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CIRCLE YOUR CURRENT MOOD

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sentences/idioms/vocabulary

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Describe

views

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How do you normally describe a beautiful view?

Beautiful Views/Scenery

Breathtaking

panorama

Majestic

mountainscapes

Stunning
seascapes

Picturesque
countryside

Serene lakeside

vistas

Scenic coastal

drives

Awe-inspiring

natural wonders

Spectacular

sunset/sunrise

views

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People and Personality

Like a fish out of

the water –

Very

uncomfortable

Fit as a fiddle –

Very healthy and

strong

To be under the

weather–

To feel sick

To be as right as

rain –

To feel healthy or

well again

Describe Food

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Mo.............................

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De.............................

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Fl.............................

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He.............................

Another way to say delicious food

Mouth-
watering
flavors

Delectable

cuisine

Savory

delicacies

Irresistible

aromas

Tasty treats

Flavorful

dishes

Deliciously
satisfying

Heavenly

bites

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Health and
Environment

Environment

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Reduce, reuse, recycle: simple _________ to help protect the environment.

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Eco-friendly habits, such as biking or using public transportation, can make a significant _ on the environment.

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Global warming is a real and urgent _________to our environment and must be addressed

Reduce, reuse, recycle: simple actions to help protect
the environment.

Global warming is a real and urgent threat to our
environment and must be addressed.

Eco-friendly habits, such as biking or using public
transportation, can make a significant impact on the
environment.

Small changes in our daily lives, such as reducing
water usage and energy consumption, can help
to make a huge difference.

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Science and
Technology

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In the ....................... digital era

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Technology is constantly evolving, ................................. the way we live and work

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With the ................................ of technological advancement, it's important to stay up-to-date with the latest tools and innovations.

In the present digital era

Cutting edge technology

Everyone is glued to their gadgets

Technology is constantly evolving, transforming the way we live
and work.

With the rapid pace of technological advancement, it's important
to stay up-to-date with the latest tools and innovations.

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Financial and
Consumerism

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what does it mean by "buy a lemon?"

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what does it mean by "cost an arm and leg"

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what does it mean by "shopping therap"

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what does it mean by "shop till you drop?"

bargain hunting:

"That handbag goes

beautifully with the dress,

and at that price it's a

bargain!"

buy a lemon:

"The car I bought was a
real lemon. It broke down

two weeks later."

it costs an arm and a leg:

"The diamond

engagement ring cost an

arm and a leg!"

it costs a fortune:

"Look at the price of that
bag - it costs a fortune!"

it's a steal:

"At that price it's a steal.
You won't find it cheaper

in any other shop.”

shop till you drop:

"If you go to London with
Ashley, you'll shop till you
drop, so take comfortable

shoes!"

shopping spree:

.

"Liza is planning to go on
a shopping spree as soon

as she gets her bonus."

shopping therapy:

"A little shopping

therapy can usually cheer

up bored teenagers."

Time

Hold your horses –

Wait a moment; slow

down

Once in a blue moon –

Rarely

To take a rain check –
To postpone a plan

To have bigger fish to

fry –

To have more

important things to do

with your time

To miss the boat –

To miss an
opportunity

Call it a day –

It’s time to stop

working on
something

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Time is previous

Time is money

Lost time is
never found

again

A stitch in time

saves nine

Don't waste your
time crying over

spilled milk

Time is of the

essence

Time is a thief

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Happiness - Sadness

full of the joys of spring:

Barbara is full of the joys of

spring at the moment!”

grin from ear to ear:

When we saw Paul grinning
from ear to ear, we knew he

had passed the exam.”

on cloud nine:

"When the boss announced

my promotion, I was on

cloud nine."

cry one's eyes out:

"My son cried his eyes

out when he discovered his

bike had been stolen.”

your heart sinks:

"My heart sank when I saw
the amount of work waiting

for me."

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Important keywords

Keywords

Similar words

Pros and Cons

Upsides and downsides
Boons and banes
For and against
Benefits and drawbacks
Benefits and detriments
Merits and demerits

Causes

Reason, Factor, Root , Affect

Effect

Impact, Consequences ,Outcome, Result

Ways

Solution, Actions, Mean, Method, Approach, Suggestion

Purpose

Aim, Objective, Goal

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