Activities from WB keynote units 5,6,7

Match the verbs 1-6 with the nouns a–f to make expressions about
ideas.

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1. to draw
2. to dawn
3. to be stuck
4. to be able to
5. to occur
6. to not have

a. for ideas
b. come up with something
c. the faintest idea
d. to someone
e. a blank
f. on someone

Answers
to draw a blank
to dawn on someone
to be stuck for ideas
to be able to come up with something
to occur to someone
to not have the faintest idea
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
expressions from the previous exercise.

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1. The first time I was asked for my opinion in a

meeting, I ________. I couldn't think clearly and
come up with anything sensible.

2. He didn't ________ how to use the new software;

he really needed some training.

3. It only ________ afterwards that the marketing

campaign wouldn't work unless she adapted for the
Asian market.

4. After carrying out extensive consumer surveys it

finally ________ me that I needed to make the phone
smaller so that women could hold it more easily.

5. He's so creative; he always ________ good ideas in

every meeting.

6. With a creative team like that you'll never be

________.
Discuss

Is their subject that you haven’t got the faintest idea

about?
Who usually comes up with ideas for your family
holidays?
Have you ever drawn a complete blank in an exam?
What can you do if you are stuck for ideas of what to
do during the weekend?/ during the holidays?
When did it occur to you that you could do a degree
in TCM?
Have your friends or family ever rejected one of your
ideas?

Word building off and up

Phrasal verbs with off and up often have the sense
of completing an activity. Complete the sentences
with the correct form of these verbs.
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add up
call off
dress up
follow up
give up
pay off
save up
take off

1. That idea of his ______really ________. Now

every department is doing it.

2. I didn't know you were a vegetarian. When did you

________ eating meat?

3. It's a very formal event so you'll have to ________

for it. Have a look at the pictures from last year.

4. The seminar they attended on teamwork really

________; they have far fewer conflicts these days.

5. We had to ________ the teleconference as too

many participants were absent.

6. His accounts didn't ________ so he had to redo

them.

7. We were taught to ________ on contacts made at a

trade fair by calling them the week after the event.
8. He's ________ his overtime payments for the last
two years to buy a new car.

Discuss
Are you good at adding up numbers in your head?
Why might you call off a barbecue?
Did you use to dress up when you were a kid?
Could you ever give up meat/ dairy products?
Did you study hard in high school? Did it pay off?
Are you saving up for something at the moment?
Which products have taken off recently?
Match the two parts of the sentences.

Example
1. Use employees first names
c. in order to build rapport quickly.

1. Use the employees first names

2. Keep to deadlines
3. Stay on topic in meetings
4. Catch an early train
5. Take a map
6. Celebrate milestones whenever possible

a. to avoid wasting time on irrelevant issues.

b. so as to arrive punctually.
c. in order to build rapport quickly.
d. so that you don’t end up doing things badly at the last minute.
e. for a sense of achievement and success.
f. so as not to get lost.

Ex 4
1c2d3a4b5f6e

WB

Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

As verbs the difference between prevent and avoid. is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while avoid is
to keep away from; to keep clear of; to endeavor not to meet; to shun; to abstain from;

1. We hurry through life in order to / in order

that have more time.
2. Hurrying avoids / prevents us from seeing the
meaning of life.
3. We should manage our time so as to / so to feel
less stressed.
4. In order to / So that explain the idea, he uses the
metaphor of the Buddha.
5. We should work hard so that / for we can be
achieve our goals.
6. I stood in the middle to prevent/ avoid my
brother and sister hurting each other.
7. I always use the ring road to avoid/ prevent the
traffic.

Answers

1. We hurry through life in order to / in order

that have more time.
2. Hurrying avoids / prevents us from seeing the
meaning of life.
 3. We should manage our time so as to / so to feel
less stressed.
4. In order to / So that explain the idea, he uses the
metaphor of the Buddha.
5. We should work hard so that / for we can be
achieve our goals.
6. I stood in the middle to prevent/ avoid my
brother and sister hurting eachother.
7. I always use the ring road to avoid/ prevent the
traffic.

