1) Try to decipher this hidden message:
! ,( () :-; (-
/< :-; () \/\/
# () \/\/
(- ()
? “_” :-; ( (- “_” @ (- [-
2) Match the words and expressions with their definitions:
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a. be a sign of; indicate
b. (informal) achieve the required result c. an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time d. having many skills and talents e. a short line that curls and loops in an irregular way f. characterised by or fond of small and overfine distinctions g. a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g. and, but, if) |
3) Full in the empty space with a word or expression from exercise 1:
a) I have no clue what your doctor is trying to say in this note. It all looks like one giant ____________.
b) David is certainly __________. He has appeared in several theatrical productions, is an accomplished sabreur, and can bake stunning cupcakes.
c) No Greek state was allowed to fight during the ___________ proclaimed for the celebration of the Olympic and other Panhellenic Games.
d) The council has carried out risk assessments on all restricted areas and has reopened nearly three-quarters of the pathways – a pink sign has been used ________a right of way.
e) Parliamentary question time is full of wonderful examples of extended verbs, _______and prepositional phrases employed to evade answering a question.
f) At times, the only way to win a legal battle is to indulge in a bit of ____________.
g) If you suddenly find yourself without a door, a piece of board should _______until you manage to get a new door.