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Unit 1: Bands and fans
Idioms related to music I. SPEAKING: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having two jobs? II Pia is a personal assistant in a marketing agency and is going to start a new job as a singer in a pub. Her colleagues are talking about her. How do they feel about the news? A: I was delighted to find out that Pia got a job as a singer in a pub. It was music to my ears! She’s always wanted to have her own band. B: Oh, yes. However, she will need a lot of energy with her job at the office and this new job. A: I don’t think that will be a problem. She’s always been as fit as a fiddle. She’s always eating healthily and does exercise every week. C: Have you heard the news? Pia is having her first concert on Friday. D: Who? C: Pia, Laura’s personal assistant. D: Her name rings a bell, but I can’t remember her very well. C: Come on! She is the one who is always talking about music, rock bands and all that jazz. E: So, what did Laura say about Pia’s new job? F: She was a bit upset at first, but when Pia explained that it was a weekend job and that this new job will allow her to make new contacts for the agency, she changed her tune. E: Well, let’s hope Pia can handle both things. F: If she makes a mistake, she will have to face the music. Laura is very exigent. III. Underline the idioms in the conversations in the first exercise. Can you work out the meaning from the context? IV. Discuss together: How do you think Pia got interested in music? V. Complete the following sentences about Pia and how she got interested in music. Use an idiom from exercise I.
- Pia’s family has always been into playing instruments, composing, singing and ……………………………………….
- At the age of 6, Pia told her father she wanted to be a singer. It was ………………………………………. as he was a musician and his other children hadn’t shown any interest in music.
- When Pia finished school, she told her parents she wanted to be a singer. Her mother didn’t accept this at the beginning, but when Pia explained that she was also going to university, she ……………………………………………………
- Pia’s father has worked with famous singers. His name might …………………………………………………… if you know about country music.
- Pia knows that a music career is not easy, but she is willing to learn, accept her mistakes and …………………………………. when any problems occur if necessary. VI. Work in small groups and discuss the following questions.
- Do you know someone who is as fit as a fiddle?
- When was the last time you received news that was music to your ears?
- Have you ever changed your tune about something?
- Think about some situations in which you had to face the music. What happened?
Unit 2: Relative values
Idioms to describe personality I. SPEAKING: Would you like to work as a teacher? Why? Why not? II. Paul is a teacher in a primary school and he is talking about his students. Read what he says and ignore the gaps. What does he say about his students? “I’ve been a teacher for more than ten years now and even though I love my job, it is quite complicated to deal with so many personalities. I really feel that, in general, my students are as good as (1) …………………………. because they are hard-working and conscientious, but they all have different characteristics. For example, Anne is a (2) …………………. -it-all. She really thinks that her opinions and ideas are the best and is quite reluctant to accept her classmates’ views. On the other hand, Hugo is easy-going and this is why everybody loves him. Unfortunately, I have to admit that he is a (3) ……………………. since he hardly ever does his homework and gets distracted easily in class. Hugo has a friend, Giovanni, who is very hard-working and usually helps Hugo. However, he has problems when socialising. I’d say he’s a lone (4) ………………………, but he can still work on that. Tania is also one of a kind. She is a bundle of (5) ………………. and everybody has fun when she is around. Overall, I’m very happy with my group this year. I’ve had groups that were a real pain in the (6) ………………., but these children are really nice and it’s easy to work with them.” III. Now complete the gaps with one of these words:
know – neck – layabout – gold – wolf – laughs
IV. Underline the idioms in the text in exercise I. Match up the idioms and the definitions: a. Someone who is really annoying and most people can’t stand b. Someone who thinks that they know much more than other people c. Someone who is lazy and avoids responsibility d. Someone who behaves very well (a child) e. Someone who is funny and entertaining f. Someone who likes doing things on their own without other people V. Think about a person you know who could be described by the idioms. Talk to a partner about them. For example:
- When I was at school, there was a boy who was a pain in the neck. He was always bothering me.
- I’d say my sister is a bundle of laughs. She is always telling jokes and everybody laughs at them. VI. Work in small groups. Discuss the questions below.
- Do you think that children can be a pain in the neck? Why?
- Were you as good as gold when you were a child?
- What do you prefer: working in groups or being a lone wolf?
