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Lesson 17 Answers

by Paolo Rossetti



Level  : Intermediate

Topic  : Horoscopes

Grammar: Modals - degrees of certainty





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EXERCISE 17.1 - Vocabulary Answers







 1. a horoscope                  e. prediction based on star alignment

 

 2. to be in the mood            f. feel like you want to do something

 

 3. to take on something         c. accept a challenge

 

 4. to confront                  j. face some difficulty

 

 5. to bring to a head           b. conclude; to finalize

 

 6. to be the case               h. that's the situation

                                    

 7. to disrupt                   i. make trouble; interrupt

 

 8. to make it obvious           d. show or define clearly

 

 9. to shy away                  g. escape from; avoid

 

10. to give someone the nudge    a. hint at something





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EXERCISE 17.2 - Grammar Answers







1. - Did you notice that your boss is always tired?

   - Yes, he ...MUST... work until late at night every day.





2. - Hello, may I speak to Jerry Springer please?

   - I'm sorry, you ...MUST... have the wrong number. There is no Jerry here.



3. - The Personnel Department just bought new computers for everyone!

   - They ...MIGHT/MAY/COULD... come to regret that decision if they

     didn't budget for training costs.



4. - You look a little pale, are you feeling OK?

   - Well, not really. I ...MUST... be getting sick.



5. - Why is the baby crying so much today?

   - Oh, I don't know. I've fed her, bathed her, carried her, sung

     to her... I've done everything possible!

   - Hmmm..she ...MIGHT/MAY/COULD... have an upset stomach.





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EXERCISE 17.3 - Reading Comprehension Answers







1.  What is the purpose of this text?

        (to offer advice for the future)



2.  What will Capricorns think about the coming changes?

        (they will accept the challenge)



3.  What should Capricorns do when faced by a difficult situation?

        (use it to provide motivation to themselves)



4.  What will 'the nudge' be?

        (trouble)



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