B. Reading comprehension

Read the article about Cyd Charisse, on pages 8-9 of English Now No 105. Then for each word or expression, choose the correct definition or synonym.

Find synonyms for these words which we don’t really use anymore.
1. folks
- a. people
- b. children
- c. men
2. gowns
- a. suits
- b. dresses
- c. shirts
3. to keep up appearances
- a. to make sure you look nice
- b. to give the impression that you are rich
- c. to be in competition with
4. to wear the pants
- a. to be in charge
- b. to dress as a man
- c. to be disguised
Define these words
5. upset
- a. impatient
- b. excited
- c. unhappy or worried
6. mainstream
- a. conventional ideas that most people share
- b. politically correct ideas
- c. basic ideas
7. honeymoon
- a. a trip to the moon
- b. a holiday for a newly married couple
- c. a very sweet dessert

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