As verbs the difference between prevent and avoid. is that prevent is to

stop; to keep (from happening) while avoid is to keep away from; to
keep clear of; to endeavor not to meet; to shun; to abstain from; as, to
avoid the company of gamesters.

Write an answer to each question (1–8) stating a purpose. Make

the answers sound as natural as possible.

1. Why does he do so much sport? (so as to / good

work-life balance)

He does so much sport so as to have a good work-

life balance.
2. Why does she go to a different office in the
afternoon? (so that / meditate)
I think _______________

3. Why do you turn your phone off at work? (so /

interrupted)
I _______________

4. Why do some people only check email twice a

day? (in order / more focused)
I believe _______________

5. Why do we keep that door clear? (for /

emergencies / fire door)
I understand _______________. It’s a _______

6. Why does she take an earlier train than we do?

(so as to / seat)
She _______________

7. Why did you go back via Italy? (so that / visit a

client )
I _______________

8. Why does he need the office laptop? (in order

to / work at home tomorrow )
I think _______________
Answers

2 … she goes to a different office so that she can meditate.

3 … turn it off so I’m not / I don’t get interrupted.
4 … it’s in order to be / stay more focused.
5 … it’s for emergencies. It’s a fire door.
6 … gets an earlier train so as to get / find a seat.
7 … went via Italy so that I could visit a client.
8 … he needs the office laptop in order to work at home
tomorrow.

Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. My sister solved

h. the riddle of the fish disappearing from her plate

when she saw the cat in the corner licking its lips.

2. The team eventually managed to clear up

3. He never overcame
4. It was impossible to imagine how the money had
been stolen, but eventually they got to the
bottom
5. When Claire and Sally met in person they
managed to sort out
6. He spent a good part of his research trying to
crack
 7. I had a great history teacher at school who really
encouraged us to think
8. It didn't take long to find

a. his fear of heights.

b. the problem of lowering distribution costs.
c. their misunderstanding and get back to normal.
d. a solution to my babysitting problem; my
mother-in-law stepped in straight away.
e. outside the box.
f. the financial mess left by the previous
manager.
g. of the mystery.
h. the riddle of the fish disappearing from her
plate until she saw the cat in the corner licking its
lips.

Answers
1h
2f
3a
4g
5c
6b
7e
8d

Complete the sentences. Use these words and phrases.

did her a good turn

does their bit
did the trick
did a double take
do it blindfolded
do me a favour
do you any harm
didn't do him justice

1. Going for a run really ___did the trick_____, I feel

so much better now.

2. She's done the same task so many times that she

could ________.

3. Can you ________? I've misplaced John’s number.

Can you send it to me again?

4. If everyone ________, we'll be finished in no

time.

5. The review ________. I thought he performed

really well.

6. My ex ________ when he saw me in the pub with

my handsome new boyfriend.

7. My workmate helped me, so I ________ too and

told her about a nice flat in my block that’s vacant.

8. Don't worry, it's only homeopathic medicine. It

won't ________, it may even do some good!
Answers
1 did the trick
2 do it blindfolded
3 do me a favour
4 does their bit
5 didn’t do him
justice
6 did a double take
7 did her a Good turn
8 do you any harm

Discuss

Does everyone in your house do their bit when it comes to

housework?
Have you ever done a friend or relative a good turn? What did
you do?
Have you ever done a double take when you saw what a friend or
relative was wearing?
Do you often ask people do do you favours? Give an example.
Do you think that giving sweets to kids does them any harm? Did
you use toe at a lot of sweets?

Complete the definitions with these words and phrases.

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fat
jump
leave
outside
stand a
take
the off

1. a tiny possibility = an ___outside_____ chance

2. let fate take its course = ________ something to

chance

3. with the hope/possibility that = on

________ chance

4. do something despite there being a risk =

________ a chance on someone/something

5. little likelihood / no way = a________ chance

6. accept an opportunity with enthusiasm =

________ at the chance

7. have a hope of success = ________ chance

answers
1 outside
2 leave
3 the off
4 take
5 fat
6 jump
7 stand a

outside chance
leave something to chance
the off chance
take a chance on someone/something
fat chance
jump at the chance
stand a chance

1. She's got a ___fat chance_____ of passing the

exam – she hasn't done enough work.

