English Phrasal Verbs in Use Intermediate Book With Answers

Synopsis

Improve your understanding of phrasal verbs in English. Explanations and practice of approximately 1,000 phrasal verbs, written for intermediate-level (B1 to B2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Learn phrasal verbs in context, with lots of different topics, including 'Mobile devices', 'Academic writing' and 'Socialising'. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written, and get better at studying by yourself, with study tips, follow-up tasks and an easy to use answer key.

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started

* Summary: Introduces phrasal verbs and covers basic grammar and usage.
* Example: "Look up" meaning "to search for information": You can look up the word "phrasal" in a dictionary.

Chapter 2: Around the Home

* Summary: Focuses on phrasal verbs related to housework, furniture, and appliances.
* Example: "Put off" meaning "to delay": I always put off doing the dishes until the last minute.

Chapter 3: Communication

* Summary: Covers phrasal verbs used in written and spoken communication.
* Example: "Fill in" meaning "to complete a form": You need to fill in the application form before you can apply for the job.

Chapter 4: Going Out

* Summary: Features phrasal verbs related to transportation, events, and socializing.
* Example: "Drop in" meaning "to visit casually": I dropped in at my friend's house on the way home.

Chapter 5: The Workplace

* Summary: Focuses on phrasal verbs used in a professional setting.
* Example: "Take on" meaning "to accept a responsibility": The new manager took on the task of improving the company's sales.

Chapter 6: Hobbies and Interests

* Summary: Covers phrasal verbs related to activities and hobbies.
* Example: "Carry out" meaning "to perform": The scientist carried out a series of experiments to test the hypothesis.

Chapter 7: Health and the Body

* Summary: Focuses on phrasal verbs related to health, illness, and parts of the body.
* Example: "Come down with" meaning "to get sick": I came down with a cold last week.

Chapter 8: Travel

* Summary: Covers phrasal verbs related to travel, booking tickets, and exploring destinations.
* Example: "Check in" meaning "to register at a hotel": I need to check in at the hotel before I can go to my room.

Chapter 9: Relationships

* Summary: Focuses on phrasal verbs related to relationships, friends, and family.
* Example: "Get along with" meaning "to have a good relationship with": I get along with my colleagues very well.

Chapter 10: Everyday Expressions

* Summary: Covers common phrasal verbs used in everyday speech.
* Example: "Take place" meaning "to happen": The meeting will take place on Tuesday afternoon.