Activity 11.

Structure: Idioms 2 Deadline: May 16, 2021 before 23: 59

(B2 list)
Weight: 10%

1. Take a look at the next list of idioms and do some practice before you answer the activity
in this PDF file.
2.
https://global-exam.com/blog/en/toefl-ibt-idioms/

https://intercambioidiomasonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/B2-IDIOMS.pdf

https://quizlet.com/58573378/upstream-b2-idioms-fixed-phrases-flash-cards/

https://www.learn-english-today.com/idioms/idiom-alphalists/alpha-list_B/id_B2-badger-
ballgame.html

exercises:
https://reviewgamezone.com/mc/candidate/test/?test_id=22436&title=Idioms

https://www.englishclub.com/ref/Idioms/Quizzes/

3. Once you have done some practice, do the 2 exercises below.

4. Scroll down to see your activity

Checklist:

1. If your answer is correct, but capitalization and punctuation are not; it will be worth half its original value.

Note:

1. DO NOT delete my charts or change my formats

2. DO NOT use any background colour in my charts. Just follow the instructions.
Instructions:
EXERCISE 1: Complete these dialogs with an appropriate expression from the box as in the
given example.
Use a 16 sized red bold font to write your answers.
➢ A little bird told me. ➢ My lips are sealed.
➢ Be my guest. ➢ Now you're talking!
➢ Fire away, I'm all ears. ➢ Rather you than me.
➢ I'd be glad to. ➢ That'll be the day!
➢ I'm having second thoughts. ➢ That'll teach you!
➢ I'm keeping my fingers crossed. ➢ Who let the cat out of the bag?

Example:
1. A. Would you mind looking after my bag while I go to the restroom?
B. I’d be glad to.
2. A. Do you mind if I sit here?
B. Be my guest.
3. A. How do you know the test has been cancelled?
B. A little bird told me.
4. A. I'd be really grateful if you didn't tell anyone about it.
B. My lips are sealed.
5. A. I've just eaten six hot dogs, and now I've got a terrible stomach ache.
B. That’ll teach you!
6. A. I hear that you're going to throw a surprise party for my birthday.
B. Who let the cat out of the bag?
7. A. I promise to work harder from now on.
B. That’ll be the day!
8. A. I thought you were going to apply for a place on the Theory of Knowledge course.
B. I’m having second thoughts.
9. A. You don't want to work tonight? OK, let's go to the theater instead.
B. Now you’re talking!
10 A. I've got some really interesting news.
B. Fire away, I’m all ears.
11. A. I've signed up for extra sociology classes with Professor Dullman.
B. Rather you than me.
Instructions:
Exercise 2: Complete these dialogs with an appropriate expression from the box as in exercise
1. Use a 16 sized red bold font to write your answers.
✓ Have a good time. ✓ Of course. Take a seat.
✓ How's it going? ✓ So I guess you're in the doghouse
✓ Oh well, it's not the end of the world. again.
✓ I'll say. ✓ Sure thing.
✓ Gesundheit! ✓ That’s a load off my mind.
✓ Not on your life! ✓ Well, keep it to yourself.
✓ Well, take it easy. Don't kill yourself.
1. A. I forgot my boyfriend's birthday last week.
B. So I guess you’re in the doghouse again.
2. A. I'm off to Niagara Falls for the weekend. See you Monday.
B. Have a good time.
3. A. I'm so depressed. That's the third time I've failed my driver’s test.
B. Oh well, it’s not the end of the world.
4. A. I have so much to do by Monday; two essays to write, a presentation to prepare, and I have to do
some research on the history of the U.N.
B. Well, take it easy. Don’t kill yourself.
5. A. Can I come in?
B. Of course. Take a seat.
6. A. Could you give me a bit of help with this assignment?
B. Sure thing.
7. A. Professor de Gruchy has extended the deadline for our essays to Thursday, so you don't need to
worry about not finishing it on time.
B. That’s a load off my mind.
8. A. Snake is considered a delicacy in some countries. Would you ever consider eating it?
B. Not on your life!
9. A. I thought the lecture on the Declaration of Independence was great. Did you enjoy it?
B. I’ll say.
10. A. I'm about halfway through my essay.
B. How’s it going?
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20 1
19 1
18 .9
17 .9
16 .8
15 .8
14 .7
13 .7
12 .6
11 .6
10 .5
9 .5
8 .4
7 .4
6 .3
5 .3, etc.
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