Ex.16 Look at how the multi-word verbs are used in the listening text. Then match the verbs in A with the definitions in B.
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Ex.15 Listen to the story of the Emperor's new clothes. Make a note of the multi-word verbs that are used and what you think they mean. Then discuss the questions below with a partner.
You are what you wear
Phrasal verbs and idioms.
How important are clothes to you?
Look at the picture below. Describe what you think is happening and why.
a. Why did the Emperor want the two men to make the clothes?
b. Why did the Emperor send his old and honest minister to see the two men?
c. Why did one of the two men ask the Emperor to try on the invisible clothes?
d. Why didn't anyone say the Emperor was wearing nothing?
e. Why did the Emperor go through with the procession?
f. Why was the little boy the first person to say 'The Emperor has nothing on'?
g. Why did the Emperor carry on with the procession?
h. What do you think the story is trying to say?
| A 1 to take something off | B a. to dress oneself in clothes or jewellery |
| 2 to have (got) (something) on | b. to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and looks nice |
| 3 to try something on | c. to do something difficult or unpleasant |
| 4 to carry on (with something) | d. to fasten something (a button or a zip) |
| 5 to go through with something | e. to continue with something, in spite of difficulties or interruptions |
| 6 to wear out | f. to be wearing a piece of clothing |
| 7 to dress up | g. to remove clothes, to undress |
| 8 to put something on | h. to put on clothes without difficulty because they aren't too small |
| 9 to do something up | i. to wear smart clothes for a special occasion |
| 10 to get into something | j. to become useless because it has been used so often |
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