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Correct this sentence:
A couch-potato is a person who is physically very active.
A couch-potato is a person who is physically very inactive.
Bill had a dog's life in the navy.
Bill had...
a) a very unhappy and difficult life.
b) a very happy and rewarding life.
a) a very unhappy and difficult life.
What does the expression "take your life in your hands" mean?
a) to independently make your own choices
b) to do sth very dangerous or life-threatening
c) to make yourself feel comfortable
b) to do sth very dangerous/life-threatening
The movie is overrated.
The movie is...
a) not as good as people say.
b) better than people say.
c) exactly as people say.
a) not as good as people say.
Which of these expressions is not positive?
The art performace was...
a) dazzling.
b) priceless.
c) unconvincing.
d) memorable.
c) unconvincing.
Find the odd one out (which does not belong).
manual - journal - logbook - anthology - memoirs - rodent
rodent
If a book is intended for educated, intelligent readers, is it...
a) highbrow
or
b) lowbrow
?
a) highbrow
Which expression does not fit in an advertisement?
Enjoy the awe-inspiring views, stunning landscapes, scenic locations, non-refundable tours and our unrivalled programmes.
non-refundable (tours)
Which expression does not fit in an advertisement?
We offer ecotourism at its best. Savour our waterfront houses and unwind in the beauty of nature.
Unbeatable prices that go through the roof!
that go through the roof
Which fits best?
My father will hit the roof when he sees...
a) her birthday present.
b) the broken window.
c) our neighbours' big dog.
b) the broken window.
Which fits best?
When I tried to investigate the murder, ...
a) I lived in an ivory tower.
b) I came up against a brick wall.
c) I went out of the window.
b) I came up against a brick wall.
Correct this sentence:
The grassroots supporters of an organisation or society are their leaders.
The grassroots supporters of an organisation or society are the ordinary people in it, not the leaders.
A lion is a...
a) carnivore.
b) herbivore.
a) carnivore.
Which is which?
a) mouse
b) snake
c) cow
1) reptile
2) mammal
3) rodent
mouse = rodent
snake = reptile
cow = mammal
Which attributes do not quite fit to a kangaroo? (Can be more than one)
a) mammal
b) marsupial
c) herbivore
d) predator
e) extinct
d) predator
e) extinct