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Exercise 1. Match the descriptions with words from the "Words you need" box in your book. Example: 1. You put your letter in this. __envelope___
2. You stick one of these on an envelope before you mail it. ________
Explanation
The correct answer is "stamp, stamps" because the description states that you stick one of these on an envelope before you mail it. The words "stamp" and "stamps" are the only options in the "Words you need" box that fit this description.
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3. People send you these paper things on your birthday, ________
Explanation
People send you these paper things on your birthday, specifically, birthday cards. These cards are a common way for people to express their well wishes and celebrate your special day. They often contain heartfelt messages, funny jokes, or beautiful images. It is customary for friends, family, and loved ones to send these cards as a way to show their love and appreciation for you on your birthday.
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4. People often send these to their friends when they are on holiday. ________
Explanation
People often send these to their friends when they are on holiday. The word "postcards" is the plural form of "postcard." When people go on vacation, they often send postcards to their friends as a way to share their experiences and let them know they are thinking of them. Postcards are a popular and traditional way to stay connected and share the beauty and excitement of a travel destination with loved ones.
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5. People send these for many reasons, such as birthdays, special days, or when someone passes an exam ________
Explanation
People send cards for many reasons, such as birthdays, special days, or when someone passes an exam. Cards are a common way to express sentiments and convey well wishes to others on various occasions. Whether it's a birthday card, a congratulatory card, or a sympathy card, sending a card is a thoughtful gesture that allows people to connect and show their support or appreciation.
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6. This information on an envelope says where the envelope must go. ________
Explanation
The information on an envelope that indicates where it must go is the address. The address includes details such as the recipient's name, street name and number, city, state, and postal code. This information is crucial for ensuring that the envelope reaches its intended destination accurately and efficiently.
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Exercise 3, Pronunciation. Choose all the words that contain the sound of the "o" in "code"? You can listen to the audio in the video.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Postcard
E. Envelope
F. Local
Explanation
The words "postcard," "envelope," and "local" all contain the sound of the "o" in "code."
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Exercise 4. Complete the sentences. Example: 1. Dad is busy at the moment -he's __on__ the phone.
2. Rebeca called an hour ago but she didn't ________ a message.
Correct Answer(s)
leave
Explanation
Rebeca called an hour ago but she didn't leave a message.
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3. I'll ________ my email and see if there's a message from Carol.
Correct Answer(s)
check
Explanation
The word "check" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the sentence. The phrase "check my email" means to look at or examine one's email account to see if there are any new messages. In this context, the person is specifically checking for a message from Carol.
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4. James isn't here at the moment. Can I take a ________ for you?
Correct Answer(s)
message
Explanation
The person asking the question is informing the listener that James is not currently present. They are offering to take a message on behalf of James, indicating that they can pass along any information or communication to James when he returns.
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5. I ________ her a text with Tamara's phone number.
Correct Answer(s)
sent
Explanation
The correct answer is "sent". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and "sent" is the past tense form of the verb "send". Therefore, it is grammatically correct to say "I sent her a text with Tamara's phone number."
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6. Daisy sent me an email on Monday, but I forgot to ________.
Correct Answer(s)
reply
Explanation
Daisy sent me an email on Monday, but I forgot to reply. This means that the speaker received an email from Daisy on Monday but failed to respond to it.
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Exercise 5. You may copy and paste the next link to listen to the dialogues and check if you answered correctly. ( http://www.mediafire.com/file/n18ghf2l771hjpe/Richmond_VB_1_Track_37.5.mp3/file )
Then choose the order that is correct for each exercise.
1. Choose the correct order.
Correct Answer
B. E, b, d, a, f, c,
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2. Choose the correct order.
Correct Answer
C. C, e, b, d, a
Explanation
The correct order is c, e, b, d, a. This is because the options are presented in a sequence and the correct order is determined by following the given sequence. The first option starts with c, the second option starts with c but is followed by b instead of e, and the third option starts with c and is followed by e, b, and d in the correct order. Therefore, the correct answer is c, e, b, d, a.