Task 6. each example below has an idiom originated from sport. can you guess the meaning of each idiom from the context? match each idiom (1-6) with its definition (a-f). • we were afraid that daniel would be expelled from the college, but at the end of the term he somehow got the second wind and passed his exams. • i always wanted to climb mt. everest. of course, it’s a long shot, but i keep training. • jim failed to enter the university. nevertheless, he is not going to throw in the towel. he’ll make another try next year. • at last laura has cleared the major hurdle in her efforts to start her own business. • when i retire, i’ll handle the torch to my son in running the family business. • i had an unpleasant conversation with the teacher. he asked me to explain my three days absence at his lessons. fortunately, someone knocked at the door and asked him to go to the staffroom. so, i was saved by the bell. idiom definition 1. get a second wind a. a very difficult thing to accomplish 2. long shot b. to hand over a particular duty or responsibility to someone 3. throw in the towel c. to overcome an obstacle 4. clear a hurdle d. rescued from a bad situation at the last minute 5. hand the torch e. to have a burst of energy after feeling tired 6.saved by the bell f. to give up task 7. «sport» story. you’ve learnt idioms related to sport. your task is to write a funny story using at least 4 of the idioms from task 6 (12-15 sentences).

6.  match each idiom (1-6) with its definition (a-f)1e 2a 3f 4c 5b 6d .

1. your trousers are in the wardrobe. 2. where are his scissors? 3. there is a lecture on history today. 4. the shopping is heavy. 5. where are my gloves? 6. this information is correct. 7. his hair is brown. 8. my socks are in the drawer. 9. our furniture is very cheap. 10. his accommodation is luxurious. 1. where are your trousers? 2. could you tell me where are the scissors? 3. tonight, there is athletics on tv. 4. money is easy to spend and difficult to save. 5. gloves are worn in cold weather. 6. this student’s knowledge is amazing. 7. love is reason for much happiness. 8. this bread is stale. 9. your jeans are on the chair. 10. his baggage is too heavy to carry. 1. economics is his favourite subject. 2. the trousers he bought for her don’t fit her. 3. the police want to interview men about the robbery. 4. physics was my best subject at school. 5. can i borrow your scissors? mine aren’t sharp enough. 6. the news wasn’t as bad as we expected. 7. where does your family live? 8. four days isn’t long enough for a good holiday. 9. he can’t find his binoculars. do you know where they are? 10. do you think the people are happy with the government? 1. all of her belongings were in a suitcase. 2. athletics is very popular nowadays. 3. aerobics does people a lot of good. 4. chocolate makes you put on weight. 5. most people enjoy easter. 6. the money she makes is enough for her. 7. the police are looking for the murderer. 8. his good looks get him what he wants. 9. the government is passing new laws. 10. her knowledge of english is very good.