Pick & Mix 2
ENGELSKA NIVÅ 2
Tove Phillips Simon Phillips
Welcome to Pick & Mix 2
Pick & Mix 2 is an innovative and user-friendly course material for gymnasieskolan’s Engelska nivå 2, developed in line with Gy25 requirements.
The texts cover a wide range of interesting subjects and each chapter gives the student plenty of opportunities to practise the four major skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. The material also contains grammar sections which covers the main areas that students need to know.
Pick & Mix 2 works just as well for lesson-based learning as for individual studies, and gives you a wealth of material to help you achieve your aims at Engelska nivå 2.
There are two possible approaches to using the material:
• A traditional themes approach, in which you work through the chapters and sections in the order they appear in the book. This will give you plenty of opportunity to practise all the skills that are required to pass Engelska nivå 2.
• A selective skills approach, where you pick and mix the skills and themes you feel the need to study, whether it be reading, listening, speaking, writing or grammar.
Links to all audio files are available at www.gleerups.se. Just look for Pick & Mix 2/Extramaterial.
We hope that you, teachers and students, will find Pick & Mix 2 an inspiring and useful tool for teaching and learning English!
Tove Phillips and Simon Phillips
Kinna 2025
Contents (by theme)
1. Shop till you drop...........................................................................7
WARM-UP Pretty pennies? 8
READING Just looking, thanks 10 Well worn 14
LISTENING You’re worth it 20
SPEAKING Money talks 22
WRITING Work buy consume die 24
GRAMMAR Names and nouns 26
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 30
2. Forever Young.................................................................................31
WARM-UP The fallen youth 32
READING Wilde youth 34 Oscar Wilde 40
LISTENING Mind the gap 44
SPEAKING Under age 46
WRITING See ya later 48
GRAMMAR Numbers and quantifiers 50
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 54
3. L abour of Love..............................................................................55
WARM-UP Dissed and dumped 56
READING My cup of tea 58 Love is a battlefield 62
LISTENING A perfect match 72
SPEAKING Love talk 74
WRITING More than words 76
GRAMMAR The passive form 78 Reported speech 80
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 82
4. In the Name of Science...............................................................83
WARM-UP Cold feet 84
READING Building brains 86
LISTENING Fabulous future 92
SPEAKING Cutting edge 94
WRITING Hows and whys 96
GRAMMAR Infinitive and gerund 98 Inversion 100
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 102
5. A Common Wealth?...................................................................103
WARM-UP God Save the Queen 104
READING The sun always shone 106 From “A Passsage to India” 110
LISTENING After the empire 116
SPEAKING Plain English 118
WRITING Off the map 120
GRAMMAR Adjectives and adverbs 122
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 126
6. The Thrill of Horror....................................................................127
WARM-UP Your worst nightmare 128
READING Jack the Ripper 130
LISTENING Addicted to blood 136
SPEAKING Face your fears 138
WRITING Glorious goosebumps 140
GRAMMAR Conjunctions 142
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 146
7.
