Presentation

 Hello! Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening

 What’s your name?
My name’s ____________________.
 How old are you?
I’m ____________ years old.
 Where are you from?
I’m from _______________.
 Where do you live?
I live in ________________.
 What’s your telephone number?
My telephone number is ________________.
 When’s your birthday?

The months The days of the My birthday is on

___________________.
week
January Monday Order the letters!

February Tuesday a) n d a M y o ____________

b) W d e n s a y d e _________
March Wednesday
c) r i a y d F _______________
April Thursday
d) S n d a ________________
May Friday
e) u s e T a y d ___________
June Saturday
f) t a u r S d a y ___________
July Sunday
g) u s r h T y d a ___________
August
September
Order the months!
October
March February December October
November
January April May June
December
September November July August
 The colours

blue ___________ red _____________ yellow ____________pink ___________

purple ___________ brown ___________orange ___________ green ___________

black _____________grey _______________

white ___________

The Numbers
1- one 16- sixteen

2- two 17- seventeen

3- three 18- eighteen

4- four 19- nineteen

5- five 20- twenty

6- six 30- thirty

7- seven 40- forty

8- eight 50- fifty

 Write the answers
9- nine 60- sixty
a) 35 + 20 - 3 = ________________
10- ten 70- seventy
b) 90 + 20 - 30 = _______________
11- eleven 80- eighty
c) 50 + 35 - 10 = _______________
12- twelve 90- ninety
d) 8 x 9 + 3 = __________________
13- thirteen 100- one hundred
e) 6 x 6 - 3 = ___________________
14- fourteen 25- twenty-five
f) 50 : 5 + 5 = __________________
15- fifteen 91- ninety-one
PHONE CALLS
 USEFUL TELEPHONE VOCABULARY AND PHRASES
 Hello/Good morning/Good afternoon ..
 Making contact  This is John Brown speaking.
 Could I speak to .......... please?
 I'd like to speak to .......... please
 I'm trying to contact ..........

 Giving more  I’m calling from Tokyo/Paris/New

information York/Sydney
 I’m calling on behalf of (Mr. Smith ….)
 Taking a call  Karen speaking.
 Can I help you?
 Asking for a name /  Who’s calling please?
information  Who’s speaking?
 Where are you calling from?
 Are you sure you have the right number?
 Asking the caller to wait  Hold the line please
 Could you hold on please
 Just a moment please
 Connecting  Thank you for holding
 The line’s free now …. I’ll put you through
 I’ll connect you now / I’m connecting you
now.
 Giving a negative  I’m afraid the line’s engaged. Could you
information call back later?
 I’m afraid he’s in a meeting at the
moment.
 I’m sorry. He’s out of the office today / He
isn’t I n at the moment.
 I’m afraid we don’t have a Mr. / Mrs. /
Miss. … here.
 I’m sorry. There’s nobody here by that
name.
 Sorry. I think you’ve dialled the wrong
number.
I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong
number,
  Telephone problems
 Leaving / taking a
message
 The line is very bad. Could you speak up,
please?
 Could you repeat that, please?
 I’m afraid I can’t hear you.
 Sorry. I didn’t catch that. Could you say
that again, please?
 Can I leave / take a message?
 Would you like to leave a message?
 Could you give him / her a message?
 Could you ask him / her to call me back?
 Would you tell him / her that I called?
 Could you give me your name, please?
 Could you spell that please?
 What’s your number, please?

1. Read the dialogues and order the sentences. Write the dialogues in the correct order
down.

 Cash. I’ll pay at the airport.

 No. Tomorrow morning.

 Is that for today?

 Hello. This is British Airways.

 Thank you.

 Manchester.

 Cash or Credit card?

 Hello. I need a ticket to London.

 OK. A ticket has been reserved for tomorrow,

10:15.

 Where from?

 Did you say 02 - 546 - 2001?

 No. this is British Airways.

 556. Thank you very much.

 Asian Air is 02 - 556 - 2001

 Hello. This is the airport.

 No. I said 556. Not 546.

 Sorry. Wrong number.

  Thanks.

 I’ll give her the message.

 This is her friend Peter.

 I’m afraid she isn’t here right now.

 Yes, please ask her to call me.

 Can I speak to Sally, please?

 About an hour. Who’s calling?

 Hello. Can I help you?

 Do you want to leave a message?

 OK. When will she be back?

