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|ˈdʒepədaɪz|
jeopardize
Have you ever had an experience that jeopardized your career? What happened?
I'm going to relax and just be a couch.....
... be a couch potato
How often do you become a couch potato? What do you do during those times?
….’s capital city became the first city in the world to have its own fire-brigade
…. is the second largest country in the UK
… is renowned around the globe for its whisky
Scotland
Have you ever been to Scotland? What are your associations with this country?
a person who pretends to be your friend but is in fact an enemy
frenemy (friend+ enemy)
Have you ever had a frenemy? How did you deal with that relationship?
DOB
DOB - Date Of Birth
Do you remember DOB of all your relatives? Have you ever forgotten to congratulate any of them on their birthdays?
|ˈhæŋkətʃɪf|
handkerchief
Make up a question with "handkerchief", ask smb to answer your question.
Curiosity killed the ….
used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation
Curiosity killed the cat.
Do you agree with the saying "curiosity killed the cat"? Why or why not?
From 1066 to 1362 … was ruled by the French
….is home to some of the finest cattle breeds in the world, such as the Hereford and Aberdeen Angus
… is home to the world's largest financial centre
England
What are some stereotypes about England and Englishmen?
a holiday that you take at home or near your home rather than travelling to another place
staycation (stay+vacation)
What do you think about staycations? Do you ever take one?
CSI
CSI – Crime Scene Investigation
Are you familiar with CSI shows? What do you think makes them interesting?
|zʊˈkiːnɪ|
zucchini
Do you like zucchini? How do you usually cook it?
I only see my cousins once in a blue...
not very often, rarely
...once in a blue moon
How often do you meet close friends? Would you say it’s once in a blue moon?
In the mid-1800s … experienced a gold rush that would forever change the country's history
…. is a vast and diverse country, made up of six states
…. is bordered by the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Australia
Would you like to move to Australia? Why? Why not?
a bride-to-be who becomes selfish, greedy and obnoxious while planning her wedding
bridezilla (bride+godzilla)
Make up a question with "bridezilla", ask smb to answer your question.
AD and BC
AD and BC - Anno Domini vs Before Christ (also CE /BCE Common Era / Before Common Era)
Make up a question with "AD" or "BC", ask smb to answer your question.
|ˈtɜːkwɔɪz|
turquoise
Have you ever seen the turquoise waters somewhere in your country?
add … to the fire
to make an argument or bad situation worse
add fuel to the fire
Can you think of a situation where someone added fuel to the fire? How did it escalate?
…is home to an impressive 800,000 square kilometers of fresh water bodies
In 1930, an engineer from … had a revolutionary idea - to paint dividing lines on roads
… is largely unpopulated. Around 90% of its population live within 160km of the main border.
Canada
Canada has two official languages: English and French. Do you think it’s an advantage or a disadvantage for its citizens?
the act of fighting with your partner or friends via text message rather than confronting them in person
fexting (fighting + texting)
Do you think fexting is an effective way to resolve conflicts? Why or why not?
SMART goals
SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound Goals
Have you ever set SMART goals for yourself? Were they effective?
|ˌkɒnʃɪˈenʃəs|
conscientious
What does it mean to be conscientious in your work? Can you give an example?
get a/your … in the door
to enter a business or organization at a low level, but with a chance of being more successful in the future
get a/your foot in the door
What was your first job? How did you get a foot in the door?
… is one of only three countries in the world that have two official, equal-standing national anthems
The Moa, one of history's largest birds, was native to …. and could grow up to 12 feet in height and weigh up to 300kg
…made history in 2005 when its top three positions were held simultaneously by women: Helen Clark, the Prime Minister; Dame Silvia Cartwright, the Governor General; and Sian Elias, the Chief Justice
New Zealand
What comes to your mind when you think of New Zealand? Any landmarks or animals ?
the concept that sky gazing can significantly benefit our mental health through its calming and meditative effect on the mind
skychology (sky+ psychology)
Have you heard about skychology? Do you think it can improve urban living?
AWOL
AWOL- Absent WithOut Leave
What would you do if a friend went awol during an important event?