2. He heard he was on the shortlist and therefore

________ of getting the job.

3. I disagree; we need to plan ahead and not

________.

4. It's well worth ________ her because even though

she's young, she's very keen to learn.

5. She was really excited when she was offered the

opportunity to work in Spain and immediately
________.

6. I'm just ringing ________ you can shed some light

on the test results.

7. There is an ________ of getting a seat on the next

plane to New York.

1 fat chance
2 stood / stands a chance
3 leave it to chance
4 taking a chance on
5 jumped at the chance
6 on the off chance
7 outside chance
Match the two parts of the sentences.
1. My sister solved
2. The team eventually managed to clear up
3. He never overcame
4. It was impossible to imagine how the money had
been stolen, but eventually they got to the
bottom
5. When Claire and Sally met in person they
managed to sort out
6. He spent a good part of his research trying to
crack
7. I had a great history teacher at school who really
encouraged us to think
8. It didn't take long to find

a. his fear of heights.

b. the problem of lowering distribution costs.
c. their misunderstanding and get back to normal.
d. a solution to my babysitting problem; my
mother-in-law stepped in straight away.
e. outside the box.
f. the financial mess left by the previous
manager.
g. of the mystery.
h. the riddle of the fish disappearing from her
plate until she saw the cat in the corner licking its
lips.

Answers
1h
2f
3a
4g
5c
6b
7e
8d

Complete the sentences. Use these words and phrases.

did her a good turn

does their bit
did the trick
did a double take
do it blindfolded
do me a favour
do you any harm
didn't do him justice

1. Going for a run really ___did the trick_____, I feel

so much better now.

2. She's done the same task so many times that she

could ________.

3. Can you ________? I've misplaced John’s number.

Can you send it to me again?

4. If everyone ________, we'll be finished in no

time.

5. The review ________. I thought he performed

really well.

6. My ex ________ when he saw me in the pub with

my handsome new boyfriend.

7. My workmate helped me, so I ________ too and

told her about a nice flat in my block that’s vacant.

8. Don't worry, it's only homeopathic medicine. It

won't ________, it may even do some good!
Answers
1 did the trick
2 do it blindfolded
3 do me a favour
4 does their bit
5 didn’t do him
justice
6 did a double take
7 did her a good turn
8 do you any harm

Complete the definitions with these words and phrases.

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answers
Warmer

Use these definitions to help you.

Expressions with chance

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fat
jump
leave
outside
stand a
take
the off

1. a tiny possibility = an ___outside_____ chance

2. let fate take its course = ________ something to chance

3. with a small amount of hope/possibility that = on ________ chance

4. do something enthusiastically despite there being a risk = ________ a chance on

someone/something

5. very little likelihood / no way = a________ chance

6. accept an opportunity with enthusiasm = ________ at the chance

7. have a hope of success = ________ chance

answers

1 outside
2 leave
3 the off
4 take
5 fat
6 jump
7 stand a
Complete the sentences with the expression below. The first one has been done for
you as an example.

outside chance
leave it to chance
on the off chance
taking a chance on
fat chance
jumped at the chance
stands a chance

1. She's got a ___fat chance_____ of passing the exam – she hasn't done enough
work.

2. He’s heard he is on the shortlist and therefore ________ of getting the job.

3. I disagree; we need to plan ahead and not ________. This conference is really
important.

4. It's well worth ________ her because even though she's young, she's very keen to
learn.

5. She was really excited when she was offered the opportunity to work in Spain and
immediately ________.

6. I'm just ringing ________ you can shed some light on the test results.

7. There is an ________ of getting a seat on the next plane to New York.

Answers

1 fat chance
2 stood / stands a chance
3 leave it to chance
4 taking a chance on
5 jumped at the chance
6 on the off chance
7 outside chance
Complete the sentences. Use these words and phrases.

