B2.1 EOI Phrasal verb (I)

What does 'take up' mean in the context of starting a new hobby or activity?. To finish something. To begin doing something regularly. To abandon something.

If a scientist decides to 'carry out' an experiment, what are they doing?. To cancel the experiment. To perform or conduct the experiment. To think about the experiment.

What does it mean to 'get round' a problem or obstacle?. To confront the problem directly. To avoid or overcome a problem or obstacle. To create a bigger problem.

If you are told to 'stick to' your diet, what should you do?. To ignore your diet. To continue with your diet and not change it. To change your diet frequently.

What does 'cut down on' mean when referring to unhealthy habits?. To increase the habit. To reduce the amount of something. To stop the habit completely.

If you 'map out' a plan for your trip, what have you done?. To forget the details of the trip. To plan something in detail. To cancel the trip.

She decided to ____ gardening as a new hobby. carry out. stick to. take up.

The researchers will ____ a study on the effects of climate change. map out. carry out. cut down on.

It's difficult to ____ sugary drinks, but I'm trying. get round. map out. cut down on.

We need to ____ a strategy to deal with this unexpected issue. stick to. map out. take up.

Read the resolutions and match the phrasal verbs in bold with their definitions: I want to..........A, B, C, etc. A. carry out more tasks at work. B. cut down on unhealthy food. C. get round to learning a new skill. D. do things that will pay off in the future. E. map out my year better. F. take up a new hobby. G. stick to a better routine. H. follow through on my projects at work.

I promised myself to..........my diet, but it’s just impossible when my friends invite me out to dinner. get round to. stick to. map out.

I wanted to _____________reading that book in my free time, but I always end up watching films instead. get round to. pay off. taken it up.