Choose the correct answers.
1 you need to be looked out / switched on about what is happening in the countries you visit.
2 please send me the tickets diy / asap. i need them early tomorrow morning.
3 i need to get away for the weekend on my own, with no one around to give me grief / worries.
4 my brother and i have been raised by our mates / folks to know the difference between right
and wrong.
5 it’s good to have friends around you when you’re away from home. they can cheer you up when
you get wobbly / chilled
Explanation: "Switched on" means to be alert and aware of your surroundings. In this context, it means that it is important to pay attention to what is happening in the countries you are visiting.
2) The correct answer is "please send me the tickets asap."
Explanation: "ASAP" stands for "as soon as possible," indicating that the person wants the tickets to be sent quickly. "DIY" stands for "do it yourself," which is not appropriate in this context.
3) The correct answer is "I need to get away for the weekend on my own, with no one around to give me grief."
Explanation: "Grief" refers to emotional distress or annoyance caused by someone. In this case, the person wants to be alone without anyone bothering or annoying them.
4) The correct answer is "my brother and I have been raised by our folks to know the difference between right and wrong."
Explanation: "Folks" is a colloquial term for parents. The sentence means that the person's parents have taught them to distinguish between right and wrong.
5) The correct answer is "it’s good to have friends around you when you’re away from home. They can cheer you up when you get wobbly."
Explanation: "Wobbly" means feeling uncertain, shaky, or unstable. In this context, it means feeling down or upset. Friends can provide support and comfort in such situations. "Chilled" means relaxed or calm, which is not suitable in this context.