Do Ex 1
keep/stay abreast of something to make sure that you know all the most recent facts about a subject.
E.g.
It is almost impossible to keep abreast of all the latest developments in computing.
I like to keep abreast of current affairs.
It’s important to keep abreast with the latest legislation.
innocuous: /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ not intended or likely to offend or upset anyone. Harmless. Sp. inofensivo.
E.g.
It seemed a perfectly innocuous remark.
The question appeared innocuous enough, but I still did not trust her.
heady: having a strong effect on your senses; making you feel excited and confident. Very exciting in a way that makes you feel as if you can do anything you want to. Synonym: intoxicating. Sp. emocionante.
E.g.
the heady days of youth
the heady scent of hot spices
a heady mixture of desire and fear
Profits grew last year by a heady 5.7%.
the heady atmosphere of independence
The plane soared to heady heights.
The volume of advertising placed in print started to grow once again, though it is still far removed from its earlier heady heights (Sp. alturas embriagantes).
In order to reach the heady heights of success. (Sp. las alturas embriagantes del éxito)
vigil: a period of time when people do not sleep, especially at night, in order to watch a sick person, say prayers, protest, etc. Watching, observation. Sp. vigilia, vigilancia.
E.g.
His parents kept a round-the-clock vigil at his bedside.
Students held a candlelit vigil against the war
A police vigil was required to keep the area peaceful. Sp. Se necesita de vigilancia policial para mantener la zona en paz.
Keep an unceasing vigil on something
be/stay on the lookout (for somebody/something) | keep a lookout (for somebody/something) (informal) to watch carefully for somebody/something in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find something you want. Sp. mantenerse vigilante.
E.g.
The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease.
The guards have to keep a sharp lookout for anything suspicious.
Do Ex 2
drill instructor: officer who instructs recruits in military marching and discipline.
Do Ex 3
set your heart on something | have your heart set on something to want something very much
E.g.
They’ve set their heart on a house in the country.
to set your mind/have your mind set on sth: If you set your mind on something or have your mind set on it, you are determined to do it or obtain it.
E.g.
When Alice sets her mind on something, she invariably finds a way to achieve it.
have your sights set on something/ set your sights on sth to want to do something very much, or to be aiming to do something.
E.g.
She’s got her sights set on going to France this summer.
Don has his sights set on a career in law
Ever since she was a little girl, Janet has set her sights on being a fighter pilot.
They're setting their sights on you to be their new head of marketing.
make a point of doing something to be or make sure you do something because it is important or necessary. Sp. poner empeño.
E.g.
I made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the house.
He made a point of spending Saturdays with his children.
I always make a point of being early.
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