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Unit 1
VOCABULARY
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In this unit, you heard expressions like, Make sure you get fresh air every day.
Lets look at the some other expressions with make. Match the expressions with the
definitions. Tip: Do the ones you are confident about first.
make too much of
make do
make good on
make up for
make believe
make over
make a go of
make a living
Answer Key
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
make
make
make
make
make
believe
do
too much of
over
up for
6. make a go of
7. make ends meet
8. make good on
9. make a living
10. make up your mind
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Complete the conversations with the appropriate form of the expressions in the box.
make too much of
make do
make good on
make believe
make over
make a go of
make a living
make up for
make ends meet
A:
I wanted to buy a new car, but Ill have to (1) _________________________ with the one I
have.
B:
A:
Well, its kind of ridiculous to think about a new car when youre having problems
(2) _________________________.
B:
A:
There are several I like, and I never really (3) _________________________. But it doesnt
matter anymore.
A:
B:
Not bad. Its not very big and I need to (4) _______________the bathroom, but the huge
windows (5) _________________________ that. Theres only one problem, and Im trying not
to (6) _________________________ it.
A:
What is it?
B:
Well, its my neighbor. She plays her music really loud. Its annoying, but Ill live with it.
A:
B:
Yeah, she said she would keep the music down, but lets see if she (7)
_____________________ the promise.
A:
B:
Lets say it pays the bills. Im not too crazy about it, but I have to (8) _______________
somehow. So, I guess Ill (9) _________________________ I like it, even though I dont.
A:
B:
Well, its not really a bad company, so Im going to stay for a while and try to
(10) _________________________ it. Maybe things will get better.
A: