
درس دوم: Speak English Like an American
LESSON 2: BOB RETURNS HOME WITH BAD NEWS
PRACTICE THE IDIOMS
Fill in the blank with the missing word:
1) What’s the ___________ ? You look upset.
a) situation
b) issue
c) matter
2) I know I can trust you. You would never stab me in the
a) leg
b) back
c) arm
3) If Bob and Susan run out of money, they can always borrow money from Susan’s sister as a ____________ resort.
a) final
b) first
c) last
4) You look really stressed ______________ . Why don’t you sit down, relax, and have a cup of tea?
a) about
b) in
c) out
5) Bob, everything will be fine. You just need to keep your chin _____________ and remember that tomorrow is another day.
a) up
b) down
c) above
6) I just can’t make up my ____________ whether to order chicken or fish.
a) head
b) brain
c) mind
7) Nicole accidentally stepped on Ted’s guitar. Ted got really angry and told her _____________.
a) off
b) out
c) away
8) Your husband left you for his psychologist? Hang __________ there! I’m sure he’ll realize she’s crazy and then come back to you.
a) up
b) in
c) out
ANSWER K E Y
1. c 5. a
2. b 6. c
3. c 7. a
4.c 8.b