Vocabulary
I think I _______ a muscle in my thigh.
Strained/have strained
A:I spent half the night vomiting. I think it's food poisoning.
B:Or you could have ____ _____ with a bug.
come down
"Come down with a bug" is an expression that means to start to experience an illness, particularly one that is not serious. For example, "I think I'm coming down with the flu".
"Bug" can also be used as a noun to refer to an illness that is usually not serious and is caused by a virus or bacteria. For example, "I had a stomach bug last week".
A: Call an ambulance! Dan's out cold.
B: I saw him _____ his head the cupboard door, but I didn't see him fall.
bash
In the context of the phrase “bash his head on the cupboard door,” it typically implies an accidental action. It suggests that Dan unintentionally hit his head hard against the cupboard door, leading to him being “out cold” or unconscious.
I was (going to/ about to) eat the most delicious-looking ice cream when a bird swooped down and knocked it out of my hands. That was disappointing.
about to
____ I like most about her is how encouraging she always is.
[Hint: Cleft Sentence]
What
What is the word for 'making someone/yourself unconscious'?
knocked out
What do you say if you 'injure a part of your body which helps you move'?
pull a muscle
('strain a muscle' is also ok)
To pull a muscle means to injure a muscle by stretching it too far, causing it to become very painful1. This type of injury is also known as a muscle strain. It can happen during physical activities when the muscle is overstretched or overexerted.
hurt a joint by turning it too suddenly
twisted (terkilir)
Complete the negative question:
_________ it's in an amazing location, though? (you / think)
Don't you think
Complete the negative question?
____________ get a visa if you want to go there? (you / have to)
Don't you have to
What is the word for 'completely destroying a building, especially in order to use the land for something else'?
demolish
What is the word for 'leaving a place, thing, or person, usually for ever'?
Abandon
I watched in h_____ as the arts building burnt down.
The phrase “in horror” means experiencing a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust. When someone watches or reacts “in horror,” they are deeply disturbed or frightened by what they are seeing or experiencing.
What's the issue?
In recent years, many organisations have lobbied a change in environmental policy.
lobbied for a change
What's the issue?
We need to do more to raise awareness issues, such as pollution.
awarness of
a deep understanding of something
insight
Everyone was very we_____. They made us feel at home.
I'm OK, I guess. I've just been feeling a bit d____ recently.
very welcoming
feel a bit down
My family have been a real co_____ to me during this difficult time.
I'd missed the last bus and so was st______ at the airport overnight.
a real comfort
Stranded
The term “a real comfort” refers to something or someone that provides significant relief, reassurance, or solace during times of stress, sadness, or difficulty. It can be a person, an object, or even an idea that helps alleviate discomfort or worry.
The word “stranded” means being left in a difficult or helpless position without a way to leave. In your case, it means you were stuck at the airport overnight because you missed the last bus and had no other way to get home.
What are the issues?
Most charities just aren't worthy donations.
I have a degree of expertise computing.
worthy of
expertise in
What are the issues?
It's great that people are campaigning action on climate change.
Complete the negative question:
_______ what you're doing tomorrow and help me instead?
(can / you / change)
campaining for action
Can't you change ...
Complete the sentences using the noun forms of the words in brackets.
1. There's a growing _____ of the impact that climate change is having on the world. (aware)
2. The bigger the project, the lower the _____ of it actually being completed on time. (probable)
3. These new laws represent a very real threat to _____ of expression on the internet. (free)
awareness
probability
freedom
Complete the sentences using the noun forms of the words in brackets.
6 We're opposed to the _______ of the airport. It'll be bad for the local environment. (expand)
7 In the end, they came to the _______ that he wasn't the right person for the job. (conclude)
8 We do most of our work in areas that suffer from economic and social _____ . (deprive)
expansion
conclusion
deprivation
“Deprivation” refers to the state of lacking or being denied something that is considered necessary or essential. In the context of your sentence, it means that the areas you work in are experiencing significant shortages or absences of economic and social resources, which are crucial for a decent quality of life1
Which one is incorrect?
Weren't you here yesterday?
Were you not here yesterday?
None is incorrect.
Create the negative questions:
1. No, I wouldn't like to see it demolished. I think they could just repair and improve it.
2. No, I don't think so. At least I don't recognise you.
Wouldn't you like to see the building demolished?
Haven't I seen you somewhere before?
*other answers are possible
Complete the negative questions:
1. Not really. I find these kinds of historical films quite boring.
2. Yes, she was. They were married for ten years before they split up last June.
Don't you think this film is fascinating?
Wasn't she married to your best friend?
*other answers are possible