ONLINE ENGLISH - English as an International Language of Understanding
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Lesson 10 Answers
by Paolo Rossetti

Level  : Beginner
Topic  : Joke
Grammar: Modals

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EXERCISE 10.1 - Vocabulary Answers

1. an engineer          e. person working with science in everyday life
2. mechanical           f. about machines
3. electrical           j. about electricity
4. chemical             h. about chemistry
5. an engine            a. motor in a car, boat or plane, etc.
6. to be on our way     d. leave; go away; continue a trip
7.  to replace          c. change; take out the old and put in the new
8.  to be ready to roll i. prepared to go
9.  fuel                b. liquid for the engine to run, made from oil
10. to restart          g. start again

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EXERCISE 10.2 - Grammar Answers

1. He burned the steaks again. He really ...CAN'T... cook!
2. I like romantic movies, but tonight I ...WOULD... prefer an action
   one if you don't mind.
3. I'm not sure. We ...MIGHT... go to Hawaii or the Bahamas this summer.
4. ...MAY / CAN... I ask who's calling, please? (on the phone)
5. I put on another 2 pounds this week - I ...MUST... stop eating those
   cookies!
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EXERCISE 10.3 - Reading Comprehension Answers

1.  What is the purpose of this text?
        (to entertain)
2.  How many people were in the car?
        (4)
3.  What was the problem?
        (we don't know)
4.  What is funny about the story?
        (computers are not logical or scientific)
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