Tuesday, October 28, 2014

ni2 27-28/10/14

Reading activity. P, 31

It didn’t come as a surprise

Stuff 1 /stʌf/ noun [ U ] informal
1 used to refer to a substance or a group of things or ideas, etc without saying exactly what they are
There's some sticky stuff on the carpet.
They sell bread and cakes and stuff like that.
What sort of stuff are you interested in?
Can I leave my stuff at your house?

Sort 1 /sɔːt/ noun
1 [C] a type of something
We both like the same sort of music.
What sort of shoes does she wear?
I'm going to have a salad of some sort.
2 all sorts of sth
Many different types of something
3 sort of
Informal -used to describe a situation approximately
It's a sort of pale orange colour.
4 (and) that sort of thing
Informal -used to show that what you have just said is only an example from a larger group of things
They sell souvenirs, postcards, that sort of thing.
5 of sorts
Informal -used to describe something which is not a typical example
He managed to make a curtain of sorts out of an old sheet.


Rock-cool-sweet-rule
Rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/

Catchy /ˈkætʃi/ adjective
A catchy song, tune, or phrase is easy to remember.

Radio station
Release a record
Alternative music
Deceased

Pass away
Push daisies
Kick the bucket
Real/instant classic



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