I'm not scared!
name at least 3 synonyms to the the phrase "solve a problem"
to tackle a problem
to overcome a problem
to resolve the issue
to deal with the problem
to figure things out
stomach ache
/ˈstʌm.ək ˌeɪk/
Make a sentence in Present Perfect Continuous connected with skills/work/studying.
Have been + V3
Name at least 5 adjectives which can be used both with -ed/-ing
e.g. Tempted/tempting
alarmed/alarming
infuriated/infuriating
astonished/astonishing
insulted/insulting
convinced/convincing
irritated/irritating
depressed/depressing
overwhelmed/overwhelming
encouraged/encouraging
satisfied/satisfying
entertained/entertaining
exhausted/exhausting
worried/worrying
frustrated/frustrating
Explain the next 3 phrases:
1. bawl sb's eyes out
2. ___ is nothing to boast about
3. get carried away
1. to cry loudly especially for a long time
2. Not especially impressive, remarkable, or noteworthy
3. lose self-control; to be so excited about something that you cannot control what you say or do
Name at least 3 other similes:
e.g. "as busy as a bee"
as bright as a button
as cool as a cucumber
as dead as a doornail
as dull as ditchwater
as free as a bird
as good as gold
as hard as nails
as light as a feather
as proud as a peacock
moustache
/məˈstɑːʃ/
Make a passive sentence using the phrasal verb "tell sb off"
"You and your parents got told off if the school results were bad at the end of term."
What suffixes will you add to the next 5 words to make then an adjective?
e.g. allergy - allergic (suffix -ic)
nightmare, do, use, poison, adapt
nightmarish, doable, useless/ful, poisonous, adaptable
Name 3 positive character traits and 3 negative
(try to remember something more advanced than kind, nice, etc.)
Positive: confident, determined, reasonable, remarkable, thoughtful, curious
Negative: arrogant, bold, stubborn, unpredictable
Correct the prepositions in phrases:
Our Perfect candidate:
has a flair to visual storytelling
is able to cope at a lot of stress
is not too bothered for having free time
is willing of learn
Our Perfect candidate:
has a flair FOR visual storytelling
is able to cope WITH a lot of stress
is not too bothered ABOUT having free time
is willing TO learn
ubiquitous
/juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/
Translate two sentences:
Цей стадіон набагато більший за той.
Роберт не такий вже й розумний, як я вважав.
This stadium is much bigger than that one.
Robert isn't quite as smart as I thought.
Name 5 different verbs that can be created with the -en-
e.g. worse - worsen
shorten
sweeten
sadden
weaken
enlarge
endanger
soften
enrich
ensure
Name 5 phrases connected with "memory"
e.g. bear in mind
in living memory
slipped my mind
childhood memory
I lost my train of thought.
have a bad/good memory for
serve as a reminder to
refresh sb's memory
In relation to conflict:
Make up a short situation using the next 5 phrases.
don't see eye to eye, clash with, contradict, intervene, back down
e.g. Emma and Jake didn’t see eye to eye on how to care for the office plant. Jake wanted it by the window; Emma said that contradicted what she’d read.
Their opinions clashed daily—moving the plant back and forth like it was in a custody battle. Eventually, their manager had to intervene, holding a quick “plant peace talk.”
Jake backed down first, agreeing to filtered light. Emma nodded, on the condition Jake stopped overwatering it.
The plant survived. Their friendship? Still in progress.
conscientious
/ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/
Finish the situation with 3 different sentences using the prompts:
To be a farmer, you ....
1. (don't)have to
2. musn't
3. (not) supposed to
1. you have to have an education
2. you musn't be lazy, it's a hard manual work
3. you are supposed to know how to use the machinery for agriculture
What do you put after these words - to or ing? If both options are possible explain the difference.
remember
can't help
can't wait
suggest
offer
remember (both)
can't help + ing
can't wait + to
suggest + ing
offer + to
Remember what sysnonyms to "happy" you know. Name at least 2. What about "hate"?
ecstatic, over the moon, on cloud nine
loathe, detest, can't stand, it's a pain, drives me up the wall
What verbs do you need to complete these phrases:
1. Every time I see him looking at my phone I ___ my temper.
2. He helped me back then, so I intend to ___ the favour.
3. I tend to ___ my deadlines most of the time, but last week I completely forgot about that task.
4. My parents have never ___ any interest in my life, so I don't share any personal things with them.
5. If I told you that I'd do it, it means I will ____ my promise.
1. Every time I see him looking at my phone I LOSE my temper.
2.He helped back then, so I intend to RETURN the favour.
3.I tend to MEET my deadlines most of the time, but last week I completely forgot about that task.
4.My parents have never TAKEN any interest in my life, so I don't share any personal things with them.
5.If I told you that I'd do it, it means I will KEEP my promise.
tough
bought
dough
/tʌf
/bɔt/
/dəʊ/
Speak about 3 mistakes you've made in the past and regret about it using constructions: If only, I with, I should (not) have
If only I hadn't bought that car.
I wish I hadn't wasted my money like that.
I shouldn't have told her that.
Retell it using Reported Speech:
"Why are you always telling me what to do?"
"You'll understand when you are older. "
He asked her why she was always telling her what to do.
He told her that she would understand when she was older.
Speak about some crime story you heard using vocabulary: charge with, sentence to, go on trial, plead (not) guilty, accused of, released
Famous artist Leo Valente was accused of stealing his own sculpture from a museum, claiming it had been “misplaced.” CCTV cameras said otherwise.
He was charged with theft and went on trial a month later. In court, Leo pleaded not guilty, insisting it was all a “performance piece about ownership.”
The judge didn’t buy the artsy excuse. Leo was sentenced to two years of community service—ironically, at the same museum.
After serving his time, Leo was released, now painting only with legally obtained materials.
Moral of the story? Don’t steal your own art unless you want to mop floors next to it.