IDIOMS 1
it is better to be careful now so that problems do not occur later on
better safe than sorry
to follow in her mother's footsteps
to do the same things that another person has done before
The best cheese .......... in China (MAKE - PRESENT)
The best cheese is made in China.
The purpose of the response is to write about a film. The readers need enough information to inform them about what they can expect to see and what you thought of it, in order to decide if they want to see the film.
REVIEW
Prices .... dramatically ... during sales. (present continuous / REDUCE)
Prices are being dramatically reduced during sales.
Wrap something in cotton wool
Protect something carefully
get cold feet
suddenly become too frightened to do sth
She .... a medal for her work with people in need. (past perfect / AWARD)
She had been awarded a medal for her work with people in need.
The candidate uses an attention grabbing headline relevant to the topic of the ...
ARTICLE
You ... to speak at the next meeting. (modal verb / ASK)
You might be asked to speak at the next meeting.
do something strictly according to the rules
do sth by the book
Do something in the easiest or least expensive way
to cut corners
She .... by a bee in the garden.
She got stung by a bee in the garden.
Introduction – why are you writing • Summary • Findings • Conclusion- this should include recommendations, solutions or suggestions
REPORT
Some students .... for wearing the wrong shoes to school.
Some students got told off for wearing the wrong shoes to school.
to use your authority to stop something from happening
to put your foot down
to say something by accident that embarrasses or upsets someone
to put one's foot in it
Olga can go to the concert if she finishes her project.
HAS
Olga can only go to the concert after ... finished.
Olga can only go to the concert after her project has been finished.
Dear Sir or Madam……. Yours faithfully
Dear Ms Weasley………….Yours sincerely
Formal Letter
Jo won the first prize in gymnastics.
WAS
The first prize in gymnastics .... Jo.
The first prize in gymnastics was given to Jo.
to be familiar with something
second nature
you decide to act in a careful way, rather than take risks
to err on the side of caution
It is necessary to complete the registration form with all your details.
MUST
The registration form ... with all your details.
The registration form must be completed with all your details.
You should write a one-line introduction.
SUMMARY
People believe he escaped with all the money.
RUN
He ... away with all the money.
He is believed to have run away with all the money.