The solution for exercise 2 in chapter 09 - Preparation of Cutting Edge Intermediate - Student's Book by Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Jonathan Bygrave
Question
Read the texts again and underline the phrases that express how strongly the writer feels.
Look at the Useful language box. Tick the phrases you have underlined in the text.
Answer
a)
Jewellery: I just couldn't do without
Lemsip: I use it for dealing with everything
Horror films: I love
Bicycle: I completely rely on
Spikes: I can't do without
Pavoni coffee machine: I'm addicted to; I can't do without
My cats: I couldn't bear to live without
b)
Jewellery: I (just) can't / couldn't do without ... ; It makes me feel (good) ...
Lemsip: I use it for ...
Bicycle: I (completely) rely on it.
Spikes: I can't do without ... ; (These spikes are) incredibly comfortable.
Pavoni coffee machine: I am addicted to ... ; I can't do without ...
My cats: I couldn't bear to live without ... ; I've had (these two) for a long time.