did her a good turn

does their bit
did the trick
did a double take
do it blindfolded
do me a favour
do you any harm
didn't do him justice

1. Going for a run really ___did the trick_____, I feel so much better now.

2. She's done the same task so many times that she could ________.

3. Can you ________? I've misplaced John’s number. Can you send it to me again?

4. If everyone ________, we'll be finished in no time.

5. The review really________. I thought he performed very well.

6. My ex ________ when he saw me in the pub with my handsome new boyfriend.

7. My workmate helped me, so I ________ too and told her about a nice flat in my
block that’s vacant.

8. Don't worry, it's only homeopathic medicine. It won't ________, it may even do
some good!
Answers

1 did the trick

2 do it blindfolded
3 do me a favour
4 does their bit
5 didn’t do him justice
6 did a double take
7 did her a good turn
8 do you any harm

Complete the sentences with the correct continuous form of the verbs in brackets, using
contracted forms where you can. More than one answer may be possible.

1. He 'd been living (live) in Paris for two years when he met his future wife.

2. My daughter’s new boyfriend ________ (come) over for dinner next Sunday.

3. We ________ (go) to Greece on holiday ever since I can remember.

4. I ________ (work) in the garden when the news of the disaster broke.

5. The teacher could tell John ________ (not / listen); he must have been looking out of the

window and daydreaming.

6. She ________ (exhibit) her sculptures in Australia and New Zealand later in the year; she's a

very sought after artist.

7. He ________ (dream) of going abroad when the chance for an exchange came up.

8. She ________ (hope) to do some research into cures for malaria next year.

Choose the best options to end each sentence.

1. 1. I'm working in London for the summer.

1. I'm working in London for the summer / since 2004.

2. She's waiting for the response from her interview last week / next week.

3. He hadn't ever been sailing last year / before last year.

4. They were planning to arrive this evening, until they've been delayed / but there's a strike.

5. By this time next week Danielle will be living in Spain – she's moving this week / she moved

last week.

6. They were just signing the contract when they heard the news / when they were leaving.

7. They're implementing the new driving regulations in Sweden every year / before the end of

the year.

8. She's been attending dance classes ever since I can remember / last year.
Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each question.

1. How long have they been renting out their place on Airbnb?
a. Last week they started.
b. About a year now.
c. More regularly.

1. How long have they been renting out their place on Airbnb?
a. Last week they started.
b. About a year now.
c. More regularly.

2. Is there someone staying there now?

a. I'm not sure, you'd have to ask them.
b. There's someone who will stay every June.
c. No, no one stayed last week.

3. Will anyone be using it over the holidays or can we stay there again?
a. Their parents won't stay.
b. Hopefully not. We'll have to see.
c. I think so.

4. Were you in Bangkok when there was that huge storm?

a. Yes, I did.
b. Yes, I stayed there.
c. Yes, I was. It was awful actually.

5. How long had they been renting the cottage when the fire happened?
a. Not long, about six months.
b. In 2013.
c. Six months ago.

Expressions with mind.

Look at the definitions of the expressions with mind. Then do activity 1.

Definitions
1. to put your mind to it-concentrate on something/ do it seriously

2. to bear something in mind- consider something/ not to forget an important point

3. to blow someone's mind- surprize you

4. to give someone piece of your mind- tell someone off/ show you are angry

5. to keep an open mind- be prepared to be flexible

6. to ease someone's mind- help someone feel less worried

7. to be in two minds- to find it hard to decide

8. to see something in your mind’s eye- imagine something in your head

Activity 1

Play the Wordwall in the quiz option mode.

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the expressions below. Make any
necessary changes to the tense. (There may be more than one possible answer to
some sentences).

to put your mind to it

to bear something in mind
to blow someone's mind
to give someone peace of mind
to keep an open mind
to ease someone's mind
to be in two minds
to see something in your mind's eye

1. If you don't __ put your mind to it___, you'll never finish this project before the
deadline.

2. Please ________ when applying for positions that due to the high demand we are
not able to reply to unsuccessful candidates.

