BBC - Face up to Phrasals - Series 3 - Bob and Jackie's chemistry project

 

Bob and Jackie are classmates. They are working on a very important chemistry project, and they need to work as a team if they want to do well.

Jackie's a very hard-working student, and she's very keen to make a success of the project. As for Bob... well, let's just say he isn't quite as organised as Jackie!

Listen to Bob and Jackie's conversation AND learn lots of new phrasal verbs with the third series of Face up to Phrasals.

Episode 1: Let's Get Started - SET UP

Jackie: Ok, chemistry project. Let's get this experiment set up. Are you ok, Bob?

Set up

SET UP

Meaning: If you set something up, you make it ready for use, often by putting different parts of it together.

Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. It is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.

They set up the equipment
They set the equipment up
They set it up

They set up it

Example sentence: We took so much equipment to the exhibition that it took almost a full morning to set it all up.
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Synonyms: assemble, put up, build

Episode 2: Bob's Tired - NODDED OFF

Bob: Ooh, sorry Jackie, I must have nodded off for a few minutes. Are we ready to start?

Nodded off

NODDED OFF

Meaning: If you nod off, you fall asleep, often during the day or when you are not supposed to be sleeping.

Grammar: This phrasal verb does not have an object. The verb and particle are not usually separated.

She nodded off

She nodded it off
She nodded off it

Example sentence: The lesson was boring and the room was so hot that I couldn't stop myself from nodding off.
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Synonyms: drop off, doze off, drift off, doze, snooze, fall asleep, have a catnap

Episode 3: Come On, Bob! - FALL BEHIND

Jackie: Bob, wake up and help me! We have to finish this project today if we don't want to fall behind.

Fall behind

FALL BEHIND

Meaning: If you fall behind, you fail to do something on time or as fast as necessary.

Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. The verb and particle are not usually separated. If an object is used, it takes the preposition with.

She fell behind
She fell behind with her car payments
She fell behind with them

She fell with her car payments behind
She fell with them behind

Example sentence: She had to work in her family's restaurant most evenings, and even though she tried to work on her studies at night, she often fell behind.
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Synonyms: fall back, drop behind, fail to keep up

Episode 4: Helpful Bob? - CHOP UP

Bob: Ok, sorry... would you like me to chop this glove up?

Chop up

CHOP UP

Meaning: If you chop something up, you cut it into pieces (often of the same size) using a knife or other sharp tool.

Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. It is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.

Susan chopped up the carrots
Susan chopped the carrots up
Susan chopped them up

She chopped up
She chopped up them

Example sentence: In her job as a kitchen assistant, Paula spent most of her time chopping up vegetables.
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Synonyms: cut up, dice, cube, cut into pieces

Episode 5: Jackie's not impressed - MESS ABOUT

Jackie: Bob! Stop messing about and come over here!!!

Mess about

MESS ABOUT

Meaning: If you mess about, you behave in a silly way, often when you should be doing something serious or important.

Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. The verb and particle are not usually separated. If an object is used, it often takes the preposition with.

The children were messing about
The children were messing about with the computer

They messed with the computer about

Example sentence: The teacher got really angry with the children. She kept asking them to do their work quietly, but they wouldn't stop messing about.
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Synonyms: goof around, goof off, kid around, fool about, carry on, clown around, lark around, play the fool, be silly

Episode 6: Essential equipment? - PLUG IN

Bob: Jackie, do we need one of these food mixers? Shall I plug it in?

Plug in

PLUG IN

Meaning: If you plug something in, you connect a piece of electrical equipment to the electricity supply.

Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. It is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.

Max plugged in his computer
Max plugged his computer in
Max plugged it in

He plugged in
He plugged in it

Example sentence: Max spent ages trying to figure out why the TV wasn't working, when he suddenly realised that he had forgotten to plug it in!
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Synonyms: connect, hook up

Episode 7: Losing Patience - PUT UP WITH

Jackie: Bob, I'm not going to put up with your behaviour any more. Stop being stupid and start helping me!!!

Put up with

PUT UP WITH

Meaning: If you put up with something, you patiently accept or tolerate something unpleasant.

Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. The verb and particles are not usually separated.

