Task 1 Match the idioms to their definition

golden opportunity  danger sign

in black and white  suddenly
green thumb  very good at growing plants
out of the blue  written on paper
red flag  excellent time or possibility

Task 2 Use the idioms from exercise 1 to complete the sentences.

1. Her garden is beautiful; she must have a ____________________.
2. The open door sent up a _______________ that something was wrong.
3. He was walking down the street when ______________ a car jumped the
curb.
4. The museum visit was a ____________ to learn about stars.
5. My mother made me write the rules _______________.

Task 3 You should read the situation and use the corresponding idiom.

1. A: During his work, he received many opportunities to travel abroad.

2. B: This is a really _____________________________________________.

2. A: Your garden looks fantastic, Martine.

B: Thank you! People say that I
have____________________________________.

3. A: The doctor said that my tests were bad.

B: This is a ______________________________________.

4. A: How should comments be requested?

B: Comments should be_________________________________________.

5. A: She came too early!

B: Yes, she arrived ____________________________________.