(A) Look at these expressions with get.
Match them with their meanings A-G.
1) a book about how to <u>get rid of</u> unnecessary objects - F) throw away
2) ... a new friend who you <u>get on</u> with quite well - B) be friendly with
3) ... I sort of relaxed and felt I was <u>getting to know</u> them again - D) know somebody (or something) little by little
4) ... I <u>got to</u> the pub late - G) arrive at / in
5) ... I decided to try to <u>get in touch</u> - A) make contact with somebody
6) ... and two days later I got a reply - E) receive
7) ... I got really excited - C) become
(B) Complete the questions with get or an expression with get.
Ask and answer the questions in pairs.
1) Who do you <u>get on</u> best in your family?
2) Does it take you long to <u>get to</u> know new people?
3) Do you <u>get</u> more emails from friends than work-related ones?
4) How do you normally <u>get in touch</u> with your friends (by text, phone, etc.)? 5) How often do you <u>get rid of</u> things (e.g. clothes) that you don't use any more?
Herbivores:cow, goat, sheep
Insects:wasp, fly, beetle
Mammals:crocodile, lion, tiger, bear, panther, wolf, whale, jaguar, fox, puma
Cats:lion, tiger, panther, puma
Reptiles:frog, lizard, tortoise
Fish:goldfish, salmon
Birds:sparrow, hawk, pigeon, eagle
Carnivores:lion, tiger, bear, panther, wolf, jaguar, fox, puma
Omnivores:bear, monkey
Amphibians:frog, snake, lizard