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| 1. As you arrive in the London airport, you overhear people saying their trip "went all pear-shaped". What are they saying? Your answer was: many things went wrong on their trip This is correct! | ||
 | 2 | 2. The subway in London is called Your answer was: the Tube This is correct! |
| | 3 | 3.While checking into your hotel, the receptionist says he needs to see acredit card and "Bob's your uncle". What does "Bob's your uncle" mean? Your answer was: then he'll be finished This is correct! |
| | 4 | 4. Your friend says to you that he's "Hank Marvin". What does he mean? Your answer was: he is hungry This is correct! |
| | 5 | 5. The concierge tells you that the pub next to your hotel is "smashing". What is he saying? Your answer was: the pub is very good This is correct! |
| | 6 | 6. At a restaurant, your waiter asks if you would like "chips"? What is he asking? Your answer was: if you would like french fries This is correct! |
| | 7 | 7. Your friend says that his girlfriend is "all over the shop". What does he mean? Your answer was: his girlfriend is disorganized This is correct! |
| | 8 | 8. You hear people on the bus talking about "having a bubble bath" at a newly released movie. What do they mean? Your answer was: the movie is very funny This is correct! |
| | 9 | 9.You are running late for the airport, and you're a nervous wreck. Your cab driver, though, tells you to "keep your hair on". What is he saying? Your answer was: stay calm This is correct! |
| | 10 | 10.At the airport, someone tells you to walk towards the "apples and pears" to get to your gate. What does "apples and pears" mean? Your answer was: stairs This is correct! Your score is 10/10 |
A Guide For Creative Thinking
Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:12 am by BHSoft
A Guide For Creative Thinking by Brian Tracy
Einstein once said, “Every child is born a genius.” But the reason why most people do not function at genius levels is because they are not aware of how creative and smart they really are.I call it the “Schwarzenegger effect.” No one would look at a person such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and think how lucky he is to have been born with such …
Einstein once said, “Every child is born a genius.” But the reason why most people do not function at genius levels is because they are not aware of how creative and smart they really are.I call it the “Schwarzenegger effect.” No one would look at a person such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and think how lucky he is to have been born with such …
Africain Literature
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:15 pm by Lily
Things Fall Apart is a 1959 English-language novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. It is a staple book in schools throughout Africa and widely read and studied in English-speaking countries around the world. It is seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English, and one of the first African novels written in English to receive global critical acclaim. The title of the novel comes from [url=http://www.answers.com/topic/william-butler-yeats-3]…
Algeria's Newspapers ...
Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:11 pm by Lily
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Algerian Vote
American English
Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:00 pm by Maria
Going to is pronounced GONNA when it is used to show the future. But it is never reduced when it means going from one place to another.
We're going to grab a bite to eat. = We're gonna grab a bite to eat.
I'm going to the office tonight. = I'm going to the office tonight.
2. Want to and want a are both pronounced WANNA and wants to is pronounced WANSTA. Do you want to can also be reduced …
We're going to grab a bite to eat. = We're gonna grab a bite to eat.
I'm going to the office tonight. = I'm going to the office tonight.
2. Want to and want a are both pronounced WANNA and wants to is pronounced WANSTA. Do you want to can also be reduced …
American Slangs
Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:54 pm by Maria
airhead: stupid person.
"Believe it or not, Dave can sometimes act like an airhead!"
amigo: friend (from Spanish).
"I met many amigos at Dave's ESL Cafe."
ammunition: toilet paper.
"Help! We're completely out of ammunition!"
antifreeze: alcohol.
"I'm going to need a lot of antifreeze tonight!"
armpit: dirty, unappealing place.
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"Believe it or not, Dave can sometimes act like an airhead!"
amigo: friend (from Spanish).
"I met many amigos at Dave's ESL Cafe."
ammunition: toilet paper.
"Help! We're completely out of ammunition!"
antifreeze: alcohol.
"I'm going to need a lot of antifreeze tonight!"
armpit: dirty, unappealing place.
…
An Introduction to the British Civilization
Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:54 am by Maria
University of Batna First Year
English Department G: 6-7-8-9
General Culture
[center]An Introduction to the British Civilization
*The United Kingdom :
Full Name : The UK's full and official name is the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".
