establish/build up/develop (a) rapport
Unit 5: Health and lifestyle
Comic strip activity
myopia /maɪˈəʊpiə $ -ˈoʊ-/ noun [uncountable]
1 when someone does not think about the future,
especially about the possible results of a particular action – used to show
disapproval SYN short-sightedness
ˌshort-ˈsighted adjective
1 especially British English unable to see objects
clearly unless they are very close SYN nearsighted
American English OPP long-sighted
2 not considering the possible effects in the future
of something that seems good now – used to show disapproval OPP far-sighted
a short-sighted
policy of reducing investment in training.
toll on
Years of smoking have taken their toll on his health.
a very bad effect that something has on something or
someone over a long period of time
a heavy toll on
the environment
plain yogurt
Health officials have tried to raise awareness (=improve people’s knowledge) about AIDS
adrenalin
• There was no essential adrenalin flowing.
• It was a deliciously decadent daydream which stirred
the blood, sending adrenalin pumping
through his system.
• Yet sleepless adrenalin energy, like sixteen cups of coffee, makes
for certain wackiness.
• Although the adrenalin may flow, you owe it to yourself not to become
carried away.
• The drinks did it, I know, and the adrenalin rush of the entire
evening.
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