V. to develop n. development
If something develops, it grows, improves, or moves to the next stage.
eg The car industry developed quickly after the second world war.
Q: What do these animals develop into ? a. caterpillars.
Caterpillars develop into butterflies.
B. tadpoles.
Tadpoles develop into frogs.
Q: Which illnesses are scientists currently developing cures for ?
A: Scientists are currently developing cures for many illnesses, for example cancer.
Q: What other recent developments have there been ?
A: There've been many recent developments.
Q: What kind of companies spend a lot of money on Research and Development ?*
A: I think cosmetic companies spend a lot of money on Research and Development.
Q: Do you think some people over-develop their muscles ?
A: Yes, definitely./Yes, I think some people over-develop their muscles.
Q: Do you think there is any harm in this ?
A: Yes, I think sometimes muscles are just too big.
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Q: How can a bad diet affect a child’s development ?
A: A bad diet can really slow down a child’s development.
Q: Do some rich countries get involved in the development of poor ones ?
A: Yes, some rich countries get involved in the development of poor ones.
Q: Are you ever suspicious of their real aims ?
A: Yes, I am./Yes, I'm sometimes suspicious of their real aims.
Phrases and expressions with develop/development
Q: What conditions are vital for developing film ?
A: Dark conditions are vital for developing film.
Q: Do you think developing countries deserve more help ?
A: Yes, I do think developing countries deserve more help.
Q: Where should the money come from ?
A: Governments./The money should come from governments.
Q: What should you do if you think you are developing a cold ?
A: If you think you are developing a cold, you should take lots of vitamin C and get as much rest as you can.
v/n. contact
If two things come into contact with each other, they touch.
We can also use contact to mean communicate with.
eg I tried to contact you but your mobile was switched off.
Q: What household products are dangerous if they come into contact with (your) skin/eyes ?
A: I think cleaning products are dangerous if they come into contact with (your) skin/eyes.
Q: Is it relatively easy to contact people anywhere in the world these days?
A: Yes, it is./Yes, it's relatively easy to contact people anywhere in the world these days.
Q: What recent developments have made this possible ?
A: I think these days we can all talk to each other through our computers.
Q: Do you believe people who claim to have been in contact with aliens ?
A: No, not at all./No, I don't believe people who claim to have been in contact with aliens.
Q: What evidence is there ?
A: I don't think there's any evidence.
Q: Have you ever tried to make contact with distant relatives ?
A: Yes, I have but they didn't reply./Yes, I've tried to make contact with distant relatives.
Q: Do you think adopted children should have the right to contact their natural parents ?
A: I think it depends on the situation. Sometimes they should, but maybe sometimes they shouldn't.
expr. get/keep in touch with v. to lose touch with
Q: How many of your old school friends do you keep in touch with ?
A: I keep in touch with a couple of them.
Q: How do people keep in touch with friends in other countries ?
A: People keep in touch with friends in other countries by email.
Q: Is there anyone you regret losing touch with ?
A: Yes, I regret losing touch with my old teacher.
Q: Why do you wish you had kept in touch ?
A: Because he was a really friendly guy./I wish I had kept in touch because he was a really friendly guy.
Q: Have you ever got back in touch with someone who hadn't seen for years ?
A: Yes, I've got back in touch with an old school friend recently.
Q: How did it go ?
A: Not very well. She wasn't as pretty as I remembered.
Q: Do you plan to keep in touch with anyone you’ve met at this school?
A: Yes, I plan to keep in touch with all my class mates.
Q: What would be the best way for your family to get in touch with you in an emergency ?
A: The best way for my family to get in touch with me in an emergency would be to phone my mobile phone.
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phr. v. to hang up v. to put/keep somebody on hold
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