- Which of the idioms describe you?
Unit 4: Things that matter
Idioms with weather words I. SPEAKING: How do you usually spend your holidays? II. Look at the posts of people talking about how they prefer to have holidays. Which one do you agree with?
- “When I travel, I don’t spend all the money I have. I think it’s good to have fun and get to know other cities, but I’m aware of the fact that it’s necessary to save money for a rainy day”.
- “I always travel on my holidays even if I’m a bit under the weather. I just take a pill and continue with my plans”.
- “You can’t chase rainbows when planning a holiday. You need to be sure that you will have enough money for the tickets, the food, the tours, etc.”
- “I hate spending time with a person who has a face like thunder when I’m supposed to be enjoying myself”.
- “Other people might feel on cloud nine when they travel, but I don’t. I prefer staying at home watching series or films”. III. Can you identify the idioms in the first exercise? Work with a partner and underline them. IV. Work in pairs and try to give a definition. V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
- You should get health insurance in case you get sick during a trip and have to go to hospital WEATHER It is advisable to get health insurance if you ………………………………………. in the middle of a trip and have to go to hospital for medical treatment.
- I’d be delighted if I was given the opportunity to travel for a year. CLOUD If I had the opportunity to travel for a year, I’d ………………………………………….
- I once travelled with a person who looked extremely angry and I didn’t know how to react. THUNDER I once travelled with a person who …………………………………………… and I didn’t know how to react.
- I’m the kind of person who likes to save money in case I need it unexpectedly. This is why I don’t travel very much. RAINY I don’t travel very much because I firmly believe you should save ……………………………………… VI. Look at the sentences in exercise V. Which ones are true for you? Can you give more information about what happened?
Unit 5: Things that matter
Idioms with food words I. SPEAKING: Do you like cooking? Why/ Why not? Is any member of your family keen on cooking? II. Read five different conversations, in which people are discussing the questions in exercise I. Can you find anything in common with the speakers? Conversation 1 Sarah: I can cook, but my father likes my sister’s food. He actually likes everything she does. She’s the apple of his eye, his favourite. Tanya: Really? I can’t cook and my siblings can’t either. Conversation 2 Tim: Both my parents like cooking, so I don’t have to learn, I suppose. Paul: I cook at home, but I do it at night because I have to work during the day. You know, I also have to bring home the bacon. Conversation 3 Olga: I once tried to learn to cook and I found it extremely difficult! Edward: Seriously? I think it’s a piece of cake. I even know how to prepare desserts! Conversation 4 Laura: My grandmother knows how to prepare delicious food. She says she will teach me some day. Danna: Lucky you! My grandmother knows a lot of recipes, but she says she will never spill the beans about the ingredients or how to prepare those dishes. Conversation 5 Arthur: I absolutely love cooking. I like creating new dishes with different ingredients. Grazia: I see. Well, cooking isn’t really my cup of tea, but I do it if I have to. III. Can you identify the idioms in exercise II? Underline them and match them with the definitions below:
- Very easy
- Something you like
- The person who you love the most
- To earn money to live on
- To reveal a secret IV. Complete the questions below using an idiom from exercise II. Use the appropriate form.
- I’m responsible for ………………………… home the ………………………..
- Desserts made of chocolates aren’t really my ………………… of …………………… They are too sweet.
- Preparing Peruvian food is a …………………….. of …………………… if you have a good recipe.
- There is a person in my family who would never ………………… the ……………… about his/ her cooking secrets.
- I’m the ……………………………. of my grandparents’ / parents’ …………………. They’re so proud of me. V. Are the sentences in exercise IV true or false for you? Discuss with a partner.
