Do you know the English phrase “to look back on (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Mayumi: Why are we having a meeting at the end of December?
Ayako: We always have a meeting then to look back on the year.
Does it mean:
a) think about the past
b) talk about a problem
c) think about next year
d) turn around
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Answer: a) think about the past
Do you know the English adjective “scrumptious“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tina: Who baked this cake? It’s scrumptious!
Erika: John made it. It’s good, isn’t it?
Does it mean:
a) big
b) sweet
c) delicious
d) fruity
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Answer: c) delicious
Do you know the English expression “it slipped my mind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jackie: Have you done your homework? We have to hand it in today.
Keith: Oh no! It slipped my mind! I’m going to get in trouble!
Does it mean:
a) I couldn’t do it
b) I forgot about it
c) I didn’t want to do it
d) I had trouble thinking about it
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Answer: b) I forgot about it
Do you know the English expression “to get ahead“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lisa: Why are you studying so hard?
Neil: Because I want to get ahead. I want to have a great career.
Does it mean:
a) become successful in life
b) be better than everyone else
c) finish studying early
d) be average
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Answer: a) become successful in life
Do you know the English expression “to be worn out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Isaac: Are you OK Jane? Your eyes look red.
Jane: I’m OK, I’m just worn out. I haven’t had a day off this month.
Does it mean:
a) very upset
b) very angry
c) very sad
d) very tired
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Answer: d) very tired
Do you know the English expression “to mull (something) over”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Akira: So have you decided which university you are going to apply to?
Taichi: No, I’m still mulling it over. I have to make a decision soon though.
Does it mean:
a) seriously consider something
b) be confused by something
c) make a decision later
d) be frustrated
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Answer: a) seriously consider something
Do you know the English expression “to be up and running“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Olivia: The new computer system is up and running at last.
George: Good! It took a long time.
Does it mean:
a) not working
b) fixed
c) functioning
d) updated
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Answer: c) functioning