2. Complete the following phone conversations with the words / expressions given.

Conversation 1

minutes ago please in Certainly help

leave a message calling

A: Hello, Dr. Lessing Clinic. Can I 1.________________?

B: Hello. Is Dr. Lessing 2._______________?
A: I’m afraid he left a few 3.______________________?
B: Will he be back soon?
 A: I really can’t tell. He had to answer an emergency. Who’s 4. _______________,
please?
B: This is Dr. Marcy.
A: Would you like to 5. _________________________?
B: Yes, tell him to call me back, 6.____________________?
A: 7.__________________. I’ll give him the message.
B: Thank you. Bye.
A: Bye.

Conversation 2
Hang on Fine go and call
speaking

A: Hi. This is Tom.

B: Hello, Tom. This is Mrs Dawber 1.____________________.
A: How are you, Mrs Dawber?
B: 2. ____________________, thanks.
A: Is Jane in?
B: Yes. 3.____________________. I’ll 4.________________________her.
A: Thanks, Mrs Dawber.
B: Nice talking to you, Tom.

Conversation 3

Hold on extension call back how can engaged

A: Good morning. Thompson & Brothers. 1. ________________I help you?

B: Good morning. This is Mary Simpson. Can I have 2.____________________ 251?
A: Could you 3. ___________________a minute, please? I’ll put you through.
(A few seconds later)
B: I’m afraid the line is 4. _____________________. Can I take a message?
 A: No, thanks. I’ll 5.______________________later. Goodbye.
B: Goodbye.

Conversation 4

please hold can extension Bye afraid call

moment take could repeat through

speaking thank

Operator: Hello, Peterson Brothers, 1. ______________ I help you?

Peter: This is Peter Jackson. Can I have 2. ____________ 3421?
Operator: Certainly, 3. _______________ on a minute, I’ll put you 4. _____________.
Frank: Bob Peterson’s office, Frank Peterson 5. _____________.
Peter: This is Peter Jackson. Is Bob in?
Frank: I’m 6. ________________ he’s out at the 7. ____________. Can I 8. ________ a
message?
Peter: Yes, 9. ___________ you ask him to 10. ______________ me on 212 456 8964? I
need to talk to him about a project. It’s urgent.
Frank: Could you 11. _____________ the number, 12. ______________?
Peter: Yes, that’s 212 456 8965, and this is Peter Jackson.
Frank: 13. ____________ you Mr Jackson, I’ll make sure Bob gets this as soon as
possible.
Peter: Thanks, goodbye.
Frank: 14. _____________.

WHAT TIME IS IT?

e.g. 3:30 It’s half past three. 6:05 It’s five past six.

2:00 It’s two o’clock. 4:45 It’s a quarter to five.

7:10 It’s ten past seven. 9:25 It’s twenty-five past nine.

Note: It’s two a.m. (ante meridiem - antes do meio dia)

It’s seven p.m. ( post meridiem - depois do meio dia)

1. What time is it?

a)

_________________ d)
__________________

b)

__________________ e)
__________________

c)

_________________ f)
___________________
 E-MAIL AND FAX
FUNKTION BANK

Starting
Thank you for your e-mail…
Thank you for your fax of…
In reply to your fax received…
Saying why you are writing
This e-mail is to inform you that Mr. Grant will arrive in London….
This fax is to give you details of the meeting….
Attaching documents (e-mail)
I attach two files….

Apologizing

I am sorry to inform you…

I apologize for the delay in replying.

Ending
Please contact me again if you need anything else.
Hoping to see you soon. (More formal: I hope to…)
Dear Mr Hudson 10th November 2012

This e-mail is to inform you that Mr Grant will arrive in London at 11.00 a.m.
tomorrow morning. He would like you to pick him up at the airport so he can discuss
something with you before the meeting in the afternoon.
I attach two files with meeting notes and the information you asked for. I hope that all
the information is clear. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything
else.

Best regards
Elizabeth Roger

(Mr. Grant’s secretary)

Lakeside International Trucks
Human Resources HJ
PO Box 250827
11000 W. Silver Spring Road
Milwaukee, WI 53225

FAX MESSAGE

To: Diana Collins

Fax: (353 1) 578 8007
Tel: (351 1) 578 8006
Date: 15th November 2010

Dear Miss Collins,

In reply to your fax of 1 st November, I am sorry to inform you that part of the documentation you have
requested is currently out of stock. However, I will do my best to send you all you need as soon as
possible.
I apologize for the delay in replying.
Please contact me again if you need anything else.

