The key answer of exercise 3
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 1a - Reading for the textbook On Screen B1+ - Workbook & Grammar with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing
Question
- Match the words / phrases in bold in the text to their synonyms.
- What part of speech is each word?
Answer
a) & b)
Para A
- preparations - plans (n)
- contestants - participants (n)
- busy - lively (adj)
Para B
- protect - defend (v)
- harsh - rough (adj)
- importance - value (n)
- ashamed - embarrassed (adj)
Para C
- selection - variety (n)
- characteristics - qualities (n)
- bright - shiny (adj)
Para D
- eye-catching - striking (adj)
- show off - display (v)
- attractive - appealing (adj)
Para E
- tap - lightly hit (v)
- whirling - spinning (v)
- exhausting - tiring (adj)
- string - tough (adj)
Para F
- endurance - power (n)
- highlights - features (n)
- creativity - imagination (n)