Janie put up with the terrible weather
Janie put up with it

Janie put up the terrible weather with
Janie put the terrible weather up with
Janie put it up with
Janie put up it with

Example sentence: Holly put up with her colleague's rude comments for months before she finally complained to the boss about him.
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Synonyms: tolerate, bear, endure, stand, suffer, swallow, submit to

Episode 8: Instructions - SETTLE DOWN

Jackie: Right Bob, settle down and listen to me. You need to boil this mixture for exactly 2 minutes.

Settle down

SETTLE DOWN

Meaning: If you settle down, you stop being active or excited and start to behave calmly and quietly.

Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it usually goes between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.

The baby settled down
Jack settled the baby down
Jack settled her down

Jack settled down the baby
Jack settled down her

Example sentence: The children were very excited after their game, but they soon settled down when I told them a story.
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Synonyms: calm down, quieten down, relax, take it easy

Episode 9: What did she say? - TURN OUT

Bob: What did she say? Heat for 10 minutes... seems like a long time to me... I hope it turns out alright.

Turn out

TURN OUT

Meaning: We use turn out to talk about how a situation develops or ends.

Grammar: This phrasal verb does not usually have an object. It is often followed by an adverb or adjective.

The weather turned out fine
The performance didn't turn out very well

Example sentence: She followed the recipe very carefully, but the cake still turned out really badly.
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Synonyms: result, end up, finish up

Episode 10: Bob's Worried - BLOW UP

Bob: It's starting to smell a bit funny... I hope it doesn't blow up or anything!

Blow up

BLOW UP

Meaning: If something blows up, it explodes violently into lots of small pieces.

Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.

The terrorists blew up the police station
The terrorists blew the police station up
The terrorists blew it up
The gas canister blew up

The terrorists blew up it

Example sentence: Several people were injured when the building blew up.
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Synonyms: explode

Episode 11: What Happened? - SIT UP

Jackie: Bob! Are you alright? Bob! Come on Bob, sit up! What happened?

Sit up

SIT UP

Meaning: If you sit up, you move from a lying or other position into a sitting position.

Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it must go between the verb and particle.

Jane sat up
Jane sat the baby up
Jane sat him up

Jane sat up the baby
Jane sat up him

Example sentence: Yuki was lying on the sofa watching TV. She sat up suddenly when she heard a loud knock at the door.

Episode 12: You should have listened, Bob! - THROW UP

Bob: Ooh Jackie. I feel terrible. I can't see properly and I think ... I'm going to ... throw up ... eeuurrgghhh!!!

Throw up

THROW UP

Meaning: If you throw up, the food and drink in your stomach comes up and out of your mouth.

Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it usually goes between the verb and particle.

Jack threw up
Jack threw his dinner up
Jack threw it up

Jack threw up it

Example sentence:I feel terrible. I have a really bad headache and I've thrown up 3 times today.

Synonyms: heave, gag, vomit, barf, be sick

This is the complete script for Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.

Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project

Episode 1: Let's Get Started

Jackie: Ok, chemistry project. Let's get this experiment set up. Are you ok, Bob?

What's all this about a chemistry project? And what's the matter with Bob? Find out in episode 2 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.

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Episode 2: Bob's Tired.

Bob: Ooh, sorry Jackie, I must have nodded off for a few minutes. Are we ready to start?

Will they be able to start the experiment? Don't miss episode 3 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 3: Come On, Bob!

Jackie: Bob, wake up and help me! We have to finish this project today if we don't want to fall behind.

Will Bob wake up and help her? Is he interested in the chemistry project? Find out in episode 4 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.

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Episode 4: Helpful Bob?

Bob: Ok, sorry... would you like me to chop this glove up?

How will Jackie answer Bob's question? Don't miss episode 5 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 5: Jackie's Not Impressed

Jackie: Bob! Stop messing about and come over here!!!

Will Bob start behaving himself now? Don't miss episode 6 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 6: Essential equipment?

Bob: Jackie, do we need one of these food mixers? Shall I plug it in?

Bob's not being very helpful. What will Jackie say next? Find out in episode 7 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 7: Losing Patience

Jackie: Bob, I'm not going to put up with your behaviour any more. Stop being stupid and start helping me!!!

