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It’s not uncommon for tourists to get lost in busy cities, so I always carry a portable charger for my phone in case I need to access a map.

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Narrator

It’s not uncommon for tourists to get lost in busy cities, so I always carry a portable charger for my phone in case I need to access a map.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

When visiting busy cities, always carry a portable charger for your phone; you might get lost.

Describing Habits

I always bring a portable charger because I often get disoriented in unfamiliar places.

Asking About Others

Do you carry a portable charger when traveling to new cities?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I didn't have a portable charger, I'd be completely lost in a strange city.

Rephrased versions

Formal

It is not unusual for tourists to become disoriented in densely populated urban areas; therefore, I consistently carry a portable power bank for my mobile device.

Casual

Tourists get lost in big cities all the time, so I always have a portable charger for my phone, just in case.

Simpler English

People get lost in big cities, so I always take a charger for my phone.

Phrases to learn

portable charger

A device used to recharge electronic devices, such as phones, on the go.

get lost

To become disoriented and unable to find one's way.