Location: The United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country …
English Department G: 6-7-8-9
General Culture
[center]An Introduction to the British Civilization
*The United Kingdom :
Full Name : The UK's full and official name is the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".
Location: The United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country …
Announcements and News
Applying for Research Study in the Department of English
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:32 pm by Lily
Applying for Research Study in the Department of English
The process of applying for a research studentship begins with the identification of a potential supervisor. If you already know a staffmember who is willing to work with you to develop a research proposal,please start by contacting them. If you do not have a supervisor inmind already, …
Quizzes and Tests
Lily- Admin
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Lily- Admin
Number of posts : 776
Age : 46
Location : Montreal/Canada
Job/hobbies : University Teacher / Phd Student /Fitness Coach
Humor : Optimist
Registration date : 2009-03-03
BBC | British Council
www.teachingenglish.org.uk
FEELINGS
For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer:
1. Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in bold italics:
"I was enthralled by the wild, stormy weather."
a. fascinated
b. frightened
c. annoyed
d. depressed
2. The film was very long and uninteresting, so I was terribly ________ .
a. tiring
b. tiresome
c. boring
d. bored
3. Choose the word that does NOT mean the same as the other three
words.
a. exhausted
b. harassed
c. weary
d. worn-out
4. Which word is different?
a. happy
b. glad
c. miserable
d. pleased
5. What do you'blow' if you lose your temper?
a. your head
b. your roof
c. your top
d. your nose
6. If you are livid, you are very
a. worried
b. excited
c. angry
d. ill
www.teachingenglish.org.uk
FEELINGS
For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer:
1. Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in bold italics:
"I was enthralled by the wild, stormy weather."
a. fascinated
b. frightened
c. annoyed
d. depressed
2. The film was very long and uninteresting, so I was terribly ________ .
a. tiring
b. tiresome
c. boring
d. bored
3. Choose the word that does NOT mean the same as the other three
words.
a. exhausted
b. harassed
c. weary
d. worn-out
4. Which word is different?
a. happy
b. glad
c. miserable
d. pleased
5. What do you'blow' if you lose your temper?
a. your head
b. your roof
c. your top
d. your nose
6. If you are livid, you are very
a. worried
b. excited
c. angry
d. ill
Lily- Admin
Number of posts : 776
Age : 46
Location : Montreal/Canada
Job/hobbies : University Teacher / Phd Student /Fitness Coach
Humor : Optimist
Registration date : 2009-03-03
BBC Learning English Quiznet
Conditional structures
1. I wish I __________ all that money, or I would have enough left to buy a new car.
a) hadn't spent
b) didn't spend
c) wouldn't have spent
d) won't spend
2. If you __________ to follow me, I'll show you to your table.
a) like
b) will like
c) are like
d) would like
3. If it hadn't been for the last question, she __________ a perfect score on the test.
a) will get
b) would get
c) got
d) would have got
4. If only the neighbours __________ their music down!
a) turn
b) will turn
c) would turn
d) were turn
5. __________ you have any further questions, please contact us at the address above.
a) would
b) will
c) could
d) should
6. As long as the weather __________ good, I'm sure the picnic will be a success,
a) was
b) will be
c) is
d) would be
Conditional structures
1. I wish I __________ all that money, or I would have enough left to buy a new car.
a) hadn't spent
b) didn't spend
c) wouldn't have spent
d) won't spend
2. If you __________ to follow me, I'll show you to your table.
a) like
b) will like
c) are like
d) would like
3. If it hadn't been for the last question, she __________ a perfect score on the test.
a) will get
b) would get
c) got
d) would have got
4. If only the neighbours __________ their music down!
a) turn
b) will turn
c) would turn
d) were turn
5. __________ you have any further questions, please contact us at the address above.
a) would
b) will
c) could
d) should
6. As long as the weather __________ good, I'm sure the picnic will be a success,
a) was
b) will be
c) is
d) would be
Lily- Admin
Number of posts : 776
Age : 46
Location : Montreal/Canada
Job/hobbies : University Teacher / Phd Student /Fitness Coach
Humor : Optimist
Registration date : 2009-03-03
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Lily- Admin
Number of posts : 776
Age : 46
Location : Montreal/Canada
Job/hobbies : University Teacher / Phd Student /Fitness Coach
Humor : Optimist
Registration date : 2009-03-03
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