English Conversation

78 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation

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EXERCISE

Match the words and expressions in the first column with those in the second column that

have a similar meaning. Note: There may be more than one match for each expression.

1. be willing a. answer incorrectly on a test


2. ace b. be bothered


3. mind c. be happy to


4. be back on track d. be sad thinking about


5. come over e. get a good grade on a test


6. go over f. get over a difficult period


7. miss g. have under control


8. be on top of it h. lose an opportunity

i. not arrive on time for public transportation

j. not attend an event

k. not be happy about

l. not mind doing

m. recover from lost time

n. review

o. visit a neighbor

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EXERCISE

Circle the most appropriate response to each question or remark.

1. Hurry up! I don’t want to miss the train.
   a. We’ll be back on track. c. We’ll go ahead and walk.
   b. You’ll miss me. d. Go ahead without me.


2. Good news! The judge dismissed the lawsuit against you.
   a. Don’t hesitate to call me. c. I’m on top of it.
   b. That’s a load off my mind. d. I’m back on track.


3. You missed ten out of twenty questions on the exam.
   a. Any chance you can help me? c. That’s a load off my mind.
   b. Do you mind? d. I aced it.