engels vocabulary -> crossroads play Flashcards

1
Q

a letter of reference that vouches, supports someone applying for a job or position

A

recommendation letter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

a paper slip with the time, place and acceptance of an interview

A

interview invitation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

an occupation/job working with computer programming

A

programming job

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

the tram network in dublin

A

the Luas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

celebratory statement that you are still able to continue with a task

A

Woo Hoo! Still in the game…!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

i will pay for this to pay back the favour

A

this ones on me - i owe you that much!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

someone who works creating websites and on the internet

A

web developer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

accommodation for students at university

A

student halls

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

don’t stay around me

A

don’t stick around with me

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

an expression to fain surprise

A

well, well, fancy running into you, Sky

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

you are the new fool doing what she says

A

you’re the tea boy aren’t you?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

he doesn’t understand quickly. maybe he is stupid

A

he doesn’t catch on very quickly does he? or maybe he is a simpleton

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

there nis no reason to stay here

A

no point sticking around

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

solve it by yourself

A

figure it out yourself

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

i don’t want to take advantage of you allowing me to stay at your house

A

i don’t want to abuse your hospitality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

the electric cable running between Ireland and France

A

celtic interconnector

17
Q

someone who protests for the rights of the planet and animals. someone who works with the organization greenpeace

A

she’s a determined greenpeace activist

18
Q

zone to defend or ZAD is a french neologism used to refer to a militant occupation that is intended to physically blockade a development project

A

that night, there was a party at the ZAD

19
Q

i’m going to disappoint her

A

i’m letting her down again

20
Q

pretend to do the interview

A

we are going to role play your interview

21
Q

cynical. the opposite of being optimistic and hopeful

A

pessimistic

22
Q

walk in the park

A

what a lovely stroll in the park

23
Q

an expression to describe when you speak of someone ‘the devil’ they shall appear

A

speak of the devil

24
Q

i don’t want to get my hopes too high

A

i don’t want to count my chickens

25
if she doesn't something bad will happen to you
she better, for your sake
26
the purpose/vision of a person/organisation
sinead betrayed our cause
27
an electric company linked to the celtic interconnector
Electricity Supply Board (or Erigrid)
28
posters with information
you see those flyers?
29
environmental impacts
ecologically speaking
30
a park in dublin
meet me at phoenix park
31
start to think and behave reasonably after a period of foolishness or irrationality
look who came to her senses
32
a foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable
this wild-goose chase
33
you chose which "team" you wanted to fight for
you picked your side