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Intermediate English - Family( Interview with a mother )

A: What's it like being a parent? B: Bringing up children is very difficult. You always worry about them. You have to be very patient and put up with a lot (to tolerate or endure someone )  - like noise and even criticism. And you can't always get through to ( make them listen to you or understand) them. Sometimes they just won't listen. But the advantages of being a parent outweigh the disadvantages. The main thing is to enjoy your children while they are  young because they grow up ( to gradually become an adult ) so quickly nowadays A: How strict are you with your children? B: I suppose I'm reasonably strict. They can't do what they like and get away with (succeeded in avoiding punishment, not punishment) it and I tell them off ( reprimand, speak angrily to someone )  when they do something wrong. A: And what is the secret of being a good parent? B: I think you have to give them confidence and let them know you love them. And you have to set...
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Intermediate English - Family( Interview with a 17-year-old son )

A: How do you get on with your parents? B: I look up to ( admired and respected ) them because I know they've worked hard to bring us up ( to gradually become an adult ) properly. A: How strict are your parents? B: They can be very strict at times. I told my dad I wanted a motorbike, but he said it was out of the question (Too impracticable, impossible ) it was too dangerous. My mother is strict about keeping things tidy. I can't get out of ( avoid or escape a duty or responsibility) doing the washing up ( clean ) and things like that, unless I'm very busy. A: How do you get on with your sister? B: I never agree with what she says, so we are always arguing. We 've never been very close, but I get on all right with her. I think I'm much closer to my mother.
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Intermediate English - Family( Interview with a 16-year-old daughter )

Interview with a 16-year-old daughter A: How do you get on with( to have a good relationship ) your parents? B: I think I get on with them very well, really. We don't always see eye to eye on somethings , like boyfriends they don't always approve of them but on the whole, they're very understanding. If I had a personal problem, I think I can confide in ( t o share your feelings and secrets with someone  ) them and if I was ever in trouble I know I could rely on them to help me. A: How strict are your parents? B: Well, my dad's quite strict about staying out late at night, but I can usually get around( to persuade Dad to allow her to stay out at late) him. If I'm nice to him, he lets me come home a bit later. My mum's always telling me to tidy up( arrange ) my bedroom and put things away( it expresses to put something in the place or container) after I use them, and I have to do some of the housework. But if I compare them with other paren...
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Phrasal Verbs -2

Do you need to finish this work quickly? Yes, I must crack on with this. My assignment has to be handed in by Wednesday. Is she leaving for the airport now? Yes, she is off to the airport. He seems to be getting on with his homework rather well. Shall I continue? Yes, do carry on , please. Do you like staying in bed longer at the weekend? Yes, I love to lie in at the weekend. Has he fallen asleep in front of the television? Yes, he has nodded off . My head is completely full. I can't take in any more information. Has she gone to bed? Yes, she has already turned in . Is she an early riser? Oh, no. She hates getting up early.
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Phrasal Verbs -1

Is she still hungry? No, she has calmed down now. I gave up smoking two years ago. I haven't touched a cigarette since then. I am really behind with my studies. I must catch up on them. He drinks too much. He should really cut down on alcohol. The hotel was terrible. We were really let down by it. Has he taken up your offer? Yes, he has accepted it. Could you turn down the music? It's too loud. Don't be upset. Try and cheer up . That was really a bad mistake. I don't know how to make up for it. More than 500 people turned up to watch the show last night.
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Advanced English Vocabulary - Part 4

Very bad - atrocious, appaling Very terrible - horrendous Very painful - excruciating, unbearable Very small - miniscule Very old - ancient ATROCIOUS: of very  bad   quality : an atrocious   film / piece  of  acting The   weather   has been atrocious all   week . Conditions in the   prison   were atrocious. An  action  that is atrocious is  extremely   cruel : an atrocious   crime APPALING: ​ C1   very  bad : appalling   weather The   drive   home   was appalling. ​ C2   shocking  and very  bad : appalling   injuries Prisoners were   kept   in the most appalling   conditions . HORRENDOUS: so bad as to be shocking; extremely unpleasant: Exhibits show how horrendous the living conditions there were. EXHIBITS: to show something publicly  EXCRUCIATING: extremely painf...
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Everyday English Phrases - PART 1

1. I'm full. I can't eat anymore. 2. Go down this street. Then turn left. 3. Your answer is satisfying. I feel satisfied. 4. It's wonderful. I like it very much. 5. Don't make so much noise. I'm working. 6. How many are there in your family? 7. What would you like to eat? 8. Our company employed about one hundred people. 9. We need more than listening. we need action? 10. So do I. see you later. Keep in touch. 11. Should I go this way or that way? 12. Your right hand is swollen. Does it hurt? 13. Would you please pass the salt? 14. It's about 70 degrees Fahrenheit this afternoon.  15. Mr. Green is a member of the faculty 16. State-owned enterprises are getting out of difficulty. 17. The doctor's word made him feel comfortable. 18. That's the stupidest thing. I've ever heard. 19. What's the quickest way to get there. 20. Growth, however, brings new problems and concern.
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