Unit 24 British Telecom import hush

mocking bird diamond brass

looking glass billy goat cart

bull to turn over to bark

bale tap tape

tide pipe strip

dome fuse cube

cub fuss tune

to mime whatsoever stinking

liar toad disgusting

creep expert palaeontology

to advertise military to live on

to realise idiot weather forecast

pancake hang-glider to call at

to change at to get in direct train

island spirit silver

to break down model cylinder

manufacturer to be impressed to go into business

endurance to break a record ticking

by hand to manufacture to fall off

capitalist tope dune

slot cope dram

glide slid pride

hack grid grate

alarm clock to get dressed

Appendix 2

Answer keys for self-check tests

Test 13

1. 1. digestion; 2. erupt; 3. Sussex; 4. windsurfing; 5. Bach; 6. Euphrates; 7. average; 8. cello; 9. violin; 10. Kenya.

2. 1. crazy; 2. to manage; 3. to require; 4. alligator; 5. incredibly; 6. to appreciate; 7. common; 8. to have a good command of; 9. accommodation; 10. to improve.

3. 1. to take off; 2. female; 3. to borrow; 4. an arrivals gate; 5. special; 6. temporarily; 7. to remember; 8. a native.

4. 1. to find out; 2. digestion; 3. to call; 4. to serve a ball; 5. supervisor; 6. handwriting.

5. 1. adaptation, adaptable; 2. improvement; 3. requirement; 4. information, informant, informative; 5. knowledge, knowing; 6. experience, experienced.

6. 1. on, with; 2. in; 3. to; 4. at; 5. of; 6. about, of; 7. in; 8. at; 9. out; 10. without; 11. on; 12. over, up.

7. 1. I think my friend Eugene is an all-rounder. He can play the guitar and the harp. He is a sportsman and can run 100 metres in 12 seconds. He is a good cook and can prepare dinner for five people. Eugene can speak English and French. He can type and is good at computers. And the most interesting thing about him is that he can knit a pullover for you.

2. Secretary required. Driving licence appreciated. Excellent pay. One week nights, another week days. If you can play the violin or the cello, phone Oxford 687 34 52.

Test 14

1. 1. anxious; 2. receiver; 3. dial; 4. hypocritical; 5. trustworthy; 6. stereotype; 7. inquiries/enquiries; 8. Pisces; 9. Sagittarius; 10. reliable; 11. Gemini; 12. message; 13. dishonest; 14. Aries; 15. resourceful.

2. 1. attentive/considerate/thoughtful; 2. insensitive/selfish; 3. loyal/reliable; 4. brave/courageous; 5. optimistic/cheerful; 6. conservative; 7. generous; 8. lazy; 9. selfish; 10. bossy/superior.

3. 1. thoughtful/attentive; 2. optimistic; 3. courageous; 4. industrious/ diligent; 5. trustworthy; 6. obstinate; 7. impudent; 8. arrogant; 9. flexible; 10. friendly.

4. 1. relaxed; 2. happy; 3. showy/self-confident; 4. sociable/communicative/ outgoing; 5. greedy/mean; 6. hostile/unfriendly; 7. calm; 8. lazy; 9. hypocritical/dishonest; 10. harsh/rude.

6. 1. to; 2. in; 3. back; 4. on, through; 5. on; 6. on; 7. to; 8. of; 9. in; 10. like.

7. 1. I’ll put you through.

2. Can I leave a message? / Can I ring back later?

3. What’s your zodiac sign?

4. When is your birthday?

5. Sorry, wrong number.

8. 1. Yesterday I tried to ring you, but the line was engaged all the time.

2. Can I leave a message for James?

3. Try ringing him on his mobile (phone).

4. Could you ask him to ring back?

5. If you want to become the boss of the whole department, you have to be hard-working, reliable, punctual, honest and resourceful.

6. Why do many men think that women are inconsistent, capricious (self-willed), lazy, hypocritical (double-faced) and selfish?

7. On the other hand, many people find it difficult to communicate with perfectionists.

Test 15

1. 1. Xerox; 2. pronunciation; 3. recital; 4. lecture; 5. cheque; 6. insurance; 7. journey; 8. headache; 9. hire; 10. sight.

2. 1. sightseeing; 2. caption; 3. branch; 4. to star; 5. recital; 6. admission; 7. traveller’s cheque; 8. visa; 9. gap; 10. cockpit.

3. 1. magnificent, marvellous, exciting, etc.; 2. awful, horrible, etc.; 3. to glance; 4. to obtain; 5. to shiver; 6. against.

4. 1. My music teacher’s name is James Phillips.

2. I am feeling terrible today.

3. That night he slept well.

4. She looked lovely and fresh.

6. 1. to; 2. for; 3. in; 4. by; 5. up, from; 6. at; 7. for, for; 8. forward, to; 9. in; on; 10. on, around; 11. out, of; 12. at, in; 13. about; 14. out, to, of; 15. against; 16. on, of; 17. at.

7. 1. What’s happening? What’s this noise? – I’m watching a football match. Spartak are playing against Dynamo.

2. Dear Jane. Here I am in Spain. I am having a wonderful time. I am lying on the beach writing postcards. The weather is marvellous. Wish you were here. Tomorrow I am going to Barcelona to do sightseeing. It’s about three hours away. Give my love to Ann. With best wishes, Mary. P.S. I’m looking forward to seeing you.

3. Can you come round to my place at 7 o’clock tonight? – I’m afraid I can’t. I am going on a journey tomorrow and I am going to the packing in the evening.

4. The ticket for this performance is available from the Palace box office.

5. Have a nice weekend. – You too. / The same to you.

6. Darling, what are we giving Sam for his birthday?

7. He had a wash, a shave, brushed his hair, put his jacket back on and looked at himself in the mirror. Not a pretty sight. He felt terrible. He had a headache and there was a horrible taste in his mouth.

8. What are you doing on the 15^th of August? – I am going to the agency to pick up the insurance. Why?

9. On Saturday I am flying to London. I am staying with my relatives for five days. Then I am hiring a car and going to Edinburgh for a couple of days.

10. Can I speak to Bill, please? – I am sorry he can’t come to the phone just now. He is having a bath. – Oh, I’ll ring back later. – I’ll tell him you called.