Will the experiment ever get started? Come back for episode 8 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 8: Instructions

Jackie: Right Bob, settle down and listen to me. You need to boil this mixture for exactly 2 minutes.

Was Bob listening carefully? Come back for episode 9 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 9: What Did She Say?

Bob: What did she say? Heat for 10 minutes... seems like a long time to me... I hope it turns out alright.

Oh no! She said 2 minutes, not 10! What's going to happen?! Come back for episode 10 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 10: Bob's Worried

Bob: It's starting to smell a bit funny... I hope it doesn't blow up or anything!

Ooh Bob, it isn't supposed to smell like that! What's going to happen next? Don't miss episode 11 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.

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Episode 11: What Happened?

Jackie: Bob! Are you alright? Bob! Come on Bob, sit up! What happened?

Is Bob going to be alright? Find out in the final Episode of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!

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Episode 12: You should have listened, Bob!

Bob: Ooh Jackie. I feel terrible. I can't see properly and I think... I'm going to... throw up... eeuurrgghhh!!!

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1 You know Mr. Sakai is coming at ten o' clock, don't you, Jenny?' 2 Yes I do. It’s an important meeting, isn't it! 3 And the slides are ready, aren't they? 4 Yes, they are. 5 And you have checked the monitor, haven't you? 6 Yes, Kate, I have. 7 Sorry. Jenny, it really is very important. 8 Good morning. 9 Hello, Don. 10 Is everything ready for the big day? 11 I think so. 12 Don, I'm worried about the last part of the presentation. 13 Can we talk? 14 Thank you very much for collecting me. 15 It's a pleasure. Don't mention it. Is your hotel okay? 16 Yes thanks. It's fine. 17 It is good of you to visit us. Thank you for sparing the time. 18 I know you have a busy itinerary. 19 It's a pleasure, Mr. Harris. I enjoy coming to Britain. 20 And I am looking forward to my visit to Bibury Systems. 21 It’s kind of you to say so. We'll do our best to make your visit worth while. 22 You're seeing Phil Watson at twelve o'clock about the display unit design. 23 Do you understand the problem? 24 No, I don't. 24-1 These are the rough designs. 25 Choosing the right colours is very important. 26 Sorry, could you explain what you mean? 27 Well, we need different colours. 28 Ah, do you mean stronger colours? 29 Yes, I do. This display unit must make an impact. 30 It's very important. It must look right for the launch. 31 It must look exciting. 32 I understand. 33 Well, make sure that Phil understands. 34 Also these pictures of Big Boss need to be bigger... 35 So, we aren't a very big company... but I think we are very efficient. 36 How many people do you employ? 37 About seven hundred full-time. 38 But we take on casual staff when we need them. 39 Would you like some more coffee, Mr. Sakai? 40 No thank you. And, please, call me Kazo. 41 And you must call me Clive. So, shall we have a look around? 42 That would be very nice. 43 Then perhaps we could have some lunch. 44 And then after lunch some of my senior managers will make a presentation to you.  45 Would you like to leave your coat and briefcase here? 46 Thank you. 47 And this is our Sales and Marketing Department. 48 I don't think you have met Kate McKenna. She is Head of Sales. 49 How do you do? 50 Kazo Sakai, let me give you my card. 51 Thank you. 52 And this is Don Bradley. 53 Hello, Mr. Sakai. We have spoken on the phone. 54 Hello, Mr. Bradley. You are American. 55 And what part of America are you from? 56 Los Angeles. But I have lived in the UK for five years. I like ... 57 I have visited ... I'm sorry. 58 No, please, after you. 59 I have been to Los Angeles two or three times.