Best regards
Donald Crawford

1. Imagine you are Mr Hudson. Write an e-mail to Mr Grant’s secretary in which

you:
a. thank her for her e-mail;
b. say you’ll be pleased to be at the airport at 11.00 a.m.;
c. confirm the reception of the two files;
d. ask her to reserve you a room for Friday night at a hotel in the city centre;

_____________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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I’ll put you through

 Which of these things do you do most often on the phone?
make calls _____ receive calls _____ take messages_____
 How do you feel when you leave a voicemail message for someone?

Making a call

1. Jennifer Ratby works in Los Angeles. She is

calling Denco Computing and wants to speak to
three people. Listen and complete the name of
each person with the reason for her call (a-c).

David a) to arrange a meeting

Kevin b) to discuss about next year’s prices

Charles c) to ask about the contract

2. Try to answer these questions from memory. Then listen and check.

a) Who do you think Paul is? __________________________

b) When does David Say he’ll send the contract? _______________________
c) Why can’t Jennifer speak to Charles? ______________________________
d) Why can’t she speak to Kevin? ___________________________________
e) What message does she leave for Kevin? __________________________
 Problems understanding

Making sure you understand

1. Write the words in the correct order to complete these expressions.

a) please? / can / you/ sorry. / repeat / that,

Sorry. Can you repeat that, please?
b) I’m / didn’t / afraid / quite / I / catch / that
___________________________________________________
c) how / sorry. / spell / that?/ do / you
___________________________________________________
d) please? / slowly, / can / speak / a bit / more
___________________________________________________

2. Now match each expression a-d with a situation in which you might use it.

1) When someone says a name or address you don’t know. ______

2) When someone speaks very quickly. _____
3) When you don’t hear something very well. ______
4) When you want someone to repeat something. _____
3. Imagine you are speaking on the phone. Listen to these five people. Use the
expressions in Exercise 1 to make sure you understand.

Example: You hear: a Can you say that I called? My name’s Shuang Liang.

You say: Sorry. How do you spell that?

a) spell? c) repeat? e) more slowly?

b) didn’t catch that d) spell?

Taking messages
1. Geena is listening to her voicemail messages on her mobile phone. Listen and
match each message (a-c) with a reason for the call (1-3).

Message a 1) prices for a new project

Message b 2) questions about a contract
Message c 3) information about the Shelford project.
2. Listen again and complete Geena’s notes.
 Leaving messages
Leaving a voice mail message

1. You can use the expressions in bold when you leave a voice mail message. Match two
expressions (a-j) with each explanation (1-5).

a) Hello. This is Lisa. 1. Giving your name _________

b) I’m phoning to tell you about… 2. Giving the reason for your call _______
c) Thanks a lot. Bye. 3. Asking someone to do something ______
d) My mobile number is… 4. Giving your contact details ________
e) Hello. My name’s Lisa Jetson. 5. Finishing the call __________
f) Could you send me a brochure, please?
g) You can call me on…
h) I’m calling to ask about…
i) Talk to you later. Bye for now.
j) Please ring me back this afternoon.

2. Listen to four voicemail announcements and use the ideas below to leave messages.
Use your own name.

Example: You hear: a This is the voicemail for Peter Bradshaw. Please leave a
message.

You say: Hello this is (your name). I’m phoning to tell you the contract is ready. Please
call me back. You can call me on 3895613.

a) the contract is ready / call me back / 3895613.

b) We need to arrange a meeting / ring me back / 0465 - 013 – 645

c) Want to ask about your prices / send me a brochure / 45 Green Street, Manchester,
MN1 6TR

d) I’ve finished the report / call me on cell phone / 07960 235648

 Taking short messages
1. Five colleagues give Rita messages to pass on. Listen and complete her notes.

a) b)

Charles – Cyntia – meeting this pm

----------------------
call Chris
(not MR1)

Kevin – e-mail this

c) Sue – don’t forget the -------------at
month’s -------------------d)
--------------------- with Judith.
to Chris ASAP

e)
Joseph – give Chris the --------------
for the store cupboard.

