Global English Course 10 Assignment 7/8/9
1.
Use the expressions What's the backup plan? and What if that doesn't work out? to ask for contingency plans when problems are anticipated. The first expression can be used with an if clause (if + S + V). Both expressions can stand alone.
You can use the expressions If worse comes to worst, ... and If all else fails, ... to offer a final suggestion in case none of the other alternative plans work out. Both expressions are followed by S + V.
2.
How could I refuse such an enticing offer?
The production schedule takes precedence over everything else.
3.
Would you agree that the pace of life seems to be accelerating?
4.
New equipment was our largest expenditure last year.
5.
Life in the United States incorporates many different cultures.
6.
I don't like the sporadic nature of our relationship.
7.
I'm afraid I'm not in a position to comment just yet.
8.
It's critical that we act as quickly as possible on that.
9.
burnt/burned-out (adjective)
completely physically or emotionally exhausted, usually because of long-term stress
After ten years in a demanding job, Jane realized she was burnt-out and began looking for other work.
10.
take the plunge (verb phrase)
to do something risky or frightening after careful consideration
Is Mauricio going to take the plunge and move to New York?
11.
up to speed (prepositional phrase)
at a competent level of ability, skill, or knowledge
After being out of the workplace for a few years, it took Rosa two months to get up to speed on her computer skills.
12.
pay off (phrasal verb)
[inseparable; not used with an object]
to have a positive result and be worth the required effort
Knowing English and Mandarin really paid off for Laura when she applied for a job with a large trading company.
13.
take the plunge (verb phrase)
to do something risky or frightening after careful consideration
Is Mauricio going to take the plunge and move to New York?
14.
I have an introverted sister and an extroverted one.
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