Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

WORKSHEET #53 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #53 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!          1.    She has become a painfully disciplined perfectionist because she grew up under the strict parental t_______________e . (*meaning “protection or guardianship of parents”)       2.    My boss doesn’t allow us to enjoy bad____________ in the meeting. He is such a rigid and inflexible man who can hardly ever stand frolic atmosphere at work. (*meaning “humorous and witty conversation”)       3.    So ________ for our plans to travel abroad! (*meaning “an idiom used to express that something has ended or is no longer valid, often with a sense of disappointment or resignation”)       4.    Not every actor could _________ _____ up all their courage like Tom Cruise to pull off such a lot of stunts as hanging from the side of a plane, skydiving, or climbing the wor...

WORKSHEET #52.  Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #52 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!  1. Jack felt embarrassed each time his wife p_______ him down in front of his friends. (*meaning “to disapprove or criticize someone or something”)          2.    Larry needs to cut down on sweet belly ____________ to stay fit. (*meaning “soft drinks”)       3.    A flo_________t was added to the sample to make the impurities clump together so they could be removed. (*meaning “a substance which promotes the clumping of particles, especially one used in treating wastewater; containing, consisting of, or occurring in the form of loosely aggregated particles or soft flakes”)       4.    Meg didn’t seem to have learned about funeral de____________. She was frowned upon by the way she behaved at her friend’s father’s funeral. (*meaning ”etiquette/behavior in keeping with good taste and pr...

WORKSHEET #51. Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #51 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    At some point in life, people come to face the moment of epi_______________ that changes their fixed perspectives towards the world. (*meaning “a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something”)   2.    This had been Arnold’s favorite wa_________ hole in town where he would sit back and enjoy a couple of beers with his buddies after work. (*meaning “a tavern or bar”)   3.    Brian popped the question to Jenn with a bunch of flowers and a diamond ring, which threw her for a ________________. (*meaning “to cause someone to be confused or shocked”)   4.    Back in the Midwest town, it had been dangerous to run outside, especially in the trails when you expected a proc________________ weather outside. (*meaning “stormy or turbulent”)   5.    He ...

Every answer today is a well-known brand name that's also the proper name of something else. What brand name of ... is also the name of ... Ex. An iced tea ... a U.S. state?    -->    ARIZONA   1. Chocolate bar ... a planet?   2. Vacuum cleaner ... a U.S. president?   3. Paper towels ... an historical ship?   4. Cigarette ... a state capital?   5. Lock ... a university?   6. Potato chips ... part of Massachusetts?   7. Ice cream bar ... part of Alaska and northern Canada?   8. Peanut butter ... a classic children's book?   9. Bottled water ... a South Seas island?   10. Car model from Ford ... a sign of the zodiac?   11. Drink mix ... Chinese dynasty?   Answer Keys     1.   MARS     2.   HOOVER     3.   BOUNTY     4.   SALEM     5.   YALE     6.   CAPE COD ...

WORKSHEET #50. Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #50 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    This is the Indian’s res____________ where tourists are not allowed to enter. (*meaning “a place set aside for the use of Native American Indians”)       2.    The union workers are so maddened by the cuts to their pay that everyone is tee__________________on the brink of a strike. (*meaning “a situation that is in an unstable position and close to a bad outcome”)       3.    He is no more than a ___________-bit politician that nobody knows. (*meaning “somebody/ something cheap; of bad quality; unimportant”)       4.    The e_________ kids ruled the internet during the early 2010s. (*meaning “an emotional person who are depressed some time, and very happy at times”)   5.    Angela was in a s____vet trying to find her passport before she left for the airpor...

WORKSHEET #49. Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #49 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   1.    The senior manager in o ur team said we all should attend the meeting tomorrow morning. He said “I think you understand what I mean. Verbum _______________ .” (*a Latin phrase meaning "a word to the wise is sufficient," and sentences using it often imply that something has been said, and no more explanation is needed)   2.    Mr. Robert Miller does a mitz________________ by volunteering to deliver meals to the senior citizens in his town everyday. (*meaning “a good deed, but literally means a commandment in Hebrew”)   3.    I was so sad seeing Mrs. Bloomington having a _____________ away look in her eyes all day. I was wondering if I was in her memories. (*meaning “omeone appears to be not paying attention to their surroundings because they are lost in thought or daydreaming about something else entirely”)   4.  ...

WORKSHEET #48. Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #48 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!      1.    While I was watching the movie titled “The House of Dynamite”, I found myself horrified just by the imagination of the current US government either succeeding or failing in launching a pre_________________ attack to prevent the enemy from striking first or vice versa. (*meaning “to start an attack initiated on the basis of incontrovertible evidence that an enemy attack is imminent”)       2.    Chef Jennifer’s ambr_____________ dessert was like a party in my mouth. It was exceptionally flavorful and heavenly! (*meaning “succulently sweet or fragrant; balmy; divine”)       3.    The artist designed an ex _____________ for Beyonce's private collection. (* a Latin phrase meaning "from the books" or to paraphrase, "from the library or collection of" the phrase is frequently used on bookplates)   ...

  WORKSHEET #47    Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #47 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!    1.    His biggest strength in terms of personality is that he never hides his true colors. Sometimes, this strength backfires when he says his thoughts str________________ up (*meaning “honestly/ truthfully”), which causes people to get severely sca___________ (*meaning “wounded/ hurt/ damaged/ destroyed”) and annoyed.       2.    How many times have I told you not to throw _____________ at your coworkers in front of your boss? (*meaning “to criticize someone or something publicly and show that you do not respect them ”)       3.    Joseph feels ambi________________ about pizza. He loves it, but he knows it’s not healthy to order pizza late at night every weekend. (*meaning “having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas”)       4.    Hov got a spi___________ n...