Unit 7: A place to live
Idioms about travelling I. SPEAKING: How do you decide where to travel on holiday? What is the best way to decide where to go on holiday? II. Anna enjoys travelling, but there is one aspect she doesn’t like. Read the extract and identify the aspect she hates and why she hates it. I usually get itchy feet at the end of the year. Perhaps it is because my job is quite stressful and I need a break to start a new year in the best condition. However, there is one part I really hate about travelling: the airport experience. I just can’t deal with all the procedures because they make me feel nervous and I think they are endless. I don’t know if it is my impression, but I think the staff are always in a hurry, talk a mile a minute and I often get confused about what to do next. Once, I even missed a flight because of an unexpected traffic jam on the way to the airport. There were other passengers who were in the same boat and we had to go to the nearest hotel so we could catch the next plane. On another occasion, I realised I didn’t have my passport when I arrived at the airport. My hotel was very near so I decided to go back. Fortunately, the staff had found it under my bed and I didn’t miss the flight. Now, I check all the documents I need before hitting the road. This year I’m going to Greece and I’m worried because I read a webpage that said that they have the worst airports in the world. But I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it, I guess. III. Have you ever had a bad experience when travelling? Tell a partner. IV. Underline the idioms in the text and work out the meaning from the context. V. Anna is now giving some tips for people who like travelling. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
- Leave your house early so you don’t have problems at the airport. ROAD To avoid problems at the airport you should ………………………………. early
- If you don’t speak the language well, ask people not to speak so fast. MILE Ask people not to ……………………………………… if you are going to a country with a language you don’t speak well.
- Don’t think too much and plan a nice trip if you feel like travelling soon. FEET Plan a nice trip without overthinking it if you …………………………………….
- Don’t worry too much about small details as you’ll be able to solve those problems if they appear. BRIDGE Don’t worry too much about small details, you can …………………………………… when you come it.
- Don’t panic if your flight is cancelled or delayed as there are many passengers in the same difficult situation as you. BOAT Stay calm if your flight is cancelled or delayed because there are other people who are in …………………………………. VI. Do you agree with the tips given in exercise V? Can you add other ones?
Unit 8: Moving on
Idioms related to work I. SPEAKING: Imagine you need to give a presentation about tips for people who are starting work. Discuss what information you could include in your presentation. II. Discuss with a partner if the tips below are good or bad.
- If you are new, make sure you work extremely hard, so your boss gets a good impression.
- Be prepared to do the hard or boring part of a job. Don’t complain about it. Remember you are the new one.
- If you go to a social meeting, talk about your job even if the other people are not interested in it. You might get good pieces of advice for the problems you have.
- You might not be convinced about your new job, but you don’t know if you will like it until you start working. You have to take a risk in order to get something good.
- You shouldn’t do more than what is expected from you. Your boss might get used to it and you will have problems afterwards. III. Try to find one idiom that can replace the underlined words in exercise II.
talk shop – go the extra mile – do the donkey work – break your back –
nothing ventured, nothing gained
IV. Read the conversation between two students who are discussing how effective the tips in exercise II are. Complete the gaps with an idiom in the correct form. Meg: So, what do you think about this one? Rick: Unfortunately, I think it’s true. When you start working in a company, you must be ready to ……………………………………………. You know, classifying files, preparing coffee, doing the photocopying. Once you get used to it, you’ll do more interesting things. Meg: I think it will depend on your boss. They might want to give you important responsibilities from the word go. Rick: Maybe… What about this one? I don’t think it’s a good idea. Meg: I couldn’t agree more! You go out to relax, not to ………………………………. and stress other people out with your problems at work. Rick: Totally. Look at this one. I’m not sure. I guess they have a point. At first, you might do your best at work but then you might start behaving normally and your boss could think it is because you are becoming lazy. Meg: I disagree. I believe everyone should always ……………………………………. If you don’t, it’s because you don’t really like what you are doing. Rick: You’re probably right. This one is the opposite, I think. I guess it’s a good tip if we consider what you’ve just said. Meg: Sure. But don’t get me wrong. Doing your best doesn’t mean you have to …………………………………… and do things such as working long hours or taking work home. You must be aware of the limit between your job and your personal life. Rick: That’s true. Well, this is the last one. I’m not sure, I have to say. If you aren’t sure about a job offer, why would you take it? Meg: To get experience, maybe something better will appear in the future. For example, I started as an assistant and now I’m the supervisor. If I had not taken the risk, I wouldn’t have got this opportunity. You know, ………………………………………. Rick: You’re right! V. Discuss the following questions in small groups:
- Would you be willing to do the donkey work in a new job for a while? Why/ Why not?
- Do you really believe in the saying “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”?
- Do you know anyone who usually talks shop? How do you feel about it?
- Do you always break your back at school / university / work / language school?