3. I was ________ about going on holiday with my sister-in-law. She’s quite good fun
but she can also be a bit selfish.

4. When I saw Jim’s new house it _________. It was incredible.

5. It can be difficult to ________ when teenagers start to make seemingly

unreasonable requests.

6. It really ________ when my brother said he’s look after my kids after school. I
wasn’t comfortable about leaving them on their own.
7. Creative people are good at seeing, ______________, solutions to real and abstract
problems.

8.Knowing that my daughter was travelling with her boyfriend gave me ________. He’s
such a sensible guy.

Answers
1. If you don't ___put your mind to it_____, you'll never finish this project before the
deadline.

2. Please __bear in mind______ when applying for positions that due to the high
demand we are not able to reply to unsuccessful candidates.

3. I was ____in two minds____ about going on hoilday with my sister-in-law. She’s
quite good fun but she can also be a bit selfish.

4. When I saw Jim’s new house it __blew my mind_______. It was incredible.

5. It can be difficult to __keep an open mind______ when teenagers start to make

seemingly unreasonable requests.

6. It really ___eased my mind/ gave me peace of mind_____ when my brother said

he’s look after my kids after school. I wasn’t comfortable about leaving them on their
own.

7. Creative people are good at seeing, _____in their mind's eye_____, solutions to real
and abstract problems

8.Knowing that my daughter was travelling with her boyfriend _____gave me peace of
mind/ put my mind at ease ________. He’s such a sensible guy.
Expressions with eye.

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Match the idioms (1–6) with the meanings (a–f).

1. to keep an eye on
2. to be up to one's eyes in
3. to see something with the naked eye
4. to open one's eyes to
5. to be eye-catching
6. to do something with your eyes shut

a. to see something without special equipment

b. to become aware of the truth of
c. to be very attractive or unusual
d. to be overwhelmed by the quantity of
e. to do something easily
f. to look after

1. 1. to keep an eye on
f. to look after

2. 2. to be up to one's eyes in
d. to be overwhelmed by the quantity of
 3. 3. to see something with the naked eye
a. to see something without special equipment

4. 4. to open one's eyes to

b. to become aware of the truth of

5. 5. to be eye-catching
c. to be very attractive or unusual

6. 6. to do something with your eyes shut

e. to do something easily

Expressions with eye

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the idioms .

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to keep an eye on
to be up to one's eyes in
to see something with the naked eye
to open one's eyes to
to be eye-catching
to do something with your eyes shut

1. Can you ________ the new intern until I get back and make sure she's got enough
to do and answer any of her questions?

2. The company logo ________ really ________. Everyone noticed it straight away.

3. On a clear day you can ________ the cathedral ________ from the top floor of the
building.
4. I don't know anyone who isn't ________ work, do you? Everyone is so stressed out.

5. He's driven along that road so often he could almost ________ it ________.

6. That documentary really ________ the issues for women in developing countries.

Answers

1. 1. Can you keep an eye on the new intern until I get back and make sure she's

got enough to do and answer any of her questions?

2. The company logo is / was really eye-catching. Everyone noticed it straight

away.

3. On a clear day you can see the cathedral with the naked eye from the top floor
of the building.

4. I don't know anyone who isn't up to their eyes in work, do you? Everyone is so
stressed out.

5. He's driven that road so often he could almost do it with his eyes shut.

6. That documentary really opened my eyes to the issues for women in

developing countries.

Speaking

Are you up to your eyes in work at the moment? How do you organize your time?

Is there any task that you can do with your eyes shut? (This means it’s really really easy
for you- not that you literally close your eyes.)

Have you seen any Netflix documentaries that have opened your eyes to an issue? e.g.
animal farming/ fishing etc.

Which planets can you see with the naked eye?

Do any friends or relatives ask you to keep an eye on their children for them?

What is the most eye-catching monument or building in your town/ city?