Module 3A.

Reading on pages 40 and 41

Here are the definitions of most of the words in the EXPERT WORD CHECK, plus brief (verb), briefing (N) and
gravel. Write the correct word before its definition.
_______________: (inf.) a fairly large amount of sth
_______________:(adj) affecting your mind even though you aren’t aware of it
_______________:(unc.) small stones often used to make the surface of paths and roads
_______________: instructions that a person gives explaining what their job is and what their duties are
_______________: to give sb information about sth so that they are prepared to deal with it
_______________: a meeting in which people are given instructions or information
_______________: (Br. E.) = blacktop (Am. E.) a black material used for making road surfaces that consists of
small stones mixed with tar
_______________: type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it. It can be polished
and is used in building and for making statues
_______________: the outside or top layer of sth
_______________: (fml) the main character in a play, film or book

Now, use the words in the following sentences.

1. I crunched across the _______________ to the front door.
2. Don’t step on the _______________! It’s still wet.
3. The _______________ then embarks on a diplomatic career that takes her overseas.
4. I’ve already written a fair _______________ of the article.
5. That _______________ floor must have cost a fortune.
6. Teeth have a hard _______________ called enamel.
7. I’m skeptical about how effective _______________ advertising can be.
8. It wasn’t part of his _______________ to speak to the press.
9. The officer _______________ her on what to expect.
10. Details of the plan will be announced at the press _______________ later today.

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Module 3A. Reading on pages 40 and 41
Here are the definitions of most of the words in the EXPERT WORD CHECK, plus brief (verb), briefing (N) and
gravel. Write the correct word before its definition.
_______________: (inf.) a fairly large amount of sth
_______________:(adj) affecting your mind even though you aren’t aware of it
_______________:(unc.) small stones often used to make the surface of paths and roads
_______________: instructions that a person gives explaining what their job is and what their duties are
_______________: to give sb information about sth so that they are prepared to deal with it
_______________: a meeting in which people are given instructions or information
_______________: (Br. E.) = blacktop (Am. E.) a black material used for making road surfaces that consists of
small stones mixed with tar
_______________: type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it. It can be polished
and is used in building and for making statues
_______________: the outside or top layer of sth
_______________: (fml) the main character in a play, film or book

Now, use the words in the following sentences.

1. I crunched across the _______________ to the front door.
2. Don’t step on the _______________! It’s still wet.
3. The _______________ then embarks on a diplomatic career that takes her overseas.
4. I’ve already written a fair _______________ of the article.
5. That _______________ floor must have cost a fortune.
6. Teeth have a hard _______________ called enamel.
7. I’m skeptical about how effective _______________ advertising can be.
8. It wasn’t part of his _______________ to speak to the press.
9. The officer _______________ her on what to expect.
10. Details of the plan will be announced at the press _______________ later today.