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HOBBIES AND SKILLS A. Dark Horses
THEME 2

4 Match the idioms with the correct defnitions.

1. be on pins and needles a. someone who has a surprising ability or skill
2. dark horse b. allow a secret to be known
3. let the cat out of the bag c. nervously waiting to fnd out what is going to happen

5 Track 10 Listen to the dialogue between Elsa and her mother. Fill in the blanks.

1. Elsa has decided ................................................ for the talent show.
2. At frst, Elsa’s mum is glad ................................................ Elsa’s decision.
3. ................................................ across a rope from one cliff to another is called highlining.
4. Safety harness will prevent her from ................................................ .
5. It’s time ................................................ the cat out of the bag.
6. ................................................ for Elsa is what her mum will do.
7. Elsa wants her mum to stop ................................................ .

6 Track 11 Listen to the dialogue again and tick the correct option.
YES NO
1. The talent show is managed by the sports organisation of the town.
2. Elsa is planning to attend the talent show.
3. Elsa’s mum thinks highlining is extremely risky.
4. Elsa’s coach thinks that she has a long way to succeed in highlining.
5. Her mum warns Elsa to be cautious.
6. Her mum has a tendency to try highlining.

7 a. Think about your deskmate’s likes, dislikes, interests and preferences. Try to make true
sentences about him / her.
1. When s/he was a child, s/he couldn’t stand ....................................................................... .

2. When s/he is alone, s/he enjoys ......................................................................................... .
3. S/He is learning English ...................................................................................................... .

4. S/He doesn’t mind .............................................................................................................. .
5. S/He has recently decided .................................................................................................. .
6. This weekend s/he would like ............................................................................................. .

7. Every day s/he remembers ................................................................................................. .
8. S/He feels sorry for ............................................................................................................. .
b. Now, swap your books and tick the correct sentences about you. Correct the false ones.

8 Share the information you’ve learnt about your friend.

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