Lesson 130

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Give me an example of a compound adjective made by putting an adverb or adjective together with a participle
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a beautiful designed jacket, a slow-moving train
Which do you think is most important for a long-lasting marriage: love or respect?
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I think love is more important then respect for a long-lasting marriage.
Which is the most well-known restaurant in this town
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Kompania Kuflowa is the most well-known restaurant in this town.
Give me an example of a compound adjective made by putting an adjective together with a noun that has the letters "ed" after it
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a four-legged animal, a blue-eyed baby
Do you live in a brick-walled building
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Yes, I live in a brick-walled building
Do you consider yourself to be an open-minded person
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Yes, I consider myself to be an open-minded person
What's the minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis?
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The minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis is two.
When a college student is writing an essay, should they put all their main points in one big paragraph?
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No, when a college student is writing an essay, they shouldn't put all their main points in one big paragraph; they should divide the points between different paragraphs.
When we cut ourselves, why might we put a pad of cotton wool over the cut?
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When we cut ourselves, we might put a pad of cotton wool over the cut to absorb the blood.
What do we mean when we say that a map is drawn to a scale of one inch to a mile?
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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.
What does the idiom "sore point" mean?
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The idiom "sore point" means "a subject which makes somebody feel unhappy or angry when it is mentioned".
Why do people have a much greater chance of living to a much greater age these days than they did in the old days?
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People have a much greater chance of living to a much greater age these days than they did in the old days because medicine has improved a lot in recent times.
Why do people take hold of something when they suddenly become afraid?
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People take hold of something when they suddenly become afraid in order to give themselves strength and support.
Why do you have to pay attention all the time during a Callan Method lesson?
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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.
Which nationalities are particularly famous for their food?
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The French, the Italians, the Chinese etc. are particularly famous for their food.
When do people sweat?
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People sweat when they do exercise and when the weather is hot.
What does the idiom "get you down" mean?
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The idiom "get you down" means "make you tired and unhappy".

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