Body Idioms

Choose a part of the body from the following list to complete the idioms below.

1. To stop your self from laughing is to keep a straight . 2. When you are very busy and have an incredible amount of work we say you are up to your in it. 3. When you turn a blind you pretend not to notice. 4. If you are very clumsy and often drop and break things, you are all and thumbs. 5. Having butterflies in your is when you feel very nervous before doing something, like taking a driving test, making a speech, going for a job interview etc. 6. To make fun of someone is to pull someone’s . 7. If you put your in it you say something that upsets someone. 8. If you don’t understand something you can say that you can’t get your around it. 9. To turn your up at something means to treat something with distaste or contempt. 10. To congratulate someone you could give them a pat on the .

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Gerunds and Infinitives

Complete the following sentences with a preposition (if necessary) and the correct form of the verb in brackets. Follow the example.

Example: I’m selfish, self-centred, egoistic and inconsiderate. And according to my wife, I’m unlikely (change). 1. Because of the cheap flights from the UK to Valencia and Alicante, it’s quite easy for me (visit) my family and friends. 2. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate (get) in touch with us. 3. For people who are keen (walk), Nepal is a wonderful country for going on long treks through the mountains. 4. When Samantha and I got back from shopping, David was busy (cook) dinner. I couldn’t believe my eyes! 5. I’m very curious (know) what my boss thinks about sending me to Paris on a marketing course. 6. Ever since the Madrid train bombings in 2004, I’ve felt very anxious (travel) by train. 7. I was 23 years old when I first became interested (learn) Chinese. 8. It’s very good (see) that you’ve taken my advice and bought a new laptop. 9. Do you always leave your car unlocked? Aren’t you worried (get) it stolen? 10. When you visit Valencia, its definitely worth (have) a paella near the beach.

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Short Questions

Write a short question with a preposition in reply to the following sentences. Follow the example.

Example: I went out for a drink last night. ? 1. I’m very worried. ? 2. Maria and I are going away for the weekend. ? 3. I’m extremely angry with you. ? 4. We’re going to New York. ? A week? Two weeks? 5. I bought a present today. ? 6. Have you heard the news? Sam has got engaged. Really! ? 7. I’m not going to accept that promotion I was telling you about. ? 8. Can you please tell dad not to put so much salt on his food? ? You know he never listens to me.

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Opposites

Rewrite the following sentences so they have the opposite meaning. Make any changes you think are necessary. Follow the example.

Example: Eddie was a successful businessman who achieved a lot in his life. . 1. We had a terrible time in Alicante. There were too many people on the beach. 2. You must exercise your arm. Try to move it as much as possible. 3. I told you to do the shopping. Why are you laying on the sofa? 4. You should have given the rest of the chicken to the dog. 5. Ask Dave. He’s got lots of money. 6. All of the managers liked my presentation, so my boss was really pleased. 7. Our office is difficult to find. Everybody always gets lost. 8. I must have a shower today. My girlfriend’s coming round.

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