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Lesson code: SA2U-B5H8-J8VP UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
British English

1 Air adjectives
Study the adjectives that are used with the noun `air' and put them into the correct categories.

clear crisp damp foul-smelling

fresh polluted pure stale

Positive:

Negative:

Write four sentences of your own using the above adjectives + `air'.

2 Air transport
Match the words to the pictures of types of air transport.

a glider a hang-glider a helicopter a hot-air balloon

an aeroplane an airship a parachute a rocket

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

Which of these modes of transport have you used? Which would you like to try? Why?
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3 Air nouns
Match the words to the definitions then complete the sentences below.

1. a blast a. a movement of cold air which blows through a room

2. a current b. a movement of something in a specific direction
3. a draught c. a small amount of smoke or air that rises forming a small cloud
4. a puff d. a sudden strong flow of air
5. a haze e. movement of air, especially around a moving vehicle
6. airflow f. something in the air that makes it difficult to see

1. It was chilly so Javier closed the door to stop the .

2. The air-conditioning was broken, so there wasn't much through the building.
3. There smog created a over the city, making it hard to breathe.
4. The magician disappeared in a of smoke.
5. An eagle uses a warm of air to lift itself higher in the sky.
6. When Thomas opened the window, he was hit by a of cold air.

4 Air verbs
The verb `to air' has different meanings:

1. : to make your opinion or complaints about something known

2. : to become dry or fresh/to cause to become dry or fresh
3. : to broadcast/ to be broadcast on TV, radio or the internet

Match the pictures below to the correct definition of the verb `to air'. Use the number given to each
definition above. Then create a sentence about each picture.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.
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5 Air phrases
Match the underlined verbs to the definitions.

1. Amelia is a breath of fresh air. She's always so energetic and optimistic.

2. "You used your key ten minutes ago to unlock the door. It can't just vanish into thin air!"
3. The will be a meeting tomorrow for people to air their grievances about the traffic problem.
4. The newsreader made a very funny comment on the air. There's a clip on the internet if you want
to see.
5. He didn't want to air his dirty laundry in public, so he never talked about his drinking problem.
6. Tristan is full of hot air. He never says anything worth listening to.
7. "I'm sure Eduardo will breeze in later. He's never on time."
8. Marco was walking on air. He had just got a promotion.

a. arrive casually
b. complain (about something)
c. disappear suddenly and completely
d. discuss private subjects openly
e. someone or something that makes a situation seem more interesting and exciting
f. talks a lot without saying anything of value
g. very happy because something good had happened
h. while broadcasting

6 Review
Answer the questions and statements below with a partner.

1. When was the last time you felt like you were walking on air? What was the reason?
2. Name four types of air transport.
3. What is a draught? What is a haze?
4. Describe what the air is like in your area. Are you worried about the air quality where you live?
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1- Air adjectives

Students can work in pairs and check answers with the teacher. Clarify the meaning of new vocabulary using
example sentences.

1. Positive: clear, crisp, fresh, pure

2. Negative: damp, foul-smelling, polluted, stale

2- Air transport

An airship is also known as a zeppelin in both British and American English and a blimp in American English.

1. a hang-glider 2. a hot-air balloon 3. an airship 4. an aeroplane

5. a rocket 6. a parachute 7. a helicopter 8. a glider

3- Air nouns

Students can work in pairs and check with the teacher.

1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. f 6. e
1. draught 2. airflow 3. haze 4. puff 5. current 6. blast

4- Air verbs

Students can work alone and check in pairs.

1. 2 2. 1 3. 3 4. 3 5. 2 6. 1

5- Air phrases

Students can work in pairs and check with the teacher.

1. e 2. c 3. b 4. h 5. d 6. f 7. a 8. g

6- Review

Students should work in pairs. Monitor the activity. Make a note of any typical errors and write useful language on
the board.
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