VOCABULARY
Culture & Identity
Culture & Identity
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“My twin sister and I look very ______, but our personalities are completely different.”
alike
Complete the sentence:
“I ______ (study) English for three hours, and I still haven't finished.”
Which phrasal verb means to perform or complete a task, plan or experiment?
CARRY OUT
Complete the expression:
“The unexpected announcement caught everyone by ______.”
SURPRISE
Which idiom means to become more independent and try new opportunities?
COME INTO YOUR OWN, SPREAD YOUR WINGS
Choose the correct word:
“Someone who refuses to accept opinions that differ from their own is…”
narrow-minded
Complete the sentence using the correct tense:
“She is exhausted because she ______ (work) all morning.”
HAD BEEN WORKING
Complete the sentence:
“Our teacher ______ me ______ to answer a difficult question in front of the class.”
CALLED ME ON
Complete the sentence:
“I think I'm getting sick. I've probably ___________.”
CAUGHT A COLD
The feeling of being uncomfortable or out of place in an unfamiliar situation.
like a fish out of water
Complete the sentence with the correct expression:
“When I moved to London, it was difficult to ______ because I didn't know anyone.”
fit in
find my feet
Complete the sentence:
“When we arrived at the station, the train ______ (wait) there for twenty minutes.”
HAD BEEN WAITING
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
“You should always ______ your friends when someone treats them unfairly.”
STAND UP FOR
Choose the correct verb:
“After working all night, I finally ____________ on the sofa.”
FELL ASLEEP
Which idiom can be used to mean that you should adapt to the customs and behaviour of the place you are visiting.
When in Rome, do as Romans do
Complete with one word:
His criticism was so ______ that nobody noticed it at first.
subtle
Correct the mistake in this sentence:
“When I got home, my parents have been arguing for an hour.”
HAD BEEN WORKING
What does the expression make of mean in this question?
“What do you make of the idea of studying abroad?”
Explain the meaning and give a possible answer.
THINK OR BELIEVE
Complete both expressions:
“I have explained this five times. I'm starting to lose my ______.”
“Her bright red coat immediately caught my ______.”
1. PATIENCE
2. EYE
Your friend is afraid of taking an important exam, but they know they cannot avoid it. Which idiom would you use to encourage them?
BITE THE BULLET
How would you describe a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, especially because you don't know how to behave?
awkward
Complete the sentence:
“He was angry because he ______ (try) to contact her all afternoon before she finally answered.”
he had been trying
Complete both sentences with the correct phrasal verbs:
“Even when things get difficult, you should ______ your principles.”
“He is always talking about his achievements because he wants to ______.”
1. STICK TO
2. SHOW OFF
Complete the sentences with the correct collocations:
“The celebrity has _________out of favour with the public.”
“Don't _______________ things you cannot control.
1. FALLEN
2. LOSE SLEEP OVER
A shy student becomes confident and performs brilliantly during a class debate. Which idiom best describes this?
come into his own