a lower to a higher position. For example, you lift your glass to make a toast. You lift your hand to knock on the door. You lift your shoulders in a shrug. You shouldn't lift the lid to stir the rice while it's cooking. And remember, lift is another word for "elevator".

Now, to lift also means to end a rule or law that stopped someone from doing something. When bans, sanctions, or restrictions are lifted, they're no longer effective.

For example, the recent state of emergency over the COVID-19 for Tokyo wasn't lifted as first announced. Instead, it's extended as expected by many. Everyone's hoping it'll be lifted at the end of the month as planned.

Now. Would you like to try a quiz? I'll give you three options. Please listen carefully and choose the one that is TRUE. Ready?

When all coronavirus restrictions are lifted, you're likely to feel:

1. Delighted

2. Angry

3. Disappointed