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Voc abular y- Bu ilding Str a tegi e s (Unit 10, pages 118 & 119: Vocabulary; Use after exercise D) Applying vocabular y to a v ar i e ty o f di f f e r ent conte x t s After y o u h ave lea r ne d new v o ca bu la ry in o ne c o n te x t , it ’s g o o d t o a pply it t o a d ifferen t c o n te x t . T h is will he lp y o u t o use t he v o ca bu la r y mo re flex ibly in f u t u re c o nve rsat io ns an d be t te r remember it . P r a c t ice . Look at the ways to express fear and fearlessness and the topics below. Then work with a partner. Take turns using the expressions to discuss your reactions to the topics. Agree with, disagree with, or add a comment to what your partner says. I wouldn’t dare have a tarantula as a pet.
Ways t o express fear and fearlessness I wouldn’t dare . . .
I can’t wait to . . .
. . . scare(s) the life out of me
. . . don’t / doesn’t scare me a bit.
There’s not a chance I would . . .
There’s nothing like . . .
You wouldn’t catch me . . .
I can’t get enough of . . .
You’d have to be out of your mind to . . .
. . . is / are no sweat.
pets
weather
transportation
jobs
wild animals
personal finances
movies
countries and travel
towns and cities
food and restaurants
stores and shopping
electronics and machines
drinking and smoking
romantic relationships
Your own idea:
I dea . Try applying vocabulary you’ve learned in other units to a variety of new contexts.
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Unit 10
