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Vocabulary Time

5 Choose the correct option.

1 The synonym of “livid” is .

a powerful b angry c crazy

2 The antonym of “unusual” is .

a extraordinary b common c clear

3 To hurt someone in return for him/her hurting you is to take your .
a justice b fairness c vengeance

4 Scotland’s popular musical instrument is the .
a flute b trumpet c bagpipe

6 Underline the correct word in brackets.

1 Fred was (unusual/livid) because he lost his smartphone.

2 I feel (hopeless/vengeance) when I can’t help you.
3 My uncle is an excellent musician, and he can blow the (bagpipe/livid) very well.

4 She has an (overwhelmed/unusual) name. I think she is from Sweden.

5 She is determined to take (hopeless/vengeance) on those who stole her bike.

6 The teachers were (bagpipe/overwhelmed) by the students’ questions.

Think and Describe

7 Imagine that you are the Pied Piper. Tell the story from your point of view.

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