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3) My friend’s daughter paints beautiful pictures. In a few years,
she’ll take the art world by storm.
a) something bad will happen and she’Il lose her job
b) she’ll draw an excellent painting of a storm
c) she’ll become a very successful artist

4) Susan thinks that Ted’s plan to become a famous rock star is
a pipe dream.
a) something that is not likely to happen
b) Ted’s biggest hope
c) something very realistic

5) If you’re looking for a new suit, you shouldn’t have a prob-
lem. Clothing shops in this town are a dime a dozen.
a) hard to find
b) everywhere
c) lousy

6) Ted performed at his high school dance. He knew he’d made
a splash when all the girls started singing along.
a) done something wrong
b) made a very positive impression
c) created waves

7) Being a wise guy can be fun, but it might not make you
popular with your teachers.
a) avery intelligent person
b) an obnoxious person who makes sarcastic comments
c) a person whom everybody admires

8) Nicole wants to attend Yale, but her parents don’t want to
shell out $100,000 for the tuition.
a) waste
b) save

c) pay

ANSWERS TO LESSON 8, p. 161

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