VOCABULARY 1
Life sometimes _________, and we must learn to adapt to unexpected challenges. (exp) - to face an unexpected difficulty
THROWS A CURVEBALL
Traveling abroad is a great way _________ and learn about new cultures. (exp) - to broaden one’s experience and knowledge
expand one’s horizons
After feeling stuck in a routine, he decided _________ and start fresh in a new city. (exp) - to start again from the beginning
hit the reset button
I __________ (know) Sarah since we were in primary school.
HAVE KNOWN
She __________ (paint) the living room all morning, and it’s still not finished.
HAS BEEN PAINTING
Too many responsibilities at work can _________ even the most organized person. (v) - to cause someone to feel stressed or incapable
OVERWHELM
He is very _________ and always takes initiative to solve problems before they arise. (adj) - taking action rather than waiting for problems
PROACTIVE
She took a short trip to the mountains _________ after a stressful few months at work. (exp) - to refresh one’s mind, to relax and think clearly
CLEAR HER HEAD
I __________ (study) French for the last three months, and I feel I’m improving a lot.
HAVE BEEN STUDYING
She __________ (break) her phone, so she can’t call anyone.
HAS BROKEN
FRINGE festival made the whole town _________, filling the streets with energy and excitement. (idiom) - to become lively or exciting
COME ALIVE
The manager decided to __________ to the small mistakes because the team was under a lot of pressure.
→ ignore something (especially something wrong)
turn a blind eye
The fear of failure can sometimes _________ a person, preventing them from taking action. (v) - to make someone unable to move or act
PARALYSE
They __________ (work) on the new project since Monday, so they are very tired.
HAVE BEEN WORKING
He __________ (finish) his homework, so now he can watch TV.
HAS FINISHED
After working 10 hours a day, I really need some time to __________ and relax.
(relax after stress)
unwind
Even though she was exhausted, she managed _________ the last few hours of work before the deadline. (phr v) - to keep going despite difficulties
TO POWER THROUGH
He achieved success, but it was __________ his health and personal relationships.
→ causing a loss or problem for something else
at the expense of
They __________ (live) in Melbourne for ten years.
HAVE LIVED/HAVE BEEN LIVING
We __________ (wait) for the bus for over half an hour, but it hasn’t arrived yet.
HAVE BEEN WAITING
Moving to another city can be stressful at first, but __________, it can be a great opportunity for personal growth.
(after a long time / in the future )
in the long run
A good __________ when writing an essay is to plan your ideas before you start.
(a general guideline (not exact, but usually true)
rule of thumb
A good teacher should _________ their students, giving them the confidence to succeed. (v) - to give someone confidence and strength
EMPOWER
We __________ (have) that car for five years, and it still works perfectly.
HAVE HAD
He __________ (practise) the guitar every day, and now he can play several songs.
HAS BEEN PRACTISING