Pure Psychology..........................................................................147
WARM-UP Nature vs. nurture 148
READING In the soup 150 The pursuit of happiness 156
LISTENING Help yourself 160
SPEAKING All in the mind 162
WRITING Deep inside 164
GRAMMAR Relative clauses 166
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 170
8. Under the influence....................................................................171
WARM-UP Tell me what I want 172
READING Leaving footprints 174
LISTENING Sitting on the fence 180
SPEAKING Speak your mind 182
WRITING Words of wisdom 184
GRAMMAR Phrasal constructions 186
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 190
9. English Literature........................................................................191
WARM-UP Busy bookworm 192
READING A brief history 194 From ”The Namesake” 206
LISTENING A declaration of love 214
SPEAKING Telling tales 216
WRITING Power of the pen 218
GRAMMAR The future and the conditional 220
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 224
10. I did it my way.............................................................................225
WARM-UP The path of life 226
READING A life of its own 228
LISTENING Time will tell 234
SPEAKING Living the dream 236
WRITING Golden opportunities 238
GRAMMAR British English vs. American English 240
BONUS Idioms and proverbs 244
More grammar..............................................................................245
Verb tenses ― the present 246
Verb tenses ― the past 248
Subject-verb agreement 250
Prefixes 252
Suffixes 254
Apostrophes 256
Irregular verbs 258
Phonetics 262
Contents (by skill)
WARM-UP
Pretty pennies? 8
The fallen youth 32
Dissed and dumped 56
Cold feet 84
God save the Queen 104
READING
Just looking, thanks 10
Well worn 14
Wilde youth 34
Oscar Wilde 40
My cup of tea 58
Love is a battlefield 62
Building brains 86
LISTENING
You’re worth it 20
Mind the gap 44
A perfect match 72
Double dutch 92
After the empire 116
SPEAKING
Money talks 22
Under age 46
Love talk 74
Cutting edge 94
Plain English 118
WRITING
Work buy consume die 24
See ya later 48
More than words 76
Hows and whys 96
Off the map 120
GRAMMAR
Names and nouns 26
Numbers and quantifiers 50
The passive form 78
Reported speech 80
Infinitive and gerund 98
Inversion 100
Adjec tives and adverbs 122
Conjunctions 142
Relative clauses 166
Phrasal constructions 186
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Idioms and proverbs related to:
Money and consumption 30
Youth and ageing 54
Love and relationships 82
Science 102
Travelling and exploring 126
Your worst nightmare 128
Nature vs. nurture 148
Tell me what I want 172
Busy bookworm 192
The path of life 218
The sun always shone 106
From “A Passage to India” 110
Jack the Ripper 130
People are strange 150
The pursuit of happiness 156
Leaving footprints 174
A brief history 194
From ”The Namesake” 206
A life of its own 220
Addicted to blood 136
Help yourself 160
Sit ting on the fence 180
A declaration of love 206
Time will tell 226
Face your fears 138
All in the mind 162
Speak your mind 182
Telling tales 216
Living the dream 236
Glorious goosebumps 140
Deep inside 164
Words of wisdom 184
Power of the pen 218
Golden opportunities 238
Apostrophes 212
British English vs. American English 240
Verb teses ― the present 246
Verb tenses – the past 248
Subjec t-verb agreement 250
Prefixes 252
Suffixes 254
Apostrophes 256
Irregular verbs 258
Phonetics 262
Power 146
Psychology 170
Influence 190
Books and reading 216
Life 244
under the influence
Who are all these people and what are they doing? What do you think they are feeling and why? How are they influenced by each other? Can you relate?
UNDER THE INFLUENCE - WARM-UP: Tell me what I want
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Discuss
1. Who do you think this advert is from and who is it aimed at?
2. Do you think influencers have a big impact on what people buy? Give examples.
3. Do you follow influencers’ recommendations when you buy things?
Why/Why not?
4. Apart from shopping, in what other ways do influencers affect people’s everyday behaviour?
5. How can they influence deeper issues, like life values and political opinions?
6. What are the possible positive and negative effects of influencers’ impact on the population?
Write
Pretend that you are an influencer and write five short posts in which you promote the following: An expensive watch, a skin care product, a pair of sneakers, a protein bar and a sports car. Make sure you keep the posts short (1-5 sentences) and adjust your language to your target group.
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE - READING: Leaving footprints
Have you ever wondered how one person can make a difference? Does it feel like the world is too big and too chaotic for anyone’s actions to truly matter? What if you want to change something—how do you even start? Can one voice really alter the course of history, or is that just something we read in history books?
The truth is, countless individuals throughout history have made significant changes to the world, often starting on a small scale. These people didn’t have superpowers, but they had determination, resilience, and a belief that they could create change. They didn’t necessarily have wealth, political power, or military strength. What they did have was the ability to inspire others, lead movements, and challenge existing norms in ways that forever changed their societies. Let’s have a look at three people who used their influence to create changes for a better world.
