English Vocabulary and Phrases Review

This set of flashcards covers various English phrases and vocabulary terms based on the student’s lecture notes, focusing on meanings and usages.

What does it mean to 'catch someone's attention'?

A) To attract someone's interest.
B) To avoid eye contact.
C) To accidentally bump into someone.
D) To quickly understand a new concept.

To attract someone's interest.

What does 'do wonders' imply in a situation?

A) To cause a small problem.
B) To create a feeling of confusion.
C) To have a very good effect or to significantly improve something.
D) To perform a difficult task flawlessly.

To have a very good effect or to significantly improve something.

What is meant by the phrase 'pay the price'?

A) To make a monetary payment.
B) To face the consequences for one's actions.
C) To offer a high amount for something.
D) To avoid any responsibility.

To face the consequences for one's actions.

What does 'make a choice' refer to?

A) To delay a decision indefinitely.
B) To randomly pick an item.
C) To select or decide between options.
D) To be forced into a decision.

To select or decide between options.

What does 'take notice of' mean?

A) To ignore something deliberately.
B) To write down an observation.
C) To pay attention to something or someone.
D) To quickly forget information.

To pay attention to something or someone.

What does 'come into fashion' mean?

A) To go out of style rapidly.
B) To become popular or trendy.
C) To invent a new clothing item.
D) To follow old traditions.

To become popular or trendy.

What does 'make a mistake' imply?

A) To intentionally mislead someone.
B) To achieve something perfectly.
C) To do something incorrectly.
D) To learn a new skill quickly.

To do something incorrectly.

What is the meaning of 'break a record'?

A) To physically damage a vinyl disc.
B) To fail to achieve a goal.
C) To surpass a previous achievement in a contest or performance.
D) To stop an ongoing recording.

To surpass a previous achievement in a contest or performance.

What does 'have a good mind to do something' mean?

A) To possess a strong intellectual capacity.
B) To be strongly inclined to do something.
C) To forget an important task.
D) To consider an idea briefly.

To be strongly inclined to do something.

What does 'make an effort' signify?

A) To give up easily.
B) To try hard to achieve something.
C) To avoid work.
D) To criticize others' attempts.

To try hard to achieve something.

What does it mean to 'put pressure on someone'?

A) To offer someone a reward.
B) To help someone relax.
C) To try to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do.
D) To physically push someone forward.

To try to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do.

What does 'take place' refer to?

A) To remove something from a location.
B) To secure a spot for an event.
C) To occur or happen.
D) To substitute one item for another.

To occur or happen.

What does it mean to 'have a blast'?

A) To experience a sudden explosion.
B) To have an enjoyable and fun time.
C) To face a difficult challenge.
D) To remember past events vividly.

To have an enjoyable and fun time.

What does 'give someone a lift' mean?

A) To physically help someone stand up.
B) To offer emotional support.
C) To take someone somewhere in your vehicle.
D) To make someone feel happier.

To take someone somewhere in your vehicle.

What does it mean to 'catch someone's eye'?

A) To quickly glance away from someone.
B) To attract someone's attention visually.
C) To make direct eye contact for a long time.
D) To accidentally hurt someone's eye.

To attract someone's attention visually.

What does 'take care of' refer to?

A) To retrieve an item carefully.
B) To be indifferent to something.
C) To look after or be responsible for someone or something.
D) To dispose of something quickly.

To look after or be responsible for someone or something.

What does 'make arrangements' imply?

A) To cancel a pre-existing plan.
B) To create confusion.
C) To organize or plan something.
D) To demand immediate action.

To organize or plan something.

What does 'give birth to' mean?

A) To provide an origin for an idea.
B) To deliver a child.
C) To present a gift to someone.
D) To raise a younger sibling.

To deliver a child.

What does 'make an exception' mean?

A) To strictly follow all rules.
B) To allow something that is not normally allowed.
C) To demand special treatment.
D) To exclude someone from a group.

To allow something that is not normally allowed.

What does it mean to 'take the lead'?

A) To follow someone else's instructions.
B) To lose control of a situation.
C) To take charge or assume control of a situation.
D) To refuse to participate.

To take charge or assume control of a situation.