QB 23 July 2020

Vocabulary: a union means a. a small business owned by one person b. a vegetable with a strong taste and smell c. an organisation that represents workers

Idiom: He's as cool as a cucumber. means a. He is a little cold. b. He is very calm. c. He is quite fashionable.

Grammar: Which is correct? a. I am agree. b. I agree. c. I have agree.

Vocabulary: a union

means c: an organisation that represents workers; it protects the workers' rights and interests.

Also referred to as "trade union" or "labour union". Examples: The rail workers union called for the workers to go on strike to force the CEO to raise salaries.

The teaches unions are suing the Governors of the states to demand that schools start later in the year due to COVID-19. This is in the interests of the teachers, students and all connected with schools. Idiom: He's as cool as a cucumber.

means b. He is very calm and composed; he is very relaxed (especially in stressful situations); he doesn't get upset by stressful situations. Examples:

• The journalists were firing questions at her, but she wasn't bothered; she was as cool as a cucumber.

• The holidays are always a stressful time with everyone rushing around trying to get everything ready, but I like to be as cool as a cucumber - no worries.

Grammar: b. I agree.

*the only time we use the verb "to be" is with the expression "to be in agreement (with someone) - but this expression is not used as much

I agree. I am in agreement.

They agreed. They were in agreement.

She agrees with me. We are in agreement.

We all agree with each other. We are all in agreement.