Febrero 2 exam

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The idiom 'bury your head in the sand' means to confront a problem head-on.

False (B)

If someone says 'I am completely in the dark, like you,' what does it most likely mean?

  • They are feeling sad or depressed.
  • They are uninformed or ignorant about something. (correct)
  • They are enjoying a pleasant evening.
  • They are happy and relaxed.

The main parts of the human body are the head, trunk and limbs.

True (A)

We use our ______ to smell.

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Which of the following is used for kissing according to the content?

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What is the function of the neck as described in the content?

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Like chalk and cheese'?

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The idiom 'Runs in the ______' is in the content about family

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What is the meaning of 'gaffe' in the context of presidential speeches?

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Complete the idiom: 'Cut from the same _______'

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Acquaintances often possess intimate knowledge of one's key life details.

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In the context of relationships, 'Fracquaintances' can be described as:

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The title '______' should not be taken lightly

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Translation errors between languages can always be humorous.

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Describe the distinction between 'associates' and 'friends' according to the provided information.

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Flashcards

Clarkson's Location?

The town sits next to the Clark River.

Clarkson Tigers are...

The sports team of Clarkson.

To be in the dark

To be in a state of ignorance or being uninformed.

What are associates?

Someone you're linked to but not from your choosing.

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Bury your head in the sand

To ignore a problem, hoping it disappears.

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Head and shoulders above the rest

Significantly better than everyone else.

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Fracquaintances

Means to share similar interests, but lack of deep connection.

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What is a Gaffe?

A embarrassing mistake that you make in public.

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Spitting image

A strong resemblance, often familiar.

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Runs in the blood

To be innate, as of a skill or quality.

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Like father, like son

Children tend to be similar to their fathers.

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Like chalk and cheese

Two people are completely different from each other.

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What does crazy about mean?

To be crazy about. Very interested/love someone.

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What does Look after mean?

Take care of someone.

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Take after

Look or behave like an older relative

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Look up to

Respect and admire someone.

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Be named after

Give the name of another person.

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Internal Beauty

Is about the reflection of your character.

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External Beauty

About clear skin, fairness, good facial features.

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To be over the moon

To be extremely pleased or happy.

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Hooked Nose

Having a nose that is curved or bent like a hook.

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Straight Nose

A nose that is straight.

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Family

People you are blood related to.

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Study Notes

  • The Town of Clarkson has over 50,000 residents
  • Clarkson sits next to a large river called the Clark River
  • People commute between North and South Clarkson via ferry
  • North Clarkson is residential with many trees and wide streets
  • South Clarkson is industrial and commercial
  • There is a stadium in South Clarkson where the Clarkson Tigers team plays
  • Residents enjoy walking along the Clark River, sailing, and kite flying at the park
  • Clarkson grows in size every year, and with it becomes more houses
  • The local sports team is the Clarkson Tigers
  • Clarkson is a popular town
  • The Clark River is big

Verb to Be - Yes/No Questions (Present Tense)

  • Example: Are you tall? No, I am not
  • Example: Is the dog black? Yes, it is
  • Example: Am I strong? Yes, I am
  • Example: Is the food good? No, it is not
  • Example: Are they dogs? No, They are not
  • Example: Is the doctor in his office? Yes, He is
  • Example: Are the children in school? No, They are not
  • Example: Is the water cold? No, it is not
  • Example: Is it hot outside? Yes, it is
  • Example: Is the floor clean? Yes, it is
  • Example: Is your teacher English? No, She is not
  • Example: Is Peter American? Yes, He is

Parts of the Body

  • Includes head, hair, brain, forehead, eyes, eyebrows, eyelids, eyelashes, nose, mouth, lips, teeth, tongue, chin, cheeks, ears, and neck.
  • Also inclues chest, heart, lungs, abdomen, waist, backbone, arms, legs, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, fingers, thumb, nails, thigh, knee, shin, calf, ankle, foot and toes
  • 5 senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch

Idioms

  • Bury your head in the sand means to ignore a problem
  • One in the eye means to be disappointment or defeat for someone
  • Head and shoulders above the rest means significantly better than everybody else in the field
  • At each other's throats means arguing in a very angry way
  • Make a clean breast of it means tell the truth about what he had done so that he did not feel guilty any more
  • Breathing down his neck means paying close attention to what he is doing in an annoying or threatening way
  • A real pain in the neck means really annoying
  • Got if off his chest means told him what he was feeling guilty about
  • Ramming it down his throat means forcing him to listen to his opinions
  • Giving him the cold shoulder means ignoring him in a deliberate way

Idioms with the Verb To Be

  • To be crazy about means very interested in something or loving someone very much
  • To be over the moon means extremely pleased or happy
  • To be in the dark means in a state of ignorance, or uninformed
  • It's up and running means it's working fully or correctly
  • To be over the hill means no longer able to do something well because of age

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