Question

Ex 4.
a)Read the extract. Decide if the statements (1-5) are T (true) or F (false).

1 Ishmael felt sad when he was on land. .
2 The island of Manhattan is famous for its shipping.
3 The sea made Ishmael feel sad.
4 Ishmael doesn't like obeying orders.
5 Ishmael decided to work on a whaling ship.

b) Match the words in bold in the extract to their definitions. Then, find synonyms for the highlighted words. You can use your dictionary (paper or digital).

•a strong wish
•intentional
•not able to escape
•to travel to discover new places
•to show something
•destiny the natural movement of air
•healthy

Answer 1

№4

1. True (...was bored of life on the land...)

2. True (Think about Manhattan,for example. This island is full of businesses and shipping...)

3. False (...I decided to explore the sea. It's my way of fighting my sadness...)

4. False (I don't mind obeying orders...)

5. True (This time I decided to go on a whaling ship)

№5

• a strong wish  -- desire;
• intentional  -- deliberate;
• not able to escape  -- trapped;
• to travel to discover new places  -- explore;
• to show something  -- reflect;
• destiny the natural movement of air  -- wind;
• healthy -- wholesome.

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• escape -- flee,get out,get away;
• stare -- gaze;
• harsh -- severe;
• distant -- faraway,remote.