Fish out of water: feeling out of place | English from movies

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1. 0:00
   Marco Everyone talks about pixels. I feel like a coffee out of water.
2. 0:05
   Hana So you're instant coffee now?
3. 0:10
   Tutor Plain and gentle.
4. 0:15
   Cold Mountain So out of place.
5. 0:20
   Tutor Playful and friendly.
6. 0:25
   Hit the Ice Like fish out of water.
7. 0:30
   Tutor Direct, a bit serious.
8. 0:35
   Crazy Birds You're out of your element.
9. 0:40
   Marco With all these designers, I feel like a fish out of water.
10. 0:45
    Hana Same. I only came for your muffins.

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1. Pregunta 1

   You're at your first day at a new job and don't know anyone. Which line sounds gentle and simple?

   A You're out of your element. B I feel so out of place. C This isn't really my scene.
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2. Pregunta 2

   Which line is the most playful?

   A I feel like I don't belong here. B I feel like a fish out of water. C I don't really fit in here.
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3. Pregunta 3

   What does "element" mean in "You're out of your element"?

   A A chemical in science B The place or activity where you feel natural C A small part of a machine
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4. Pregunta 4

   Why can "You're out of your element" sound unkind?

   A It's very old English B It says the other person doesn't know what they're doing C It's only used in writing
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5. Pregunta 5

   Everyone at a dinner is a doctor except you. Which line fits best?

   A I feel like the odd one out. B This isn't really my scene. C I stick out like a sore thumb because of my jeans.
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