2. Now listen to Rita pass on each message. Write which message (a-e) she passes on in
each conversation (1-5).

Conversation 1 ____ Conversation 3 ____ Conversation 5 ____

Conversation 2 _____ Conversation 4 _____
3. Imagine you are at work. Some colleagues call you and leave messages for these
people. Listen and write each message.

a) David call Mr Brown.

b) Chris ____________________________________________

c) Helen ____________________________________________

d) Lisa _____________________________________________

e) George ___________________________________________
 Helping colleagues

Passing on messages

1. You can use the expressions in bold to pass on

messages.
Chris wants you to email the sales report to
him.
He said it’s very important.
2. Use the notes on the right and the expression in
Exercise 1 to pass on these messages to your
boss.
Example: a Your note: Steven – call him.
You say: Steven wants you to call him.

Following instructions
1. Imagine you are at work. Listen to five managers give you some instructions. What
does each person want you to do? Complete the missing information.
 2. Listen again. Tick the expressions you hear.

a) Can you _____ c) Could you _____ e) Would you mind ____

b) Would you ____ d) Will you ______

Social English

Saying goodbye to visitors

1. Listen to conversations a and b. Complete these expressions you can use

to say goodbye to visitors.

a A: Well, I’d better go now.

B: Well, it was _________ to see you. Thanks very much for
___________.
 b A: I have to leave now, I’m afraid.
B: Well, I ___________ to see you again soon. Have a safe ___________.
2. Now listen to some more visitors (c-f). Use the expression in Exercise 1 to say goodbye.

Example: You hear: c I have to go now to catch my train.

You say: Ok. Have a safe journey.

3. Complete this dialogue with the sentences from the list below.

who’s calling, please?

You asked me to call as soon as possible.
Reynolds Bicycles, good morning.
Right, I can connect you now.
Hold the line, please, and I’ll see if she’s in.

A: __________________________________________
B: Good morning. Could I speak to Jane Lewis, please?
A: ___________________________________________
B: Lesley Winwood.
A: ___________________________________________
B: She said she’d be in all morning.
A: ____________________________________________
C: Jane Lewis.
A: __________________________________________
C: Ah yes, it’s about…

I’ll do it straight away

Look at the pictures. What do you think the people are saying?
 In an electrical shop
1. Rita Avre works in an electrical shop in 3. Complete these expressions Rita uses to offer
South Africa. Listen to three conversations and help. Then listen again and check.
write the number of each conversation (a-c)
a) ____________ show you the way.
next to the correct above.
b) ____________give you a new catalogue.
c) ____________ show you?
2. Listen again and tick  the expressions
Rita uses to offer help.
a) May I help you? ____
b) Can I help you?_____
c) Would you like some help? ___
d) Do you need any help? ___
Helping customers

Offering help Speak up!

1. Underline the expressions you can Imagine you work in a shop. Listen to these customers,
use to offer help. and use the ideas below to offer them help.
a) Let me help you. Example: You hear: a Excuse me. How much are these?
b) I’ll give you a hand. You say: They’re £20. Let me give you a new price list.
c) Shall I help you? a) £20 / give you a new price list.
b) Don’t worry / find another one
c) Over there / show you the way
d) That’s OK / get another one
e) Help you / take it to your car
 I’ve organized the trainer

Organizing the training 1

Brad is a team leader at the Vulcan Power Company in Sydney. Raman works in Brad’s
team.

1. Brad leaves Roman a voicemail message about organizing a training session. Listen to
the message and tick the things above which he mentions.

2. Raman made some notes but he got a few things wrong. Listen again and correct his
notes. There is one mistake in every sentence.
 Organizing the training 2
Asking people to do things

1. Look at how Brad asks Raman to do things.

I need you to organize the

You’ll need to sort out
projector
lunch

a) Is Brad polite or direct when he asks Raman to do things? ___________________

b) Could Raman ask Brad to do things using I need you to and You’ll need to ?

2. Look at the expressions below. Tick  the ones Raman could use to ask Brad to do
things.

Could you …_________ Would you be able to …_____

I want you to …. ________ Do you think you could…_____
Make sure you …._________

3. You are organizing a training session. Ask Mariusz, a team member, to help you.
Use the polite expressions from the previous exercise to ask Mariusz to organize
the things below.
Example: a) You say: Could you order a taxi?

a) order / taxi d) send / email g) get / laptop

b) buy / pens e) book / hotel room
c) order / flowers f) organize / morning
tea
 Choosing lunch
1. Raman talks to Alison, the receptionist at the Vulcan Power Company, about the
training session. Listen to their conversation. What does Raman do? Tick  a, b or c.
a) Give instructions ___ b) explain a decision ____ c) ask for help making a choice__

2. Listen again and complete the information in the table.

The Tasman Café The Lunch Box

Delivery charge $10 $20
Where café is
Type of food gourmet sandwiches normal sandwiches
Total price $ $

Comparing things

1. Look at how Raman and Alison compare the two cafés and underline the language
that they use to make comparisons.

Alison:

I mean, the food from the Tasman

Café is probably nicer.

