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We need to ___ the central heating repaired soon, before it starts getting cold.
have
It was foggy, so the flight was cancelled. due. The flight ___.
...was cancelled due to fog / the fog
My boss is very bad- ___. When things go wrong he
starts shouting at everyone.
tempered
Which word is different?
striped
spotted
plain
patterned
Plain
Complete the idioms with one word.
My kids can be a real ___ in the neck when we eat
out - they're so fussy!
Pain
The Chinese economy is growing and ___ result the standard of living is rising.
We were very late ___ of a traffic accident on the motorway.
as, because
Jane sees Martha once a month. each. Jane and Martha ___ once a month.
If you learn a few phrases, the local people really appreciate it. one. ___ , the local people really appreciate it.
... see each other...
If one learns a few phrases …
I'm very ___ -minded. I tend to forget things.
I think Paul is a bit tight- ___. He never spends money unless he absolutely has to.
absent
fisted
Which words are different in:
1. Silk, cotton, fur, smart
2. Collar, sleeveless, hooded, long-sleeved
Smart, collar
1. My grandfather's always had a quick ____
We were quite scared of him when we were young.
2. He can be a bit bad-tempered, but he's got a ____
of gold.
Everybody seemed to enjoy the barbecue even ___ the weather wasn't very warm.
She wore a loose-fitting dress ___ people wouldn't notice that she'd put on weight.
Will the person who left ___ boarding pass at Security please go back and collect it?
though, so, their
The children wrapped the present on their own. by. The children wrapped the present ___
My aunt always used to bake biscuits for us. would. My aunt ___ for us.
He's quite an unadventurous person - he doesn't like ta___ ri___.
..by themselves
... would bake biscuits...
taking risks
Sylvia won't have any problems at the interview - she's very self-___.
That dress is very old-___. It looks like the kind of thing my granny would wear.
To lose blood, from a wound or injury is to bl___.
Confident
fashioned
bleed
Which words are different in:
1. Lycra, scarf, vest, cardigan
2. Fashionable, scruffy, stylish, trendy
3. My mother had very bad flu last week, but she's
beginning to get ___ it now.
Lycra, scruffy, over
Idioms:
1. My boss is very down to ___ ; you can talk to him about anything. 2. I've read the instructions three times, but I still can't get my ___ round them. 3. What's that actor's name? It's on the tip of my ____!
earth, head, tounge
If we lived closer to ___ another, we'd probably spend more time together. Joe is quite reserved - he never talks about ___. When I was young, my family ___ spend every summer holiday at the seaside. This street looks different from when I was a child. Didn't ___ use to be a sweet shop on the corner?
one, himself, would/used to, there.
He's quite an unadventurous person - he doesn't like ta___ ri___. They suddenly got married on holiday in Las Vegas - they're very sp_. She never asks for anyone's help. She's completely se___- su___. He won't listen to me, but he might ch___ his mi___ if you talk to him.
taking risks
spontaneous
self-sufficient
change his mind
Define:
Sw___: bigger than normal, especially because of an injury or infection
B____ : a piece of cloth used to tie round a part of the body that has been hurt
T____: a pain in one of your teeth
R____: an area of red spots caused by an illness or allergy
Swollen, Bandage, toothache, rash,
Please lie ____ on the couch over there.
I'm feeling sick. I think I'm going to ___ up.
Do we really need to dress ___ for the party tonight?
Please ___ up your clothes in the wardrobe.
Idiom: She got completely the wrong end of the ___. I was offering her a promotion and she thought she was getting fired!
Choose the right word or phase: 1. She's been off | out of work for three days with the flu. 2. I won't get that job; I don't have the qualifications | benefits. 3. He resigned before they could quit | sack him.
Stick, off, qualification, sack
I need to pay someone to repair my glasses. have. I need ___. If we buy a dishwasher, it won't be necessary to do the washing-up. have.
If we buy a dishwasher, it won’t be necessary to do the washing-up. have. The last time I saw him was in 2010. seen. I ___ 2010. They managed to get here even though the traffic was heavy. despite. They managed to get here ___.
1) … to have my glasses repaired. 2) … we won’t have to do the washing-up. 3) … haven‘t seen him since … 4) … despite the heavy traffic / despite the traffic being heavy / despite the fact that the traffic was heavy. 5) ...was cancelled due to fog / the fog
My brother wasn't very sy___ when I failed my driving test - in fact, he just laughed! He was de___ to be a musician even as a boy. He always finds a solution to problems - he's very re___. He seems tough, but de___ do___ he's quite sensitive. My kids can be a real ___ in the neck when we eat out - they're so fussy!
sympathetic
determined
resourceful
deep down
pain
1. I have | feel a bit dizzy. I need to sit down. 2. She burnt | sprained her ankle when she was jogging. 3. It was so hot in the room that I nearly fainted | choked. 4. This skirt doesn't fit | suit me. It's a bit too big. 5. Can I go in jeans? I don't feel like getting dressed | getting changed.
feel, sprained, fainted, fit, getting changed
Which words have a different sound in:
1. ache, choke, checked, matches
2. unconscious, rash, fashion, suede
3. injury, striped, silk, blister
4. allergic, burnt, wear, fur
5. cough, flu, suit, looseAche, suede, striped, wear, cough
1. I'm hoping to get promoted | a rise to a more senior post. 2. I must have applied for | to dozens of jobs. 3. Job-searching | Job-hunting can be really demoralizing. 4. Factory work is usually very monotonous | motivating. 5. The manager is in charge of 400 staff | workforce.
Promoted, for, job-hunting, monotonous, staff