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Idioms and colloquialisms 1Idioms and colloquialisms (spoken expressions) are a common feature of the TOEFL ListeningComprehension. There are a lot of them, and each one has to be learnt individually. Often, but notalways, it is possible to identify the meaning of an idiom or a colloquialism from the context in whichit is being used.The idioms and colloquialisms exercises in this book focus on some of the most commonly-usedexpressions.Exercise 1Complete the dialogs with an expression from the box.I couldn't agree more. I couldn't care less. I really don't mind. It's up to you.It does nothing for me. Let me sleep on it. Never mind. It can't be helped.No way! Not a chance! You've got to be kidding! Why not? Go for it!Wow! Way to go! You should really get a life. You're welcome, but it was nothing really.General Vocabulary1. A. Shall we eat out or do you want me to cook something?B. _____________________________________A. OK. In that case, let's eat out.2. A. The economics seminar has been canceled yet again.B. _____________________________________A. I'm afraid not. Professor Parkhill sure seems to be absent a lot these days.3. A. Our history lessons are really boring, aren't they.B. _____________________________________A. Right. Perhaps we shouldn't have chosen it as an option.4. A. We're going to Mo's bar tonight. Want to come?B. _____________________________________A. Come on, don't be like that! It'll be fun!5. A. I need a decision as soon as possible.B. _____________________________________A. Well, to be honest, I'd rather you told me now.6. A. Are you interested in science?B. _____________________________________A. Me neither. I find it really boring.7. A. I spent most of the weekend lying in bed and watching TV.B. _____________________________________A. I know! You're not the first person to say that.8. A. If you don't work harder, you'll fail your exams.B. _____________________________________A. Well, you should. Your whole future might depend on them.9. A. I've passed all my exams – grade A's all round!B. _____________________________________A. Thanks. I never thought I'd be able to do it.10. A. Do you think I should apply to the University of West Virginia?B. _____________________________________A. All right, I will. Thanks.11. A. Thank you so much for all your help. I couldn't have done it without you.B. _____________________________________A. No, really, I really appreciate it.12. A. I'm really sorry that I lost your dictionary.B. _____________________________________A. Nevertheless, I promise to replace it.15
General VocabularyExercise 2Instructions as above.Let me lend a hand. How's it going? How should I know?I'm a bit tied up for the time being. I'm going to give it all I've got. Is it any wonder?Oh, I'm used to it. Sure. Why not? What a drag! What do you have in mind?You bet! You're out of luck.1. A. Can I have a look at your essay to get a few ideas?B. _____________________________________A. Thanks. I'll do the same for you next time.2. A. I'm working really hard for my exam at the moment.B. _____________________________________A. Oh, not bad. I'm fairly confident of passing.3. A. Where's Murai today?B. _____________________________________A. Don't be like that. I was only asking.4. A. We need to finish this assignment by Monday. There goes our weekend.B. _____________________________________A. I know, but we'll make up for it next weekend.5. A. Want to come to the concert tonight?B . _____________________________________A. That's great. I'll go and get us some tickets.6. A. Do you think you'll pass your exams?B. _____________________________________A. That's the spirit! Well, good luck.7. A. Do you find it difficult getting up at 6 o'clock every morning?B. _____________________________________A. I suppose you must be. You've been doing it for so long.8. A. We're thinking of doing something to celebrate the end of the semester.B. _____________________________________A. I'm not sure, really. Perhaps a barbecue, or something like that.9. A. Are there any tickets left for tonight's show?B. _____________________________________A. I thought so. Oh well, never mind.10. A. I have to get the hall ready for tonight's lecture.B. _____________________________________A. That's really kind of you.11. A. I was wondering if you could help me with my assignment.B. _____________________________________A. Yes, I thought you might be a bit busy right now.1612. A. Poor Sarah failed to get a good grade in her TOEFL once again.B. _____________________________________A. Right. She never seems to do any preparation for it.
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