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Adjectives

later than usual earlier than normal flexible inflexible

rigid habitual

Idioms

the daily grind (= everyday work routine)

At the weekend I can forget about the daily grind.

get away from it all (= get away from the daily work routine)

It’s a good idea to get away from it all at least once a month.

get into the swing of (= get used to)

I find it quite easy to get into the swing of my study routine.

early bird (= someone who gets up early)

I’m not much of an early bird.

Topic 30: Family

· Tell me about your family.

· What kind of things do you and your family do together?

· Who does the housework in your family?

· Would you prefer to have a larger or smaller family?

Nouns

family unit relative household chore (= housework)

family circle family connection

Verbs

adore admire enjoy the company of

Adjectives

affectionate intimate distant

Idioms

it's in the blood (= a natural Part of one’s character)

All my family are really fond of reading - I guess it’s in the blood.

run in the family (= be a shared family characteristic)

My brothers and I have big ears - it runs in the family.

born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth (= born into a rich family)

I wasn’t exactly burn with a silver spoon in my mouth - my family is quite normal.

Topic 31: Cooking

· Can you cook?

· Who usually does the cooking in your home?

· How do people usually learn to cook in your country?

· What are the advantages of being able to cook?

Nouns

cookery cuisine ingredient recipe

home economics bile to eat (= snack) oven

Verbs

become skilled at prepare entertain (=have guests)

Adjectives

yummy full of flavor nourishing hot from

home-cooked famished

Idioms

lip-smacking (= delicious)

When I entertain guests I try to prepare some lip-smacking recipes.

burn to a crisp (= burn food)

Once I tried to prepare steak for my friends but it came out burn to a crisp.

rustle up (= cook sth. quickly without a recipe)

It’s good to be able to rustle up a quick bite to eat when you‘re famished.

Topic 32: Weddings

· Have you ever been to a wedding?

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

· What clothes do people usually wear at weddings in your country?

· Which people are usually invited to weddings?

Nouns

marriage ceremony bride groom honeymoon

bridal gown banquet best man bride’s maid

Verbs

get married give presents drink a toast

Adjectives

conventional customary ceremonial

Idioms

tie the knot (= get married)

When people decide to tie the knot, they usually want to lead a steady life.

get hitched (= get married)

My cousin got hitched when she was 21 years old.

raise a glass (= drink a toast)

The bride and groom have to raise a glass with all the guests.

give (the bride) away (part of a traditional wedding ceremony)

The bride is given away by her father or mother.

Topic 33: Public transport

· What types of public transport can be found in your city?

· What type of public transport do you use most?

· Are there any public transport problems in your city?

· How would you improve the public transport system in your city?

Nouns

transport network bus system minicab traffic

congestion delay fare commuter

journey rush hour

Verbs

commute catch (a bus / train)