Basic English
Group 3
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Here at this link listen to the audio in groups of five. Write the names of the members of the group. Choose one person th write the answers given by all the other members of the group.
Then, answer these questions and write a small summary of what you understood from the podcast.
- Go Online and find five or six idioms and explain their meaning.
- What is the explanation they give for Curiosity killed the cat?
- What is inquisitive? Give an example.
- What is pry? Give an example.
- What is nosy? Give an example.
- “Curiosity killed the cat" What is the other part? Exlain it.
Fernanda Rojas Varela 2017148032
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1. "Actions speak louder than words"
Definition: Refers to the idea that it’s better to do something than just talk about it.
"add fuel to the fire"
Definition: Something that worsens an already bad situation.
"all bark and no bite"
Definition: Being verbally threatening, but unwilling to do anything significant.
"at the drop of a hat"
Definition: A willingness to do something right away.
"beating around the bush"
Definition: Avoiding the main issue.
2."Curiosity killed the cat" is an idiom we use to warn people. Being curious can get you into trouble. We often use this expression when others ask prying questions.
3. Meaning: ask one or more questions. Example: He was very inquisitive about everything.
4. Meaning: To try to obtain private informationabout a person. Example: Reporters were prying into her personal life.
5. Meaning: A person behavoir, that has too much interested in what do another person. Example: Fred, we're only trying to help, not be nosy.
6.That last part really changes the meaning. The cat gets to live. Curiosity does not kill it. So, we use the first half of the saying as a warning: Be careful of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation! But the second part -- "satisfaction brought it back" -- shows that the risk might be worth it.