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Preparatory 1 – Reading and Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

1. Find three examples of figurative language. Name the figure of speech the writer uses and
comment on what effect you think he is trying to achieve.

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Preparatory 1 – Reading and Vocabulary

2. How do you think Inspector Graham is feeling? Find three short quotations from the text to support
your answer.

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Vocabulary

3. (a) Fill in the gaps with a powerful/strong adjective.

(i) His face had turned as white as a sheet. It was obvious he was feeling _____________.

(ii) I haven’t had anything to eat all day. I’m ____________.

(iii) I forgot my umbrella at home. I’m ____________ wet.

(iv) I don’t think anyone’s cleaned this room in years. It’s ___________.

(v) Thinking about all the stray animals with no home makes me feel ____________.

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