Word focus face

1.Find two expressions with face in paragraphs 1 and 6 of the article which mean the
following :
a. to be honest b. to look sad

2. Replace the words in italics (sentences 1-6) with expressions from the box:

lose face put a brave face on it keep a straight face

on the face of it face the music (have) a long face

Rewrite the words in italics using the phrases in the box.

1. At first glance, it looks like a great training programme, but will it really work?

2. He didnt win, but he didnt show his disappointment.

3 .I could tell my friend was upset. She had such a sad look.

4. Its difficult to admit youve made a mistake, especially if you think youll damage your
credibility.

5 .I didnt mean to laugh, but I had trouble not laughing.

6 .He didnt study and so didnt pass his exams. Now he has to confront the situation and
decide what hes going to do next.

Speaking Work in groups of three

Student A You work for an advertising company and you are planning an advertising
campaign for an anti-wrinkle face cream for women in their 40s that your company is
launching. You have to convince the director of the company to choose your advertisement.

Student B- You work for an advertising company and you are planning an advertising
campaign for an anti-wrinkle face cream for women in their 40s that your company is
launching. You have to convince the director of the company to choose your advertisement.

Student C- You are the director of the company. At the end of the meeting, you will have
to choose between the two advertisements .