On Screen WB p 15. Language Knowledge

 Do Ex 4


pass by (somebody/something) to go past a person, place, vehicle etc  

E.g.

They all waved as they passed by.  

Will you be passing by the supermarket on your way home?


service: [uncountable] the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

E.g.
The food was good but the service was very slow.
I complained about the poor service.
10% will be added to your bill for service.

 

Do Ex 5

perk:

1. an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job: 

E.g.

A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job. 

2. an advantage: 

E.g. 

Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the perks of living in Sydney.

 

top-notch: excellent; of the highest quality.

E.g.

I was lucky and got myself a job with a top-notch company.

 


withstand something 
/wɪðˈstænd/
to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc. 

Synonym: resist, stand up to 

E.g.

The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures. 

They had withstood siege, hunger and deprivation.

 

tumble:

to fall downwards, often hitting the ground several times, but usually without serious injury; to make somebody/something fall in this way.      

E.g.

He slipped and tumbled down the stairs.     

We tumbled down into the hole.

 

stagger:  

to walk with weak unsteady steps, as if you are about to fall.

E.g

He managed to stagger home.

 

trip:

to catch your foot on something and fall or almost fall.      

E.g.

She tripped and fell.     

Someone will trip over that cable

 



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