Watch the Grammar On the Move video
Warmer:
What countries are on your bucket list (would you like to visit in the future)? Why? How would you prefer to travel?
Do Ex 1
embark on/upon something (formal) to start to do something new or difficult.
E.g.
She is about to embark on a diplomatic career.
Remember these basic rules before embarking upon major home improvements.
tick off:
tick somebody/something off (British English) (North American English check somebody/something off) to put a mark (✓) next to a name or an item on a list to show that something has been dealt with
E.g.
I’ve ticked off the names of all those present.
It’s a good idea to tick off the jobs on the list as you do them.
Do Ex 2
farmyard: /ˈfɑːmjɑːd/ an area that is surrounded by farm buildings. Sp. corral.
E.g.
I entered the barn at the corner of the farmyard.
roadworthy: /ˈrəʊdwɜːði/ (of a vehicle) in a safe condition to drive. Sp. apto -a para la circulación.
E.g.
The MOT inspectors are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
Do Ex 3
lounge around (also lounge about British English) /laʊndʒ/ to spend time relaxing and doing nothing, often when you should be doing something. SYN laze around. Sp. holgazanear, no hacer nada.
E.g.
James does nothing but lounge around the apartment.
Several students were lounging around, reading newspapers.
suffice: /səˈfaɪs/ to be enough for somebody/something.
E.g
Generally a brief note or a phone call will suffice.
suffice to do something One example will suffice to illustrate the point.
Do Ex 4
Do Ex 5
Read the Grammar Reference section on p 202
Do Ex 1 on p 202
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