1 Дженни, ты ведь знаешь, что г-н Сакаи приезжает в десять часов? 2 Да, знаю. Это важная встреча, не так ли? 3 А слайды готовы, да? 4 Да, готовы. 5 И ты проверила монитор, не так ли? 6 Да, Кейт, я проверила. 7 Извини, Дженни, это действительно очень важно. 8 Доброе yrpo. 9 Здравствуй, Дон. 10 Все готово к важному дню? 11 Думаю, что да. 12 Дон, я волнуюсь по поводу последней части презентации. 13 Мы могли бы поговорить? 14 Большое спасибо, что забрали меня. 15 Мне было приятно это сделать. Не стоит благодарности. Вы довольны отелем? 16 Да, спасибо. Отлично. 17 С вашей стороны было очень любезно посетить нас. Спасибо, что уделили время. 18 Я знаю, что у вас очень напряженная поездка. 19 Я это делаю с большим удовольствием, г-н Харрис. Я люблю приезжать в Британию. 20 И я с нетерпением ожидаю визита в "Байбери Системс". 21 Это очень любезно с вашей стороны. Мы сделаем все, чтобы этот визит оказался полезным. 22 Вы встречаетесь с Филом Уотсоном в двенадцать часов по поводу дизайна выставочного образца. 23 Вы понимаете, в чем состоит проблема? 24 Нет, не понимаю. 24-1 Это черновые эскизы. 25 Очень важно выбрать верные цвета. 26 Простите, вы не могли бы пояснить, что вы имеете в виду? 27 Э-э, нам требуются другие цвета. 28 А, вы имеете в виду более яркие цвета? 29 Да. Этот выставочный образец должен произвести впечатление. 30 Это очень важно. Он должен выглядеть как надо ко дате выпуска. 31 Он должен быть очень привлекательным. 32 Я понимаю. 33 Хорошо, и позаботьтесь, чтобы Фил понял. 34 Кроме того, эти изображения Большого Босса должны быть больше... 35 Итак, мы не очень крупная компания... но, думаю, очень эффективно работающая. 36 Сколько у вас сотрудников? 37 Около семисот постоянных. 38 Но мы нанимаем временных сотрудников, когда возникает необходимость. 39 Желаете еще кофе, г-н Сакаи? 40 Нет, спасибо. И, пожалуйста, называйте меня Казо. 41 А вы должны называть меня Клайв. Итак, познакомимся с компанией (иметь взгляд вокруг)? 42 Это было бы прекрасно. 43 Тогда, пожалуй, мы могли бы перекусить. 44 А потом, некоторые руководители отделов проведут для вас презентацию. 45 Вы не хотите оставить здесь свое пальто и портфель? 46 Спасибо. 47 А это наш отдел продаж и маркетинга. 48 Я не думаю, что вы уже знакомы с Кейт МакКенна. Она - руководитель отдела продаж. 49 Здравствуйте. 50 Казо Сакаи. Позвольте вручить вам мою визитную карточку. 51 Спасибо. 52 А это Дон Брэдли. 53 Здравствуйте, г-н Сакаи. Мы беседовали с вами по телефону. 54 Здравствуйте, г-н Брэдли. Вы американец? 55 А где вы в Америке жили? 56 В Лос-Анджелесе. Но я живу в Великобритании уже 5 лет. Мне нравится… 57 Я посещал ... Простите. 58 Нет, пожалуйста, после вас. 59 Я был в Лос-Анджелесе два или три раза.

60 It's an interesting city. 61 Well, I hope we have a chance to talk again. 62 Yes, you'll be seeing Don at the presentation this afternoon. 63 I look forward to that. 64 Edward? 65 Yes. 66 Hi, Edward. 67 Hello. 68 Phil Watson. Good to meet you. 69 Have you been waiting long? 70 Not really. 71 Sorry, I was delayed. Shall we get straight down to business? 72 Why not? 73 Follow me. 74 Derek, let me introduce you to Mr. Sakai from Detmore Systems. 75 Mr. Sakai, can I present Derek Jones. 76 Derek is our Development Manager. 77 It's very nice to meet you, Mr. Sakai. 78 Hello, Mr. Jones. I'm sorry to interrupt your work. 79 Not at all. I like meeting visitors. 80 You're very welcome. Please make yourself at home. 81 So this is the development workshop? 82 Most of our products start here and this is our latest product, Big Boss. 83 Ah, yes. 84 Yes, we think Big Boss will be very successful. 85 And what does he do? 86 Say hello. 87 BIG BOSS (IN JAPANESE): Hello Mr. Sakai. Welcome to Bibury Systems. 88 Ah, he speaks Japanese. 89 He also listens. 90 And by chunking the chip he understands and speaks any language. 91 How are you fixed for lunch? 92 Thank you, but I have another engagement. 93 Okay, another time, maybe. 94 So, you say you want stronger colours. 95 What about this? 96 I'm not sure about this one, are you? 97 No. 98 Could we have these two colours? 99 Yeeees, but those two colours together? 100 Ah right. 101 So, what kind of food do you like? Italian? 102 Or there is a very good French restaurant close to the office. 103 Whatever you recommend. I like eating all kinds of food. 104 Then let's go to the French restaurant. 105 Geraldine, please confirm lunch for two at Rene's and cancel the other reservations. 106 Okay, Mt Harris. Hello. I'm calling from Bibury Systems. 107 I'd like to confirm our reservation for two people at 12.30 please. 108 The name is Harris. Thanks a lot. Goodbye. 109 By the way, are you free this evening? 110 Yes, I am. 111 My wife and I are going to the theatre this evening. 112 Would you like to join us? 113 That's very kind, but no thank you. 114 I love going to the theatre, but travelling makes me very tired. 115 Tonight I must sleep. 116 Geraldine, we'll be back for 1.45. 117 I must tell you Clive, Big Boss made me smile.

