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Adjectives

fragrant sweet-scented

Idioms

in bloom (= when flowers are opening)

Roses give off a sweet fragrance when they are in bloom

reminiscent of (= reminding sb. of)

The fragrance of flowers in blossom is reminiscent of spring.

Topic 42: Buildings

· What types of buildings are there in your city?

· Do you prefer old or new buildings?

· Are historical buildings important?

· Would you like to live in an old building?

Nouns

architecture structural design skyscraper office

block residence

Verbs

construct erect renovate demolish

Adjectives

elegant well-designed unsightly contemporary

old-fashioned

Idioms

put up (= build)

They are putting up loads of unsightly office blocks.

do up (= repair)

They should do up some of the old-fashioned residences.

pull down (= demolish)

They are pulling down older neighborhoods to make way for the new skyscrapers.

Topic 43: Rain

· Do you like rain?

· What do you usually do when it rains?

· How do people feel about rain where you live?

· What do you think is worse, too much rain or not enough rain?

Nouns

drizzle shower torrential rain downpour

Verbs

pour down spit (=rain lightly)

Adjectives

showery damp waterlogged (clothing) waterproof

soaked

Idioms

chuck it down (=rain heavily)

In spring it often chucks it down.

get wet

I really hate getting wet.

put off (= cancel a planned activity)

clear up (= stop raining)

If it’s pouring down with rain I will usually put off any outdoor activities until it clears up.

Topic 44: Museums

· Do you like museums?

· How often do you visit museums?

· What types of museum can be found in your country?

Nouns

Natural History Museum antique artifact fossil

Verbs

put on display put on show exhibit

Adjectives

rare antique

Idioms

take sth. in (= look at sth.)

It takes about a full day to take in all the museum.

make a day of sth. (= spend a whole day doing sth.)

I’m quite into making a day of walking around the science museum

on view / on display

There are loads of prehistoric fossils on view.

Topic 45: Relaxation

· What do you usually do to relax?

· How much time do you usually have to relax?

· What do people usually do to relax in your country?

· Do you think it’s important for people to relax?

· (Note: Most sporting activities are not "relaxing", so do not talk about sport for this topic.)

Nouns

break rest

Verbs

unwind recuperate

Adjectives

soothing comforting calming

Idioms

take a breather (= relax)

I’ve moved the front lawn, and I’m just taking a breather before taking the back lawn.

chill out (= relax)

Stop working; take it easy.

take it easy (= relax)

Don‘t worry: take it easy.

put one’s feet up (= relax)

On weekends, we always put our feet up.

Topic 46: Cycling

· Do you like cycling?

· Is cycling popular in your country?

· What are the advantages of cycling?

· How often do you walk to places?

Nouns

pushbike mountain bike biking bike-riding

Verbs

peddle slow down speed up