-ACE-- ・VERB: do something very well ・ADJECTIVE: first-rate・NOUN: expert Vanessa: Hey, SV! How do you find the final exam? SV: Well, it was naturally very difficult! I didn’t know what to do in the essay part. Vanessa: Oh come on! Essay is your forte, isn’t it?I know you prepared so well for it! I'm sure you’re going to ace the exam. SV: I can’t be sure. There were a lot of items which I failed to review. I did my best though! Vanessa: See, you don’t have to worry then, as long as you gave your best shot! And I know you did! -Ants in one’s pants-- ・to be nervous, anxious or jumpy ・to be unable to sit still Minnie: I have ants in my pants right now. I’m so nervous for the interview. Ben: Me too. I think it’s normal to have this feeling. Minnie: Yeah. But, we still have to overcome it... That is, If we want to make it! Ben: The thing is, I’ve prepared well for...
<Roses> Red roses Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
White roses White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and ...
<05 Give Me A Puppy> Bob: Dad, I want a puppy. Dad: Let me think about it. Bob: Why do you have to think about it? Dad: Because a puppy costs money. Bob: No, it doesn't. Puppies are free. Dad: Yes, but a puppy needs shots. Bob: Shots for what? Dad: So it won't get sick. Just like you get shots. Bob: I hate shots. Dad: And a puppy eats food. Food costs money. Bob: No problem. I'll give him food off my plate. Dad: Oh, no you don't. Puppies don't eat vegetables.
<Confusing words>The sentences below are all missing one word. Four possible answers follow each sentence.Choose the best answer in each case. Note that each set of answers includes some words that are often confused with one another, either because: (a) they are related to the same topic, but have a different meaning; (b) they look similar but have a different meaning; (c)they are English words which have a similar-looking word in another language but which have a different meaning (we call these words false friends).
1. Try to make your report as _____ as possible: only give us the facts, and not your opinions. (a) subjective (b) objectionable (c) subjected (d) objective 2. Environmental inspectors regularly _____ our kitchens and other food preparation areas to make sure they conform to regulations. (a) inspect (b) control (c) study (d) analyze 3. _____ workers are often rewarded with higher salaries and other benefits. (a) conscious (b) conscientious (c) conscience (d) consciousness 4. Airlines are already increasing their prices on the _____ that fuel prices are going to rise. (a) consumption (b) destruction (c) assumption (d) presumption 5. The fire caused a lot of _____ to the building and factory machinery. (a) damage (b) harm (c) injury (d) wound 6. Government subsidies helped to _____ many companies being forced to close down. (a) prevent (b) preventive (c) avoidance (d) avoid 7. The manager made it clear that he intended to _____ down some new rules to enforce workplace discipline. (a) lying (b) lie (c) laying (d) lay