NEW YEAR
1) causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time
2) able to continue over a period of time
sustainable
What is the difference between 'complain about' and 'complain of'?
complain about - to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory
complain of - to tell other people that something is making you feel ill
make dreams come true
paraphrase it in a way that it is subjunctive
May your dreams come true.
If only dreams could come true.
I wish that dreams would come true.
Would that we could make dreams come true.
Might our efforts see dreams come true.
Let dreams come true.
It is vital that dreams be made to come true.
We propose that every dream have the chance to come true.
безвкусица, халтура
kitsch
economical / economic
explain the difference
economical - using as little of something as possible; wasting nothing or very little
economic - relating to trade, industry, or money
What collocates with the adverb 'vociferously'?
protest; complain; object; protest
start over, fresh beginning
wipe the slate clean
start with clean slate
turn over a new leaf
start from scratch
start afresh
misconduct
pronounce the word and explain the meaning
unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of authority or responsibility /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/
to manage the activities of an organization badly /ˌmɪs.kənˈdʌkt/
give prepositions
usher ___ the New Year
___ the cusp of a new year
___ the turn of the year
___ with the old, ___ with the new
usher in the New Year
on the cusp of a new year
at the turn of the year
out with the old, in with the new
in a very clear way:
I was told, __ __ _________ ____, that I was not welcome.
in no uncertain terms
perfect, ideal society where everyone is happy and gets along with each other
and the opposite
utopia
dystopia
Give 3 synonyms for the word 'consequences' (one from our classes)
ramifications, repercussions, aftermath, outcomes
to decorate a room or other place for a special occasion by hanging coloured paper, lights, flowers, etc. around it, especially in curves
festoon something with something
trifling, unimportant
_________ matter/remark
inconsequential
having strange or unusual habits, ways of behaving, or features
The film, three hours long, is directed in his usual ___________ style.
He follows a very ___________ schedule.
idiosyncratic
Be that as it may…
Suffice it to say…
Come what may…
create sentences with these three phrases
Building a new children's home will cost a lot of money but, be that as it may, there is an urgent need for the facility.
Suffice (it) to say, Mike won't be going to Tina's birthday party after what he said about her to her boss.
I shall be there tonight come what may.
miser
cheapskate
stingy
mean
If the school were better funded, we’d have more resources.
Why do we use 'were' instead of 'was'?
Because it is subjunctive - it adds formality
follow dreams
give at least 3 synonyms
Pursue your dreams
Chase your dreams
Seek your dreams
Fulfill your dreams / Realize your dreams
Attain your dreams
Open the brackets
It’s high time the parents (TAKE) responsibility.
I’d rather you (NOT COMPLAIN) in front of the students.
It’s essential that the teacher (BE) informed.
took
didn’t complain
be / is