Short Idioms for Higher Scores - IELTS Energy Podcast 1269

The video tutorial discusses the importance of learning idioms for the IELTS exam, focusing on idioms containing the word 'short'. It provides examples and contexts for using idioms like 'short end of the stick', 'short temper', 'in short supply', and 'come up short'. The tutorial emphasizes the need for idiomatic language in both speaking and writing sections of the IELTS to achieve higher scores.

Why is it important to learn idioms for the IELTS exam?

• They are required for a high score.

• They make you sound more formal.

• They are easy to memorize.

• They are only used in writing.

What does the idiom 'short end of the stick' imply?

• Getting a reward

• Being neutral

• Facing a disadvantage

• Having an advantage

In what context is 'short end of the stick' considered informal?

• IELTS Task 2

• IELTS Task 1

• Speaking Part 1

• Speaking Part 3

What does having a 'short temper' mean?

• Being calm

• Being patient

• Getting angry easily

• Being indifferent

Which idiom describes someone who gets angry easily?

• Short end of the stick

• In short supply

• Short temper

• Come up short

What does 'in short supply' mean?

• Cheap

• Abundant

• Rare

• Expensive

Which idiom would you use to describe a lack of something?

• In short supply

• Short end of the stick

• Short temper

• Come up short

What does 'come up short' mean in terms of resources?

• Having more than enough

• Being exactly right

• Lacking enough

• Being excessive

In which context is 'come up short' often used?

• When discussing abundance

• When discussing equality

• When discussing excess

• When discussing scarcity

Which idiom would you use to describe not having enough time?

• Come up short

• Short temper

• In short supply

• Short end of the stick