Question

Work in pairs to complete the paragraph given on the next page by choosing the correct phrases given in the box. Discuss with your teacher whether the following phrases have a literal meaning or a figurative one.

wearing a look of distress	bite the bullet
found words	lost in his thoughts
bring it up	throw a party
winding up	sweating on
come around

The theatre club was 1. ______ their practice. Anil saw Sunny was 2. ______ and not speaking to anyone. They had a disagreement in the morning and since then, Sunny was 3. ______. Anil did not want to 4. ______ and disturb Sunny further but he finally decided to 5. ______ and speak to Sunny. He was sure if he apologised first, his friend would 6. ______. With a lot of anxiety, he 7. ______ to apologise. And finally, Sunny smiled! Everyone clapped and asked them to 8. ______ to celebrate.

Answer 1

The theatre club was winding up their practice. Anil saw Sunny was lost in his thoughts and not speaking to anyone. They had a disagreement in the morning and since then, Sunny was wearing a look of distress. Anil did not want to come around and disturb Sunny further but he finally decided to bring it up and speak to Sunny. He was sure if he apologised first, his friend would bite the bullet. With a lot of anxiety, he found words to apologise. And finally, Sunny smiled! Everyone clapped and asked them to throw a party to celebrate.