Headway Advanced 4TH Unit 1 What makes us human? Revision

What is the meaning of 'dismayed'?

What do you do with your telephone if you're really angry and want to stop talking to the caller?

Which is a synonym to the word 'trait'?

Match the words with their meanins: [blank_start]forebear[blank_end] a person in your family who lived a long time ago [blank_start]trait[blank_end] a particular quality in your personality [blank_start]chief[blank_end] most important [blank_start]trace[blank_end] an object or a sign that shows that something existed or was present [blank_start]perplexing[blank_end] making you confused or worried because you do not understand it [blank_start]puzzling[blank_end] making sb feel confused because they do not understand it BAFFLE [blank_start]claim[blank_end] a right that sb believes they have to something, esp. property or land [blank_start]strike[blank_end] o come into somebody’s mind suddenly [blank_start]helpless[blank_end] unable to take care of yourself or do things without the help of others [blank_start]imply[blank_end] suggest that sth is true or that you feel/think something without saying [blank_start]upright[blank_end] in or into a vertical position [blank_start]feat[blank_end] an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage

1. Would you [blank_start]fancy[blank_end] a beer tonigh? 2. I think you've got the skills you can build [blank_start]on[blank_end] in the future. 3. The reason why my children keep having stomachaches is that they don't [blank_start]chew[blank_end] their food properly before swallowing it. 4. The history of the autumn festivities dates [blank_start]back[blank_end] to Celtic times. 5. The [blank_start]fossil[blank_end] of a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus has recently been discovered on the shores of California. 6. If you delete some of your useless apps, this will [blank_start]free up[blank_end] quite a lot of memory on your tablet. 7. Moving back to her hometown would [blank_start]stir[blank_end] a lot of emotions for Giulia. 8. Be aware that poisonous snakes [blank_start]inhabit[blank_end] this jungle! 9. His trainer remarked at the immediate [blank_start]bond[blank_end] which formed between Pete and I. 10. We [blank_start]put[blank_end] our heads together and came up with the brilliant idea of a trip to Thailand. 11. Henry must have [blank_start]walked along[blank_end] when I was too preoccupied with the shop windows. 12. They have faced problems [blank_start]beyond[blank_end] your comprehension.

Complete the sentences with one of the words you came across in the previous exercises. 1. Alexander keeps putting himself into situations [blank_start]beyond[blank_end] his capabilities, I don't understand why? 2. I've decided to stop playing golf as it will definitely [blank_start]free[blank_end] up some time in my calendar for other things I enjoy doing. 3. I have to sit in the [blank_start]upright[blank_end] position when the plane takes off, otherwise I might suffer from a backache for a week. 4. We've just been told that a gang of murderers had [blank_start]inhabited[blank_end] our house in the 1950s. 5. One of the most [blank_start]puzzling[blank_end] aspects of the crime was how she could murder her own husband and children? 6. The furniture in this house all [blank_start]dates[blank_end] back to the early 18th century. 7. Whenever a new idea [blank_start]strikes[blank_end] me, I prefer to have pen and paper with me to be able to write my thoughts down. 8. Now that Karen and George are dead, their children can have a [blank_start]claim[blank_end] on their house. 9. One of the [blank_start]chief[blank_end] ideas Newton came up with was the notion of gravity. 10. Getting married is nothing else but creating a [blank_start]bond[blank_end] between a man and a woman. 11. We decided to put our [blank_start]heads[blank_end] together and see how we can save the company from bankruptcy. 12. I don't think she [blank_start]fancies[blank_end] me, as she keeps turning down my invitations. 13. There seemed to be so little mutual interest, so little to [blank_start]build[blank_end] on 14. She took a gummibear from the bowl and began to [blank_start]chew[blank_end] it very loudly. 15. The [blank_start]fossil[blank_end] of a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus has been discovered on the shores of California. 16. Gifting her photos of her past may not be the best idea, they would certainly [blank_start]stir[blank_end] emotions in her about the worst periods of her life. 17. You'll discover more and more pictures on the walls as you walk [blank_start]along[blank_end]. 18. Mozart's sons didn't seem to be so talented as their [blank_start]forebear[blank_end]. 19. One curious [blank_start]trait[blank_end] of Jamie's character is how she can always find a way to talk to you in a nice manner. 20. I always wanted to see the Cretan labyrinth, so I was [blank_start]longing[blank_end] to see whether any trace of it survives at Knossos. 21. The amusement park is packed with [blank_start]perplexing[blank_end] puzzles to solve. 22. Nami felt so [blank_start]helpless[blank_end] when her son was undergoing operation and all she could do was sit in the waiting room and wait for the news. 23. Her hatred towards children doesn't necessarily [blank_start]imply[blank_end] that she never wants to have children. 24. We hereby congratulate you on this remarkable [blank_start]feat[blank_end] of you having broken the world record for the second time in a row.

