Unit 11

1. Come Back with Thunder Unit 11

2. P1 • a clap of thunder; a face like thunder • An express train thundered through the station. • I would like to introduce you to my friend Mary. • Chocolate was introduced to Europe from Mexico. • She watched the film so many times that she could learn its script by heart. • The film is based on a true story. • The room price is based on the number of the people sharing it.

3. P2 • He kept walking up and down the hallway all night long. • They said the secret of a happy marriage was a little bit of give and take. • There were a number of cottages scattered here and there across the hillside. • I am not prepared to comment at the stage. • final, closing, early, initial stage • She is so selfish that she doesn’t consider taking on any more work.

4. His rise to fame in sport dated back to the early 1990s. • Proper planning is the key to success. • In the middle of the square stood a grotesque statue. • I was very impressed by/with the efficiency of the staff. • It’s a performance that’s sure to make/create an impression on the judges. • He gives the impression that he really doesn’t care.

5. P3 • highly competitive, • think/speak highly of • The film was a massive hit at the box-office. • Staying at her desk until midnight has become her daily routine. • The talk show had high ratings right from the start. • The university received a high/low rating for the quality of its research.

6. P4 • I can get a job if it doesn’t interfere with my schoolwork. • She was dubbed “Snow White” by the press. • It is the biggest fair ever. • Never ever say that again. • Children usually turn to their parents for help. • It turned out to be a mistake. • It turned out that there was a serious misunderstanding.

7. P5 • The driver, as well as the passengers, was hurt. (along with, together with) • Company sales improved dramatically following a marketing campaign. • It took him one year to master Spanish. • It is (high) time that you tidied the classroom.

8. He had a sudden flash of inspiration. • Dream is a rich source of inspiration for some writers. • He inspired many young people to take up the sport. • Police are appealing for witnesses to step forward. • You stepped on my toes/feet. • The chairman was forced to step down due to ill health.