9 Chapter

Question 1

rules about actions and activities that people should or should not perform or take part in

Answer 1

dos and don`ts

The teacher spent ten minutes explaining all the dos and don’ts in the classroom.

Question 2

to communicate effectively

Answer 2

make yourself understood

Since they spoke only Swahili, we used signs and gestures to make ourselves understood.

Question 3

a way of learning the best way to do something by trying different methods

Answer 3

trial and error

There aren’t any instructions with it - it’s just a matter of trial and error.

Question 4

to take full advantage of something because it may not last long

Answer 4

make the most of sth

We should make the most of this good weather.

Question 5

to continue trying hard to do something difficult

Answer 5

stick at sth

You’ll never learn to play the piano if you’re not going to stick at it.