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Collins Work On Your Idioms (Ebook)

Posted: 19 Nov 2016 03:30 AM PST

Collins Work on your Idioms features the 300 most commonly used idioms. It provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of usage in context.

Descriptions:

The book is suitable for:

intermediate to advanced learners
IELTS Learner

You can use the book:

as a self-study course
as supplementary material on a general English course.

Book structure:

Work on your Idioms contains:

25 units covering over 300 of the most common idioms
a comprehensive answer key
appendices which include: a study guide with tips to help you remember idioms and use them correctly, and a section covering American English versions of the idioms in the units
an index to help you find idioms quickly and easily.

Idioms are figurative phrases that exist in all languages. They have a literal meaning, but they also have a figurative meaning, which is not always obvious. They form an important part of everyone’s vocabulary and are used both in formal and informal language. They are, however, much more common in informal, spoken English. They should not be confused with slang, which is very often inappropriate in certain social situations.

The idioms in this book are grouped by topic to make them easier to remember and to help you use and understand them in everyday situations. The idioms are presented alphabetically and in large bold type over two pages in each unit, so that you can see them clearly and find them easily.

Unit structure:

Each unit is presented over four pages. The first two pages of each unit present the idioms, together with full sentence definitions, examples, and notes. The second two pages provide exercises to help you practise using the idioms. Each unit is self-contained, so you can study the units in any order, by selecting the topic you want to study.

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Astounding – Word Of The Day For IELTS

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 10:41 PM PST

Astounding – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing

Astounding: (Adjective) /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

Definition:

so surprising that it is almost impossible to believe

Synonyms:

Surprising, Extraordinary, Amazing

Example:

For IELTS Speaking:
“But Christopher was playing happily in hospital last night after making an astounding recovery.”

“One of them constructed the astounding rock-hewn churches at Lalibela.”

For IELTS Writing:
“Webster’s try midway through the first half was well-taken coming on the end of an astounding burst by prop Huw Williams-Jones.”

Exercise:

Choose the following words to fill in the blank: coincidence, integral, converse, militarized, unification, insubordination, unrestrained, portion, erosion, assurances .

The economic _______________ of Europe has brought about a higher level of overall prosperity.
The private was called before the general, and severely reprimanded for _______________ after questioning an officer’s command.
Despite repeated _______________ that they would never raise taxes, the government increased personal income taxes within a year of being elected.
Scientists tell us that due to _______________, Niagara Falls will disappear in 22,800 years.
Making mistakes is an _______________ and essential part of the learning process.
It was quite a _______________ that my neighbour and I both went to Disneyland on the same day.
The opposition has been _______________ in its criticism of the government’s economic policy.
The boy threw out his arm at __________________ speed and touched her face.
Certain parts of the city are _______________ zones which only authorized personnel can enter.
Many women and children in the north of Sudan spend a large _______________ of their day finding enough water to keep themselves and their animals alive.

Answer keys:

unification
insubordination
assurances
erosion
integral
coincidence
unrestrained
astounding
militarized
portion

Check out Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking & Writing on IELTS Material website to improve your vocabulary for IELTS and get a high score in IELTS.

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