Raman:

Well, The Tasman Café has gourmet So, you know, the food will probably
sandwiches, not just ordinary sandwiches taste better from the Tasman Café.

But The Lunch Box is cheaper.

You get much more variety.

Their delivery charge is more expensive.

2. Raman is organizing lunch for a conference. He asks you for your opinion about the
food he should order. Read the questions below and listen.

Roman: Hi there. I’m ordering food for the conference. Can I ask you some questions?
 You: Yes, of course.
Raman: Do you prefer hot or cold food?
You: cold food / easy
Raman: OK, and what about drinks – do you prefer hot or cold?
You: Hot drinks / good
Raman: I’m trying to decide between a buffet or a sit–down meal. What do you think?
You: Buffet / convenient
Raman: And should I order fruit or cake for dessert?

3. Now listen and answer Raman’s questions.

4. Think of two things you know well and you can compare with each other, e.g. two
cars or two restaurants. Talk about the differences between these two things.

When are you flying?

Adam is on holiday in South Africa. In Johannesburg, he decides to change his

travel plans so he speaks to Helen, a travel agent. Listen to their conversation.

1. What does Adam ask to change? Tick  a, b, c or d.

a) the airline 
b) the travel date 
c) the destination 
d) the type of ticket 

2. Listen again and complete Helen’s notes.

Did you know …?

When we say a flight number we say each individual number

separately. We don’t say the number as a total. So for SAA

235 we say: SAA two, three, five and not SAA two hundred

and thirty-five.
 3. Listen to Adam talking to Tom, a Tourist Information Officer in Cape
Town. Look at the photos and match them to the statements below.

a) Adam went to this place today. _______________________________

b) Adam cancels a trip to this place. _______________________________
c) Adam decides to go to this place. _______________________________

4. Listen again and correct the mistakes below.

1. Adam went to Table Mountain yesterday. today

2. Adam cycled up Table Mountain. __________________________
3. Adam hurt his back. __________________________
4. Adam paid a deposit of 50 rand. __________________________
5. The company needs 12 hours notice to cancel a booking. _________________
6. Adam will travel to Robben Island by helicopter. _______________________

I have my schedule
1. Listen to the conversation and match the job title to the people below.

a) Lilian Oliveira
b) Teresa Silva
c) Paulo Souza
d) Fernando Pinto
e) Victor Gomez
2. Declan will do the activities below during his visit. The activities are in the
wrong order. Can you remember the correct order? Write the number by the
activity. The first one has been done for you.

Order Activity What time?

………….. Have lunch with the CEO. ……………….

………….. Meet the Marketing Manager. ……………….

………….. Visit the factory. ……………….

……1….. Talk to the Sales Manager. …10 a.m.…….

………….. Relax in the hotel before dinner. ……………….

………….. Visit a coffee plantation by helicopter. ……………….

………….. Taste different coffee. ……………….

Speaking strategy - Speaking about schedules.

- First of all, you’ll meet my colleagues.

- Then she’s going to introduce you to Paulo Souza.
- After that you’re having lunch at 12:30 with Fernando.
- Later on you’ll be able to visit the factory.
1. Lilian visits the company you work for. She asks you about her schedule.
Listen and answer her questions using the notes below to help you.
 2. Listen to someone describing Lilian’s schedule.

This is your Schedule for the day. First, you’re going to talk to the Sales
Manager, Paul Johnson, at ten o’clock this morning. Then a half past eleven
you’re meeting the Marketing Manager, Sarah Philips. After that, you’ll have
lunch with the marketing team at half past twelve. This afternoon you’ll be able
to visit our shop, if you want. I’ve booked a taxi to the airport at four o’clock this
afternoon.

3. Now tell another visitor, Peter Richards, about his schedule. Use the
expressions from speaking strategy.

- 2 p.m. meet Office Manager, Debbie Fulton.

- 2:30 p.m. talk to office staff, if he wants.
- 3 p.m. have afternoon tea Debbie and Customer Services Manager, Sam
Harris.
- 3:30 p.m. meet Company Director, Suzanne Allen.
- Tonight: Hotel accommodation booked at The Regent Hotel.