Emmeline Pankhurst: The right to vote
Emmeline Pankhurst was a pioneering British suffragette who campaigned for women’s right to vote. In 1903, she founded the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), known for its militant tactics. Pankhurst believed in “Deeds, not words,” leading bold demonstrations, smashing windows, and organising hunger strikes to pressure the government. She was arrested and imprisoned numerous times, enduring harsh conditions and force-feeding during her hunger strikes. Despite this, her unrelenting activism was crucial for the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which gave voting rights to women over 30, forever changing the landscape of women’s rights in the UK.
Mahatma Gandhi: The power of nonviolence
One of the most famous examples of peaceful resistance is Mahatma Gandhi, who played a central role in India’s struggle for independence from British rule. Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent protest, or Satyagraha, was based on the belief that true power lies in the moral high ground, not in violence or hatred. He organised mass boycotts, civil disobedience, and peaceful protests, rallying millions of people across India to resist British oppression.
Through his persistant efforts, Gandhi not only helped India gain independence in 1947, but he also inspired civil rights movements worldwide. He had proven that people, with conviction and courage, can stand against oppression without resorting to violence. Gandhi showed that you don’t need to pick up a sword to change the world—you just need to believe in the power of truth and justice.
Rosa Parks: The courage to sit
Sometimes, change begins with a simple but powerful act of defiance. In 1955, Rosa Parks became an iconic figure in the American Civil Rights Movement when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Parks wasn’t the first to resist these racist laws, but her quiet yet determined stand created a wave of protests that ultimately led to the desegregation of public transportation.
Parks’ courage sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a yearlong protest that contributed to ending segregation in the South. Her actions, while seemingly small, helped to ignite a larger movement that would forever change the course of American history. Parks’ story reminds us that sometimes, all it takes is saying “no” to injustice to influence massive social change.
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So you want to make a difference?
Maybe you’re not planning to lead a revolution or start a global movement (at least not yet), but there are innumerable ways to influence the world around you.
Find a cause you believe in
The first step to influencing the world is to find something you care about. Whether it’s the environment, social justice, animal rights, mental health or education, choose a cause that feels important to you. When you are passionate about a cause, you’re more likely to dedicate time, energy, and creativity to making an impact.
Educate yourself and others
One of the simplest ways to generate change is through education. Learn everything you can about the cause you are concerned about, and then share that knowledge. This could be through social media, writing articles, starting conversations, or even organising events. Education is the foundation of all movements, and by spreading awareness, you inspire others to take action too.
Volunteer
Put your beliefs into action by volunteering with organisations that share your values. Whether it’s helping out at a local charity, joining environmental cleanups or being an active role model for young people, giving your time and devotion to a cause is a concrete way to make a difference.
Speak out
Don’t underestimate the power of your voice. Whether it’s attending protests, writing to local representatives or simply sharing your thoughts on social media, speaking out can influence the opinions of others. You never know who you might inspire.
Start small, aim high
You don’t have to change the entire world in one go. Small attempts can build into larger movements. Every ripple creates a wave, so start where you can and let your actions grow over time.
If all else fails…
So maybe you’re not ready to change the world just yet. But there is nothing to stop you trying to influence your closest social circle, for example on where to have dinner. Here are some nifty tips on how to get your way when picking a restaurant:
• Suggest early: Get your recommendation in first before anyone else has a chance to throw out a bad idea.
• Frame it as a group benefit: ”I heard this place has something for everyone—great for the whole group!”
• Mention the food pics: Let’s face it, in the age of social media, a photo-worthy meal is half the reason to go out.
• The compromise tactic: ”Okay, let’s go to my place this time, and you pick next time.”
Influencing the world might seem like a daunting task, but history shows us that one person can indeed make a massive impact. Whether it’s leading a movement, standing up for what’s right or making small changes in your community, the power to influence is within your grasp. And if all else fails, at least you can influence where you and your friends eat for dinner!
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General understanding
Find the answers in the text.
1. What is the text about?
2. Which three influential people are mentioned in the text?
3. How can ordinary people try to make a difference?
Complete the sentences
Complete the sentences below with information from the text.
