TIME IDIOMS


A pair work exercise to practise time idioms. 
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TIME IDIOMS
Fill in the gaps withe the following words, then ask your partner the questions.
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1.  What do people usually do to …… time while waiting e.g. at the airport?
2.  Do you think it’s true that time ……. more quickly when you are young? Why (not)?
3.  Is watching TV a …… of time? Why (not)?
4.  Have you ever ……… the clock while writing an exam?
5.  Would you like to ……. back the hands of time?
 Why (not)?
6.  How often do you have to work ……… the clock?


Fill in the gaps withe the following words, then ask your partner the questions.
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1.  Do you prefer to do things …….. of time or do you usually do things at the …….. hour? Why?
2.  How do people’s hobbies and pastimes change as time …….. by?
3.  What would you like to …… time for in your life?
4.  When was the last time you had a ……. of time? What did you do?
5.  How much time ……. do you usually take in the summer?
6.  Do you agree that time ……… all wounds?

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