Discourse Markers 1
Complete this conversation:
A: He's so stupid. I Really hate stupid people!
B: Me too! ______ Harry, do you know if he got fired?
(to change the direction of a conversation, but making a link with what has just been said. )
Talking of/ Speaking of
I'm ____________ some old clothes that I don't wear. Do you want any of them?
(Throwing out. Putting into the trash or giving to charity)
In a time of war an _____ is another country who has agree to help your own.
ally
What is a cliche?
A phrase or idea which is overused
Complete the conversation:
A: Did you see the match last night?
B: I didn't. _____ I don't really like sports.
(to introduce additional, surprising or unexpected information)
actually, in fact, as a matter of fact
I _________ the principal today. She was really angry.
got in trouble with
Name two groups of people who are not involved in the fighting.
Civilians/ Refugees
What is an afficionado?
Someone who likes and knows a lot about a particular subject or topic.
I don't think I will go to Tom's birthday party. ____, I have a feeling that he doesn't like me.
(add an additional info or arguments.)
Besides
My grandad is 90 now. He's really __________.
(becoming older)
Getting on
Pronounce correctly, and explain the difference between:
Casualties and The Wounded
Casualties: people who have died or been injured
The wounded: people who have been injured by weapons.
What is schadenfreude?
A feeling of pleasure when something bad happens to someone else
Complete the sentence:
"Last week Tanya fell while skiing down that one tall mountain and completely shattered her ankle. _____ she still has all her teeth."
(to into a positive point after negative info.)
At least
I think you have got _____________.
(You didn't understand what I meant)
the wrong end of the stick.
It took a while for the flood water to _______ back to the river.
(Use a war and conflict verb to answer the question)
retreat
What is a faux pas?
An action or something said which is not socially appropriate.
Complete the sentence:
"Your grammar is perfect and you don't need to study it anymore. But _____ vocabulary ______, I think you could make some drastic improvements"
(to intro a new topic or to announce a change in subject)
as far as (something else) is concerned
My sister's so annoying. I'm going to get _________.
(Revenge)
my own back.
What is the difference between a Coup and a Revolution?
Coup: a SUDDEN change of government that is illegal and often violent
Revolution: an attempt by a large number of people to change the government.
Extra:
Coup: quick, "brilliant",
Revolution: Social upheaval characterized by great change.
What is a debacle?
An event or situation which was a complete failure and caused embarrassment