Study English

Bad books? Good books?

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Do you know the English phrases “to be in someone’s bad books” and “to be in someone’s good books“?

Can you guess what they mean?

Question 1.

“Harry is in his teacher’s bad books because he didn’t do his homework” means

a) Harry’s teacher is angry with him

b) Harry’s teacher is pleased with him

c) Harry’s teacher wrote his name in a book with a list of bad children

Question 2.

“Wendy is in her teacher’s good books because she got 100% on the test” means

a) Wendy’s teacher is pleased with her

b) Wendy’s teacher is angry with her

c) Wendy’s teacher wrote her name in a book with a list of good children

The answers are below! ↓

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Answers: 1. a) and 2. a)

Harry is in his teacher’s bad books means Harry’s teacher is angry with him.

Wendy is in her teacher’s good books means Wendy’s teacher is pleased with her.

Have you been in anyone’s good books or bad books recently?

to hang on

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Do you know the English phrase “to hang on“?

Look at these examples. Can you guess what it means?

Eg 1

A: Come on! We’re going to be late!

B: Hang on a minute. I can’t find my keys!

Eg 2

A: Can you help me tidy the room?

B: Yeah, hang on. I’m just going to the bathroom. I’ll be right back.

 

“to hang on” means:

a) to wait

b) to go away

c) to be quiet

 

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Answer: a) to wait.

 

 

Andre’s Dream Activities

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In this category there are two quizzes for the I Talk You Talk Press graded reader Andre’s Dream.

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1. True/False Quiz

2. Comprehension Quiz

To start the quizzes, click on the “Start Quiz” buttons on the quiz pages. Good luck!

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We hope you enjoyed reading Andre’s Dream!

You can say that again!

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Do you know the phrase “You can say that again“?

Can you guess what it means?

Does it mean:

a) Could you repeat that please?

b) Say it again! I didn’t hear you!

c)  I agree!

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Answer: c) I agree!

Let’s look at some examples.

E.g. 1

A: It’s really hot today isn’t it.

B: You can say that again! I hope it cools down tomorrow.

E.g. 2

A: Ben’s a great speaker. His speech last night was amazing.

B: You can say that again. We were all really impressed with him.