Farewell

Can you solve this puzzle while this song is still playing.Song Click on the picture. Listening practice 1 You are going to hear the ends of nine conversations. Listen to extracts and match them with the descriptions. (task 3) 1 a documentary 2 a job interview 3 a radio interview 4 an announcement 5 a news bulletin 6 a speech 7 a business meeting 8 a chat between friends 9 a talent show Listening practice 2 The following verbs are synonyms to "end". -cease -close -culminate-conclude -wind up-wrap upListen to the recording again and complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. (task 4) 1) It is likely that many of these languages will cease to exist over the next century or so.2) This research culminated in the discovery of the gene responsible for a rare form of bone cancer.3) Ryan Jones wrappedit up for City with a goal in extra time.4) And now I'd just like to conclude this rather long speech by thanking the bridesmaids for looking after Karen.5) The party doesn't wind up until eleven.6) The phone lines are now open and they close at nine o'clock. Synonyms and antonyms Complete the picture the words from the box. Use a dictionary. Write in small letters. Click on the dot to write. minute objective biased comic solemn over the moon as miserable as sin vital trivial opportune ill-fated as tough as old boots vulnerable priceless worthless Complete the sentence pairs so that they are opposite in meaning. Use the words below. 1) a It is essentialthat we close the case quickly. b It is immaterialwhether we close the case quickly.2) a In my dreams, I relive that fortuitous meeting. b In my dreams, I relive with dread that ill-fatedmeeting.3) a Despite her appearance, my grandma is actually as tough as old boots. b Despite her appearance, my grandma is actually exceedingly vulnerable.4) a Not surprisingly, she is very attached to that particular piece of jewellery - it's priceless, you know. b She is very attached to that particular piece of jewellery - though it's worthless, you know.5) a We were pleased to see that the journalist was fairly objectivein his article. b We felt that the journalist was horribly biasedin his article.6) a We felt thoroughly dejectedwhen we heard the news and some people started to cry. b We felt absolutely elatedwhen we heard the news and went out to celebrate. From me... to you... Disclaimer Oxford, Solutions