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Collocations & Expressions

A Choose the correct answers.
1 When students make progress, they _ . When you get the hang of something, you
a get worse at doing something a learn how to do something new
b get better at doing something b don't learn anything new
2 If you break the rules, you If you get a taste for something, you
a do what you are supposed to do a no longer enjoy doing it
b do something you aren't supposed to do b start to enjoy doing it

3 When you are in your teacher's good books, If you make an effort, you_______
he or she is_____ a don't try to do something
a pleased with you b try to do something
b unhappy with you

В Complete the text with phrases from A.

High-school help!

Secondary school can be very difficult, but if you want to do well and be in
your teacher's (1 ) ___________________, then we have some advice for you!
First of all, to (2)___________________ at school, you need to manage your
time well. This means that you must (3)____________________ to do your
homework on time and make sure that you aren't late for school. Students
who (4)____________________and are repeatedly late or absent are only
going to get into trouble. If getting ready for school is a problem because
you're sleepy, establish a morning routine and stick to it. You will soon
(5 ) ____________________ it and you won't be late any more.
Finally, don't forget that if you study hard, you'll soon see results and, who
knows, you may even (6 ) ____________________ for learning!

Prepositions

С Complete the sentences with these prepositions. You need to use some of them more than once,
about at for from in of on with
1 There has been an increase__________ the number of students leaving school--------- eighteen.
2 Please concentrate__________ what your teacher is saying.
3 Some parents are prepared to spend large amounts--------- money
4 Jen never speaks up in class. She suffers---------a lack of confidence.
5 My brother is going to apply__________ a place--------- Oxford University.
6 Try not to worry____________ your exams, Phil. I'm sure you'll do well.
7 Jane is good__________ French. She loves learning languages.
8 Most of Gordon's teachers are satisfied his progress this year.

Ideas Focus Do you want to apply for a place at university?
Why / Why not? What would you like to study?
Do you have to pass exams in your country to go to
university? Are they difficult?
Are you satisfied with the progress you've made ats
this year? Why? / Why not?

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