Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 1. instead of: in place of Examples: If I hadn't got a cold l'd be working instead of lying here in bed. He studies in the evening instead of during the day. Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 1. instead of: in place of Examples: • If I hadn't got a cold I'd be working instead of lying here in bed. • He studies in the evening instead of during the day
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 2. miserable: very unhappy Examples: Their living conditions were miserable Her face had a miserable expression Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 2. miserable: very unhappy Examples: • Their living conditions were miserable. • Her face had a miserable expression
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 3. deprive(of): take away from, prevent from using Examples: She has been deprived of sight for some years. These children are deprived of equal educational opportunities Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 3. deprive (of): take away from, prevent from using Examples: • She has been deprived of sight for some years. • These children are deprived of equal educational opportunities
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 4. combine:(cause to) come together Examples To succeed as an artist one must combine talent and discipline. Some films combine education with recreation Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 4. combine: (cause to) come together Examples: • To succeed as an artist one must combine talent and discipline. • Some films combine education with recreation
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 5. solution: an act or way of finding an answer to a difficulty or problem Examples: It was a very good solution for my difficulty. The solution of the problem required many hours Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 5. solution: an act or way of finding an answer to a difficulty or problem Examples: • It was a very good solution for my difficulty. • The solution of the problem required many hours
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 6. trial and error: a method of discovery, solving problems, etc. based on practical experiment and Examples: experience rather than on theory He found the best way of driving through London by trial and error He learned how to cook by trial and error Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 6. trial and error: a method of discovery, solving problems, etc. based on practical experiment and experience rather than on theory Examples: • He found the best way of driving through London by trial and error. • He learned how to cook by trial and error
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 7. modify: change(something) slightly esp to improve it or make it less Examples You'll have to modify the height of the table to make it fit These plans must be modified if they are to be used successfully Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 7. modify: change (something) slightly esp. to improve it or make it less Examples: • You'll have to modify the height of the table to make it fit. • These plans must be modified if they are to be used successfully
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 8. favorite: something or someone that is loved above all others Examples: How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies-they are my favorites like all her books but this one is my favorite Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 8. favorite: something or someone that is loved above all others Examples: • How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they are my favorites. • I like all her books but this one is my favorite
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 9. ups and downs: good and bad periods Examples: Life is full of ups and downs Their marriage has gone through ups and downs Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 9. ups and downs: good and bad periods Examples: • Life is full of ups and downs. • Their marriage has gone through ups and downs
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Words and Expressions 10. set one's mind to: give all one's attention to doing (something) Examples: If she sets her mind to finishing the work today, she can certainly do so. After hearing the sad news, John could not set his mind to his work that afternoon Passage B Finding a Balance FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 6 Sports and Health Passage B Finding a Balance Words and Expressions 10. set one's mind to: give all one's attention to doing (something) Examples: • If she sets her mind to finishing the work today, she can certainly do so. • After hearing the sad news, John could not set his mind to his work that afternoon