ONLINE ENGLISH - English as an International Language of Understanding
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Lesson 6 Answers 
by Paolo Rossetti

Topic  : E-mail message
Grammar: Discourse Markers / Transitions
Level  : Beginner

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EXERCISE 6.1 - Vocabulary Answers

1. a fan                e. someone who really likes a singer, actor,
                           sports team, etc.
2. a message            c. information from one person to another
3. to be glad           f. happy; content; satisfied
4. to greet             a. to say 'hello, how are you?'
5. to introduce         g. make something known for the first time
6. to encounter         d. meet, usually for the first time or
                           unexpectedly
7. a cartoon            b. a story of pictures; animation
8. a surprise           k. an unexpected event; a shock
9. closed-captions      i. writing on TV, people can read what is being
                           said
10. slang               h. relaxed, informal language
11. to appreciate       j. feel thankful about something

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EXERCISE 6.2 - Grammar Answers

1. I was not hungry this morning ...BECAUSE... I ate a lot
   last night.
2. I practiced everyday ...BUT... I failed my driving exam.
3. He has to be a soldier for 12 months ...EVEN THOUGH... he doesn't
   want to.
4. Toronto airport was closed due to heavy snow;
    ...SO / THEREFORE... the pilot had to land in Ottawa
   instead.
5. The gold medal was awarded ...EVEN THOUGH... the athlete had tested
   positive for marijuana use.

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EXERCISE 6.3 - Reading Comprehension Answers

1.  What is the purpose of the writer?
        (to receive help from list members)
2.  Who is a Simpsons fan?
        (both writer and readers)
3.  How did the writer first learn about the Simpsons?
        (from a t-shirt)
4.  What does the writer like about the Simpsons?
        (they teach her English)
5.  What will the readers answer?
        (they will explain English slang)

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