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