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Adjectives

unforgettable avant-garde tear-jerking spellbinding

thrilling samey action-packed big-budget

Idioms

film buff (= someone who loves films)

I wouldn’t describe myself as a film buff.

box-office smash (= a very successful film)

I find most box-office smashes to be a bit samey.

Topic 26: Weekends

· What do you usually do at the weekends?

· What do people usually do at weekends in your country?

· Do you think your weekends are long enough?

· How important do you think it is to have free time?

· (Use the same vocabulary for Topic 3 Hobbies / Free-time activities.)

Nouns

leisure pursuit spare time pastime time off

Verbs

amuse by unwind by kill time by

Adjectives

soothing pleasing engaging

Idioms

let one’s hair down (= relax)

At weekends I usually let my hair down.

take it easy (= relax)

On Saturdays I take it easy.

slip by (= (time) passes quickly)

I feel like the weekend slips by too quickly).

Topic 27: Going out in the evening

· How often do you go out in the evening?

· Who do you usually spend your evenings with?

· When you go out in the evening what do you usually do?

· Do you think there is enough to do in the evening in your city?

Nouns

dusk nightlife nightspot discotheque

cafe

Verbs

go for a stroll wander around pay a visit to

Adjectives

invigorating happening (= fashionable) late-night

Idioms

regular haunt (= a place one regularly goes to)

My regular late-night haunt is a trendy little café.

drop in on (= visit)

I sometimes drop in on my neighbors.

the wee hours (= very early in the morning – after midnight)

I usually have to get home before the wee hours.

in the dead of night (= very late at night)

Occasionally I go for a stroll in the dead of night.

Topic 28: Animals

· Do you like animals?

· What types of animals do people keep as pets in your country?

· How do most people feel about animals in your country?

· What are animals used for in your country?

Nouns

wildlife species domestic animals mammal

reptile dairy farming

Verbs

protect conserve raise (farm animals)

Adjectives

endangered extinct domesticated

Idioms

flora and fauna (= all animals and plans)

People in cities don't really care about flora and fauna.

like one of the family

People treat their dogs like one of the family.

make a fuss over (= care very much for)

People often make a fuss over their pets.

Topic 29: Routines

· What time do you usually get up in the morning?

· Are your weekday and weekend routines different?

· What’s your favorite time of day?

· What’s the worst part of the day for you?

Nouns

habit fixed schedule agenda routine

Verbs

wake up get out of bed retire (= go to bed)