Content Language level Page. Mind map Nature All levels 2. The best bit We use this expression to talk about something that we like a lot.

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1 Study newsletter 2016, week 39 Content Language level Page Phrase of the week The best bit All levels 1 Mind map Nature All levels 2 Czenglish - To stay vs. to stand Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 3 English at Work September - Revision Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 4 Test Alpaca history Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 5 Phrase of the week The best bit We use this expression to talk about something that we like a lot. You can use this phrase in language. Spoken Informal Example 1 A: Did you like the film? B: Yes. The best bit was when they found the dead body. It was so scary! Example 2 A: I hate English grammar. B: Really? That's the best bit. I love it. 1

2 Mind map Learning new vocabulary in the most effective way Vyzkoušejte si interaktivní Mindmapy zde: Klikejte na slova, uslyšíte jednotlivá slovíčka namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Slovíčka Slovo Nature reserve Nature study Inamimate nature Protect Wildlife Ecosystem Mineral Explore Rainforest Natural resources Význam slova přírodní rezervace přírodověda neživá příroda chránit zvěř a rostlinstvo ekosystém minerální prozkoumat deštný prales přírodní zdroje 2

3 Czenglish WRONG: RIGHT: There were no seats on the bus so we had to stay there. There were no seats on the bus so we had to stand there. Standing and staying may sound the same but in fact, they are two very different things. To stay means to remain, to keep in the same place. So if you say, There were no free seats on the bus so we had to stay there, it suggests that someone kept you there against your will. You were not free to leave. But that s not true. You didn t have to stay there in this example, you could have easily left the bus. To stand means to not sit down, to be upright on your legs. So if there are no free seats on a bus, you have to stand. For example: A: When I got the train to Plzen, I had to stand because all the seats were occupied. But that wasn t the worst thing I missed the last train home so I had to stay in Plzen for the night! 3

4 English at Work September, Revision 1. How do you negotiate a salary when you have no idea what the rate for the job is?* 2. All incoming calls are handled by our receptionist who puts the callers.* 3. I d like to an appointment to see Mr Hughes please.* 4. The boss always gets me to do the work. I wish I could be given a bit more responsibility.* 5. Kevin always switches off when he leaves the office and you'll never catch him talking.* 6. There's a very clear order in the organisation and everybody knows their place.* 7. Our weekly office meeting was called as half of the employees were down with the flu.* 8. Paul s father used to work in the same profession and taught him all the tricks of the.* 9. I m not quite sure whether I should apply for the job. I am afraid I don t the requirements.* 1. A running B going C keeping 2. A in B further C through 3. A make B take C do 4. A donkey B mule C horse 5. A job B work C shop 6. A pecking B packing C picking 7. A away B down C off 8. A job B work C trade 9. A fill B meet C deep Správné odpovědi se dozvíte v příštím týdnu nebo vyzkoušejte on-line verzi testu s vyhodnocením ihned po dokončení: Správné odpovědi z minulého týdne: 1 C If you call off an event that has been planned, you cancel it. 2 C Tricks of the trade refer to special skills and knowledge associated with a trade or profession. 3 B When you meet the requirements you fulfill them. 4

5 TEST: Alpacas history Alpacas were first (1) by the Inca people in the mountains of South America, more than six thousand years ago. These animals..(2) clothes, food and fuel for their owners. The softest wool was (3) worn by the leader of Incan society though. When Spanish explorers..(4) in the fifteenth century sheep were introduced and these gradually (5) alpacas in the region. It wasn't.(6) the middle of the 20th century that both farmers and fashion designers began to recognise the (7) of alpacas again. They are easy to look.(8) since they eat grass and are used to low temperatures. Their wool, which comes in a..(9) of natural colours from white to dark brown is lighter and warmer than sheep's wool and (10) strong. It is not surprising.(11) that alpacas are becoming a familiar sight in the fields of North America, Australia and the UK. 1. A brought B held C kept D grown 2. A supported B provided C turned D gained 3. A mainly B fully C extremely D absolutely 4. A reached B delivered C arrived D transfered 5. A retired B removed C returned D replaced 6. A until B after C during D before 7. A prizes B rewards C qualities D points 8. A at B after C for D like 9. A row B group C range D crowd 10. A only B also C instead D too 11. A therefore B already C otherwise D enough Správné odpovědi se dozvíte ihned po dokončení on-line testu zde: Správné odpovědi z minulého týdne (Market Report): 1D, 2B, 3C, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7C, 8D, 9A, 10B, 11A, 12C, 13A, 14D 5