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Time to learn new words

Here are some idioms from the story and their meanings.

Idiom Meaning

by nature as a result of inborn or inherent qualities

for a change as something different from what is usual

ring in my head to remain in someone’s mind/memory

Here are some idioms about helping and being useful for others. Choose the correct

meaning of each.

1. a helping hand a. someone who helps someone in need

b. someone who uses their hand to help carry heavy things

2. give someone a leg up a. to help someone climb a ladder

b. to help someone to improve their situation, especially at work

3. a heart of gold a. to be very kind and generous

b. someone who is very wealthy

4. do one’s bit a. to complete a bit of work at a time

b. to make an individual contribution towards an overall effort

5. grease the wheel a. to apply grease to tyres so that they run smoothly

b. to make or help things run more smoothly or more easily

Study skills

Some nouns pair up with another noun to form compound nouns. For example,

• award + ceremony = award ceremony

noun noun

• birthday + party = birthday party

noun noun

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