Answer for exercise 3
The solution for exercise 3 in chapter 8.5 - Lookback of Speakout Advanced Plus - Students' Book by Frances Eales and Steve Oakes
Question
Add vowels to complete the words for ways of reading. Then answer the questions.
Answer
- pore
- peruse
- plough
- dip
- read up
- cast an eye
- scrutinise
- flick through
(Suggested answers:)
- to get to know the particular area
- out of interest or boredom, while waiting in an office somewhere
- because you have an exam and need to learn the material
- to pick up on a few points of interest that catch your eye
- because you're going to Australia or to a party where there will be a lot of Australlans and you want to be aware of a few things about their country / culture
- to check whether there's anything of major significance
- to make sure everything is exactly as you want, before signing it; or, if you're a lawyer, because it's your job to make sure everything is exactly right before the client signs it.
- to check where they've been; if you're a border official, to make sure they have the right stamps or visa.