Answer — Exercise 3
3 - It's a cultural thing·Outcomes Advanced - Student's Book
Pregunta
Work in pairs. Discuss the difference between the following:
Respuesta
- rope and string → rope is a lot thicker and stronger (and usually longer)
- a mop and a brush → a mop is used to clean up liquids; a brush is used to clean up dust, broken glass, etc.
- wire and cable → wire is usually thinner; cable may have several wires in it
- a nail and a screw → you use a hammer to hit a nail, you use a screwdriver to turn a screw (may need to draw / act this)
- a cloth and a sponge → a sponge is thicker and takes up more water; a cloth is used for cleaning; a sponge is used for washing a body or cars
- a ladder and stairs → a ladder can be moved around / has rungs, is straight; stairs are fixed / angled / between floors
- a bucket and a bowl → a bucket has a handle / is deeper and narrower than a bowl
- a knee pad and a bandage → a knee pad is thicker (sponge) to protect your knees so that you don’t get injured; a bandage is usually cloth and is put on after you’ve been injured
- a drill and a hammer → you use a drill to make holes; you use a hammer to hit nails, etc.
- soap and washing-up liquid → soap is usually used to wash hands / bodies; washing-up liquid used to wash dishes