On Screen p 36. Language Knowledge

Read the study skills tip

 

Do Ex 1

along the lines of sth (also along those lines) 

in a similar way to or of a similar kind as. Similar in type.

E.g. 

I was thinking of doing a meal along the lines of that dinner I did for Annie and Dave. 

They're campaigning for the electoral system to be reformed along the lines of (= so that it becomes similar to) the one in Germany.

Do Ex 2

a tired cliché boring because it has been used so often.

E.g.

The story is based on a series of tired clichés

buzzword:  (also buzz phrase)

a word or phrase, especially one connected with a particular subject, that has become fashionable and popular and is used a lot in newspapers, etc.  Sp. palabra de moda.  

E.g.

Globalization is an international buzzword.     

A current popular buzz phrase is ‘Think outside the box’

 

Fluid intelligence involves being able to think and reason abstractly and solve problems. This ability is considered independent of learning, experience, and education. This aspect of intelligence involves the ability to solve problems and reason about things independent of previously existing knowledge. When you encounter an entirely new problem that cannot be solved with your existing knowledge, you must rely on fluid intelligence to solve it. Fluid intelligence tends to decline during late adulthood. Certain cognitive skills associated with fluid intelligence tend to decline as people reach later adulthood.

Crystallized intelligence involves knowledge that comes from prior learning and past experiences. Situations that require crystallized intelligence include reading comprehension and vocabulary exams. Crystallized intelligence is based upon facts and rooted in experiences. As we age and accumulate new knowledge and understanding, crystallized intelligence becomes stronger.

 

Do Ex 3

business venture  a new business or business activity, especially one that involves risk.

E.g.

For any new business venture, there needs to be a good plan.

have (got) to hand it to somebody
​(informal) used to say that somebody deserves praise for something
E.g.

You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook.

stumble across/on/upon something/somebody  to discover something/somebody unexpectedly. Come across.

E.g.

Police have stumbled across a huge drugs ring.         

I stumbled upon Thompson outside the hotel.         

I stumbled on the place quite by chance.

Researchers have stumbled across a drug that may help patients with Parkinson’s disease.

 

pace yourself to find the right speed or rhythm for your work or an activity so that you have enough energy to do what you have to do. Sp. controlar el ritmo al que se hace algo

E.g. 

He'll have to learn to pace himself in this job.

It’s a long climb, so you have to pace yourself. Sp. Es una escalada larga, así que tienes que conservar las energías y no agotarte desde el principio