Role-play
4. Choose one of the two dialogues. Prepare them with your colleague and
present it to you classmates. Good work!

Booking a hotel room

I´d like to book a room please.

Receptionist: — Good afternoon, San Felice Hotel. May I help you?

Mrs Ryefield: — Yes. I´d like to book a room, please.

Receptionist: — Certainly. When for, madam?

Mrs Ryefield: — March the 23rd.

Receptionist: — How long will you be staying?

Mrs Ryefield: — Three nights.

Receptionist: — What kind of room would you like, madam?

Mrs Ryefield: — Er... double with bath. I´d appreciate it if you could give me a room with a
view over the lake.

Receptionist: — Certainly, madam. I´ll just check what we have available. . . Yes, we have a
room on the 4th floor with a really splendid view.

Mrs Ryefield: — Fine. How much is the charge per night?

Receptionist: — Would you like breakfast?

Mrs Ryefield: — No, thanks.

Receptionist: — It´s eighty four euro per night.

Mrs Ryefield: — That´s fine.

Receptionist: — Who´s the booking for, please, madam?

Mrs Ryefield: — Mr and Mrs Ryefield.

Receptionist: — Okay, let me make sure I got that: Mr and Mrs Ryefield. Double with bath for
March the 23rd, 24th and 25th. Is that correct?

Mrs Ryefield: — Yes it is. Thank you.

Receptionist: — Let me give you your confirmation number. It´s: 7576385. I´ll repeat that:
7576385. Thank you for choosing San Felice Hotel and have a nice day.
Goodbye.

Reservations (airline)

Do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?

Reservations clerk: — Northwind Airways, good morning. May I help you?

Mary Jones: — Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?

Reservations clerk: — One moment, please... Yes. There´s a flight at 16:45 and one at
18:00.

Mary Jones: — That´s fine. Could you tell me how much a return flight costs? I
´ll be staying three weeks.

Reservations clerk: — Economy, business class or first class ticket?

Mary Jones: — Economy, please.

Reservations clerk: — That would be €346.

Mary Jones: — OK. Could I make a reservation?

Reservations clerk: — Certainly. Which flight would you like?

Mary Jones: — The 16:45, please.

Reservations clerk: — Could I have your name, please?

Mary Jones: — My name is Mary Jones.

Reservations clerk: — How would you like to pay, Ms. Jones?

Mary Jones: — Can I pay at the check-in desk when I pick up my ticket?

Reservations clerk: — Yes, but you will have to confirm this reservation at least two
hours before departure time.

Mary Jones: — I see.

 Idiomatic Expressions

1. Match these idiomatic expressions with right translation.

1)He was caught red-handed looking a)São só palavras.

through our files. b) Ter mais lhos que barriga.
2)His bark is worse than his bite. c)Cão que ladra não morde.
3)He’s broke. d)Quando o rei faz anos.
4)He was only pulling your leg. e)Apanhou-o com a mão na massa, a
5)He was in the red. registar os nossos arquivos.
6)I am hard-up. f)Homem dos sete instrumentos e perito
7)He puts on big airs. em nenhum.
8)Jack-of-all-trades and a master of g) Não tem nada de parvo.
none. h) Está falido!
9)There are no flies on him. i)Estou mal de dinheiro.
10)The straw man in the company. j)Não tem nada de parvo.
11)Once in a blue moon. k)O pau-mandado da empresa.
12)It is only words. l)Faz uns ares muito importantes.
13)To bite off more than one can chew. m)Estava com saldo negativo na conta
bancária.

2. Read the sad story of Peter Brown. Then match the idioms (1-12) with their
meanings (a-l)

a) Peter Brown was on the ball.

b) He had a good track record.
c) He had a good nose for a sale.
d) And he usually play his cards right.
e) But success went to his head.
f) He began to lose his touch.
g) He was always up to his eyes in work.
h) He started trying to pass the buck.
i) And then he put his foot in it.
j) The boss gave him a piece of his mind.
k) Nobody put him in the picture any more.
l) And in the end he was fired.

a. He began to have too important opinion of himself.

b. He had too many things to do.
c. He made a big mistake.
d. He lost his job.
e. He was not told what was happening.
f. He was a clever employee, he knew what was going on.
g. He made the right decisions.
h. He passed responsibility to other people.
i. His job experience was good.
j. He talked to him very directly.
k. He started to make mistakes.
l. He was a natural salesman.