1. This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.
(a) delivers the incorrect letter
(b) fails to communicate
(c) does not talk properly
(d) does not set a good example
2. The government are unveiling plans today for a new tax system.
(a) are covering up
(b) are revealing
(c) are opening
(d) are exposing
3. I hear what you are saying but I don't agree with you.
(a) I understand what you mean
(b) I believe your words
(c) I am able to catch your words
(d) I think you are right
4. You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.
(a) she holds on to her pistol
(b) she maintains her opinion
(c) she doesn't let her weapons go
(d) she refuses to shoot
5. I'm sorry I can't follow that, run that past me again.
(a) explain that once more
(b) hurry up
(c) try and catch me up
(d) come across
6. Keep your spirits up, it may not be as bad as you think.
(a) Don't get depressed
(b) Carry on drinking
(c) Don't let the levels drop
(d) Maintain the heights
7. I'm afraid he shot himself in the foot when he took that action.
(a) he hurt himself
(b) he injured himself
(c) he made a bad mistake for himself
(d) he damaged his body
8. Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.
(a) winning the game
(b) taking advantage
(c) taking the initiative
(d) taking the trouble
9. There is absolutely no mileage in pursuing that sort of discussion.
(a) no future
(b) no interest
(c) no distance
(d) no time
10. He prefers to buy some more time by not deciding yet.
(a) to pay a little longer
(b) to get a better price
(c) to pay a little later
(d) to delay a little longer
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
English Expressions #1
1. He's up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.
(a) fully occupied with
(b) very interested in
(c) not involved with
(d) concerned with
2. If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.
(a) take my hand
(b) help me
(c) take my fingers
(d) pick me up
3. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.
(a) in person
(b) facing them
(c) looking at them
(d) seeing them
4. The manager dismissed the new proposal out of hand and said that it was not at all practical.
(a) quickly
(b) utterly
(c) directly
(d) simply
5. As she is new to the job I would ask you to keep an eye on her for the time being.
(a) look at
(b) consider
(c) check
(d) observe
6. The opposition in parliament accused the government of playing games and refusing to accept the seriousness of the situation.
(a) being light hearted
(b) being heavy hearted
(c) being down hearted
(d) being faint hearted
7. He accused her of talking through her hat and refused to accept a word of what she said.
(a) talking sense
(b) talking straight
(c) talking nonsense
(d) talking tough
8. The police advised them to go down to the cellar in order to be out of harm's way.
(a) away from the noise
(b) inside the area
(c) into safety
(d) away from danger
9. I'd give my right arm if I could get tickets for that concert.
(a) do absolutely anything
(b) do something dangerous
(c) do something stupid
(d) do what you want
10. You can always rely on Fred to put his foot in it and come out with a remark like that.
(a) tread on somebody
(b) fall over
(c) say something embarrassing
(d) put on the wrong shoe
(a) fully occupied with
(b) very interested in
(c) not involved with
(d) concerned with
2. If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.
(a) take my hand
(b) help me
(c) take my fingers
(d) pick me up
3. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.
(a) in person
(b) facing them
(c) looking at them
(d) seeing them
4. The manager dismissed the new proposal out of hand and said that it was not at all practical.
(a) quickly
(b) utterly
(c) directly
(d) simply
5. As she is new to the job I would ask you to keep an eye on her for the time being.
(a) look at
(b) consider
(c) check
(d) observe
6. The opposition in parliament accused the government of playing games and refusing to accept the seriousness of the situation.
(a) being light hearted
(b) being heavy hearted
(c) being down hearted
(d) being faint hearted
7. He accused her of talking through her hat and refused to accept a word of what she said.
(a) talking sense
(b) talking straight
(c) talking nonsense
(d) talking tough
8. The police advised them to go down to the cellar in order to be out of harm's way.
(a) away from the noise
(b) inside the area
(c) into safety
(d) away from danger
9. I'd give my right arm if I could get tickets for that concert.
(a) do absolutely anything
(b) do something dangerous
(c) do something stupid
(d) do what you want
10. You can always rely on Fred to put his foot in it and come out with a remark like that.
(a) tread on somebody
(b) fall over
(c) say something embarrassing
(d) put on the wrong shoe
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
10 Tips For Successful Public Speaking
Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and healthy. It shows you care about doing well. But, too much nervousness can be detrimental. Here's how you can control your nervousness and make effective, memorable presentations:
1. Know the room. Be familiar with the place in which you will speak. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids.
2. Know the audience. Greet some of the audience as they arrive. It's easier to speak to a group of friends than to a group of strangers.
3. Know your material. If you're not familiar with your material or are uncomfortable with it, your nervousness will increase. Practice your speech and revise it if necessary.
4. Relax. Ease tension by doing exercises.
5. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear, and assured. When you visualize yourself as successful, you will be successful.
6. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative, and entertaining. They don't want you to fail.
7. Don't apologize. If you mention your nervousness or apologize for any problems you think you have with your speech, you may be calling the audience's attention to something they hadn't noticed. Keep silent.
8. Concentrate on the message -- not the medium. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties, and outwardly toward your message and your audience. Your nervousness will dissipate.
9. Turn nervousness into positive energy. Harness your nervous energy and transform it into vitality and enthusiasm.
10. Gain experience. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking. A Toastmasters club can provide the experience you need
1. Know the room. Be familiar with the place in which you will speak. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids.
2. Know the audience. Greet some of the audience as they arrive. It's easier to speak to a group of friends than to a group of strangers.
3. Know your material. If you're not familiar with your material or are uncomfortable with it, your nervousness will increase. Practice your speech and revise it if necessary.
4. Relax. Ease tension by doing exercises.
5. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear, and assured. When you visualize yourself as successful, you will be successful.
6. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative, and entertaining. They don't want you to fail.
7. Don't apologize. If you mention your nervousness or apologize for any problems you think you have with your speech, you may be calling the audience's attention to something they hadn't noticed. Keep silent.
8. Concentrate on the message -- not the medium. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties, and outwardly toward your message and your audience. Your nervousness will dissipate.
9. Turn nervousness into positive energy. Harness your nervous energy and transform it into vitality and enthusiasm.
10. Gain experience. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking. A Toastmasters club can provide the experience you need
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Age
1. What do you think are the main differences between the youth of today and the older generation?
2. A common complaint from the younger generation is that old people complain too much. Do you agree?
3. What age do you think is the best to be? Why?
4. Woman usually live longer than men do, why do you think this is?
5. Some people think that the youth of today are spoilt. What do you think?
6. Do you think that younger people today, have less family values?
7. Define middle aged.
8. What do you plan to do when you retire?
9. At what age do children start going to school in your country?
10. At what age do people usually get married and have children in your country?
11. Do you think that young people "have it too easy"?
12. Why should we respect our elders?
13. In your country, at what age is somebody considered to be an adult?
14. At what age do people in your country retire? Do you think that this is a fair age?
15. Do younger people in your country usually give up their seat on a train or bus for an older person?
16. In some countries it is traditional for retirees to go and live with their children. Is it the same in your country?
17. At what age are people permitted to drink alcohol in your country? What other age restrictions exist in your country?
18. At what age do people usually graduate from university in your country?
19. In most countries, politicians are middle aged and older. Is this true for your country? Do you think that younger politicians could do a better job?
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