[...]... ks/nlReader.dll@BookiD=53437&Filename=Page_ix.html (1 of 2) [12 /30/2007 12 :07 :16 PM] Document Test OneIdioms 1 10 Test TwoIdioms 11 –30 Test ThreeIdioms 31 40 Test FourIdioms 41 60 Test FiveIdioms 61 70 Test SixIdioms 71 90 Test SevenIdioms 91 11 0 file:///C|/Documents%2 0and% 20Settings/Owner/My%20D ks/nlReader.dll@BookiD=53437&Filename=Page_ix.html (2 of 2) [12 /30/2007 12 :07 :16 PM] Document Page x After every group of ten idioms, and in a longer... MARY: Just what are you trying to get at? TOM: I saw you with Bill yesterday I thought you were dating me Note that the tests are provided in two forms: some evaluate ten idioms; others are more challenging and evaluate twenty idioms Test OneIdioms 1 10 Test TwoIdioms 11 –30 Test ThreeIdioms 31 40 Test FourIdioms 41 60 Test FiveIdioms 61 70 Test SixIdioms 71 90 Test SevenIdioms 91 10 0 After every ten idioms. .. idioms and in a list at the end of the dictionary section, you will find some Phrases Just for Fun These idioms can be drilled as described above but there are no exercises or tests for these items They are "just for fun. " These phrases and words are slang or trendy, and most provide some insight into a more current or youthful way of speaking, such as "to hang out with" or "to tick off." Some are just. .. Phrase Just for Fun You can learn these idioms by following the steps previously listed but there are no exercises or tests for thesethey are "just for fun. " To the ESL Teacher Here are some helpful ideas that can make using this book more efficient for you and a success for your students The ideas are presented as steps that can act as the guide for using the materials in the text 1 Introduce TEN IDIOMS. .. Six 91 Test Seven 93 Section Four Answers Answer Key for the Exercises Answer Key for the Tests Index http://netlibrary.com/Reader/EbookPane.aspx 95 11 7 11 9 09/30/2007 09:56:36 AM Document Page ix How to Use This Book To the Self-Study Student You will find using this book rather easy but you need to follow some simple steps in order to be successful in learning new idioms 1 Study the meaning and usage... [12 /30/2007 12 :07 :18 PM] Document Page 1 Section One American Idioms and Phrases Just for Fun 1 About You probably already know the preposition about, which has a meaning similar to concerning or of This is a story about a family of lions It can also mean approximately His daughter is about eighteen years old The word about also has a very special usage It tells that someone or something is ready to begin an... certain idioms in their written form, repeat Step 1 and drill the problem idioms again 3 When you feel the students are prepared, evaluate their progress or success with the idioms by using the tests provided at the back of the book Set a minimum goal for your students that, if not achieved, indicates that they should repeat Steps 1 and 2 You will know what percentage of accuracy is proper for your... follow the earlier steps listed above, and take the test again at a later time Use the Answer Key at the back of the book to correct your work, and have a teacher or English-speaking friend go over the original sentences you wrote Note that the tests come in two forms Some are for ten idioms; others are more challenging and are for twenty idioms file:///C|/Documents%2 0and% 20Settings/Owner/My%20D ks/nlReader.dll@BookiD=53437&Filename=Page_ix.html... just pat phrases that have been used in the language in a single form for decades, such as "Many happy returns of the day." They can be a lot of fun and a refreshing diversion from the regular classroom routine They also tend to be of great interest to young people file:///C|/Documents%2 0and% 20Settings/Owner/My%20Docu Books/nlReader.dll@BookiD=53437&Filename=Page_xi.html [12 /30/2007 12 :07 :18 PM] Document... sentences you wrote for accuracy 4 Review the meaning and usage of the idioms for which you had errors in the written exercises 5 Practice forming sentences with them out loud 6 When you are certain you know the idioms well, take the appropriate test at the back of the book You should set a goal for yourself What is the level of accuracy you will accept as a minimum? 75%? 85%? 10 0%? If you do not achieve . ks/nlReader.dll@BookiD=53437&Filename=Page_ix.html (1 of 2) [12 /30/2007 12 :07 :16 PM] Document Test One Idioms 1 10 Test Two Idioms 11 –30 Test Three Idioms 31 40 Test Four Idioms 41 60 Test Five Idioms 61 70 Test Six Idioms 71 90 Test. Love 10 50 In the Family Way 10 51 To Be Fed up With 10 51 To Feel Like 10 52 To Fire (Someone) 10 52 Fishy 11 53 Fit As a Fiddle 11 53 To Foot the Bill 11 54 To Get It 11 54 To Get at (Something). in two forms: some evaluate ten idioms; others are more challenging and evaluate twenty idioms. Test One Idioms 1 10 Test Two Idioms 11 –30 Test Three Idioms 31 40 Test Four Idioms 41 60 Test