FCE Twitter Vocabulary
Below are ten tweets that contain words and expressions that have come up in class.
Strange, I am getting a lot of puzzled looks today! pic.twitter.com/eaV1Y2vaC5
— R. Bowen Loftin (@bowtieger) October 4, 2014
Spain's PM says he took "sensible" decision to abandon hard-line abortion law proposals @ReutersSonyaD http://t.co/afgyzlGMeo
— sarah morris (@sarahmorriseuro) September 23, 2014
I hate it when I can't get on with my work because of all the doughnuts that are on my desk.
— mynameisJimmy (@jimmy_sharpe) October 29, 2014
Look who's here😎💚 he must have finished his bone & worn himself out pic.twitter.com/zwJfjjiCcE
— Kitlyne (@C3glz) October 26, 2014
Some lads just don't have a clue, got steak but they'd rather have fish fingers
— Georgia Charles (@geocharles_) October 27, 2014
Take a break: It's Happy No Housework Day!
What's your least favorite house chore? pic.twitter.com/Otjk6XJ0os
— The News-Press (@TheNewsPress) April 7, 2014
This is just endlessly amusing. RT @jami0mckay: Cat vs Beanbag. http://t.co/3FKiAdvsqL
— Karin Gleason (@karingleason) October 21, 2014
Triumphantly tidied my work room by simply moving a massive heap of books into another room. TA DA!
— Joe Abercrombie (@LordGrimdark) August 26, 2014
My bedroom can be spotless clean one day and then turn into an apocalyptic warzone in hours...HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN EVERYTIME
— Nadeshot (@OpTic_NaDeSHoT) October 29, 2014
To the kitchen, papi. Dads who do a fair share of housework inspire their daughters to more "masculine" occupations: http://t.co/yDaaNV9SaF
— Jacqueline Maley (@JacquelineMaley) September 15, 2014
Use words or expressions (in correct form) from the tweets to complete the following sentences:
- There is a ___ of clothes on the chair. I don't know what's clean and what needs washed.
- You must be ___ . Why don't I make dinner while you put your feet up?
- I don't ___ where it is. Let's stop and ask someone.
- I'm a bit ___. I've tried switching it off and one again but it still doesn't work. Can you show me how to do it?
- I find writing reports a real ___ but it's part of my job.
- A: Can you tidy up the living room? B: It's not my turn and I do more than my ___ anyway.
- He used to be an easy going type of guy but he's ___ a grumpy old man.
- I'm glad you find it ___. I don't see the funny side at all.
- He'll be fine. He's a ___ boy. I don't think you have any need to worry.
- A: How about going out for a few drinks? B: I'd love to but I should be ___ my studies. I have an exam next week.
Comments
The answers are the following:
1. heap of
2. worn out
3. have a clue
4. puzzled
5. chore
6. housework
7. turning into
8. amusing
9. sensible
10.getting on with
See you on Tuesday!
I find the activity very interesting to get on with the vocabulary.
But... in the second sentence the answer could be "worn out" and "tired", isn´t?
Here are the answers:
1. heap of
2. worn out
3. have a clue
4. puzzled
5. chore
6. do more than my fair share
7. turning into
8. amusing
9. sensible
10. getting on with
Worn out is extremely tired / exhausted.
Well done!