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 …
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 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, ____ ____ …
News Exercise #54
1) What was being celebrated in Tiananmen Square, and what was the mood there? 2) What did the reporter contrast it with? 3) Why are the protests having little impact in the rest of China? 4) What has happened to …
News Exercise #52
Living in the sticks. Questions 1) What does the first speaker miss the most? 2) 0:30 Why does he like living in the mountains? 3) 0:37 Living in the countryside makes her care more about what? 4) 0:48 He likes …