Educaion
Copycat
This short idiom refers to someone that mimics or copies the actions of another person, and it usually has a negative
connotation.
Robert is such a copycat—he always copies my homework.
Crack a Book
If someone says you should crack a book, it means you should open up your book and start studying. However, this
idiom is more commonly used with a negative.
Although he never cracked a book, he still managed to become a
successful businessman.
Bookworm
This short idiom describes a person who loves reading books.
Wow, you have a huge collection of books. I didn’t know you were a
bookworm.
to daydream
To daydream means to fantasize instead of paying attention to one’s surroundings.
- Mohammed isn’t a bad student, but he has a tendency to daydream in class.
teacher’s pet
A teacher’s pet is a student who is clearly the favorite of the teacher and often receives
special treatment.
-I know he’s the teacher’s pet now, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be like that when he’s a
teenager.
- All the other students got mad when the teacher’s pet reminded Mrs. Owens that she
hadn’t given any homework.
to bomb
To bomb a test means to get a terrible grade on a test.
- I got 30/ 100 on the grammar test! I’ve never bombed a test like that.
Class Clown
You use this idiom to describe a student that doesn’t pay attention in classes, disrupting them with pranks,
jokes, or comments that draw everyone’s attention.
You’re such a class clown, Sam. All you do is make your
classmates laugh and interrupt your teacher.
to draw a blank
To draw a blank means to not be able to remember something.
Sara tried to remember the answer to the question, but she drew a blank.
to rack one’s brain
To rack one’s brain means to think long and hard about something.
- I racked my brain, but I couldn’t think of a good topic for my research paper.
-Suzie racked her brain, but she couldn’t remember how to play the song.
a piece of cake, a cakewalk, a breeze, a cinch, a walk in the park
We use all of these idioms to communicate that something is very easy. They all can be used to talk about tests,
exams, or classes.
- The exam was a piece of cake. We all received high scores.
-We thought the test was going to be a cakewalk, but it was actually pretty hard.
to cut /skip class
To cut, skip, or ditch class means to intentionally miss class, usually in favor of doing something else.
-Students are automatically suspended for cutting class.
- If you skip a class, it’s going to be very difficult for you to catch up.
- Will you take notes for me today? I’m thinking about ditching class.
to cram
To cram means to study a lot right before a test.
- If you cram for a test, you may get a good grade, but you’ll
immediately forget what you’ve learned as soon as the test is over.
to kiss up to someone
To kiss up to someone means to flatter someone, often in an attempt to obtain special favors
or treatment.
- Dr. Ahmed isn’t going to let you retake the test you bombed. It doesn’t matter how much
you kiss up to him.
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Example: I have an exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books tonight.
Ace a Test
means to get a perfect score on a test or to perform exceptionally well.
Hit the Books
It means to
study hard or to start studying seriously.
Example: I have an exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books tonight.
Ace a Test
means to get a perfect score on a test or to perform exceptionally well.
Example: I studied hard for my English exam, and I managed to ace it.
Practice What You Preach
Means to follow the advice or principles that you teach to others.
E.g; The teacher always told us to be punctual, and he made sure to
practice what he preached by arriving early to class.
Old School
Means to have traditional or conservative teaching methods.
E.g; Mr. Ahmed’s teaching style is a bit old school, but his students
still respect him.
Technology
• Which kind of technology would be difficult to live without it
today?
• Has technology changed our everyday lifestyle?
• Which sort of technology has made our homes more
comfortable?
• Has technology changed education systems, i.e, methods
of teaching?
• Has technology changed the way of business?
• Do you think that online education will replace the
classroom one day?
work
1. Why do we need to work?
2. What job did you dream of in your childhood?
3. Did you choose your current job by economic
necessity?
4. What do you like about your present job?
5. What don't you like about your present job?
6. What your working conditions would you like to
change?
7. Are you looking forward to your retirement?
