G.12B Daily Life Midterm Assessment Semester 1 - 2021

Type your name, surname, grade and student number below. Part 1 -(10 points) Choose the correct answer.1. This binomial pair means happening or existing only some of the time. Down and out Ins and outs On and off Step by step 2. This binomial pair means to succeed or fail completely by your own efforts. Sink or swim High and dry All or nothing Out and about 3. This binomial pair means to put someone in a difficult or inconvenient situation. By leaps and bounds High and dry Sink or swim Fair and square 4. This binomial pair means to progress slowly or gradually from one point to the next. All or nothing Down and out Out and about Step by step 5. This binomial pair means the complicated or detailed facts of something. Fair and square By leaps and bounds Ins and outs On and off 6. This binomial pair means having no opportunities, no luck or no money. Ins and outs Down and out Sink or swim Step by step 7. This binomial pair means to do something completely or not at all. All or nothing High and dry Ins and outs Sink or swim 8. This binomial pair means to be active doing things you usually do. Out and about All or nothing On and off Down and out 9. This binomial pair means to win or achieve something honestly or according to the rules. High and dry Step by step By leaps and bounds Fair and square 10. This binomial pair means to progress very quickly. Out and about By leaps and bounds All or nothing Sink or swim Part 2 - (5 points) Complete the sentences with the correct binomial pairs.Just click on the blank in each sentence and then click on the correct answer.There is no need to type anything. 1. My older brother is feeling a bit down and out at the moment because he lost his job and now he has to move out of his apartment.2. I never know whether they are still together or not - their relationship seems to be on and off all the time.3. I know the job seems difficult at first, but believe me once you are familiar with the ins and outs it will get easier and you'll really enjoy it.4. I've just been out and about doing a few things like shopping and paying some bills. Nothing exciting - What have you been doing all day?5. He's been studying so hard all week for his exams. Now it's time to see whether he'll sink or swim. I'm confident he'll do well.6. When you didn't come to pick me up after school you really left me completelyhigh and dry. I had no other way of getting home, so I had to walk.7. To be honest, I thought you won the match fair and square. He's just upset because he lost. Everyone expected him to win.8. We need to know your answer now - it's all or nothing. You have to make a decision whether you are with us or not.9. Stop trying to rush and do everything at once. Just take it step by step and do the job properly the first time.10. You're English has improved by leaps and bounds since I last saw you. You must of been watching those great videos on youtube. Part 3 - (5 points) Match the binomial pairs to their correct meanings. 1. Live and learn an experience in life that usually teaches us a valuable lesson 2. Black and white something is clear, simple and easy to figure out 3. Sooner or later something will eventually happen - but we are not sure when 4. Wear and tear depreciation or damage that can happen due to ordinary every day use 5. Now and then something happens occasionally or sometimes 6. Rise and shine time to wake up and get going 7. Now or never do something immediately because you might not get a second chance 8. Little by little to do something bit by bit or step by step 9. Dos and don'ts the things we should and shouldn't do 10. Rock and roll to get moving / to begin to do something Part 4 - (10 marks) Choose the correct answer.Read each dialogue and then choose the correct binomial pair.1. A: I think it's best to do the project _. That way we can do it really well because we don't have to rush it. B: That's a great idea. The teacher said it's not due until the end of the month, so we have plenty of time. now or never little by little black and white live and learn 2. A: Well, you can't put it off any longer. You have to make a decision - it's _! B: Yeah, I know. The time has come. sooner or later rock and roll now or never now and then 3. A: _ everyone. It's already 6am. It's a beautiful day, so why waste it lying in bed. B: Oh, come on dad. Just another hours sleep! Wear and tear Little by little Dos and don'ts Rise and shine 4. A: _ you will have to start learning your lessons online. The COVID-19 situation is getting worse. We won't be back at school for some time. B: I know. I decided last night that I will start logging into to all my classes starting tomorrow. Sooner or later Rise and shine Live and learn Now and then 5. A: That car is a really good buy for the price and it's only two years old. You won't find a better deal. B: Yes, I agree. The _ is minimal and it has been looked aftervery well. It almost looks new. rock and roll dos and don'ts wear and tear black and white 6. A: Every _ I like to treat myself to a nice meal in an expensive restaurant. B: Yes, but you can't afford to do it all the time. Nowadays, we have to watch how much we spend. now or never now and then wear and tear little by little 7. A: I will teach you the important _ when you are learning to drive in Bangkok. B: That would be great. There's so much I need to learn and you've been driving for such a long time. rise and shine live and learn sooner or later dos and don'ts 8. A: Right guys, it's time to _. If we hit the road now, we'll arrive at the resort by midday. B: And the sooner we arrive, the sooner we can finally start to relax. I can't wait! rock and roll wear and tear now or never now and then 9. A: I can't believe he broke his promise to me. I really thought he was different from all the others. B: Well, sometimes we have to _ the hard way. It can also teach us a valuable lesson in life. black and white sooner or later live and learn rock and roll 10. A: You always think everything is so _. Well, I'm sorry to say life is a lot more complicated than that. B: What I mean to say is that the answer here seems to be pretty clear and easy to understand - yes or no? dos and don'ts black and white little by little rise and shine