Instructions: Match the expressions with the definitions
1. Behind closed doors
2. Cross that bridge when you come to it
3. Get in on the ground floor
4. Hit the ceiling
5. Light at the end of the tunnel
6. Fence sitter
A. long period of difficulty is nearing an end
B. to join an enterprise in its early stages
C. to remain neutral on an issue
D. to take place secretly or without public knowledge
E. to become extremely angry
F. deal with a problem when and if it arises
1. What is urban sprawl?
2. " Cities grow in three directions: by crowding, up into multi-story buildings, or out toward the periphery." How has your city grown?
3. Would you consider most people in the major cities of your country car dependent?
4. Do you see urban sprawl as a problem?
5. "Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell." - Edward Abbey. How is this quote related to urban sprawl?
6. In your country is it better to live in the center of major cities or in the suburbs?
Instructions: Answer the questions and ask your teacher a question with the given verb tense that relates to the picture in anyway
1. Is your city bike friendly?
2. Simple Present
1. Periphery - noun - the outer limits or edge of an area or object
2. Sprawl - noun - the disorganized and unattractive expansion of an urban area into the countryside
3. Stringent - adjective - strict or precise
4. Suffice - verb - to be enough or adequate
5. Annex - verb - to add to one's own territory
6. Modify - verb - to make minor or partial changes
1. Axe to grind
2. Bury the hatchet
3. Long shot
4. Pull the trigger
5. Over the top
6. Bite the bullet
A. an attempt or guess that has only a slight change of succeeding or being accurate
B. Something that is excessive or unnecessary
C. to have a problem with someone or strong opinion you want to express
D. to accept something difficult or unpleasant
E. to make peace; to end an argument
F. to make a final decision or commit to something
1. Predictor - noun - a person or thing that predicts that something will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something
2. Collide - verb - come into conflict or opposition
3. Inherent - adjective - existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
4. Rose colored glasses - phrase - favorably disposed opinions
5. Oriented - adjective - tailor or adapt something to specified circumstances
6. Asset - noun - a useful or valuable thing or person
1. How do the most common emotions affect business decision making?
2. How can feeling negative emotions like sadness, fear or irritation be helpful in the workplace?
3. How can a business team or individual employee improve their emotions as it relates to business decision making?
4. How can feeling positive emotions like curiosity, excitement and confidence be hurtful in the workplace?
5. " Your emotions are making it hard to accept hard decision." - John C. Maxwell. Do you agree with this quote?
6. How would you describe you business team's recent emotional state?
ESL Vocabulary: Vacation In Arizona 1. Attraction - noun - the action of provoking interest in someone or something 2. Enthusiast - noun -...
