ni2 8-9/10/14

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.