Activiteitendag H2 Speak English like an American

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Slide 1 - Slide

Idioms lesson 1

Slide 2 - Slide

I can’t believe you bought a couch at Honest Abe’s. Everything in that store costs an arm and a
A
foot
B
leg
C
hand

Slide 3 - Quiz

After Bob found out that his advertising campaign failed, he wanted to go back to the drawing____
A
board
B
table
C
room

Slide 4 - Quiz

When somebody isn’t listening to you, there’s no _____ in trying to argue with them.
A
edge
B
tip
C
point

Slide 5 - Quiz

Jose is really smart. He’s as sharp as a _______
A
tack
B
nail
C
screw

Slide 6 - Quiz

The salespeople at Honest Abe’s always look angry and never speak to anybody. No wonder they ________ Bob the creeps.
A
take
B
give
C
allow

Slide 7 - Quiz

Bob got fired. He isn’t looking forward to ______the news to his family.
A
breaking
B
cracking
C
saying

Slide 8 - Quiz

Bob thought his new advertisements would bring in lots of customers and save the ______
A
morning
B
night
C
day

Slide 9 - Quiz

Fortunately, Bob no longer has to put ____ with his stupid boss at the furniture store.
A
over
B
in
C
up

Slide 10 - Quiz

Idioms lesson 2

Slide 11 - Slide

What’s the _____ ? You look upset.
A
situation
B
issue
C
matter

Slide 12 - Quiz

I know I can trust you. You would never stab me in the ______

A
leg
B
back
C
arm

Slide 13 - Quiz

If Bob and Susan run out of money, they can always borrow money from Susan’s sister as a _____ resort.
A
final
B
first
C
last

Slide 14 - Quiz

You look really stressed ____. Why don’t you sit down, relax, and have a cup of tea?
A
about
B
in
C
out

Slide 15 - Quiz

Everything will be fine. You just need to keep your chin ____ and remember that tomorrow is another day.
A
up
B
down
C
above

Slide 16 - Quiz

I just can’t make up my _____ whether to order chicken or fish.
A
head
B
brain
C
mind

Slide 17 - Quiz

Nicole accidentally stepped on Ted’s guitar. Ted got really angry and told her ____
A
off
B
out
C
away

Slide 18 - Quiz

Your wife left you for her boss? Hang ____ there! I’m sure she’ll realize she’s crazy and then come back to you.
A
up
B
in
C
out

Slide 19 - Quiz

Idioms lesson 3

Slide 20 - Slide

What is the most appropriate reply?

Slide 21 - Slide

Bob: “Susan, I can’t get my old job back. It’s a lost cause.”
Susan’s reply:

A
“Lost? Maybe I can help you find it.”
B
“Yes, I know it’s not a good cause.”
C
“I understand. You’ll find something else.”

Slide 22 - Quiz

Susan: “How could Peter fire you? Were you slacking off?”
Bob’s reply:
A
“No. I was working very hard!”
B
“No. I talked on the phone to friends all day.”
C
"Yes. I was working very hard!”

Slide 23 - Quiz

Ted: “It’s getting late. I'd better start hitting the books.”
Bob’s reply:
A
“Yes, that’s a good idea. Spend some time studying.”
B
“Hit the books? Why don’t you read them instead?”
C
“Why don’t you study instead?”

Slide 24 - Quiz

Peter.’ “I don’t give a hoot how long you’ve been working here.”
Bob’s reply:
A
“I wouldn’t give you a hoot either.”
B
“I guess our years together aren’t important to you.”
C
“Yes, it was a long time.”

Slide 25 - Quiz

Bob: “Susan, the truth is that I couldn’t stand Peter.”
Susan’s reply:
A
“I know. Peter really liked you too.”
B
“I liked him too. He was a nice guy.”
C
“I didn’t like him either. He was a jerk.”

Slide 26 - Quiz

Susan. “Nicole, do you ever cut class?”
Nicole’s reply.
A
“Yes. I had to leave my math class early yesterday.”
B
“No. I’ve never missed a single class.”
C
“No. Sometimes I go to the mall during class time.”

Slide 27 - Quiz

Bob. “This book on computers is way over my head.”
Susan’s reply:
A
“Over your head? It should be in front of your face!”
B
“Why don’t you start with an easier book?”
C
“Here, try this book. It’s more difficult.”

Slide 28 - Quiz

Nicole. “I’ve got my heart set on going to the school picnic.”
Susan’s reply:

A
“Okay. You should definitely go.”
B
“Really? Why don’t you want to go?”
C
“I understand. Picnics can be boring.”

Slide 29 - Quiz

Idioms Lesson 4

Slide 30 - Slide

Nicole is in a good mood because her teacher _____ her a compliment
A
told
B
paid
C
provided

Slide 31 - Quiz

Nicole’s teacher told her she was ____ and shoulders above her classmates.
A
elbow
B
neck
C
head

Slide 32 - Quiz

When my friend Chad told me he’d just won the lottery, I was ______ with envy.
A
blue
B
green
C
red

Slide 33 - Quiz

When you do something well, your boss might tell you, “Way _____!”
A
to come
B
to go
C
to act

Slide 34 - Quiz

When the robbers entered my house, I was in the kitchen shaking in my ____
A
slippers
B
pajamas
C
shoes

Slide 35 - Quiz

If somebody is bothering you, you can tell them they’re driving you _____
A
crazy
B
angry
C
unhappy

Slide 36 - Quiz

If you like power, you might consider going ______ politics
A
above
B
towards
C
into

Slide 37 - Quiz

“You’ve been yelling and screaming for the past two hours. Could you just shut _____ already?”
A
up
B
in
C
off

Slide 38 - Quiz

Idioms lesson 5

Slide 39 - Slide

1) Bob was fired. It’s not surprising that he’s down ___ the dumps.

Slide 40 - Open question

Ted thinks Amber is wonderful. He’s just crazy ____ her.

Slide 41 - Open question

Don’t ____ this the wrong way, but I really don’t like your girlfriend,” said Susan to Ted.

Slide 42 - Open question

Ted likes to hang ____with Amber. She’s fun to be with.

Slide 43 - Open question

Ted decided to go over to Amber’s house. He’d promised her he’d drop ____

Slide 44 - Open question

Bob and Susan don’t know where they’ll go on vacation. Their travel plans are still up _____ the air.

Slide 45 - Open question

Judy muttered something nasty____ her breath, but I couldn’t quite hear it.

Slide 46 - Open question