Activiteitendag H2 Speak English like an American

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Idioms lesson 1

I can’t believe you bought a couch at Honest Abe’s. Everything in that store costs an arm and a

1. foot
2. leg
3. hand

After Bob found out that his advertising campaign failed, he wanted to go back to the drawing____

1. board
2. table
3. room

When somebody isn’t listening to you, there’s no _____ in trying to argue with them.

1. edge
2. tip
3. point

Jose is really smart. He’s as sharp as a _______

1. tack
2. nail
3. screw

The salespeople at Honest Abe’s always look angry and never speak to anybody. No wonder they ________ Bob the creeps.

1. take
2. give
3. allow

Bob got fired. He isn’t looking forward to ______the news to his family.

1. breaking
2. cracking
3. saying

Bob thought his new advertisements would bring in lots of customers and save the ______

1. morning
2. night
3. day

Fortunately, Bob no longer has to put ____ with his stupid boss at the furniture store.

1. over
2. in
3. up

Idioms lesson 2

What’s the _____ ? You look upset.

1. situation
2. issue
3. matter

I know I can trust you. You would never stab me in the ______

1. leg
2. back
3. arm

If Bob and Susan run out of money, they can always borrow money from Susan’s sister as a _____ resort.

1. final
2. first
3. last

You look really stressed ____. Why don’t you sit down, relax, and have a cup of tea?

1. about
2. in
3. out

Everything will be fine. You just need to keep your chin ____ and remember that tomorrow is another day.

1. up
2. down
3. above

I just can’t make up my _____ whether to order chicken or fish.

1. head
2. brain
3. mind

Nicole accidentally stepped on Ted’s guitar. Ted got really angry and told her ____

1. off
2. out
3. away

Your wife left you for her boss? Hang ____ there! I’m sure she’ll realize she’s crazy and then come back to you.

1. up
2. in
3. out

Idioms lesson 3

What is the most appropriate reply?

Bob: “Susan, I can’t get my old job back. It’s a lost cause.”
Susan’s reply:

1. “Lost? Maybe I can help you find it.”
2. “Yes, I know it’s not a good cause.”
3. “I understand. You’ll find something else.”

Susan: “How could Peter fire you? Were you slacking off?”
Bob’s reply:

1. “No. I was working very hard!”
2. “No. I talked on the phone to friends all day.”
3. "Yes. I was working very hard!”

Ted: “It’s getting late. I'd better start hitting the books.”
Bob’s reply:

1. “Yes, that’s a good idea. Spend some time studying.”
2. “Hit the books? Why don’t you read them instead?”
3. “Why don’t you study instead?”

Peter.’ “I don’t give a hoot how long you’ve been working here.”
Bob’s reply:

1. “I wouldn’t give you a hoot either.”
2. “I guess our years together aren’t important to you.”
3. “Yes, it was a long time.”

Bob: “Susan, the truth is that I couldn’t stand Peter.”
Susan’s reply:

1. “I know. Peter really liked you too.”
2. “I liked him too. He was a nice guy.”
3. “I didn’t like him either. He was a jerk.”

Susan. “Nicole, do you ever cut class?”
Nicole’s reply.

1. “Yes. I had to leave my math class early yesterday.”
2. “No. I’ve never missed a single class.”
3. “No. Sometimes I go to the mall during class time.”

Bob. “This book on computers is way over my head.”
Susan’s reply:

1. “Over your head? It should be in front of your face!”
2. “Why don’t you start with an easier book?”
3. “Here, try this book. It’s more difficult.”

Nicole. “I’ve got my heart set on going to the school picnic.”
Susan’s reply:

1. “Okay. You should definitely go.”
2. “Really? Why don’t you want to go?”
3. “I understand. Picnics can be boring.”

Idioms Lesson 4

Nicole is in a good mood because her teacher _____ her a compliment

1. told
2. paid
3. provided

Nicole’s teacher told her she was ____ and shoulders above her classmates.

1. elbow
2. neck
3. head

When my friend Chad told me he’d just won the lottery, I was ______ with envy.

1. blue
2. green
3. red

When you do something well, your boss might tell you, “Way _____!”

1. to come
2. to go
3. to act

When the robbers entered my house, I was in the kitchen shaking in my ____

1. slippers
2. pajamas
3. shoes

If somebody is bothering you, you can tell them they’re driving you _____

1. crazy
2. angry
3. unhappy

If you like power, you might consider going ______ politics

1. above
2. towards
3. into

“You’ve been yelling and screaming for the past two hours. Could you just shut _____ already?”

1. up
2. in
3. off

Idioms lesson 5

1) Bob was fired. It’s not surprising that he’s down ___ the dumps.

Ted thinks Amber is wonderful. He’s just crazy ____ her.

Don’t ____ this the wrong way, but I really don’t like your girlfriend,” said Susan to Ted.

Ted likes to hang ____with Amber. She’s fun to be with.

Ted decided to go over to Amber’s house. He’d promised her he’d drop ____

Bob and Susan don’t know where they’ll go on vacation. Their travel plans are still up _____ the air.

Judy muttered something nasty____ her breath, but I couldn’t quite hear it.