Collocations and phrases

Come as a surprise pillar por sorpresa

Bring to sb.’s attention poner en conocimiento de algn.
Start from scratch empezar de cero
Bump into/run into encontrarse con algn.
Drive sb. up the wall volver a algn. loco
Benefit of the doubt beneficion de la duda
Take into account tener en cuenta
About to/on the verge of a punto de

Would it come as a surprise if I asked you to sing a song?

Has it been brought to your attention that you need a 6 to pass the B2 exam?
Did you start learning English from scratch at this school?
Did you bump into anyone you know the last time you were at the shops?
What sort of noises drive you up the wall?
Do shops always give customer’s the benefit of the doubt?
When you go camping, what kind of things should you take into account?
How do you feel when you are about to do an exam?
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