1. You don’t need superpowers to make a difference, but ___
2. Emmeline Parkhurst is famous for ___
3. A suffragette is someone who ___
4. Mahatma Gandhi contributed to ___
5. Gandhi showed that ___
6. Rosa Parks broke the rules when ___
7. Parks’ defiance led to ___
8. You’re more likely to commit to a cause if ___
9. To volunteer is to ___
10. If you’re not able to make a big impact, you could always ___
Vocabulary check 1
Write ten sentences, each including one of the following words/phrases. alter bold conviction harsh oppression spark ultimately cause daunting impact
Vocabulary check 2
Fill the gap with the correct form of suitable words from the box.
1. His ___ of ideas helped shape the final version of the project.
2. His speech was ___ important to the success of the movement.
3. The protester’s act of ___ inspired others to join the cause.
4. They ___ many hardships during the long journey to freedom.
5. She fought against the many social ___ in her community.
6. His ___ efforts eventually led to the discovery of a cure.
7. The activists worked ___ to bring attention to the problem.
8. Despite many ___, they were unable to break the world record.
9. Several ___ are helping to provide food and shelter for refugees.
10. They are ___ all their free time to improving access to clean water. attempt charity unrelenting crucial contribute dedicate injustice defiance endure persistent
Between the lines
Discuss with a partner. Give reasons for your answers!
1. Why do you think Emmeline Pankhurst chose militant tactics?
2. What do you think was the key to Gandhi’s success?
3. How did Rosa Parks’ quiet defiance create such a huge impact?
4. How do you think the internet has changed activism?
5. What do you think is the hardest part of influencing others?
6. How can the tactics for influencing friends about dinner apply to bigger causes?
7. If you were to engage in a cause to make a difference, what would it be and why?
UNDER THE INFLUENCE - LISTENING:
Sitting on the fence
Ben, Sam and Harry are talking football. Both Ben and Sam have very strong opinions about what’s what. Harry doesn’t.
Listen to their conversation.
General understanding
Read through the questions 1–6. Then listen to the first part of the sound clip. Answer the questions below either by writing one or more words or by marking the best alternative: a, b, c or d.
1. What does Ben use as proof that Guardiola is the best manager ever? He says that City ...
2. What does Sam say about Guardiola?
a) That he is very tight with his money
b) That he buys a lot of expensive players
c) That he is not very good at keeping a budget
d) That he makes a lot of bad transfers
3. What does Sam say about Klopp’s management?
a) That he has spent a lot of money on players like VanDijk and Salah
b) That he picks the most expensive players
c) That he is a tactical genius
d) That he is good at developing players
4. What does Harry think about Guardiola as a manager? That he is very good at ...
5. What does Sam ask Harry to agree on when it comes to Klopp? That Klopp is better than Guardiola at ...
6. What does Sam say about Harry’s lack of opinion?
a) That it’s like a fence
b) That it’s Harry’s very own tactics
c) That it’s a sort of defence
d) That it’s because he doesn’t care about football
Answer questions 1–6. Then read through questions 7–12 and listen to the last part of the sound clip.
7. Which phrase does Harry use to describe De Bruyne’s vision?
He says it’s like De Bruyne ...
8. What is Salah’s greatest skill, accordning to Sam?
a) Defending the goal
b) Making great passes
c) B eing aggressive on the pitch
d) Getting past defenders
9. Which of Salah’s skills is Harry most impressed by?
a) That he’s really quick
b) That he has a killer instinct
c) That he is very tactical
d) That he runs like a missile
10. Why does Ben compare Harry to a polician?
a) Because he is very slow
b) Because he makes a lot of promises
c) Because he tries to please everyone
d) Because he doesn’t really answer any questions
11. What does Harry want them all to agree on?
That ...
12. Why does Ben think Harry should wear a referee’s kit?
a) Because he doesn’t choose side
b) Because it would suit him
c) Because he could never be a manager
d) Because he is very fair
Answer questions 7–12.
