phrasal verbs
unit 2: to learn interesting or useful information from someone or something
PICK UP
She started dancing again but the very next day she injured her ankle. (NO SOONER)
No sooner had she started dancing again than she injured her ankle.
They have been argued for two hours.
They have been arguING for two hours.
UNIT 1: made to look like the original of something, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes
COUNTERFEIT
COLLOCATION STARTER UNIT_ to remember a piece of information when you are making a decision or thinking about a matter
BEAR IN MIND
STARTER UNIT (3 WORDS)to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something
KEEP UP WITH
There was so much noise outside that we couldn’t hear Julia calling. (such/inversion)
Such was the noise outside that we couldn’t hear Julia calling.
TWO MISTAKES! This book is mean to being read before the exam.
This book is meanT to BE read before the exam.
U1_ a painting, photograph, or drawing of a person
UNIT 1 IDIOM: to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly
THINK ON YOUR FEET
STARTER UNIT _ to be tricked into believing something that is not true
FALL FOR
Belén Lafita bought a motorcycle in May and still owns it. (SINCE)
Lafita has had a motorcycle since May.
Mike forgot my birthday, and he showed up late to dinner.
➤ Only did Mike forgot my birthday, but he also showed up late to dinner.
Only did Mike forgEt my birthday, but he also showed up late to dinner.
U2_They're asking for students to be _________________ in their research into the common cold.
GUINEA PIGS
There is a chance that Daniela will visit Cuenca next year. (MIGHT)
Daniela might visit Cuenca next year
STARTER UNIT: to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly
PUT UP WITH
I haven’t met many teachers as patient as Marisa. (SELDOM)
Seldom have I met teachers as patient as Marisa.
My family goes to the countryside very rarely.
➤ Seldom does my family goes to the countryside.
Seldom does my family go to the countryside.
U3_ used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand:
ROCKET SCIENCE
The meeting started but after a few minutes the fire alarm went off.
No sooner had the meeting start than the fire alarm went off.
No sooner had the meeting startED than the fire alarm went off.
STARTER UNIT: to finally understand something or someone, or find the solution to a problem after a lot of thought
FIGURE OUT
Joel wants to speak up in meetings more often but he’s not confident enough. (were/inversion)
Were Joel more confident, he would speak up in meetings more often.
Had not Jorge attended the mindfulness course, she wouldn't have developed emotional resilience.
Had Natalia NOT attended the mindfulness course, she wouldn't have developed emotional resilience.
U1_ to spend time thinking pleasant thoughts about something you would prefer to be doing or something you would like to achieve in the future
DAYDREAM
VOC STARTER_ ADJ. very bad (pésimo)
APPALLING