English 2019 - Task Card

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What I prefer to talk to people face to face Mother asked Gemma to keep an eye on

rather than talk on the phone. her little brother while she cooks dinner.
look after
in person watch carefully
talk to them directly to attend to someone
face and talk to them

Mr. Alonso always remind the children to When the business folded, he took the
avoid running outside in order to be out of lion’s share of the profit.
harm’s way. the largest part
be safe the largest portion
out of danger the greater part of something
to avoid accidents

Without his glasses, Sheena can’t see I would advise you to wash the dishes
where she is going in fact she is as blind while you wait for the rice to boil so that
as a bat. in that way, you can kill two birds with
have poor vision one stone.
unable to see at all complete two tasks at the same time
have a very bad eyesight achieve two tasks in a singular action
achieve two ends with single effort
He is the man who owns all the land and She never stops talking about herself that
is the big fish around here. is why people would say that she is full of
a successful person herself.
an important person conceited
an influential person self-centered
very proud of herself

We will surely not slip over the floor He leads a dog’s life because his freedom
because it is as dry as a bone. is always controlled.
very dry have a boring life
totally dry have a difficult life
completely dry lead an unpleasant life

The grass is not always greener on the other My nephew is the apple of my eye that is
side so might as well be thankful for what why I give him most of the favors.
you have and get the most out of it. a favorite person
Other people’s situation is not always a most favored person
desirable. someone more cherished
Do not assume that other people’s life is
happier than yours.
Other people don’t always have better
situation than you.
“Break a leg!” Joe told Bill as Bill went Norma had to send and excuse letter to
to sing in front of a large crowd. her teacher because she is feeling under
Good luck! the weather.
A phrase of encouragement she feels ill
To wish somebody goo luck she feels sick
feeling unwell

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