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Answer for exercise 3

The solution for exercise 3 in chapter Unit 9 - Documentary Video Worksheet of Focus 5 (2nd edition) - Student's Book by Sue Kay, Vaughan Jones, Monica Berlis, Heather Jones and Daniel Brawshaw

Question

Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Then watch the video again and check. What do the phrases mean? Discuss with a partner.

Answer

  1. borrowed
  2. hitting
  3. catnip
  4. nose
  5. carpet
  6. plain

Meanings

  1. Borrowed time means doing something for longer than expected.
  2. Hitting the high street means to go shopping.
  3. Consumer catnip describes things that are very attractive to people so that they can’t help but buy them.
  4. Have a nose means have a look.
  5. Hidden under the carpet means kept hidden or secret.
  6. In plain sight means it’s clear and obvious for everyone to see.
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