UNDERSTAND IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS. Match_each with its correct meaning.

1 be on call a not work as hard as one should

2 have a lot on one’s plate b finish everything that needs to get done

3 slack off c make it clear that something is unacceptable

4 keep up d be anxious or worried about something

5 draw the line e make oneself available for someone to contact any time

6 be a nervous wreck f do something with maximum effort

7 give something one’s all g have lots of things that need to get done
EXAMPLES:
1. News are supposed to be politically neutral.
2. The movie is supposed to be good.
3. Teenagers are supposed to rebels at their age.
4. This was not supposed to happen.
5. Vitamin C is supposed to prevent colds.
6. Lions are supposed to be wily creatures.
7. This coat was supposed to keep rain out, but water has soaked through.
8. The concert was supposed to be a charity event, but it had strong political overtones.
9. The ghost of Lady Margaret is supposed to haunt this chapel.
10. The TSE is supposed to certify the results of the election.

GRAMMAR PRACTICE (We will do it on the virtual class next Sunday)

Rewrite each instruction to express an expectation, using be supposed to. Make any other
necessary changes.
1 “Please bring your homework with you tomorrow.”
(we / bring)

2 “Please tell Sara to call her mother after class.”

(Sara / call)

3 “Please inform Walter that he needs to pay his bill by Friday.”

(Walter / pay)

4 “Don’t tell anyone about Tom’s surprise birthday party on Sunday.”

(I / tell)

5 “Don’t tip people for their service when you’re traveling in Japan.”
(you / tip)

6 “All of our store clerks should be friendly, helpful, and courteous.”

(Our store clerks / be)