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hectic exhausting taxing intricate
undemanding
Idioms
work flat out (= work very hard)
Sometimes I have to work flat out.
on the go (= very busy)
I’m always on the go.
get to the bottom of (= solve)
I have to get to the bottom of problems related to...
pull out all the stops (= make a special effort)
When it’s busy I have to pull out all the stops.
take charge of (= manage)
I often have to take charge of the whole department.
pick up the pieces (= take responsibility)
When there's a problem I have to pick up the pieces.
Topic 2b: What you do - your studies
· What are you studying?
· Where are you studying?
· Why did you choose this college / university?
· What’s good about where you‘re studying?
· What would you like to do after your studies?
Nouns
schoolwork branch of learning field of study discipline
lecturer theory
Verbs
revise comprehend succeed in become skilled in
Adjectives
hands-on (= practical) job-related theoretical reputable
highly regarded compulsory optional
Idioms
pass with flying colors (=pass with a high score)
I passed my entrance exam with flying colors.
sail through (= finish sth. easily and quickly)
I can usually sail through all my assessments.
to flunk (= to fail / perform badly)
I always seem to flunk my compulsory maths tests.
cross that bridge when sb. come to it (=deal with a problem when it arrives)
I’m not worried about that now – I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
Topic 3: Hobbies/ Free-time activities
· Do you have any hobbies?
· What do you do in your free time?
· What hobbies / free-time activities are popular in your country?
· Is it important to have a hobby?
· Why is it important for people to have free-time activities?
· Is it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby?
· What free-time activities would you like to try in the future?
Nouns
leisure pursuit spare time pastime
Verbs
amuse oneself by unwind by kill time by
Adjectives
fascinating captivating time-consuming appealing
Idioms
take up (= start)
I've recently taken up swimming.
take part in
I frequently take part in group activities like...
get into (= enjoy)
Recently I’ve been getting into fishing.
have a go at (= try)
I'd really like to have a go at scuba diving.
idle away the hours (= spend time)
In my time off I often idle away the hours by playing guitar.
Topic 4: Sports
· Do you like playing sports?
· How often do you play sports?
· What sports are most popular in your country?
· Do you think it is important to play a sport?
· What sports would you like to try in the future?
· Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
Nouns
team game spectator sport physical activity squad
solo sport
Verbs
compete challenge get fit lose weight
stay healthy
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