A. Reading comprehension/Vocabulary
Read the article ‘Words, Words’ on pages 18-19 of
English Now
No 80. It explains the different meanings of the word ‘hot’ in English.
Now match each sentence below with the correct use of the adjective ‘hot’ in the sentence.
| 1. Be careful! The water is very hot. | |
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| a. Current or controversial |
| 2. Hot dishes contain chilli peppers. | |
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| b. Spicy |
| 3. Here are the hottest trends for summer 2015. | |
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| c. Temperature |
| 4. The new girl in my class is really hot. | |
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| d. Intense |
| 5. The cost of university is a hot topic in the UK. | |
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| e. Fashionable or popular |
| 6. Her favourite colour is hot pink. | |
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| f. Attractive |