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Expressions with takeTake is one of the most frequently used words in English. Needless to say, nearly fifty expressions in current useincorporate the verb take.Take something / somebody for grantedThere are two meanings for this expression.To take somebody for granted is to benefit fr[r]

KEYSExercise 1. Find out the meaningCall around (smb/smth)to visit someone on one’s way somewhereCall at (smth)an orderto join the army, navy, or air forceCall (smb) bydemand, ask or order somethingCallfor (smth) to call to someone to get some informa[r]

pick on someone your own size toment. (Slang.) • The judge gave her theabuse someone who is big enough toworks for driving too fast. • J want everyfight back. • Go pick on somebody yourthing. Give me the works.own size! • Max should learn to pick ongo overboard to do too[r]

Phrasal verbsHere is a list of phrasal verbs.Come acrossTo come across someone or something is to find them by chance.I came across some old photos of my mother while cleaning up the cabinets.He came across as a stupid who didn’t know what he was doing.Come forwardWhen you come[r]

- Everybody was surprised /shocked at / by news.ExcitedWorriedUpsetABOUT something- Are you excited about going onholiday next week?- Ann is upset about not beinginvited to the party.AfraidFrightenedTerrifiedScaredProudAshamedJealousEnviousSuspiciousAwareConscious- Are you afraid of dogs?- I’[r]

Common phrasal verbsHere is a list of phrasal verbs with their meaning.Ward offTo ward something off is to prevent it from happening.Wear offWhen something wears off, it disappears gradually.Walk offTo walk something off is to get rid of it by walking.Make offTo make off is to l[r]

Latin quarter - one fourth; quart - a fourth of a gallon; quartet - amusical composition or group involving 4 voices or instruments.Latin quintett - a composition for 5 voices or instruments; quintessence- pure essence, based on the ancient philosophy that there wa[r]

A: I have never seen him.B : Neither have I.A : She would never do it.B : Neither would I.Now it’s your turn ! Use SO or NEITHER :e.g. I go there every Monday. ( my mother) » So does my mother.1. She is very generous.. (her boyfriend)2. He hates her. (my brother)3. They live near here.[r]

new people you have just met?Do you kiss...your parents?your friends?your boyfriend/girlfriend?new people you have just met?How important is body language? What are some examples of positive and negative body languagethat you can think of?What do you think are some good manners for these stiuations?[r]

Effects of TechnologyModern Technology has had a tremendous effect on the lives of people and their entertainmenthabits. Today, the Internet has undergone a phenomenal global growth. It has become such animportant data-gathering and communication source that few can't afford to ignore. The Ne[r]

annoy the rest of his friends. On the other hand, transportation is nota difficult means in today's world. If one cannot have a car, then ataxi or bus can suffice transportation. So it is not a big issue for thelarge number of friends not to have transportation to travel.[r]

What words make the text interesting?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Graphics (pictures)Is there a picture on the poster?Yes/NoDoes the picture help you understand what the poster is advertising?Yes/NoIs the picture co[r]

Then at the bottom of that cheap demo webpage, you have some action, some action for your customers. You have a phone number for them to call, or you have a place they can enter their email,they can get on your email list. Or, you have a little button to buy now. You need to hav[r]

VISERITRANS CO., LTDNUSAHOPE DEC 17, 2002TO : - KALENA TIMBER COMPANY LIMITEDP.O. BOX 201 HONIARA-SOLOMON ISLANDS- EAGON PACIFIC HONIARA AS SHIP’S AGENTRe : M.V “ DONG HA” damage to the ship’s bulkwarkDear Sirs,I regret to inform you that on the 17th December,2002 at 1530 HRS du[r]

3. Our principal responsibility is to ______ the level of unemployment.B. bring upC. bring inD. bring offA. bring downChọn đáp án A vì câu này có nghĩa là “Trách nhiệm chính của chúng ta là giảm tình trạng thất nghiệpxuống”Bring down: giảm cái gì đó xuống.Bring up: nuôi nấngBring sb in: giới thiệu[r]

The prepositions above and aboutThe word about can be used an adverb or a preposition. When about is used as a preposition, it will be followedby a noun.About can mean in various directions or places.Clothes were lying about the room.The children were running about the garden.About can[r]

Weather a storm= you survive a dangerous or difficult time.A fair-weather friend= a person who will only be your friend whenthings are going well for you.Quick as lightning /a wink = be very very quick.Come rain or shine = You’ll turn up definitely.Snowed under = When you have so much[r]

US Charity Donations ReboundPART 1Match the words with their definitions1, income2, doner3, to go without sth4, item5, downturn6, fund raising7, generous8, to rebound9, shelter10, decline11, tighten one's belt12, thrift store13, to hang on to something14, to make do (with[r]

this advantage. On the contrary, a student living in an apartmenthold this view that a dormitory student is restricted to certain thingssuch as they are not allowed to go out of the university only at thegiven times or if there is any emergency case. While living in anapartment will no[r]