Unit 10: Friends for life
Idioms related to friendship I. SPEAKING: Do you think people usually meet their best friends when they’re at school? Why / Why not? II. Clare met her best friend at school and she is talking about it. How did Clare and Anna meet? Ignore the gaps at this stage. I was new in town and it was my first day at school. I remember that I was upset because everything was new, but I had had to move because my father had got a new job and my mother and I went with him. I had nobody to talk to about this nor a shoulder to cry (1) …………… since I was an only child and didn’t have close friends in my previous school. Anyway, I spent my first day at school without talking to anyone and when it was time to go home, I found myself in the middle of the street trying to figure out my way home. I was still thinking about what to do when a girl wearing the same school uniform as me showed up and asked me if I was OK. I recognised her because she was in my class, so I told her what happened and she said she lived in my street. I felt relieved and we started walking together. I don’t know how to explain it, but the two of us hit it (2) ……………… right away. Anna –that was her name- and I had similar interests such as watching romantic films, playing video games, spending time alone and as she was also an only child, we spoke the (3) ………………… language. Anna and I are now 25 years old and we’re still best friends. We’ve been through so many things together and I feel she knows me inside (4) ……………………. It is true that even though we have lots of things in common, we are not always (5) ………………… the same wavelength, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t respect each other’s views. It is also true that we don’t speak as often as when we were at school, but thanks to technology, we’re in touch frequently. III. Choose the correct option to complete the gaps in exercise II.
- A) in B) to C) on D) with
- A) off B) out C) along D) ahead
- A) similar B) same C) mother D) equal
- A) up B) down C) out D) in
- A) at B) into C) on D) of IV. Underline the idioms and infer the meaning from the context. V. Clare’s best friend, Anna, is giving her views on friendship. Complete the gaps with an appropriate idiom.
- I don’t think we need to like each other from the very beginning. For example, my friend Jair. We didn’t …………………………….………………. immediately, but then we became very good friends.
- I think you and your friends generally need to be …………………………………………. in most topics because if you don’t, you might be fighting all the time.
- You might feel that someone and you ………………………….…………., but that doesn’t mean you are going to be friends. Friendship is more than similar hobbies or beliefs.
- A good friend doesn’t have to be …………………………….……………….. because not everybody has those people skills.
- You sometimes think you …………………………………………, but the truth is that people can surprise you rather unpleasantly. VI. Do you agree with Anna’s views? Discuss in small groups.
Unit 11: Nothing to fear but fear
Idioms related to fear or nervousness I. SPEAKING: When do you usually feel afraid or nervous? Do you do anything to stop feeling like this? II. Read about five people and their experiences. Have you or anyone you know ever had a similar experience? What happened?
1. Lorena A friend told me that there was a great job opportunity and I decided to give it a go. I went for an interview and they said that I had to wait for two weeks to receive a call. As you can imagine, I held my breath waiting for the final call. In the end, they did call and told me that someone else had been selected for the position. 2. Peter I visited Peru some years ago and I was delighted by the beauty of the country. But one night a slight earth tremor hit the city I was staying in. It made my blood run cold because I live in an area that is not prone to earthquakes. Fortunately, my wife is Peruvian and she was able to calm me down. 3. Pia I’m not the kind of person who is afraid of their own shadow, but when it comes to heights, that’s quite another matter. I wouldn’t do things such as bungee jumping or paragliding. I even rent flats that are on the first or second floor because I just can’t stand high places. 4. Kiara I’ve always been a good student. I always pass my tests with very good marks and I’m also good at writing assignments. However, there is only one thing that makes me feel as if I have butterflies in my stomach: giving presentations. I get very nervous and my hands shake all the time. It’s something I have to work on, I suppose. 5. Ignacio I’m a very quiet person, so I enjoy nice walks and afternoons at home. I suppose that this is why I’m not into speed. The last time I travelled by bus, I had my heart in my mouth because we were going too fast. I actually had to ask the driver to slow down because I thought we were going to crash. III. Identify the idioms in exercise II and infer the meaning from the context. IV. Look at the first column of the table. Complete the questions with one of the idioms in exercise II. A B C When was the last time you felt ……………………… stomach? Do you know anyone who is ………………………? shadow? What makes your blood …………………………………? When was the last time you held…………………………? V. Interview three people. Ask and answer the questions in the chart.
