tailieunhanh - oxford word skills advanced ebook phần 7

từ vựng bên dưới Chủ đề mỗi nhóm, để động não với hình ảnh đầy màu sắc đẹp, và giúp bạn hình dung một vốn từ vựng tâm bản đồ trong bộ não của bạn. Đây là CD ROM chỉ! Quan trọng: Sau khi tải về cả hai tập tin Trích xuất hoặc Extract here với Archiver RAR của bạn. | 60 I can use idioms and set phrases 2 Do Unit 59 first A Commenting on a situation ỐÌ Some idioms and set phrases are commonly used to express an opinion about a situation. We can borrow money if need be. but it s a last resort. I ve got a new computer and frankly it s more trouble than it s worth. He s got his own flat but his mum still cooks for him - he s got the best of both worlds. She wouldn t admit her mistake because she didn t want to lose face. I think my nephew will do well as long as he keeps his feet on the ground. She s always terribly serious. I think she needs to let her hair down a bit. She s trying her best but 1 think she s fighting a losing battle. You can eat what you like and drinks are free. Sounds too good to be true doesn t it The trouble with Rolf is that -most of the time-he lives in a world of his own. Glossary a last final resort it s more trouble than it s worth the best of both worlds lose face keep your feet on the ground let your hair down fight a losing battle too good to be true live be in a world of your own an action you will take if there is no other option as a last resort SYX if all else fails . used to say the disadvantages of sth are greater than the advantages. a situation in which you have the advantages of two things without any disadvantages. look stupid or be less respected because of sth you have done. remain sensible and realistic about life. relax and enjoy yourself. try to do sth that will almost certainly fail. used to express doubts about a surprisingly good situation. spend your time imagining things and not be aware of things around you. o Cover the text and glossary then complete these set phrases and idioms. 1 2 3 4 let your hair if all else fight a losing it s more trouble than it s 5 6 7 8 too good to be live in a world the best of both keep your feet on the o Complete each dialogue with a suitable set phrase or idiom. 1 Is Karen a bit of a dreamer Yes she lives in 2 You don t want to use your savings No .