have (something) to do with (something)

- to be about something, to be on the subject of something, to be related to something

"The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it."
That problem has nothing to do with me

In case

- if something should happen

I will take my umbrella in case it rains

In favor of (someone or something)

- to approve or support someone or something

Everybody is in favor of the new police chief.
My company is not in favor of changing our holiday schedule.

Make sense

- to seem reasonable

The manager's new proposal makes sense.

No matter

- regardless

No matter how hard that I try, my music teacher is never satisfied.

Show up

- to appear, to arrive, to be present

"What time did your friend show up for the party?"

So far; so far so good

- until now

So far, no one has entered the speech contest at the television station

Take advantage of (someone or something)

- to use someone or something for one's own benefit

We took advantage of the beautiful weather and went to the beach.

Take place

- to happen, to occur

The soccer game took place on the coldest day of the year.

Turn out

- to be found or known, to prove to be true

It turned out that more people came to the meeting than we had expected

Up to (someone) to decide (something) or do (something)

- to be responsible to choose or decide something

It is up to the company president to decide when the meeting will start

Work out

- to end successfully

I hope that everything will work out for my friend when she moves next month.

Inside out Expressions

Mind how you go Be careful

Mind you On the other hand

Come to mind think of an idea

In two minds can’t decide

Change your mind alter your opinion

Make up your mind make a decision

Never mind don’t worry

Do you mind? Would it bother you

Speak your mind say what you honestly think

Bear in mind don’t forget

Tasty tasteless in good/bad taste tasteful

Pointless, riveting, memorable, frustrating, meaningful, predictable, one-way, fascinating, hilarious- conversation.

All sweetness and light

Catch your eye

Have a sit down

Bite to eat

Shout and rant

Live next door

I wish..

I regret..

If only..

It’s high time..

Major Themes Inside Out

Identity

Who do you consider yourself to be? The concept of a personal identity is very complex and there are many things which can influence you. Which of the following things has the strongest influence on your sense of identity:

Nation, City, Family, gender, personal tastes, sports, music, films etc

Taste

Every culture has a different idea of what good taste and bad taste are. For example some cultures find it in bad taste to eat on a train or bus, others don’t think there is anything wrong with this. Some cultures communicate in a very aggressive way often interrupting one another while others communicate slowly and politely. Describe the concept of what is tasteful behavior and tasteless behavior in your own culture

City

Cities have their own specific problems. Examples are crime, overcrowding, traffic congestion, pollution etc. Describe some of the problems that Almaty faces and offer some solutions to these problems.

Talk

Some conversations are fascinating and meaningful whereas others seem frustrating and even pointless. Describe what you believe to be the essential ingredients for a good conversation and describe the personal qualities of a good conversationalist.

Luck

Some people believe that there is some kind of force in the universe that governs luck. Some believe that good people deserve good luck and bad people will receive bad luck. Many believe ‘what goes around, comes around’, that if you treat people poorly bad things will come to you. Others don’t buy into these types of beliefs and state that luck is blind and random. Anything can happen to anyone at any time. What are your personal beliefs about luck?

Mind

We experience the world through our senses. What we feel, touch, smell, taste or feel creates our feelings and our tastes about things in our environment. This has led some people to believe that our mind is really just the sum of everything we experience through our senses. In other words, our sensory experiences create who we are. To what extent do you believe this statement?

Date: 2015-12-18; view: 971