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Module 3
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Cartes-fiches
Tragedy ___ two days later when Tammy was in a serious car accident.
to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of sth very unpleasant that happens suddenly
struck
I spent ___ hours on trains and buses.
very many; too many to be counted
countless
He insisted that everything would be alright. ___, I could not help feeling anxious.
despite what has just been said or referred to
Nevertheless
Edwin Hubble ___ that ours was not the only galaxy.
to show; to make clear
demonstrated
The police issued a ___ against speeding.
sth that makes you understand there is a possible danger
warning
Make sure you protect ___ areas of your skin.
easily influenced, changed or damaged
sensitive
Many forms of cancer can be cured if ___ early.
to notice or discover sth that is partly hidden or not clear
detected
It’s ___ ___ that Jan and George can’t make it to the party.
a shame
a pity
Daniel’s very ___ ___ tennis.
be enthusiastic about sth
keen on
Do I get a ___ if I buy a whole case of wine?
a reduction in the usual price
discount
There was a queue of ___ schoolchildren outside the theatre.
wanting very much to do or have sth
eager
___ were symbols of wisdom in ancient Greece.
a bird with large eyes which hunts small mammals at night
Owls
Did you know that ___ are the only mammals that can fly?
a small animal like a mouse with wings that flies at night
bats
Flowers were waving in the ___.
a light and pleasant wind
breeze
The match attracted thousands of ___.
a person who watches an activity, esp. a sports event
spectators
She deeply ___ losing her temper.
to feel sorry about sth you have said or done
regretted
The Niagara Falls are a truly ___ sight.
very impressive; very good or enjoyable
awesome
We were told to wear ___ clothing.
giving protection
protective
I bought a ___ to take with me when I go to Paris.
a combination of a small video camera and recording device
camcorder
I’d like a ___ of milk and a loaf of bread, please.
a measure for liquid equal to about half a litre
pint
Her parents ___ on speaking to the headmistress.
to state or demand forcefully, especially despite opposition
insisted
Do you think anyone would ___ if I parked my car here?
to feel or express opposition to or dislike of sth or sb
object
She ___ ___ complains about anything.
not often; hardly ever
very rarely
The rules are intended to ___ accidents.
to stop sth from happening or sb from doing sth
prevent
My ___ is to become a pilot.
a strong wish to be successful, powerful, rich, etc.
ambition
She wanted to stroke the ___ little kittens.
covered with fur
furry
Look how long our ___ are!
an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by sth
shadows
He ___ his binoculars on the building opposite.
to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject or thing
focused
The proper name for a fox’s ___ is its ‘earth’.
a hole in the ground dug by an animal e.g. a rabbit to live in
burrow
It must have been difficult living in a family of ___.
sb who is famous, esp. in the entertainment business
celebrities
I’d find it very hard to make a ___ about who will win.
when you say what will happen in the future
prediction
Thick ___ is making driving conditions dangerous.
a thick cloud of very small drops of water, making it difficult to see
fog
There has been ___ flooding in many parts of the country.
extremely bad or very serious
severe
Don’t be so ___ to your father!
not polite; offensive or embarrassing
rude
By this time, the disease was too far ___ to be treated.
at a higher, more difficult level
advanced
The ___ plants are less likely to survive a cold winter.
not behaving in a way that people expect from sb of your age
immature
There’s no rush now – the game’s been ___ ___.
to cancel (phrasal verb)
called off
I can feel a headache ___ ___.
to begin, e.g. an illness (phrasal verb)
coming on
Do you have a few minutes to ___ ___ these samples?
to quickly examine sth (phrasal verb)
look over
You’ll have to go now; ___ you’ll miss your bus.
in other ways; or else
otherwise
