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Answer — Exercise 2

8B - A ‘must-see’ attraction·English File Advanced - Student's Book

Pergunta

  1. Look at two sentences from 1. What does imposing mean?
  2. Look at some more adjectives from the article in 1. Are they positive or negative? What might you describe with each one?

Resposta

a)

imposing = impressive to look at

b)

  • breathtaking: positive - very impressive or exciting; to describe, e.g. a view, an experience
  • iconic: positive - acting as a classic symbol of sth; to describe, e.g. a building, a painting
  • run-down: negative - in very bad condition; to describe, e.g. a building, an area in a city
  • soulless: negative - depressing; to describe, e.g. a city, a building, a monument
  • tacky: negative - cheap and lacking in taste; to describe, e.g. souvenirs, a hotel or restaurant

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