Match the expressions below to the corresponding age group they are most typical of. BABY [blank_start]ride in a buggy[blank_end](4 words), [blank_start]graze your knee[blank_end](3 words), [blank_start]crawl[blank_end] (1 word) CHILD [blank_start]play with playdates[blank_end](3 words)), [blank_start]colour in[blank_end](2 words, [blank_start]carry a heavy satchel[blank_end] (4 words) TEENAGER [blank_start]swot for exams[blank_end](3 words), [blank_start]teeter on high heels[blank_end](4 words), [blank_start]go clubbing[blank_end] (2 words) ADULT [blank_start]get a mortgage[blank_end](3 words), [blank_start]have a pot belly[blank_end](4 words), [blank_start]settle down[blank_end](2 words) ELDERLY [blank_start]need reading glasses[blank_end](3 words), [blank_start]go grey[blank_end](2 words), [blank_start]insomnia[blank_end](1 word)

Complete the expressions that name the pictures in the collage. (use verbs in infinitive without to, e.g.: put on clothes)

Karen: Guess what! I was completely [blank_start]blown away[blank_end] when I saw my sister bake that cake for me. It was the best birthday of my life! Philip: Sally baking? Come on, [blank_start]pull the other one[blank_end]! How can she bake? Karen: [blank_start]I'm dying[blank_end] to know that, too! But don't think she's such a [blank_start]couch potato[blank_end] necessarily, she likes helping out with the housework every now and then. Philip: I think she just knows she [blank_start]means the world to you[blank_end] and wanted to impress you. With her [blank_start]hectic[blank_end] lifestyle, it's a miracle you found her at home on your birthday. Karen: I know, I was [blank_start]thrilled to bits[blank_end] when I saw the whole family finally gather together for my sake. Although Uncle Jonas was [blank_start]getting at me[blank_end] for wearing the "wrong" dress, as he always does, we enjoyed the party. Philip: I was absolutely [blank_start]gutted[blank_end] when I heard Chloë wasn't coming. I was expecting her. Karen: Don't [blank_start]make such a fuss[blank_end] about asking her out. I think you should definitely call her. Philip: I don't know. The last time I was trying, I totally [blank_start]lost it[blank_end]. I guess I'm just not brave enough. Thanks for helping me out at that time. Karen: [blank_start]It was nothing[blank_end], really nothing.

Even though the race was extremely close, Tom managed to ... first, thus, winning the local trophy.

I could ... for not studying hard enough at secondary school. I could have become an engineer.

React for the following sentences with one of the emotional everyday expressions. 1. How did you feel when your family bought you a new white BMW? Were you surprised? I was [blank_start]blown away[blank_end]! 2. Justin Bieber is only 16 years old! Come on! [blank_start]Pull the other one[blank_end]! 3. Do you want to know why yawning is contagious? I do! I really want to know! [blank_start]I'm dying[blank_end] to know! 4. How would you feel if the neighbour was refurbishing while you are preparing for your most important exams? I would totally [blank_start]lose it[blank_end]! 5. What didn't you contact the agency yesterday? I couldn't [blank_start]get through to[blank_end] them, there was a terrible storm. 6. How did you feel last Saturday when The Spiders lost 56-34? I know how big a fan you are. I was [blank_start]gutted[blank_end], I thought they'd be better this season.