Callan Stage 9 New Edition page 788 Revision Exercise 63

レッスンで出てきた文法・単語

SENTENCE STRUCTURE: -Q:What's the minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis? -A:The minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis is two. -Q:When a college student is writing an essay, should they put all their main points in one big paragraph? -A:No, when a college student s writing an essay, they shouldn't put all their main points in one big paragraph; they should divide the points between different paragraphs. -Q:When we cut ourselves, why might we put a pad of cotton wool over the cut? -A:When we cut ourselves, we might put a pad of cotton wool over the cut to absorb the blood and protect the wound. -Q:What do we mean when we say that a map is drawn to a scale of one inch to a mile? -A:When we say that a map is drawn to a scale of one inch to a mile, we mean that one inch on the map represents one mile of actual land. -Q:What does the idiom "sore point" mean? -A:The idiom "sore point" means "a subject which makes somebody feel unhappy or angry when it is mentioned". -Q:Give me an example of an unfinished sentence ending with "to", please. -A:He doesn't know if he'll see her at the party but he's hoping to. -Q:Why do people have a much greater chance of living to a much greater age these days than they did in the old days? -A:People have a much greater chance of living to a much greater age these days than they did in the old days because life today is easier and more comfortable, and medicine has improved a lot in recent times. -Q:Why do people take hold of something when they suddenly become afraid? -A:People take hold of something when they suddenly become afraid in order to give themselves strength and support. -Q:Why do you have to pay attention all the time during a Callan Method lesson? -A:I have to pay attention all the time during a Callan Method lesson because the teacher could suddenly ask me a question at any moment. -Q:Which nationalities are particularly famous for their food? -A:The French, the Italians, the Chinese etc are particularly famous for their food.