Idioms and Proverbs on Personal Issues.  
  


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Idioms and Proverbs on Personal Issues

 



  



  ,2017



ISBN978-5-4483-8211-6

     Ridero




Preface


The textbook is intended for students ofhigher educational institutions.

It contains varied exercises (gap filling, error correction, translation, speaking and writing full-answer activities, etc.), which are intended for the development ofsocio-lingual competence and improvement ofan ability tomake an indirect translation ofidiomatic expressions and proverbs inEnglish texts.

The material used inexercises is taken from the authentic books and grouped into twelve sections on personal issues, which are sure tohelp students overcome translation problems indifferent communicative situations as well as toboost their professional growth bydeveloping critical and creative thinking, original opinions, abilities toanalyze, compare and abstract.

The Key section gives students the opportunity toself-check.







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UNIT1HAPPINESS


Guess Russian equivalents ofthe idioms bythe pictures given








Other useful idioms and their explanation

Tobe full ofthe joys ofspring tobe glowing and cheerful, full ofoptimismand energy

Todo smth (just) for kicks todo smth because it is exciting, often dangerous

Toget a(real) kick out ofsmth toenjoy doing smth verymuch

Smth blows ones mind smth makes aperson very excited

Smth is adream come true smth desired, but not likely tobe realized, has actually happened

Smth is music toones ears smth that makes aperson feel better, happy

Smth makes ones day smth makes aperson feel very happy



Proverbs

He is happy that thinks himself so  ,    .

He is happy who finds peace inhis home  ,  .

Every man has his delight    .

Every man is the architect ofhis own fortune    .

The fewer the better cheer    .



EXERCISES



1.1Combine the words from the box below tomake sixidioms. Use each word once only.








1.2Which idioms do the given pictures make you thinkof?








1.3Complete each idiom inthe following sentences.

1. Have you heard the news about Tom and Jill? They have won $1,000,000on the lottery. They are .. moon.

2. Sallys at the greengrocers now buying exotic fruit. Finally her diet is over, and shes thrilled . As she can eat almost anything she wants.

3. Ted is  king because hes finally got his driving license.

4. Yesterday John proposed toHelen, and, though she said shed think it over, Im sure she was in.

5. Dont try totalk Claire into studying German abroad with you. Everyman .. fortune.

6. The news about Helens miraculous recovery was  ears ofher family.

7. Tim tried many times toget into that culinary TV show, and, when he did, he was . world.

8. Nancy lost her first child and miscarried asecond one. Thats why she was .. nine after giving birth toher third baby.

9. William is so weird; he never eats his lunch without licking his index fingers first. Really, .. delight.



1.4Replace the underlined part ofeach sentence with an idiom.

1. Our teacher loves asking very difficult questions tofail his least favorite pupils. If he gives two or more bad marks during the lesson, it makes him feel very happy.

2. Joanna was very excited when her family came from Mexico tosee her new place inAustralia.

3. Michael enjoyed very much tackling tasks inMaths.

4. Iwanted tovisit France so much that, when Iwas selected as an exchange student from our school, Icouldnt believe it had actually happened.

5. My dream ofhaving my own big house has finally come true. Theres no one inthe world who could be happier than me. Im inseventh heaven.

6. Jumping from an aircraft byparachute, climbing mountains without any safety equipment are just afew activities Frank does forfun.

7. At the training, Ive learnt tovalue myself and my family. Now my motto is Believe youre happy and youll be happy.



1.5Match the beginning ofeach sentence with its ending.








1.6Correct the mistakes inthese idioms and proverbs.

1. Fred doesnt earn much money. But every morning he greets the sun so enthusiastically. Its really true that he is happy who thinks himself such.

2. Anna gets areal kick insongwriting.

3. Theres so much love inKates eyes when she looks at her husband and children. Id say she is happy who finds peace inher home.

4. Her holidays inIndia were unforgettable. She was on seventh cloud then.

5. Henry is so clever and hardworking. By31hes already become apresident ofthe company. Each man is the architect ofhis own fortune, indeed.

6. If my parents let me go tothe party tonight, itll really do myday.



1.7Give appropriate and full answers tothe following questions.

1. Are you aperson who gets akick out ofstudying or doing sports?

2. Do you believe he is happy that thinks himself so?Why?

3. Were your parents on cloud nine when you were born, inyour opinion?

4. Will it make your day if you help apasser-by?Why?

5. Is it possible for you tobe floating on air because ofwinning some competition or contest?

6. Have you ever done anything just for kicks? What?

7. What news can be music toyour ears?

8. Why do people usually jump forjoy?

9. Every man is the architect ofhis own fortune, isnthe?

10. Would you be over the moon if you got top marks inall your examinations?



1.8Fill inthe gaps with the information about you and your environment.

1. Im sure that every man has his delight because

2. My sister/brother/cousin is often inseventh heaven when..

3. Its adream come true if 

4. The state ofbeing as happy as aking is (not) 

5. What really blows  mind is 

6. Tomy mind, he is happy who finds peace inhis home as.

7. It is my  who feels on top ofthe world



1.9Translate the following sentences into English.

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1.10Write aletter toyour pen-friend ofabout 150words describing some happy event or situation ofyours. Find aproper place for at least 3idioms.




Unit2PLEASURE


Guess Russian equivalents ofthe idioms bythe pictures given








Other useful idioms and their explanation

Inones joy owing tosome pleasant event

Smth goes down atreat smth that pleases

Smth is abed ofroses asituation or activity that is comfortable oreasy

Tobe afair treat tolook/ be wonderful, excellent

Tobe inalt tobe inan elevated mood, inastate ofelation

Tobe (as) pleased as Punch tofeel great delight or pride

Todo smbs heart good tomake smb glad or happy

Toenjoy ones life tolive inacarefreeway

Toget ones jollies tohave fun tothefull

Tolook on the bright side ofthings tobe hopeful about the future

Tomake good cheer tohave agreatfun

Toones hearts content until one is perfectly satisfied



Proverbs

Joy shared is joy doubled    .

Aman ofgladness seldom falls into madness   ,  .

The more the merrier  ,  .

He that is ill tohimself will be good tonobody  ,  .

Good company upon the road is the shortest cut   .



EXERCISES



2.1Combine the words from the box below tomake seven idioms. Use each word once only.








2.2Which idioms do the given pictures make you thinkof?








2.3Complete each idiom inthe following sentences.

1. You should try that cafs numerous healthy and delicious menu items toget .. pleasure.

2. Ben enjoyed adelicious lunch ofseafood, extremely tasty pizza and artfully designed fruit dish to.. content.

3. Amuscle-soothing massage, acalming manicure and pedicure went .. treat.

4. We .. jollies bydancing the night away, listening tojazz music and singing our hearts out at Karaoke.

5. The festival, featuring 200productions ranging from dramas tomusical extravaganzas tokids shows, was .. treat.

6. Jack and Alice made .. at the well known as Berlins best partybar.

7. Bill was .. Punch at the Hard Rock night club.

8. Everybody loves being inhis company. .. gladness seldom falls 



2.4Rewrite each sentence using the word inbrackets.

1. Troy was very glad tolive inclose proximity tothe beach. (JOLLY)

2. Enjoying herself inthe heart ofChinatown, Jessie forgot that her friends had been waiting for her inthe Art Gallery. (JOY)

3. Ron was inagood mood that day. Thats why he didnt notice how his home football team lost the match. (ALT)




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