Idioms & phrasal verbs
What is a rip off? can you give an example?
cheat someone, especially financially.
she thought he was ripping her off over her royalties
Almond latte in Australia is a rip off.
What is the meaning of verb afford?
to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:
I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
A plastic card that allows you to spend money directly from your bank account
How can we formulate de past of modal verbs?
I must have forgotten
cant + have + past participle
You cant have seen them, they are in Thailand at the moment.
(READING AND LISTENING)
- how many questions does the reading part have? what about the listening one?
- How many question types can the reading test have?
- 11 types
To withdraw money or obtain a loan - which phrasal verb can we use?
take out
What is the meaning of verb inherit?
to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died:
Who will inherit the house when he dies?
Money borrowed from a bank that must be repaid with interest
loan
Modal verbs in the past have different meanings. What is the meaning of should?
a) to express a strong deduction or belief about what happened
b) used to express a feeling of regret or criticism about a past action that didn't happen
c) used to express possibility or a hypothetical situation that didn't actually happen.
Letter B
Example: I shouldnt have called him.
- How many parts does the speaking test have?
- How many minutes does the speaking test last?
3 parts
14 / 15 minutes
what does the phrasal verb mean?
pay off
I've saved up enough to pay off my mortgage.
To repay a debt completely
I BLANK my brother that Arsenal would win the match and won $15!
which verb can you use it to complete the sentence?
bet
A loan used to buy a home or property
mortgage
Rewrite the sentence using: even though
- Despite not getting good reviews, the book sold really well.
Even though the book didnt get good reviews, it sold really well.
Writing part
True or False?
Thesis statement: the most important sentence in an essay that comes at the end of the introduction. It expresses the main idea or purpose of the whole essay.
true
to live beyond one's means
Example: Over 40% of Americans admitted they were living beyond their means.
To spend more money than you can afford.
What is the past and past particle of verb (pay attention to your pronunciation too):
withdraw
What is its meaning? Can you think of an example?
withdraw - withdrew - withdrawn
o take or move out or back, or to remove.
This credit card allows you to withdraw up to AU$200 a day from ATMs.
A number that represents how responsible someone is with credit and loans
CREDIT SCORE
Rewrite the sentences:
1. Despite earning a fortune,she drives a very old car.
(Although)
2. Everyone enjoyed the film, even though the ending was sad.
(in spite of)
1. Although
Although she earns a fortune, she drives a very old car.
2. In spite of
Everyone enjoyed the film in spite of the sad ending. //the end being sad// the fact that the ending was sad.
(writing)
Read the introduction below and identify: a. what kind of essay it is
The role of schools in shaping the future generation has been a subject of debate for decades. While some argue that schools should primarily focus on moulding children into responsible citizens and productive workers, others claim that the individual development of students should take precedence.
agree and disagree type of essay
To cover basic expenses with available money
TO MAKE ENDS MEET
"they were finding it hard to make ends meet"
Which verb can you use to complete the sentence?
The police will BLANK you over $100 if you're caught littering.
May I BLANK $10? I don't get paid until the end of the week.
I'm not going to BLANK you any more money. You never pay me back.
- fine
-borrow
-lend
an amount of money that a customer with a bank account is temporarily allowed to owe to the bank, or the agreement that allows this:
overdraft
I have to to run up/pay off my overdraft with the bank.
Can you explain the grammar rules on how to use:
However, although, even though, in spite of, despite?
We can use although/even though at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence followed by a clause (subject + verb). We NEVER use a comma after although or even though.
We use however , to connect two different sentences. We normally use however at the beginning of the second sentence after a full stop (.) or a semicolon (;). However is ALWAYS followed by a comma.
Despite and in spite of are normally followed by a noun or a –ing verb. They can go at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
What are some of the common rules of academic style (writing)? we have at least 6!
1. for numbers, write the actual words
2. use complex sentences and avoid the overuse of simple sentences.
3.avoid phrasal verbs
4. do not use contracted word forms
5. use precise language and avoid vagueness
6.avoid informal and idiomatic language
(+ cliches, personal pronouns, emotive language absolute statements, texting acronyms, rhetorical questions)