Lesson 122

Apart from being a measure of distance what can the world yard mean?

Apart from being a measure of distance, the word yard can mean an open space outside a building, enclosed by walls, but with no roof

Give me some examples please. (world " yard")

Farmyard, schoolyard, railway yard

What is a "backyard"?

A backyard is an enclosed space behind a house

What's a courtyard?

A couryard is a large space, often enclosed by buildings, and is usually found in colleges, castles, and very large houses

What do people do when they are amused by a coming story?

When people are amused by a comic story they laugh or smile

What does the expression to amuse yourself mean?

The expression to amuse yourself means to pass the time, especially when you have nothing else to do.

Give me an example, please(to amuse yourself)

While I was waiting to see the doctor, I amuse myself by studying the other people in the waiting room, trying to see what they might be thinking from the expression of their faces

What's a hobby?

A hobby is a regular activity that people do in their free time for their own amusment rather than for making money.

Can photogrphy be an expensive hobby?

Yes, photogrphy can be an expensive hobby.

Why do some people arrange their CD's or books in alphabetical order on the shelf?

Some people arrnage their CD's or books in alphabetical order on the shelf so that they are easy to find.

Name some things that people always packed in their suitcase when they go on holiday?

Some things that people always pack in their suitcase when they go on holiday are shorts, T-shirts, sunglasses, etc.

Do you like watching a film in a packed cinema?

No, I don't like watching a film in a packed cinema.

Name me a flower that's protected from thorns

The rose is a flower that's protected from thorns.

What do we mean when we say we can't afford to do something?

When we say we can't afford to do something we mean we haven't got enough time or money to do it.

Can most people afford to eat in restaurants every day?

No, most people can't afford eat in restaurants every day.

If you were offerd five free hours of English lessons a day, could you afford the time to take them?

No, if I were offered five free hours of English lessons a day, I couldn't afford the time to take them.

Do countries always respect the agrements they make with other countries?

No, countries don't always respect agreements they make with other countries.

When you do the shopping, do you normally use a basket or a trolley?

When I do the shopping, I normally use a trolley

Are nuts good for the health?

Yes, nuts are good for the health

When could I find information regarding concerts and other events in this area?

You could find information regarding concerts and other events in that area by looking in local newspapers, visiting websites etc.

What kind of material are duvet covers generally made of?

Duvet covers are generally made of cotton

Why is leather a good material for making bags from?

Leather is a good material for making bags from because it's soft but also very strong

Why is it a great convenience to have kitchen near to a dining room?

It's a great convenience to have a kitchen near a dining room because there's less distance to carry the food

Is it important to you to have every modern convenience in your home?

No, it isn't important to me to have every modern convienence in my home.

Would it be convenient for you to come to school at 4 a. m?

No, it wouldn't be convenient for me to come to school at 4 a.m., it'd be inconvenient

What are the two basic meanings of the word "sensitive"?

The two basic meanings of the word "sensitive" are "able to notice small changes" or "easily hurt or offended"

What do we mean by a sensitive thermometer?

By a sensitive thermometer we mean a thermometer that can measure very small changes in temperature.

Are your eyes sensitive to bright light?

No, my eyes aren't sensitive to bright light

Is it important for techers to be sensitive to their pupils' feelings?

Yes, it's important for teachers to be sensitive for their pupils' feelings

What do we mean if we say that somebody is very sensitive to criticism?

If we say that somebody is very sensitive to criticism, we mean that they are easli hurt or offended by criticism.

When we're speaking about person's behaviour, what's the opposite of the word "stupid"?

When we're speaking about person's behaviour, the opposite of the word "stupid" is "sensible"

Are you sensible with money?

No, I'm not sensible with money

Is it sensible to run across the road without looking?

No, it isn't sensible to run across the road without looking

Why not? (it isn't sensible to run across the road without looking)

Because we could be hit by car.

Is there a big shopping center in this town?

Yes, there's a big shopping center in this town.

If you add up figures in an accounts book and find they don't balance, what must you do?

If you add up figures in an accounts book and find they don't balance, you must add them up again.

If we had 100 pounds between us, and I took 75 pounds and gave the balance to you, how much would you get?

If we had 100 pounds between us, and you took 75 pounds and gave the balance to me, I'd get 25 pounds.

What is, basically, the meaning of the verb "to bind"?

Basically, the meaning of the verb "to bind" is "to tie"

What are the three forms of "bind"?

The three forms of "bind" are "bind, bound, bound"

What does the idiom "hit the nail right on the head" mean?

The idiom "hit the nail right on the head" means say something that identifies a problem or situation exactly, or say something that is exactly right.

Give me an example (hit the nail right on the head)

He hit the nail right on the head, and that we could see the problem perfectly.