Splendid Expressions
DAY 1: HAPPY OCCASIONS
Step 1: Learn
Question 1 |
I didn't know you were pregnant! When's the ........ event?
wonderful | |
joyful | |
happy |
Question 1 Explanation:
Well done! The 'happy event' is the day the baby is due.
Question 2 |
Paula has passed her exams with straight 'A's, which ........ for a celebration.
cries | |
shouts | |
calls |
Question 2 Explanation:
Well done! If something 'calls for a celebration' it is worthy of a celebration.
Question 3 |
The family have decided to push the ........ out and no expense is being spared on the wedding.
boat | |
ship | |
vessel |
Question 3 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'push the boat out' you spend lots of money on a celebration.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
We're thinking of holding a party to celebrate the happy ......... Can you come?
time | |
event | |
day |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'the happy event'.
Question 2 |
We were really proud of our daughter's achievement and decided it called for a .........
get-together | |
party | |
celebration |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to call for a celebration'
Question 3 |
If you're intending to ........ the boat out why not consider renting a hotel for the guests?
push | |
prod | |
drag |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to push the boat out'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Is there a member of your family who has celebrated the happy event recently?
- What kind of happy events do you think call for a celebration?
- What kind of celebrations do people often push the boat out for in your country?
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