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ADVANCED PLUS UNIT 8 8.2 Ways of reading

8.1 Idioms for choices

4 Put the letters in the correct order and complete
the sentences.
1 Circle the best word to complete the definitions. 1 I had to ohgplu ohruthg a ton of
paperwork to find the information I wanted.
1 sit on the fence
2 We decided to rpoe rvoe some old maps
refuse/agree to give an opinion to see if we could work out exactly where her
2 the lesser of two evils the best/worst of two childhood home was located.
bad choices 3 Just atcs na yee vore this
3 torn able/unable to decide contract when you have a moment. I’d like to make
4 spoilt for choice have too many/few options so sure I haven’t left anything out.
that it’s difficult to decide 4 We’ll need to rade pu no India
5 take the path of least resistance go with/against before our first visit. There’s so much we don’t
the majority opinion know about the country.
6 sleep on it give yourself less/more time to decide 5 They have a website you can eeupsr from time
7 in a quandary can/can’t decide because to time. They post discounted items quite regularly.
it’s difficult 6 I always ipd oitn a magazine or two
8 six of one, half a dozen of the other said when two when I’m travelling, as it helps to pass the time.
choices are equivalent/different 7 You’ll want to seiiusrctn the invitation list just to
be absolutely sure that no one has been forgotten.
Connotation 8 I’ve only had time to klifc hgrhtou the
book, but there are some wonderful illustrations.
2 Circle the word in each group that has a negative 5 Mark the sentences true (T) or false (F).
connotation.
1 To plough through a book means to read it easily.
1 a) meticulous b) nit-picking c) systematic
2 If you pore over a document, you study it carefully.
2 a) conceited b) self-assured c) proud
3 When someone casts an eye over a letter, it means
3 a) disabled b) handicapped c) special needs that they take a thorough look at it.
4 a) gifted b) brilliant c) know-it-all 4 To read up on something is reading to learn some
5 a) famous b) notorious c) celebrated new information.
6 a) picky b) discerning c) perceptive 5 Reading something with great care can be the
7 a) give in b) acquiesce c) concede same as perusing it.
8 a) frugal b) economical c) stingy 6 If you dip into a magazine, you’re usually reading
9 a) resolute b) headstrong c) determined everything in it from cover to cover.
10 a) articulate b) eloquent c) rambling 7 When you scrutinise a text, you look for specific
information.
3 Circle the best alternative. 8 To flick through a book probably means that
1 My flatmate and I never see eye to eye you’re very interested in reading it.
on/concur with how much money we should spend
on cleaning. 8.3 Wildlife
2 I’m very annoyed/concerned about
finding a new job. I have bills to pay and a family 6 A Match the words and phrases 1–6 with a similar
to feed. meaning a)–f).
3 I’ve decided to take up/embark upon 1 to hunt
acting. There’s an inexpensive course at the 2 a conservationist
local theatre. 3 livestock
4 Visiting such a poor country was a difficult 4 to roam
experience. There were street brats/ 5 a predator
urchins begging for food everywhere. 6 a pack
5 A lone/secluded woman stood on the
platform waiting for the next train. a) farm animals
b) a group of wild animals
c) to chase
d) someone who wants to protect animals, birds, etc.
e) to wander
f) a hunter
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B Match the words and phrases 1–6 with an opposite B Match the idioms 1–10 from Exercise 8A with the
meaning a)–f). definitions a)–j).
1 to hunt a) someone or something that looks harmless but is
2 a conservationist unpleasant or dangerous
3 wild animals b) for a very long time
4 to roam c) used for telling someone to wait before doing
5 a predator something
6 a pack d) bravely deal with a difficult situation
e) annoy someone
a) to protect f) would never cause harm
b) prey g) the largest part of something
c) a hunter h) something that makes a huge profit
d) a lone wolf i) a big problem that everyone ignores
e) to nest j) say there’s a problem when there isn’t
f) household pets
9 Read the statements and complete each response
7 Complete the conversation with the words in the with an idiom in the box.
box. There is one word you don’t need.
a cash cow
conservationists hunt livestock hold your horses
migrate pack predator roam take the bull by the horns
A: I’ve always wondered if a wolf is only a 1 . till the cows come home
I mean, is it ever prey? wouldn’t hurt a fly
B: Sure, sometimes. People 2 them.
A: Ah, but we don’t eat them, do we? I mean, they’re 1 A: Jane bosses me around and it really annoys me.
not exactly 3 for us. B: Why don’t you and tell her
B: Well, I suppose not. to stop?
A: Anyway, I think 4 protect wolves now. 2 A: Dad, can we go now? Can we? Please!
B: Maybe, but probably not everywhere in the world. B: ! Let me get my keys.
I’m not sure that all wolves 5 around 3 A: Could I borrow your car tomorrow night?
freely and no one ever harms them. B: You can beg me , but I’ll never
A: But they’re free to come and go in the city. I saw lend you my car again.
a6 of them the other day. 4 A: His dog is quite large and it looks pretty
B: I think you’re confusing wolves with foxes. vicious.
A: You mean they’re not the same thing? B: Oh, don’t worry, Fluffy – he’s
really good-natured.
5 A: Does developing apps for smartphones
Animal idioms pay well?
B: Yes, it’s . I know someone who
8 A Unscramble the animal words. Then put the words made thousands!
in the correct order to make the idiom.
1 room / in / phelanet / the / the
2 your / oshres / hold
3 cry / folw
4 owcs / till / the / home / come
5 horns / the / take / the / lubl / by
6 a / fyl / hurt / wouldn’t
7 otag / someone’s / get
8 owc / cash / a
9 share / the / iosn’l
10 ofwl / clothing / a / in / hsep’es

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Crossword
10 Use the clues to complete the crossword with words and phrases from Unit 8.
16

8 18

6 11

13 1 12

2
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9

4 10

19

15 20

14

17

Across Down
2 say there’s a problem when there isn’t (3, 4) 1 something that makes a huge profit (1, 4, 3)
3 agrees with (4, 3, 2, 3) 5 refuse to give an opinion (3, 2, 3, 5) 
4 worried (9) 7 to give in (9)
6 give yourself more time to decide (5, 2, 2) 8 wearing nice clothes (4, 7)
9 pleased with yourself (5) 10 famous for something bad (9)
11 a small child who is poor and dirty (6) 13 to study a text carefully (4, 4)
12 farm animals (9) 15 to embark upon (4, 2)
14 very chatty (9) 16 a hunter (8)
17 to read to get information (4, 2, 2) 18 only liking particular things (5)
19 a solitary animal (4, 4)
20 younger person very familiar with technology (7, 6)

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