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V. to alter n. function
To alter means to change the position, size or shape of something for a particular reason.
The function of something is its special purpose.
A: Clothes would need altering if they were too big or too small.
Q: Is it something you could do yourself ? A: Yes, I think so./Yes, it's something I could do myself.
Q: Do you think your opinions have altered as you have grown older ? A: Yes, I think I've become more broad-minded as I've grown older.
Q: Do you think everyone goes through a similar process ? A: Yes, I think everyone does go through a similar process.
Q: What is the function of the heart ? A: The function of the heart is to beat around the body.
Q: What different functions should be performed by: I think a police officer should look for criminals but also look after society and people in general. b. a teacher ? I think a teacher should educate the students but also help them if they've got any personal problems maybe.
Q: How can a building be altered to save energy ? A: A building can be altered to save energy by using energy-efficient light bulbs for example.
N. object n. item
An item is a single thing.
An object is a single physical thing.
Q: On average, when you go to a supermarket, how many items do you buy ? A: On average, when I go to the supermarket, I usually buy around a hundred items.
Q: Do you normally use a basket/trolley ? A: I normally use a trolley.
Q: What kind of objects should be kept out of the reach of children ? A: Sharp objects should be kept out of the reach of children.
Q: What’s the best way to lift heavy objects ? A: The best way to lift heavy objects is by bending your knees and keeping your back straight.
Q: What kind of news items do they save for last ? A: They usually save a funny news item for last. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unit 10
N. stuff We use the informal word stuff to talk about anything, especially if we don’t know what to call it. eg. He told me a lot of personal stuff about his childhood. You’ve got some horrible, black, sticky stuff on your jacket.
NB. We can’t use the word stuff for single, countable things. We would use a word like ‘thing’ instead.
eg. You’ve got a horrible, black, sticky mark/thing on your jacket.
Q: When you go to a nightclub or theatre, where can you leave your stuff ? A: When you go to a nightclub or theatre, you can leave your stuff in a cloakroom.
Q: Do you tend to take a lot of stuff on holiday ? A: Yes, I tend to take a lot of stuff on holiday.
Q: How much of it do you end up using ? A: About a half./I end up using about a half.
Q: What’s the name of the stuff we use for: The stuff we use for sticking things together is glue.
b. making your hair feel soft after it’s been washed ? The stuff we use for that is conditioner.
c. correcting mistakes on a document ? The stuff we use for correcting mistakes on a document is correction fluid or Tipp-ex.
Q: Do you like studying fun stuff or do you prefer serious grammatical stuff? A: I prefer serious grammatical stuff.
Q: Who is your favourite band/singer ? A: My favourite band is Oasis.
Q: Is their old stuff better than their latest stuff ? A: Yes, I think it is./Yes, their old stuff is better than their latest stuff.
Q: What kind of stuff do children get covered in when they are playing? A: Children get covered in mud when they are playing.
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