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a. homogenous |
informal language, colloquial |
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b. slang |
to be very surprised or shocked |
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c. to be astounded |
a famous sports player e.g. David Beckham |
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d. Liverpool |
not nice or not pleasant |
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e. a sports personality |
a city in the north of England |
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f. horrible |
when the members of a group are all the same or very similar |
LISTENING
2. Now, listen to Professor Crystal talking about an unusual compound word – a word which is made up of two words. Answer these questions.
a. What is the word?
i. gabsmocked
ii. gubsmicked
iii. gobsmacked
b. What is the meaning of the word?
3. Listen again and decide if the following statements are true or false, according to Professor Crystal.
a. There are many compound words in the English language
b. It is unusual for the two words that make up a compound word to both be formal
c. Gobsmacked is a good example of the language rules for compound words
4. Professor Crystal now explains where the word comes from. Before you listen, answer the question below.
a. Gobsmacked means very surprised. To smack someone means to hit someone,
usually with your hand. What do you think ‘gob’ means?
i. head
ii. mouth
iii. brain
iv. nose
5. Listen again the later part of this recording. Are the following sentences true or false?
a. Smacked is a very slang or informal word
b. Gob was originally used in the north of England
c. Gobsmacked is only used in England
d. The word is often used on television
e. Football players are often surprised by things that happen in a game.
첫댓글 Thank you for your effort. Speechless with amazement - Gobsmacked.
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