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
Do you know the English expression “to get the sack“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nadine: Why didn’t Paul come to work today?
Sara: Didn’t you hear? He got the sack on Friday for his bad performance last year.
Does it mean:
a) get fired
b) get a big bag
c) be suspended from work
d) get a reward
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Answer: a) get fired
Do you know the English expression “to be gutted“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
John: How did you feel when you lost your job?
Mike: I was gutted. I really liked working there.
Does it mean:
a) very angry
b) very happy
c) very satisfied
d) very upset
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Answer: d) very upset
Do you know the English verb “to crave (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Marie: You are eating a lot of chocolate lately.
Sarah: I’ve been craving it for days. I don’t know why!
Does it mean:
a) eat
b) really like something
c) buy
d) really want something
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Answer: d) really want something
Do you know the English adjective “brisk“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jeff: You look cheerful today.
Mary: I’m feeling great. I went for a brisk walk before breakfast.
Does it mean:
a) slow
b) quick
c) long
d) short
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Answer: b) quick
Do you know the English expression “in vogue“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Mary: I’m going to get some red high heels.
Helen: So am I. They are in vogue.
Does it mean:
a) popular and fashionable
b) out of fashion
c) look expensive
d) easy to wear
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Answer: a) popular and fashionable
Do you know the English expression “to go on a shopping spree“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ted: What did you do at the weekend?
Linda: My friend and I went on a shopping spree on Saturday. We got some great bargains.
Does it mean:
a) buy many things in a short time
b) buy many things in a long time
c) buy expensive things
d) go to a special shop called spree
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Answer: a) buy many things in a short time
Do you know the English expression “to be on course for (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rita: How is David doing in his new business?
Ned: He has many new customers, so he is on course for success.
Does it mean:
a) taking a course in something
b) unlikely to do something
c) likely to achieve something
d) following a set course
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Answer: c) likely to achieve something
Do you know the English expression the “teacher’s pet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lily: Who is the teacher’s pet in your class?
George: It’s Mandy. She always does her homework on time, and the teacher is always praising her.
Does it mean:
a) the teacher’s favourite student
b) a student the teacher doesn’t like
c) a student who never fails a test
d) an animal which lives in the school
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Answer: a) the teacher’s favourite student
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