60 Интересный город. 61 Ну, надеюсь, у нас еще будет возможность побеседовать. 62 Да, вы увидитесь с Доном на презентации во второй половине дня. 63 Я с нетерпением жду этого. 64 Эдвард? 65 Да. 66 Привет. Эдвард. 67 Здравствуй. 68 Фил Уотсон. Рад познакомиться. 69 Долго ждешь? 70 Вообще-то нет. 71 Прости, меня задержали. Перейдем сразу к делу? 72 Почему бы и нет? 73 Следуй за мной. 74 Дерек, позволь представить тебя г-ну Сакаи из "Детмор Системс". 75 Г-н Сакаи, могу я представить Дерека Джонса. 76 Дерек - руководитель отдела разработок. 77 Приятно познакомиться, г-н Сакак. 78 Здравствуйте, г-н Джонс. Извините, что прерываем вашу работу. 79 Не за что. Мне нравиться принимать посетителей. 80 Добро пожаловать. Чувствуйте себя как дома. 81 Это мастерская разработок? 82 Большая часть наших продуктов создается здесь, а это наше самое последнее изделие - Большой Босс. 83 А-а, да. 84 Мы считаем, что Большого Босса ждет успех. 85 А что он умеет делать? 86 Поздоровайся. 87 БОЛЬШОЙ БОСС (на японском языке): Здравствуйте г-н Сакаи. Добро пожаловать в "Байбери Системс". 88 О, он говорит по-японски. 89 Он еще и понимает речь. 90 А если поменять микросхему, он понимает и говорит на любом языке. 91 Какие у вас планы на ланч. 92 Спасибо, но меня уже пригласили. 93 Ладно, в другой раз, может быть. 94 Так ты говоришь, нужны более яркие цвета? 95 Как насчет этого? 96 Я как-то не уверен, а ты? 97 Нет. 98 А может использовать эти два цвета? 99 Даааа, но эти два цвета вместе? 100 А да. 101 Ну и какую кухню вы любите? Итальянскую? 102 Или здесь недалеко от офиса есть очень хороший французский ресторан. 103 Все, что вы порекомендуете. Мне нравится разная еда. 104 Тогда давайте пойдемте во французский ресторан. 105 Джеральднн, пожалуйста, подтвердите заказ на двоих у Рене и отмените остальные заказы. 106 Хорошо, г-н Харрис. Здравствуйте. Это звонят из "Байбери Системе". 107 Я бы хотела подтвердить наш заказ на двоих в 12.30. 108 На имя Харрнса. Большое спасибо. До свидания. 109 Кстати, вы свободны сегодня вечером? 110 Да, свободен. 111 Мы с женой идем сегодня вечером в театр. 112 Не хотите присоединиться к нам? 113 Это очень любезно, но, спасибо, нет. 114 Я люблю ходить в театр, но я очень устаю в поездках. 115 Я должен выспаться сегодня ночью. 116 Джеральдин, мы вернемся к 1.45. 117 Должен сказать вам, Клайв, Большой Босс рассмешил меня.

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