V. get wound up (informal) v. freak (out) (informal)

To get wound upis to get very upset or stressed, either because people are winding you up on purpose, or because something annoying is happening.

eg He got wound up because everyone was criticising his work.

To freak out is to behave wildly, because you are panicking, angry, or losing control.
eg She freaked out when she heard the news. She was screaming, throwing plates, and kicking the furniture.

Q: Do you get wound up in traffic jams ?

A: Yes, I really get wound up in traffic jams.

Q: What about if your computer crashes before you’ve saved your work ?

A: Again, yes./Yes, I get wound up if my computer crashes before I’ve saved my work.

Q: Do you get wound up by certain kinds of people/behaviour ?

A: Yes, I get wound up by rude people.

Q: Would your parents freak out if you got your tongue pierced ?

A: I don't think so. They are quite broad-minded./No, my parents wouldn't freak out if I got my tongue pierced.

Q: Do you ever really freak out when you dance ?

A: Sometimes. Maybe if I'm drunk./Yes, I really freak out when I dance.

v/n. trap v/n. escape

Q: What kind of animals do we catch in/with traps ?

A: We catch mice and rats in/with traps.

Q: Would you panic if you were trapped underground ?

A: Yes, I think I would./Yes, I would panic if I were trapped underground.

Q: Have you ever seen a film about people trapped in a dangerous situation ?

Yes, in Titanic people were trapped on a ship./Yes, I have seen a film about people trapped in a dangerous situation.

Q: How did they escape in the end ?

Most of them escaped on lifeboats but some of them died.

Q: Do you know where the fire escapes are in this building ?

Yes, I do./Yes, I know where the fire escapes are in this building.

Q: Have you ever felt trapped:
a. in a job ?

Yes, I have./Yes, I have felt trapped in a job.

b. in a relationship ?

No, I don't think so./No, I have never felt trapped in a relationship.

c. by someone talking to you at a party ?

Yes, that was so boring./Yes, I have felt trapped by someone talking to me at a party.

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Unit 5

v. to be/get stuck (somewhere)= trapped

We can also get stuck when doing something (such as an exam). This means we can’t continue because we don’t know the answer.

Q: Have you ever got stuck in a lift ?

A: No, I've never got stuck in a lift.

Q: Do you lose your temper if you get stuck in traffic ?

A: Yes, I do./Yes, I lose my temper if I get stuck in traffic.

Q: What can you do to amuse yourself if you are stuck indoors on a rainy day ?

A: If I'm stuck indoors on a rainy day, I can read a book or watch a DVD.

Q: Would you consider cheating if you got stuck in an exam ?

A: Yes, I would./Yes, I would consider cheating if I got stuck in an exam.

Q: How would you go about it ?

A: By trying to look at my friend's answers.

Q: What can you do when you get stuck doing a crossword puzzle ?

A: If you get stuck doing a crossword puzzle, you can use a dictionary.

Q: Have you ever been stuck next to someone boring on a train journey ?

A: Yes, I have./Yes, I have been stuck next to someone boring on a train journey.

Q: Did you try to escape ?

A: Yes, but there weren't any seats available.

Q: Have you ever been stuck outside in wild weather ?

A: Yes, I was stuck once in the mountains when it was snowing a lot.

Q: What kind of animals get stuck up trees ?

A: Cats often get stuck up trees.

Q: Does it ever happen to people ?

A: Sometimes./Yes, it sometimes happens to people.

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