Vocabulary

Its no use crying over split milk. On the tip of your tongue. When Sally told me all her innermost secrets she was baring her heart. Fast and furious. In computer jargon, an attachment is: a file sent in an email My printer has been out of order for almost three weeks. His contribution of 1Euro was like a drop in the ocean compared to millions needed. When the time is up the bell rings. A group of dolphins is a: pod. The second Jim saw her; he fell head over heels in love. If you don't cross the road in the correct place in America you are jay walking. I wasn't expecting to win, then, out of the blue they told me I had! My mother's got a memory like a sieve. She can't remember her own name at times. You can argue till the cows come home, but I won't change my mind. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Technology Did you know that computer keyboards aren't the same in all countries because of the different alphabets? It can be very annoying these days when people prefer to communicate via text message rather than picking up the telephone and having a conversation. I don't need to buy film anymore now that I have a digital camera and I can transfer my photographs to my computer. Don't you find that the battery in your mobile phone always runs out just when you need it most? A: How did you manage to take such a wonderfully clear picture? B: My camera has a zoom lens so I can get really close-up images. I find it very frustrating when I am trying to get through to someone on the telephone and all I get is the engaged tone. My brother doesn't have time to write long letters, but he does manage to send the occasional email to let me know how he is. Have you seen those fantastic multi-coloured computer monitors? And you can also get transparent CPUs where you can actually see the hard drive. Mind/Education John would like to visit Iraq. He must be out of his mind! My English teacher is great. She's particularly good at taking in new ideas over. I'm in two minds about whether or not to go on holiday this year. I don't know if I can afford it. I hate exams. I have to revise a lot otherwise I can't remember anything. 1

 Helen's course at university is really difficult. She'll have to put her mind to it if she wants to pass. Everyone else needs a calculator, but Steven can work out most things in his head. What do you think we should do for Karen's birthday? I don't know but I think Lucy has something in mind. John is really slow. It takes him ages to catch on. Have you made up your mind whether you're going to take the job or not Why don't you come to the cinema tonight? It'll take your mind off things. School is really easy for Lisa because she picks up everything so easily. Christine really irritates me. She's always changing her mind. Joe has just failed two of his university exams. He's going to retake them next term. Yesterday I was so busy that I didn't get down to doing my homework until 11pm. I've never met Chris, but people say that he is very mean. I'm keeping an open mind until I meet him. Family - Phrasal Verbs I grew up in a village outside London. Everybody always says I take after my father. I don't agree, I think I look completely different. My brother used to look after me when my parents were away. I remember looking up to my uncle when he showed us his sports car collection. Andrew's parents travelled a lot, so his grandmother brought him up most of the time, he was always up to no good. His grandfather would always have to tell him off. When he was growing up he got on with everyone, he was very popular. Phrasal Verbs with up "Don't screw up your clothes like that Michael! Fold them away nice and neatly". 'After five years of ranting and raving at each other, Maria and Joo finally decided to split up '. "Ive been desperately trying to think up an excuse, so I don't have to go to Mel's boring birthday party". 'Alex told his best friend that he was fed up of his selfish behaviour'. 'Les reluctantly agreed with the Police Officer to take part in the line up, so long as he got a 10 euro reward'. Simons Grandmother remarked to Simons Mother how much she thought that Simon had grown up since the last time she saw him'. "Mum, I don't feel up to going to school today. Is there any chance I can stay off school?" "Right, Im sick of you two arguing! I think its about time you both just kiss and make up ". 'After some further probing into Mr Henderson's finances, it was evident that he had run up some huge debts'

 'In frustration at not being able to write what she wanted, Susan smashed up another piece of paper and threw it in the bin'. 'In frustration at not being able to write what she wanted, Susan tore up another piece of paper and threw it in the bin'. Communicating He was a tough politician who wasn't afraid to speak his mind, even if it made him unpopular. Don't go and tell tales to the teacher on the boys in class! Professor Baxter will now give a talk on the latest developments in computer security. I can't say that I envy her, being married to someone like him! Notice that the article changes to the definite from the indefinite when we say tell a lie and tell the truth. This implies there is only one version of truth. William is always telling jokes and trying to make people laugh. How boring! Are you two going to talk shop again all through the Christmas meal? He was so indistinct that the people at the back of the room couldn't hear and told him to speak up. People in the neighbourhood say that this house is haunted. When I arrived in Lisbon I could barely speak a word of Portuguese. When you collect your residence permit you have to sign for it in person. The cheque is in the post! That's the oldest excuse for not paying I know! Don't forget to keep in touch! Love Tim. Some people in France like to learn English over the phone. The two Presidents will have high-level discussions on trade and commerce. I'd like to have a quick word with you, if you can spare a bit of time. Daphne posted her response on the website. Do you want to communicate by email or snail mail? (Conventional post) Like, as, as if/although I don't feel like relaxing now, I have important exams coming up. The food at my school tastes like it was made a month before it was served. What's the new film like? Is it worth watching? It looks as if that book is going to be a bestseller. The reviews are great. He's acting as if everyone loves him, doesn't he realize how unpopular he is? He is known as Bob, even though his name is really Tim. The story is like one of Aesop's fables, it teaches us a lesson. I wonder if she knows what it is really like to work down here on the streets. It's just as I told you, this reality TV show is the same as all the others! As her best friend, it's my duty to tell her what others think of her. Word Formation Negative Prefixes

Collocations Made vs. Do 3

 In research which was done in 1954 in Britain only 12 percent of men said they did the housework. Our company makes every effort to satisfy our clients. As long as you do your best in the exam. That's the main thing. The second question she asked, after what my name was, was what I did for a living. Despite the glamour people associate with the job, most actors find it hard to make a living. The other children always used to make fun of him because he was fat and wore glasses. I've made a complaint to the police about the noise from the flat below. Please make sure you lock the door behind you when you go out. By the time it was dark they had made all the arrangements for the surprise party. The air of abandon which prevailed in the shop led me to believe they weren't doing much business. Adjective Suffixes My friend Rachel lives in a castle and drives a Porsche - she's extremely wealthy. She enjoyed the ice-cream so much, it was heavenly. Peter is my best friend - he's so supportive. When Jane discovered what he'd done, she was furious. Dogs are much more dependable. He immediately fell for the kitten as it was so loveable. She refused to accept the watch because it was too valuable. He could always rely on what she said as she was always so truthful. He couldn't believe that someone could do something so cowardly. When he asked her to explain her actions, she told him it had just been some harmless fun. All of us still eat fast food despite the warnings on how unhealthy it is. Being a soccer player is such a short career so footballers have to try to stay as active for as long as possible. His jumper shrank in the wash because it wasn't machine- washable. After his debut album bombed, Will decided to give up singing as he was hopeless. She really enjoyed doing cultural activities at weekends.