An inclusive and representative ELT / EFL resource.
This resource looks at idioms and fixed expressions related to a news story. It is suitable for C1+ students. Black and white. 5 pages + acknowledgements + teacher notes / answers.
 
Summary
Ex 1 Story imagination and images
Ex 2 Presenting story
Ex 3 News story reading
Ex 4 Words related to the story
Ex 5 Fixed expressions - Had it not been for... If it hadn't been for...
Ex 6 Controlled practice
Ex 7 Freer practice
Ex 8 Idioms with time
Ex 9 Discussion
Ex 10 Listening (video)
Ex 11 Research - same sex marriage
Ex 12 Writing - opinion
Reflection
Acknowledgements
Teacher notes / answers