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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