27.1

Which names for types of books or other reading material would best fit these statements?
 1. ·  – It's by General Rogers who led the allied forces during the recent war.


2.      ·  ·  – It's so badly written I don't know how anyone could learn how to use the video
camera by reading it.

      3.  ·  ·  – I recommend it. If you want to read a typical selection of English poets, it's
excellent.
 4. ·  – The latest issue contains a paper by Professor Colin Frith, in which he presents a new
theory of the human mind.







27.2

Now rewrite these sentences using words or phrases from C to describe the experience of reading
particular books.
 1. I just could not seem to become involved in ____________________ the story, so I stopped
reading it.
 2. It's not very serious, and it's easy to read ____________________.
 3. It's dense and very difficult to read ____________________.
 4. Take it to bed with you; it's just right when you're settling down at night
____________________.

All the time I was reading it I just couldn't wait to get to the next page ____________________.
 5. You find yourself wanting to read more, it's so fascinating ____________________.


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9.3

Give words which contrast with or are the opposite of…
 1. a sweet dish – ________________________
 2. a friendly waiter – ________________________
 3. a formal gathering – ________________________
 4. rude staff – ________________________
 5. quick service – ________________________
 6. dreadful service – ________________________


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29.4

Which expressions mean ...

eat whatever your hosts are eating at home, not a special dish for you?

                                                                         ________________________

tell me when I've poured enough in your glass?

                                                                         ________________________

get a quick meal or some other food that does not take a long time?

                                                                         ________________________

small items you eat before a meal, or perhaps at a reception?

                                                                         ________________________

another portion of what you have just eaten?

                                                                         ________________________

a semi-formal party or reception in someone's house, probably not a meal?

                                                                         ________________________


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