Use of English

Think of one word only to complete the sentences:

It's the ___________ of a pilot to look after the welfare of his passengers.

We could go to the cinema this afternoon - I don't go on ________ until seven o´clock.

You do realise that you have to pay ________ on goods imported from abroad, don't you?

Word transformation

Today's word: "LODGE"
1. I managed to cut down the tree but I just couldn't ........ the roots.
2. We've decided to take in a ........ to help us pay for the rent.
3. I'm looking for temporary ........ while I'm working in the area.

xoxo

Travel

1) Come on. It's time we ........ the road or we'll miss our flight.

a) thump
b) hit
c) beat

2) I was trying to overtake this driver earlier but he wouldn't move over. He was a real ......... hog

a) road
b) street
c) motorway

3) You're such a backseat ........ If you think you can do better why don't you take the wheel?

a) rider
b) motorist
c) driver

Forming Less Common Prefixes

1. (AUTHOR)
After many years as a solo researcher, Marion decided to ........ her next article with a colleague in the same field.

2. (CURRICULUM)
The school that Peter goes to has a number of ........ actvities that take place at the end of the school day.

3. (PREPARE)
Unless you do a lot of revision before your exams you’re bound to feel ........ .

4. (WIT)
Many children’s tales rely on a dominant character being ........ by an apparently weaker one.

5. (STANDARD)
The service in the restaurant was so ......... that I refused to pay for my meal.

6. (PRIVILEGE)
Many charities are working to support the needs of ......... children in poorer countries.

7. (THINK)
Our marketing strategy seems to be failing - this demands a ........ at our next board meeting.

8. (KILL)
The security checks at the airport were so stringent that staff were accused of .........

Which one word fits all three sentences?

1. The experiment was a complete failure and they had to go back to the drawing ........

2. Changes to the workforce are far-reaching and will be felt across the .........

3. All the passengers were told to get on ........ the ship and prepare for departure.

Time to knuckle down as never before!

Complete the sentences:

Laura has never lost to Matt at chess before today.
FIRST
This is ____________________________ at chess by Matt.


Sylvia did the very best she could to ensure that the party was a success.
POWER
Sylvia did __________________________ to ensure that the party was a success.

Celebrating the end of the semester !!!

Hi there Folks!

Don´t forget! Next class -this friday (17/07) - at 1 o´clock!

"The Tijuca People" will be taking pasta and sauce - what about you girls - AND Arthur?!

Do you know if there are dinner plates, dessert plates, plastic cups and forks as well in the branch?

Cheers!

Health and Ilness

1)Have you got a glass of water? I seem to have a ......... in my throat.
a) frog
b) toad
c) eel

2)Well, the good news is he's safe and ........ and he's only got a few cuts and bruises.

a) steady
b) sure
c) sound

3)Do you mind if go home early. I feel a bit ........ of sorts.

a) out
b) made
c) down

Work

1)It's a very ......... schedule but we should be able to get the order to you in time.

a) short
b) tight
c) squeezed

2)There are a few economic problems on the ........ which could affect people's jobs.

a) horizon
b) panorama
c) scene

3)If you could give me the contact details of my opposite ........ at your company, I'll arrange a meeting.

a) position
b) rank
c) number

Happy Occasions

1)We've been invited round to John and Loiusa's to ......... the baby's head.
a) wash
b) wet
c) splash

2) Are you doing anything special to see ........ the New Year?

a) in
b) up
c) through

3) A couple of people turned up and tried to ........ the party but we soon got rid of them.

a) smash
b) crash
c) bash