Do you know the adjective “eager“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rachel: How are your new students?
Bob: They are great. They are enthusiastic and eager. They listen to everything I say.
Does it mean:
a) naughty
b) keen
c) interesting
d) calm
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Answer: b) keen
Do you know the adjective”mediocre“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jenny: I heard Tom will have an exhibition in the local gallery next week. Are you going?
Hilary: No. I’ve seen his paintings before. They are not great. He is a mediocre artist.
Does it mean:
a) wonderful
b) average
c) rich
d) talented
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Answer: b) average
Do you know the adjective “cross“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ed: What did your mum say when you got home late last night?
Rob: She was very cross. She said I can’t go out at night again.
Does it mean:
a) happy
b) amused
c) scared
d) annoyed
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Answer: d) annoyed
Do you know the noun “introvert“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Emily: Are you looking forward to the party after the conference?
Valerie: No, I’m not. I don’t like parties because I have to talk to many people. I’m an introvert.
Does it mean:
a) a shy person
b) an outgoing person
c) a confident person
d) a rude person
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Answer: a) a shy person
Do you know the noun “extrovert“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lisa: I heard your son is acting in the musical at school. Does he like it?
Dennis: He loves being on stage and singing in front of people. He’s an extrovert!
Does it mean:
a) a shy person
b) a confident, outgoing person
c) a clever person
d) a person who can sing well
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Answer: b) a confident, outgoing person
Do you know the adjective “gullible“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Angela: I heard that Barry lost all his money when he invested it with that bad financial company.
Tim: Yes, he did. He believed everything the salesman told him. He’s so gullible.
Does it mean:
a) believe people too easily
b) believe no one
c) optimistic
d) pessimistic
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Answer: a) believe people too easily
Do you know the noun “gust“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jenny: How did you lose your hat?
Tessa: There was a sudden gust of wind when I was walking on the beach and it blew away.
Does it mean:
a) a weak wind
b) a sudden strong wind
c) a sudden typhoon
d) a breeze
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Answer: b) a sudden strong wind
Do you know the adjective “robust“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sasha: Has Anna recovered from her illness?
Bill: Yes, she recovered very quickly. She is very robust.
Does it mean:
a) weak
b) strong and healthy
c) aggressive
d) confident
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Answer: b) strong and healthy
How long is a fortnight?
Is it:
a) seven days
b) fourteen days
c) four days
d) a month
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Answer: b) fourteen days
Example:
How long are your parents staying with you?
They are staying for a fortnight.
Do you know the verb “to mend“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andrew: What are doing at the weekend?
Jane: I’m going to mend my bicycle. There is something wrong with the gears.
Does it mean:
a) to sell
b) to throw away
c) to give away
d) to repair
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Answer: d) to repair
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