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE - SPEAKING: Speak your mind
Discuss
1. How can body language be used to persuade others?
2. How can social media influence our opinions and decisions?
3. Is emotional persuasion more effective than logical persuasion? Why?
4. How can we recognize when someone is manipulating us?
5. When was the last time you convinced someone to agree with you?
6. Who do you usually try to persuade, and why?
7. Have you ever felt manipulated by someone? How did it feel?
8. Have you ever been convinced to do something you regretted? What was it that made you do it?
9. Do you find it easy or difficult to persuade your parents? Why?
10. Is there anything you would like to convince someone of right now?
Convincing friends
Work in groups of four or five.
Cut out pieces of paper and write a dinner option on each one of them. Each one of you should now pull one piece of paper and try to convince the others that your option is the best, pointing out of the advantages you can think of. Continue discussing, without giving up, for five minutes. Then move on to discuss with the aim to decide on an option that everyone agrees on. When you have made a decision, ask yourselves the following questions:
• What different methods did you use to try to convince each other?
• How did it feel not to give in to the others’ suggestions?
• How did you reach an agreement and what compromises did you have to make?
Give a speech
Prepare an argumentative speech to give with your class as an audience. The purpose of your speech is to make the audience share your opinion. The topic of your speech should be something that is local and close to your heart, such as a problem at your school or in your local community. Your speech should be approximately five minutes long.
Tips: Read about how to be convincing on page 75.
Tips: How to give an argumentative speech
An argumentative speech is a type of presentation where you use logical reasoning and evidence to persuade your audience about a certain issue. The goal is to convince them that your position is valid and well-supported by facts and examples. Here are some tips:
• Choose a relevant topic: Pick a topic that’s important to you and suitable for debate. Make sure it’s something your audience cares about.
• Structure your speech logically: Organize your speech with a clear structure: - Introduction: Introduce your topic and thesis.
- Body: Present your main arguments, supported by evidence.
- Conclusion: Summarise your points and restate your thesis.
• Start with a strong opening: Grab your audience’s attention right away. Start with a surprising fact, a rhetorical question, or a relevant story. For example: ”Did you know that teenagers spend an average of 7 hours a day on screens?” End your introduction by clearly stating your thesis statement, which is a sentence that summarises the whole point of your speech, for example: ”I believe social media companies should be more responsible for the content on their platforms.”
• Present and support your arguments: Present 2-3 arguments that support your solution and back up your points with solid facts, statistics, and expert opinions. Strong evidence makes your argument more credible and convincing.
• Address counterarguments: Mention opposing views and explain why your argument is stronger. This shows you’ve considered other perspectives.
• End with a powerful conclusion: Summarise your main points and leave your audience with a memorable statement, question, or call to action.
UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Words of wisdom
Translate the quotes
Translate the famous quotes into Swedish (in your own words):
1. “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” (Mark Twain)
2. “ To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” (John Marshall)
3. “ The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret.” (Salvador Dali)
4. “I influence anybody who is able to get through the chaos of my first impression.” (Gary Vaynerchuk)
5. “It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people’s lives.” (Clint Eastwood)
6. “Humans cannot avoid trying to influence others. Everything we say or do is examined and interpreted by others for clues as to our intentions.” (Robert Greene)
Words of wisdom
Proverbs are short, traditional sayings that usually aim to give some sort of advice or truth about life, for example: “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, “ The grass is always greener on the other side” and “Knowledge is power”.
Work alone or in pairs. Your task is to make up some new powerful proverbs that illustrate some aspects of life, for example love, friendship, work, education, sleep, eating, lying, faith, family, health, money, home, sports, habits, etc.
Make sure the proverbs do not already exist. Present your proverbs to the rest of the class, on the board or in a powerpoint presentation. Then have a vote for the best proverb.
Write a summary
Most major news providers have a section called ”Opinion”, where members of the staff or public can publish articles stating their personal opinions. Find an opinion article from an online news source and find out some information about the author. Read it carefully so you understand what it is about. Look up any words that are unfamiliar and underline important information. Then write a summary that explains the main ideas of the article. The summary should be approximately 200 words.
