Level 1 idioms – Unit 07
Conversation:
Joan: Jane? Is that you?
Jane: Joan! Good to see you again.
Joan: When you’re turned around, I can’t tell you apart from your sister.
Jane: A lot of people say that. By the way, did you hear what they’re going to give away at Budget Clothes to some lucky customer?
Joan: I give up. Tell me.
Jane: A trip for two to Hawaii. We should go down there and fill out some entry forms for the draw. I think the limit is 10 entries each, so we’ll have 20 chances to win. Maybe we’ll get lucky.
Joan: That’s a great idea. Then we can try on some new clothes while we’re there. I feel like shopping. How did you find out about the free trip?
Jane: They were handing out flyers yesterday at the supermarket.
Joan: There’s one thing I can’t figure out. How can they afford to give away such an expensive trip? It must cost a pretty penny.
Vocabulary:
• by the way: changing the topic, talking about something else
• entry form: paper you fill out so you can win if they pick it
• draw: the choosing of the winner
• limit: maximum, the most
• entries: entry forms
• flyers: advertisements on paper
• afford: have enough money
Idioms:
turn around face in the opposite direction
tell apart see the difference
give away give (to anyone)
give up not know the answer / stop (an activity) / let an opponent win
fill out complete (a form)
try on wear clothing, jewelry, or perfume before buying
feel like want to
hand out give (to students or others)
figure out find a solution, understand
a pretty penny a lot of money
Notes:
Give up has three meanings. The second meaning is “stop an activity.”
Example: I gave up ballet lessons when I was ten.
The third meaning is “let an opponent win.”
Example: I give up. You win. You play so much better than I do.
Fill out and fill in have similar meanings, but fill out is generally used for a whole form while fill in is used for one piece of information.
Example: Don’t forget to fill in your social insurance number.
Quiz: Level 1 idioms - Unit 07 - True or False
- Question 1 of 10
1.
Identical twins are often hard to tell apart.
Right you are!
Not correct
- Question 2 of 10
2.
I have to take anything that people hand out.
Correct!
Incorrect
- Question 3 of 10
3.
To get a job, people usually have to fill out an application form.
Way to go!
Not right
- Question 4 of 10
4.
When many people buy a new mattress, they give away the old one.
Yes. That’s correct!
No. That’s not right
- Question 5 of 10
5.
If I don’t feel like chicken, then I won’t order it off the menu.
Perfect!
No. Wrong
- Question 6 of 10
6.
I’ll still get the solution even if I can’t figure it out.
You’re right!
Not correct
- Question 7 of 10
7.
If I turn around, I can see behind me.
Yes. That’s correct!
No. That’s not right
- Question 8 of 10
8.
If you try on the shoes, you must buy them.
Good for you!
Sorry. Not right
- Question 9 of 10
9.
If it costs a pretty penny, then almost anyone can buy it.
That’s it!
That’s not it
- Question 10 of 10
10.
If a player gives up, they can still win the game.
Nicely done!
That’s incorrect
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Quiz: Level 1 idioms - Unit 07 - exercise
- Question 1 of 12
1.
I ________________. You’re a much better player than I am.
Right you are!
I’m sorry, no
- Question 2 of 12
2.
It’s a beautiful evening, but I just don’t _______________ going for a walk.
Way to go!
Wrong
- Question 3 of 12
3.
Don’t _________________ until I say you can. I’m not ready for you to see me yet.
Well done!
Incorrect
- Question 4 of 12
4.
Should I ________________ this form in pencil or pen?
Perfect!
No. That’s not right
- Question 5 of 12
5.
I can’t ________________ how to open this medicine bottle.
Yes. That’s correct!
No. That’s not correct
- Question 6 of 12
6.
My doctor said I had to _________________ eating nuts because I’m allergic to them.
Good for you!
No. Not right
- Question 7 of 12
7.
The airline company is going to ________________ a free trip to Hawaii.
That’s it!
No. Not it
- Question 8 of 12
8.
A painting by Picasso costs _________________ nowadays.
Well done!
Sorry, you’re wrong
- Question 9 of 12
9.
The teacher will _________________ the report cards tomorrow.
Nicely done!
That’s not right
- Question 10 of 12
10.
I always _________________ clothes before I buy them.
That’s right!
Sorry. No
- Question 11 of 12
11.
Jane and Jean are identical twins, so they are hard to _________________.
Way to go!
Not right
- Question 12 of 12
12.
I tried to remember her phone number, but I _________________ and used the phone book.
Good for you!
Not correct
Your Score:
Your Ranking:
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