Mind and brain expressions - C1.5

A: I think that new restaurant on George Street is a bit

expensive.

B: I agree. _________ , it’s worth it.

• if you don’t mind my asking

• mind you

• never mind

A: Apparently, the new Star Wars movie cost $500 million

to make.

B: How much did it cost, _________________?

• mind your language

• mind-boggling

• wouldn’t mind

A: This new camera is absolutely fantastic!

B: How much did it cost, _______________?

• if you don’t mind my asking

• mind you

• never mind

A: Your talk was great, but I thought you spoke a bit

too quickly.

B: Oh, right. I’ll _____________ next time.

• wouldn’t mind

• mind your language

• bear that in mind

A: I really fancy a coffee and a piece of carrot cake.

B: Wow, you must be a ________________ ! That’s just what I

was thinking!

• brainwave

• brain teaser

• mind reader

A: Would you like another slice of cake?

B: Thanks, I _____________. It’s really nice.

• wouldn’t mind

• bear that in mind

• mind you

A: Are you OK? You look completely confused!

B: No! I’m fine! Just trying to work out this ________________

in the newspaper!

• brain scan

• brain teaser

• brainwave

A: I haven’t seen Thomas since the accident.

B: He’s still in a coma in hospital. The doctors fear he

might have ___________ .

• brain damage

• brainstorm

• brain scan

A: Why are there so few doctors and nurses in the UK

these days?

B: Lack of investment has resulted in a _______________ .

• brain drain

• brain teaser

• brainwashed

A: How do you always come up with such excellent ideas?

B: I get together with the team at work and we _____________

ideas.

• brainwave

• brainstorm

• brain scan