UNIT 1 ENTERTAINMENT
What is the meaning of the phrase "OVER-THE-TOP"?
What area is called "affluent"?
rich and wealthy (we can use for family/person)
can you name objects we need for the office/study?
clips, stapler, ruler, rubber, correction fluid, glue, scissors, sellotape
a complicated and annoying system of rules and ways of doing things
BUREAUCRACY
EXPLAIN THE NEXT: to do a hatchet job
to criticize
the tunes which are very easy to remember
catchy
ugly and not attractive
what do you need if you rip off you jeans pocket?
a needle and a thread
lost all their money and cannot pay their debts
GONE BANKRUPT
extremely interesting book
what does "uplifting" mean?
it's really inspiring, cheers you up
3 words which can describe not well developed/ poor areas of the town/city
run-down, rough, deprived
what is the meaning of "MAKE DO"?
to use what is available although it is not enough or what you wanted: Can you make do with $5 for now and I’ll give you the rest tomorrow?
a time when industry and businesses are not doing well
RECESSION
an extremely isolated place (3 collocations)
the back of beyond, quiet backwater, in the middle of nowhere
what is the opposite of "bold colours"?
subtle colours
3 positives adjectives to describe a city
stunning, trendy, up-and-coming
What object can have a leak?
a kettle, a bottle, a cup, etc.
making something become less successful or effective
UNDERMINING
educated people who love discussing different topics together
chattering classes
What does the word "ambiguous" mean?
the meaning of the work isn't clear - it's open to interpretation.
complete the sentence: It's quite a rough part of town. I'd _____ _____ of it after dark if you don't want to be stabbed!
steer clear
What can give you "spots"?
face cream or smth similar
there's not enough of something you want or need
SHORTAGES
who is "silent majority"?
the large number of people who do not express their opinion