Homework: grammar p. 14
How come- informal, used to ask why or
how something has happened.
How come you didn't go to the party?
Why are you so lazy?
How come you be so lazy?
Why can you speak ten languages?
How come you can speak ten languages?
Why do you live so far from the city?
How come you live so far from the city?
Why have you invited him?
How come you have invited him?
due 1 /djuː/ adjective
1 EVENT [ never before noun ] expected or
planned
[ + to do sth ] He was due to fly back this
morning.
Her book is due out (=
expected to be published) next week.
When is the baby due (= expected
to be born) ?
2 due to sth
because of something
The train was late due to snow.
3 MONEY [ FINANCE ] [ never before noun ] Money
that is due is owed to someone and must be paid.
The rent is due today.
4 DESERVE Something that is due to you is
something that is owed to you or something you deserve.
He didn't get the praise and
recognition that was due to him.
5 BEHAVIOUR [ always before noun ] formal
correct and suitable
He was fined for driving without
due care and attention.
The opposite is undue
6 be due for sth
If you are due for something, it should happen very
soon.
I'm due for a check-up at the
dentist's.
sure /ʃɔː r / adjective
1 [ never before noun ] certain
[ + (that) ] I'm sure that he won't mind.
[ + question word ] She's not sure what
she's going to do next.
I'm quite sure about the
second answer.
The opposite is unsure
2 make sure (that)
to take action so that you are certain that something
happens, is true, etc
Make sure that you close all the
windows before you leave.
3 be sure of sth
to be confident that something is true
He'll win, I'm sure of it.
wishful thinking /ˌwɪʃfəlˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ noun
[ U ]
when you want something to happen or be true but it is
impossible
/ʃəʊ/
/ˈækʃən/
/ˈsɪvəl/
/ˈsɜːkl/
Cheer (sb) up: phrasal verb to
stop feeling sad, or to make someone feel happier.
Cheer up. It's not the end of the world.
Let's send her some chocolates to cheer her up.
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