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Adjectives

monotonous thought-provoking authoritarian easy-going

Idioms

off by heart (= remember l00%)

We had to learn all our lessons off by heart.

off the top of one's head (= without any help)

We had to recite famous stories off the top of our heads.

come down like a ton of bricks (= punish severely)

My maths teacher used to come down on us like a ton of bricks if we couldn't work out some problems.

Topic 13: Restaurants

· How often do you eat out in restaurants?

· What types of restaurants do you like best?

· What types of restaurants are common in your city?

· What are the advantages of eating out in restaurants?

· (See Topic 31: Cooking and Topic 36: Food.)

Nouns

eatery cuisine meal specialty dish

delicacy service décor selling

Verbs

eat out dine out feast on sample

Adjectives

regional swanky posh low-cost

unsophisticated

Idioms

not as good as it's / they’re cracked up to be (= not as good as people say)

Lots of the posh restaurants are not as good as they’re cracked up to be.

run of the mill (= average, typical)

In my neighborhood there are quite a few run of the mill eateries.

set sb. back (= cost sb. an amount of money)

The swanky restaurants will set you back quite a lot of money.

Topic 14: Friends

· How much time do you spend with your friends?

· What do you usually do with your friends?

· Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?

· Is friendship important to you?

Nouns

companion acquaintance best-buddy (US) best-mate (UK)

company sibling shared interests (= similar hobbies)

Verbs

get together hang out with socialize

Adjectives

sociable gregarious out-going chummy

extrovert introvert

Idioms

own flesh and blood (= family relative)

Obviously my siblings are my own flesh and blood so I love them very much.

soul mate (= best friend)

I usually hang out with my soul mate.

a sounding board (= a good person to talk to)

I can use my best male as a sounding board when I have problems.

Topic 15: Festivals

· Do you often celebrate festivals in your culture?

· What do people usually do during festivals?

· Which is your favorite festival?

· Do you think festivals are important?

Nouns

celebration festivity reunion family get-together

ceremony ritual legend folklore

Verbs

celebrate reunite revisit pay one‘s respects to

Adjectives

cheerful customary long-established time-honored

Idioms

push the boat out (= have a party)

We really push the boat out during spring festival celebrations.
make merry (= drink and cal)

People always make merry on New Year's Eve.

slap-up meal (= big meal)

There is usually a customary slap-up meal.

in high spirits (= happy)

Everyone is in high spirits just before midnight.

Topic 16: Meeting new people

· Do you often meet new people?

· In your country where can you meet new people?

· How easy is it to meet new people in your city?

· Is it possible to meet people from other countries where you live?

· (Sec vocabulary for Topic 14: Friends.)

Nouns

individual meeting point gathering place nightclub

Verbs

congregate flock to meet for the first time crowd together

get acquainted with befriend