Level 3 idioms – Unit 02

Conversation:
Gary: My computer crashed, and all my work went down the drain.
Victor: Join the club. It’s happened to me many times. Did you call an expert? There’s bound to be someone who can help you.
Gary: As a matter of fact, I tried to find someone, but real experts are few and far between.
Victor: Well maybe my roommate can help. He’s an old hand at computers. I’ll give him a call.
Gary: That would be nice. Make a point of telling him my computer’s a Mac.
Victor: That’s not a problem. He’s got a Mac too.
Gary: Also, I don’t want him to think I’m trying to take advantage of him, so it goes without saying that I’ll pay for his time. For the time being, I think I’ll call it a day.
Victor: Okay, and I’ll see to it that my roommate calls you soon.
Vocabulary:
crashed: broke down
expert: someone who knows a lot about computer
Mac: an Apple computer
Idioms:
• go down the drain be a wasted effort
• join the club I and several others have had that experience
• bound to certain to
• as a matter of fact actually, in reality
• few and far between infrequent, uncommon
• an old hand (at) very experienced (at)
• make a point of (something) emphasize (something)
• take advantage of use while (someone/thing) is available
• it goes without saying it is obvious
• for the time being for the present
• call it a day stop working for the day
• see to do the necessary work
Notes:
Take advantage of, when followed by a person, is a negative idea, meaning that you get something from the person and don’t give equally in return. Example: I took advantage of Paul and bought his guitar for only twenty dollars. When followed by an object, however, it’s a positive idea. Example: We’re going to take advantage of the sale and get two for the price of one.
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Quiz: Level 3 idioms 02 - True/False exercise
- Question 1 of 12
1.
If I ask you to join the club, then I know what you experienced.
Nice!
Wrong
- Question 2 of 12
2.
Most people who drive for twelve straight hours are bound to be tired.
You got it!
Sorry. No.
- Question 3 of 12
3.
If we call it a day, then it’s time to stop working.
Well done!
Not it
- Question 4 of 12
4.
Students often miss things that teachers make a point of.
Way to go!
Incorrect
- Question 5 of 12
5.
It’s easy to find a good babysitter because they are few and far between.
Right!
Not right
- Question 6 of 12
6.
The words ‘as a matter of fact’ precede something true.
Sweet!
Afraid not
- Question 7 of 12
7.
If I take advantage of a sale, then I don’t spend so much money.
That’s it!
That’s wrong
- Question 8 of 12
8.
Something that goes without saying should be said anyway.
Right you are!
Wrong answer
- Question 9 of 12
9.
If he’s an old hand at horseback riding, then he’s too old to ride a horse.
Excellent!
Not good
- Question 10 of 12
10.
If someone asks me to see to something, I have to look at it for a long time.
You’re right!
That’s not right
- Question 11 of 12
11.
Because of a power shortage, for the time being we should use more electricity.
Good job!
Sorry. Not right.
- Question 12 of 12
12.
If my computer crashes, my work could all go down the drain.
Nicely done!
Too bad
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Quiz: Level 3 idioms - Unit 02 - exercise
- Question 1 of 12
1.
John is not an average student. __________________ he got an A on his last test.
Nice job!
Not right
- Question 2 of 12
2.
She __________________ his kindness and borrowed his car without telling him.
Good!
Not good
- Question 3 of 12
3.
Don’t worry about your car. Joe is __________________ repairing engines.
Yes. Right!
No. Wrong
- Question 4 of 12
4.
Professor Mann didn’t accept your late paper. __________________; he didn’t accept mine either.
Way to go!
Afraid not
- Question 5 of 12
5.
The fact that Peter is a handsome man __________________, but he has some bad habits that bother me.
Sweet!
That’s not it
- Question 6 of 12
6.
After driving all day, he’s __________________ tired.
Well done!
Sorry. No
- Question 7 of 12
7.
Would you please __________________ booking a room for the union president?
Excellent!
No good
- Question 8 of 12
8.
If you drive through the desert, keep a full tank of gas because gas stations are __________________.
Nicely done!
You missed it
- Question 9 of 12
9.
All my renovation work __________________ when the basement flooded.
Good for you!
Incorrect
- Question 10 of 12
10.
I may need your help later, but __________________ I can do it myself.
Terrific!
Not right
- Question 11 of 12
11.
We’ve been working for ten hours, so I think we should __________________.
That’s it!
That’s not it
- Question 12 of 12
12.
The instructor __________________ telling us that dictionaries could not be used for in-class essays.
Bravo!
Afraid not
Your Score:
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Quiz: Level 3 idioms - Units 01-02 - exercise
- Question 1 of 20
1.
This meal is ________________ the last one you made. What went wrong?
That’s correct!
Sorry. That’s incorrect
- Question 2 of 20
2.
Our movie doesn’t start for half an hour, so ________________ let’s play cards.
Way to go!
Not right
- Question 3 of 20
3.
I’ve tasted better nachos. These are just ________________.
Excellent!
Incorrect
- Question 4 of 20
4.
We ________________ her generosity and stayed the night at her house.
Well done!
Nice try but wrong
- Question 5 of 20
5.
I know a little about construction, but I’m ________________ an expert.
Yes. Right!
No. Not right
- Question 6 of 20
6.
There are a few programmers who can solve this problem, but they’re ________________.
Nice!
Afraid not
- Question 7 of 20
7.
I spilled coffee on my computer and all my work ________________.
Bravo!
No good
- Question 8 of 20
8.
Everyone was full, but no one could ________________ the creme brule for dessert.
Right you are!
You missed it
- Question 9 of 20
9.
There are some problems with your writing, but ________________ it’s not bad.
Good for you!
Not the right answer
- Question 10 of 20
10.
I don’t want to go to the grand opening of the new art gallery. I would feel like _________________.
Sweet!
Sorry. No
- Question 11 of 20
11.
The company would like everyone to ________________ for the victims of the earthquake.
You’re right!
Not it
- Question 12 of 20
12.
You should ________________ telling everyone to be on time tomorrow morning.
Perfect!
That’s not it
- Question 13 of 20
13.
It ________________ that I’ll help you move this weekend.
Impressive!
Nope
- Question 14 of 20
14.
I’ll start saving up for a diamond ring. Those things ________________.
Right you are!
Sorry. Not right
- Question 15 of 20
15.
The kids are ________________ excited about Grandpa’s visit this weekend.
You got it!
No. Not it
- Question 16 of 20
16.
He gave some thought to ________________ but decided to start his own business instead.
Nicely done!
Too bad
- Question 17 of 20
17.
She has to hold down two jobs to ________________.
Good job!
Sorry
- Question 18 of 20
18.
They want to find out how their product ________________ the competition.
Terrific!
Wrong
- Question 19 of 20
19.
Let’s finish painting this room, and then we’ll ________________.
Great job!
Incorrect
- Question 20 of 20
20.
He’s ________________ farming. He’s been doing it for forty years.
Good answer!
Not right
Your Score:
Your Ranking:
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