Page 183 - Real English 2024 Book 8

A GOOD DEED COMES ROUND

D1 Study these phrases with the word heart and the meaning of each. Then complete the
sentences below.

heart and soul – with a lot of energy and enthusiasm
at heart – in one’s real nature
by heart – from memory
close/dear to one’s heart – of deep interest and concern

from the bottom of one’s heart – with sincere feeling
have a heart – show pity
have a heart of gold – have a generous nature
lose heart – become sad and depressed
take something to heart – take criticism seriously
do not have the heart (to do something) – do not do something because it
may make someone unhappy

1. He did not _________________ to turn those hungry people away.
2. By helping the poor, the old gentleman proved that he was good _________________.

3. Naresh started his music practice _________________.
4. Charity is something very _________________.
5. Shalini learned the poem _________________ and recited it.

6. Hearing his words of criticism Sophia _________________.
7. Malavika is a millionaire and _________________.
8. His friend told him, ‘Come on, _________________!’

9. He offered his apology _________________.
10. Santosh said, ‘Elizabeth, that was a joke, don’t ________________ it ________________.

AGILE
LEARNING
D2. Match the cards
Divide the class into two teams. Your teacher will give each team two sets of cards – one will have
expressions with the word heart, the other their meanings. Students have to find the person whose
card matches their own as soon as possible. The team whose students find their pairs the fastest
wins.

Grammar

Causative Verbs
Read the following sentences paying attention to the uses of the verbs have and get.

The sergeant got the journalist captured.
He had him released later.
Nilesh had his car repaired yesterday.
He should get it painted also.

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