Useful Phrases
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Useful phrases
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Metaphors for illness
Different meanings of land
Dealing with illness is like fighting a war.
She landed a part in a musical play.
The virus attacks thenervous system.
They managed to land a good catch of tuna.
He fought bravely against the disease.
Thousands of letters land on her desk every morning.
She lost the battle against cancer.My plane lands a little after midnight.
Her defences are very low.
She landed up in hospital with a broken leg.
More and more people fall victim to AIDS.
They’ll land you in trouble.Questions about your family
land and country
Where does your family come from?
Brazil is a big country.
How long have you lived in the home you live in now?
In a land far, far away …Has your family moved around a lot?
I’m quite proud of my country.
Do you have family reunions?
The sailors say that there is a mysterious land across
the sea.
Is anyone in your familycurrently living in a
different country?
Are you interested in your family’s history?
Have you ever made a family tree?
The land in the far north of Canada is largely uninhabited.
Malta is a veryinteresting country to visit.
Do you take lots of photos of your family?
Metaphors for deceiving somebody
Who is the ‘family photographer’?
It had all been a wild-goose chase.
Are yourgrandparents still alive?
Do you think he’s just leading her on?
How old are they?
I found out I’d been taken for a ride.
How big is your family?
Ann was furious when she discoveredshe’d been led up the
garden path.
Do you think it’s better to come from a big family or a
small family?
Are you and your mother alike?
Are you more similar to your father?
I think they’vebeen giving us the runaround.
Metaphors for relationships
We’re a very close family.
Certainty and truth
My parents split up after I left home.
I promise you …
My best friend broke up...
Audioscript
Metaphors for illness
Different meanings of land
Dealing with illness is like fighting a war.
She landed a part in a musical play.
The virus attacks thenervous system.
They managed to land a good catch of tuna.
He fought bravely against the disease.
Thousands of letters land on her desk every morning.
She lost the battle against cancer.My plane lands a little after midnight.
Her defences are very low.
She landed up in hospital with a broken leg.
More and more people fall victim to AIDS.
They’ll land you in trouble.Questions about your family
land and country
Where does your family come from?
Brazil is a big country.
How long have you lived in the home you live in now?
In a land far, far away …Has your family moved around a lot?
I’m quite proud of my country.
Do you have family reunions?
The sailors say that there is a mysterious land across
the sea.
Is anyone in your familycurrently living in a
different country?
Are you interested in your family’s history?
Have you ever made a family tree?
The land in the far north of Canada is largely uninhabited.
Malta is a veryinteresting country to visit.
Do you take lots of photos of your family?
Metaphors for deceiving somebody
Who is the ‘family photographer’?
It had all been a wild-goose chase.
Are yourgrandparents still alive?
Do you think he’s just leading her on?
How old are they?
I found out I’d been taken for a ride.
How big is your family?
Ann was furious when she discoveredshe’d been led up the
garden path.
Do you think it’s better to come from a big family or a
small family?
Are you and your mother alike?
Are you more similar to your father?
I think they’vebeen giving us the runaround.
Metaphors for relationships
We’re a very close family.
Certainty and truth
My parents split up after I left home.
I promise you …
My best friend broke up...
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