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eLesson
Date: 07/03/2017
I. Word forms

1. ________ conditions can be diagnosed from the early stage. (CANCER)

2. The boat had been freshly repainted in bright colors for the occasions, and
beside it stood 5 new _______ sailors. (WEATHER)
3. I've finally figured out why soap operas are, and logically should be
popular with generations of _______ people who are to old to go out.
(HOUSE)
4. One hundred and sixty eight men are still ______ after a thorough search
carried out by the national army. (ACCOUNT)
5. His ________ at that time was getting enough to eat. (OCCUPY)
6. The car rolled quickly down the hill, propelled by its own ______.
(MOMENT)

7. When their youngest son was released from prison, he was welcomed
back home with ______ arms. (STRETCH)
8. He was born and bred in a ______ family, and received formal education.
(GOOD)
9. Located in a ______ building on the edge of town, their offices seem to be
unnoticed by customers. (SCRIPT)
10. She is such a young ambitious _______ who wants to become a member
of the aristocrat. (ARRIVE)

II. Sentence Transformations

1. Joe waited for her, pretending to tie his shoelacecs. (PRETENCE)
→
2. Because of being injured, he was no longer a candidate for this title.
(CONTENTION)
→ Injury
3. If you want, you can leave. (LIBERTY)
→ You__________________________ wish.
4. That jacket of yours is worn-out - Isn't it time you bought a new one?
(DAYS)

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→ ________________________ - Isn't it time you bought a new one?

5. I'm afraid our problems are just beginning. (ICEBERG)
→
6. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
→ Urgent
7. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
→ The very
8. He is not coming. The meeting will be put off till next week. (IN THE
EVENT OF)
→
9. The Beatles started to be internationally known at their performance on
the Ed Sullivan Show.
→ It
10. That matter can be postponed until the committee meets next week.
(LEFT)
→

III. Phrasal verbs

I. Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the

words given and the particle ON. Use one verb only.

call come get go keep put

take turn
1. We haven’t got much information to ……………, but we’ll do our best.
2. There’s a terrific atmosphere at work. All the staff ………… really well.
3. I wish Mr Thomas wouldn’t ……………. criticising me all the time.
4. The dog hadn’t been at all aggressive so I didn’t expect it to ………….
me and attack me like that.
5. Do you have to ……….. special make-up when you appear on TV?
6. In his speech the boss said that he needed everyone’s help. He
………… all his employees to do their best to increase sales.
7. When exactly do you get these headaches? - They usually seem to
………….. in the evening.
8. I need a break. I realize now that I’ve ………….. too much work.

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II. Match one half of the dialogue one the left with the other
half on the right

1. What do you think of this new
dance?
2. You can’t see much of the
valley from here.
3. Could you tell him that his
mother will be there at six?
4. Why didn’t Mary told me
they’d planned a party for
me?
5. Shall I switch the TV off?
6. Lots of people want to go on
an excursion.
7. Do you know how badly
people were injured in the
accident?
8. How many people do you
think will come to the
meeting?
A. She didn’t want to let on and
spoil the surprise.
B. No I don’t. The police moved
us on so I didn’t see very
much
C. In that case we’ll have to lay
on some extra coaches.
D. It’s a bit strange. I don’t
think it’ll catch on.
E. You can reckon on at least
fifty.
F. Let’s walk on a bit and see if
we can get a better view
somewhere else.
G. No problem. I’ll pass on the
message when i see him this
afternoon.
H. Could you leave it on? I want
to watch the news.

IV. PHRASAL VERB

IDIOMS ABOUT QUALITY AND THE ARTS:

1. A sight for sore eyes – someone or something that you are very pleased to
see.
Ex: You are a sight for sore eyes! I’m happy because of your attention.
2. Achilless’ heel – a weak feature of someone or sth that could cause failure
or be attacked.
Ex : She is almost perfect, but her Achilles ‘ heel is her impatience.
3. Add fuel to fire – make a bad situation worse

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Ex: your refusal is just adding the fuel to fire.

4. Below/under par – below the usual or expected standard
Ex: Your essays have been a bit below par recently.
5. Clean as a whistle – completely honest or legal, extremely clean
Ex: The house is clean as a whistle.
6. Draw the line (at) –say that you will definitely not allow or accept
something
Ex: I don’t mind helping, but I draw the line at doing everything myself.
7. Last word in – the newest and best type of something
Ex: The ZD-2000 is the last word in mobile phones.
8. Out of this world – extremely good or impressive
Ex: The restaurant is out of this world.
9. Over the top – more than what is considered normal or suitable
Ex: Don’t you think spending 500 Euro on a pair of shoes was a bit over the
top?
10. Pride of place – in the place that is most central or important
Ex: This stamp is extremely rare, and takes pride of place in my stamp
collection.

EXCERCISES

FUEL – HEEL – LINE – PAR – PRIDE – SIGHT – TOP – WHISTLE

- WORD - WORLD

1. Soccer Maestro is undoubtedly the last _________ in online football

simulation games at the moment.
2. The picture that takes ___________ of place on the mantelpiece, though,
is one of our granddaughter graduating.
3. You’re a __________ for sore eyes, Claire! Thank godness you are here –
we desperately need your input.
4. Jean Paul is clearly a very talented designer. His one Achilles’ _______,
however, may be his lack of business sense.
5. The buffet at the party was out of this _______! I’ve never tasted such
exquisite strawberries.
6. Ami’s new novel is slightly below _________ for a writer of his stature , I
was a little disappointed.
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7. I’m happy to simplify things for the readers, but I draw the _______- at
telling them blatant untruths.
8. I think the media’s response has been a little over the ______- it’s only a
TV programme, after all.
9. Recent allegations in the press about price-fixing at the auction house have
only added _______ to the fire regarding speculation about Dotheby’s
future.
10. I’ve spent the whole morning vacuuming the inside of the car. It’s now
clean as a ________.

V. Collocation

Complete the sentences with the correct words:

And large birth chance degrees heart mistake nature
no means word of mouth virtue of

1. Our teacher wants us to learn the poem by _________. I don’t know

how I am going to do it, it’s so long.
2. We didn’t arrange to meet in the park. We met by __________.
3. The investigation has shown that the director is by _____ guilty of
the fraud. He had nothing to do with it.
4. Mr Hopskin is a bit of a bore but by ______ he is a decent man.
5. The Headquarters have decided that from now on strictly confidential
orders will only be passed on by ________, not in writing.
6. We cannot expect the reforms to produce required effects at once.
Positive changes will come about by __________.
7. Mrs Woods is entitled to take key decisions by _________ the
position she holds in the company.
8. I must have taken your bag by _________. I thought it was mine.
9. Although she lives in Spain, Adriano is an Italian by ________.
10. Aunt Celine is very generous by _________. She loves giving
small presents to everyone who comes for a visit.

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