Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

WORKSHEET #68 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 68 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!      1.     Annie looked con_____________ (*meaning “It can mean someone appears totally absorbed by a strong feeling, such as grief, rage, or shame”) with grief at her close friend’s funeral.       2.    The news reported a multi-vehicle p_________-up on the interstate during the morning commute. (*meaning “a massive collision of several or many moving vehicles”)       3.    Eddie has always been my r___________ through thick and thin. (*meaning “a person you can always rely on to help and support you”)       4.    Jane is such a finicky and picky eater who normally eats a ske_____________ of anything on her plate. (*meaning “a very small amount of something”) She made me lose appetite as well.       5.    The wildfire turned the forest into a terr...

WORKSHEET #67 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 67 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    George has written many love poems and songs since he broke up with his girl friend from Poland. His poems and songs are full of saud_____________. (*meaning “a feeling of longing, melancholy, or bittersweet nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the Portuguese or Brazilian temperament”)       2.    If you think he is imper_____________ to (*meaning “not allowing fluid to pass through (literal meaning)”or “incapable of being injured/ impaired; unable to be affected by…”) harsh criticism or verbal attacks toward him, you must have gotten him wrong. He might look impenetrable like that on the outside , but he is the most vulnerable man that I have ever known. (*meaning “on the outer side, edge, or surface of something”)         3.    I can’t believe that Nicholas could still stay ela________...

WORKSHEET #66 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 66 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    Charles was praying to God for his mother’s recovery from her chronic illness in the pene________________ of the church. (*meaning “the innermost, secret, or hidden parts of a place or thing, often used to describe sacred spaces, private chambers, or profound thoughts”)       2.    First off, the family living in that poverty-stricken inner city needs to find a pro ____________ lawyer for them. (*meaning “lawyer provides free legal help, often for low-income individuals, non-profits, or for the public good”)       3.    Amy’s grandpa loves to pero_______________ about how to grow up to be a wonderful person at her birthday party. Obviously, Amy friends became so bored. (*meaning “to deliver a long, formal speech, often pompously, or to conclude a speech with a summary”)       4. ...

I'm going to read you some sentences. Each sentence conceals the name of a major U.S. city in consecutive letters. As a hint, the answer's state also appears in the sentence. Every answer has at least six letters.   Ex. The Kentucky bodybuilders will be flexing tonight. --> LEXINGTON   1. Space enthusiasts in Oregon support landing on Mars.   2. Contact your insurance branch or agent in Alaska.   3. The Ohio company has a sale from today to next Sunday.   4. The Colorado trial ended in a sudden verdict.   5. Fans voted the Virginia tennis matches a peak experience.   6. I bought a shamrock for decorating my house in Illinois.   7. All the Connecticut things they knew have now changed.   8. Can you help a software developer in Texas?     ANSWER KEYS     1.   (sup port land ing) PORTLAND      2.   (br anch or age nt) ANCHORAGE    ...

WORKSHEET #65 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 65 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!           1.   Dan is such a b____________ bag (*meaning “a drunkard who consumes copious amount of alcohol and remains unaffected”) who has a vell____________ (*meaning “a weak wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action”) to quit stopping by the liquor store.       2.   Daniel tried to avoid grandi____________(*meaning “pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, especially that intended to impress”) and all the la-di-da sentiments in his love letter.       3.   Are you seriously p_____________ the deficit on me ? Stop passing the buck! (*meaning “to blame someone for something”)       4.   Although everybody says that he looks gorm________ , I love the way he styles himself. (*meaning “naïve/stupid/foolish”)       5.   This country desperat...

WORKSHEET #64 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 64 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!      1.    Bill found a nice and small vacation house where he could  est_____________ the long Summertime all by himself in Louisianna. (*meaning “to spend or to pass the summer in a state of torpor or dormancy at one place”) 2.    "I hate to be a d_______________r by saying this, but we should really consider the risks of this business. (*meaning “(a slang term) a pessimistic person who ruins fun by focusing on negative aspects”)         3.    Marlon cannot hold a ______________ to Michael when it comes to writing a song.   (*meaning “to be less skillful or otherwise unfit when compared to something or someone else”)       4.    He said it’d require a pair of _______________ to make such a tall order. (*meaning “(vulgar slang) to start acting in a strong, confident, and/or coura...