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Task #1

1.

http://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/img/ad-sum93.jpg

It is the wrestling federation's advertisemene that describe a Japanes sumo player who want to destroy american wrestlers, and "fat chance" means impossible. Can anyone to stop him ?

This advertisement is rhetorical question technique.

2.

http://www.voodoochilli.net/uploads/Graphic%20Design/images/1677_5723.jpg

NEW CAR ?

It is the car insurance company's advertisemene that describe a car will be destory by the famouse buliding "The leaning tower of Pisa".

This advertisement is Lifestyle technique.

Task #2

1. In the soup

Meaning : In serious trouble, in a bad situation.

Ex : The woman is in the soup now. She told her boss that she was sick but he saw her downtown shopping.

Source : http://www.idiomconnection.com/food.html#A13

2. White elephant
Meaning : A useless possession. (that often costs money to maintain)

Ex : The new airport is a white elephant and nobody wants to use it.

Source : http://www.idiomconnection.com/color.html#B

3. A party animal

Meaning : A person who loves going to parties.

Ex : John is a real party animal. He's never at home.

Source : http://www.english-at-home.com/idioms/party-idioms/

Journal ~~ Vocabulary and idioms ~~

1. Compassion (noun)
Meaning : Sorrow for the distress of others.

Ex : Seems I may have at least part of my answer about teaching compassion to my daughter.

Source : http://jonathanfields.com/blog/can-you-really-teach-compassion-new-study-says-yes/

2. Quit cold turkey (idiom)
Meaning : Quit a bad habit such as smoking or drinking alcohol suddenly, without any gradual adjustment.

Ex : He quit cold turkey, and since, he has never put one of those stinking cancer sticks between his lips.

Source : http://quitsmoking.about.com/od/quitsmokingstories/a/walkerjoequit_2.htm

3. Throw in the towel (idiom)
Meaning : Give up doing something because it is too difficult to continue.

Ex : Toshiba’s HD DVD ready to throw the towel?

Source : http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Toshibas_HD_DVD_Ready_To_Throw_the_Towel_14073.html

#1 idoims

A.
1.cut back
2.http://www.savvysugar.com/1091429
3.Women cut back on spending before men.
4.Reduce or decrease something.
B.
1.fill the bill
2.http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/1982-11-01/The-Skinniest-Hay-Barn-In-the-County.aspx
3.I decided that a long-legged pole building would fill the bill.
4.to be suitable or to be exactly what is required.
C.
1.beef up
2.http://www.news.com/IBM-to-beef-up-integration-software/2100-7345_3-5181115.html
3.IBM plans to beef up its WebSphere Java-based server software.
4.To make or become greater or stronger.
D.
1.safe and sound
2.http://www.wftv.com/plumbingelectric/1667764/detail.html
3.10 tips to keep your home safe and sound.
4.Out of danger and unharmed.
E.
1.on edge
2.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10547-2005Apr22.html
3.Private security workers living on edge in Iraq.
4.uneasy; nervous.
Example: She was on edge when waiting for her exam results.