Gather in small groups and take turns presenting your summaries. Start by saying a few words about the author and their position, for exampel if they are a journalist or a politician. Then read your summary and finish off by sharing your own views of the author’s opinion.
Tips: How to write a summary
Writing summaries is all about being able to read a text, understand it, decide what is important and condense it. It is important not to include too much or too little information.
If you find it difficult to know where to begin, try to follow these simple steps:
1. First, read the text and make sure you understand it.
2. Read the text again, this time underlining or highlighting important words, phrases, sentences and ideas. Here, it is important to only underline information that is important to the text as a whole. Sometimes, details are very important. Sometimes, they are not.
3. Structure your underlined information into points and arrange them in the same order as they appear in the text.
4. Rewrite each idea in one or two sentences, depending on what the word limit for the summary is.
5. Read your summary with a critical eye. Is there enough information? Is the chosen information relevant? Is it correct?
Phrasal constructions
English contains a lot of phrasal construction. A phrasal construction is a phrase where two or more words “hang together” to express a certain meaning. There are different types of phrasal constructions, but two of the most common are prepositional phrases and phrasal verbs.
Prepositional phrases
A preposition can never stand alone, but is always glued to another word or phrase. Prepositional phrases can consist of different combinations:
Preposition + noun is what we often refer to when we talk about prepositional phrases. In these, the preposition begins the phrase: She ran up the street. He lives near school. There was chaos in the crowd.
Noun + preposition are phrases where the preposition belongs to the noun that precedes it: A reason for/need/demand for... The advantage of... A picture of... An increase in... An invitation/solution to... A relationship with... A reaction/attitude to
Adjective + preposition focus on the adjective that precedes the preposition: It was nice/good/silly of you to.... I am angry/bored with... I am angry/upset/ worried/sorry about... I am surprised/shocked/amazed at (by)...I am scared/fond/ suspicious/aware/capable of... I am good/bad at...I am interested in...I am keen on...
Verb + preposition are phrases where the preposition is glued to the preceding verb: look/laugh/point at, talk/listen to, shout at, talk/care about, ask/wait/search for, dream/hear/think about (of), approve/consist of, pay/thank/apologise for, suffer from, depend on, believe/succeed in, concentrate/insist/blame on
Practise prepositional phrases
A. Fill the gap with a suitable noun from the box + preposition:
1. I can certainly see an ___ trying out an altarnative lifestyle.
2. Nobody knew the ___ the delay.
3. There has been a massive ___ unemployment recently.
4. Have you found a ___ the problem yet?
5. Could you please take a ___ us?
6. There is no ___ graduates of philosophy.
7. His ___ the incident was very surprising.
8. I have a ___ change of scenery.
B. Fill the gap with the correct preposition: reaction reason need solution demand picture advantage decrease
1. I am so annoyed ___ her.
2. She was excited ___ something.
3. It was very generous ___ him.
4. Don’t be so dependent ___ her.
5. I am really useless ___ singing.
6. She’s not very keen ___ cooking.
7. I don’t believe ___ ghosts.
8. Who is responsible ___ the accident?
9. It is typical ___ him to say that.
10. I am terrified ___ death.
11. She was fed up ___ her teachers.
12. They are worried ___ the result.
C. Fill the gap with a suitable verb from the box in the correct form + preposition: insist apologise believe suffer search talk approve shout worry blame
1. Susan is always ___ getting sick whereas John often ___ bad headaches.
2. B ella ___ me to ___ what I had apparently done to her.
3. We didn’t really ___ the plans, but they ___ going through with them.
4. B en had been ___ his glasses for ages and ___ me ___ them going missing.
5. Lola ___ reincarnation, and she is often ___ matters like life and death.
Phrasal verbs
A phrasal verb is a phrasal construction that consists of one of the following:
• verb + preposition: He takes after his dad. (needs an object)
• verb + adverb: Do you want to hang out? (does not need an object)
• verb + adverb + preposition: I can’t keep up with you. (needs an object)
The words in phrasal verbs can be seen as a whole – together they create a specific meaning. With prepositional constructions, the preposition always comes before the object, but with adverb phrases, the object can be inserted between the verb and the adverb: He threw away the key or He threw the key away.
