Language awareness / Talking point

Sonido

Idiomatic expressions have long played an important role in the English language. In fact, the use of idioms is so wide-spread that an understanding of these expressions is essential to successful communication.

In this lesson we are going to look at idiomatic expressions with animal images.

A. Match an idiomatic expression with its definition.

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B. Match the animal expression with its definition.

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Talking Point

Describe the following pictures. Where are the animals?

• What do animals do in circuses? How entertaining would a circus be without animals?
• Do you think having animals in circuses should be banned? Explain your argument.