Idiom: Knock your socks off!
“That movie will really knock your socks off!” This is a popular idiom in the UK, but what does it mean? a) shock you b) move you c) impress you d) bore you See answerc) is correct
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YouTube Transcription #3 Eddie Izzard
This is a short extract from one of my favourite British comedians Eddie Izzard. He finds comedy in the most unusual situations. This excerpt from one of his stand up shows starts at 2:17 2:17 – There must have been …
News Exercise #56
Mission to Mars 1) Why does she want to go to Mars? 2) What does she get the chance to do at the NASA visitor centre? 3) Why does her father not doubt that she can do it? 4) What …
YouTube Transcription #2 Talking Dog
Talking Animals is a clever YouTube channel. Here is a transcription of his most popular video. Owner: Food.You know, I just couldn’t stop thinking about it. Dog: Yeah? Owner: So, yeah. You know, I went to the fridge and I …
Idiom: Right Up Your Street
Which do you think is the correct meaning? “I might apply for that job, as it’s right up my street.” a) It matches my interests well. b) It is conveniently located. c) It is paid well. d) I have a …
News Exercise #55
Taiwan’s most unusual philanthropist? BBC News Questions: 1) Can you catch the opening paragraph? ____ ____ philanthropists ____ ____. A few ____ ____ ____ ____ is how Chen Shu-chu ____ ____ ____. She ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, ____ ____ …
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