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Blockbusters – rules of the game M6

Preparation

Each team sits around a table and chooses a colour for

their team.

Aim of the game

block of four in the

grid . This block can be vertical ( ), horizontal ( ) or diagonal ( ).
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Rules of the game

. The “youngest” team starts.

reads out 3

twice the sentence that goes with this number. There is a mistake in each
sentence (a false friend or a tricky word).

If they’re right, the number on the grid is circled in “their” colour.

If they’re wrong, the game goes on and the number can be chosen again
by a different team.

Vocabulary
1 grid: total age: das Gesamtalter – 3 referee: hier: der Spielleiter
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M7 Blockbusters – sentences to be corrected

The false friend or tricky word in the sentences is underlined. correct word(s)

1 We must cancel the date with our new client. appointment, meeting

2 My boss gave me a new job in our department. assignment

3 Just a moment. I’ll look at my timer. planner, schedule

4 Shall we meet on Wednesday at

5 You can call me on my handy.

6 This information isn’t actual anymore. current, up-to-date

7 The beamer we need for the presentation isn’t working.

8 Marc will write the protocol for the meeting. take the minutes

9 This company pays quite good loans. wages

10 The formula needs to be completed by tomorrow. form

11 The new chef of your department is quite a self-confident person. boss

fabric in
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Poland.

13 I’ll have to book a stand for the next mess. (trade) fair

In our company, the person who is responsible for the personal

14 staff, personnel
is Mathew Jones.

15 I’ll save this word document on my USB-stick. USB (flash) drive

16 I need a map to put all the loose sheets of paper in. folder, file

17 In my company there is a quote of women for leading positions. quota

18 I got a new assignment at a different company. job

19 I don’t mind.
appointment, you say “I don’t care”.

My chief’s name is Catherine Miller and she is responsible for

20 boss
the export department.

21 The most important cook in a restaurant or hotel is called a boss. chef

22 See you at tomorrow evening.

23 I got a date at the doctor’s for Friday afternoon. appointment

Could you please give me the map with all the important
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Blockbusters – the game board M8

1
13 20
6 2 23
17 7
22 9 18
14 15
5 24 12
19 4
11 21 16
8 10
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