Below is a list of common phrasal verbs and their meaning. The ones marked with (s) can be split by an object.
add up (s) put things together, make sense blow up (s) explode break down stop functioning bring up (s) mention a topic, teach, foster call off (s) cancel call on visit carry on continue catch up with no longer being late/delayed come up with contribute, have an idea cut down on reduce (consumtion, spending) drop by visit without an appointment eat out eat at a restaurant fill out (s) complete a form find out (s) discover get on with continue, be friends with get away with escape blame get by survive, manage, have enough get rid of eliminate get over recover give up (s) quit go on continue grow up get older hand in (s) submit something keep up with maintain pace with leave out (s) omit
look after take care of look forward to anticipate look up (s) find information look up to respect make up (s) invent a story, lie make out (s) hear, understand, cuddle/kiss make sure of verify pass out faint pick out (s) choose point out (s) call attention to put off (s) postpone put out (s) extinguish run into meet run out of finish, use up put up with tolerate set up (s) arrange, prepare a trick show off boast, attract attention show up arrive talk over (s) discuss throw away (s) discard try out (s) test turn down (s) reject turn up appear, happen watch out be aware walk out on leave, abandon
Practise phrasal verbs
A. Fill the gap with a suitable phrasal verb in the correct form:
1. We have ___ ___ ___ eggs, so you can’t have pancakes for lunch.
2. Yesterday, Martha ___ ___ that she is pregnant.
3. You will have to ___ ___ ___ coffee if you want to sleep better.
4. She keeps ___ ___ the meeting because she’s worried about the outcome.
5. I’m fed up with your cooking, so let’s ___ ___ tonight.
6. Steven ___ ___ ___ with a really good solution to the problem.
7. When I ___ ___ the figures, I realised that we had miscalculated.
8. After seven years of marriage, she unexpectedly ___ ___ ___ her husband.
9. Guess who I ___ ___ at the mall yesterday? Our old classmate Robert!
10. The tractor ___ ___ in the middle of the field.
B. Finish the sentences with a suitable phrasal verb split by an object:
1. I didn’t know the true story, so I ___ ___ ___.
2. He gave me a form and asked me to ___ ___ ___.
3. I didn’t want to go out with Tom, so I had to ___ ___ ___.
4. Jack was too sick to host the party, so he ___ ___ ___.
5. I didn’t know his number, so he asked me to ___ ___ ___.
6. Although she wasn’t used to children, she did her best to ___ ___ ___.
7. The candle has been burning for hours, so could you please ___ ___ ___?
8. I will try to smoke less, but I’m not ready to ___ ___ ___.
C. Write ten sentences using the phrasal verbs in the box:
blow up drop by get on with get over hand in keep up with look up to make sure of put up with turn up
UNDER THE INFLUENCE - BONUS:
Idioms
Match the idioms below with the correct explanation, then write five sentences using five of the idioms.
1. big fish in a small pond
2. crack the whip
3. wear the trousers
4. in the driving seat
5. call the shots
6. lay down the law
7. iron fist in a velvet hand
8. the corridors of power
9. have friends in high places
10. paper tiger
11. dance to somebody’s tune
12. pull strings
13. under your thumb
Proverbs
A. tell people firmly what to do
B. know influential people
C. completely under your influence
D. force someone by using authority
E. use one’s influence to get an advantage
F. something that is less powerful than it appears
G. an important person in a small group
H. have the power
I. where the highest leaders are
J. do whatever you are told to do
K. strong determination hidden behind softness
L. make the big decisions
M. in control, with power
Work in pairs. Discuss the proverbs below and try to figure out what they mean.
1. Too many cooks spoil the broth
2. The less power a man has, the more he likes to use it.
3. He who pays the piper calls the tune.
4. The pen is mightier than the sword.
5. Beg gars can’t be choosers.
Pick & Mix 2
Tove Phillips Simon Phillips
ENGELSKA NIVÅ 2
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