Destination C1 slides 15-17 , es-es E, G, H Topic Vocabulary

E. Match to make sentences.

1. I’m going to have to mull this — D. over for a while before I make a final decision.
2. Detectives are still trying to piece — A. together exactly what happened that evening.
3. It took him a very long time to take — B. in the fact that he’d never see her again.
4. Tell us how you hit — C. up a briliant excuse to tell Rachel.
5. It took us ages to figure — F. out how to get everyone to the sports centre without Phil knowing.
6. I’ve just thought — G. upon such a great idea for a website.
7. I’m not sure we’ve thought — E. this through properly yet.

G. Phrasal verbs with out, such as puzzle out, are often connected to the idea of finding information. Which of these phrasal verbs with out are also connected to this idea?

1. Did you find out what time the parents’ meeting is? Connected
2. I’ve been checking out whether it’s better to go by a ferry or a plane. Connected
3. Susie reckons she’s sussed out a great way to get into the club for free. Connected
4. We all piled out into the playground. Not connected
5. I can’t figure out how to change my password. Connected
6. The band were completely drowned out by the screaming fans. Not connected
7. I’m going to sound Bob out about his investing company. Connected
8. Two essays really do stand out from the rest. Not connected
9. Jan’s good at keeping secrets, so you’ll have to worm it out of her! Connected
10. None of us could fathom out why the experiment wasn’t working. Connected

H. Write one word in each gap.

1. Jim seems to be under the misapprehension that tomorrow’s a holiday. It isn’t.
2. These findings cast doubt any previous research done in this field.
3. This photo’s a little out of focus, but you can still see their faces.
4. Look on the bright side — it’s nearly the end of term.
5. I’m not against animal testing in principle.
6. I think I’ll always associate this song with our holiday in Majorca.
7. You have to bear in mind that there’ll be quite a few children there.
8. Where did Susan’s belief of reincarnation come from?
9. Dad said that my borrowing the car tonight was out of the question.
10. Hearing the news about Caroline put my small problems into perspective.
11. What’s the best course of action from you point of view?
12. You were hired on the basis that you would be able to work on Sundays.
13. On balance, I think the government’s doing a reasonable job.
14. We haven’t taken Julie’s thoughts into account at all.
15. In conclusion, I’d like to thank everyone who supported me during the early years.