Learning new expressions [exercise]

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Part of The Young Citizen: The Magazine for Young People

Title: Learning new expressions [exercise]
Creator: Pineda, Juliana C.
Language: English
Year: 1937
Subject: Questions and answers.
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Abstract: Exercises on using expressions.
Fulltext: 180 THE YOUNG CITIZEN July, 1937 Learning New Expressions A PARTY I ATTENDED By JULIANA C. PINEDA * Read the story. Have you attended a party like this? Note the use of the italicized expressions. The party I attended was held in connection with a barrio fiesta. The guests were entertained with the continuous serving of food. A very heavy luncheon was served. It consisted of many kinds of beef and pork dishes. It lacked vegetables because the hostess thought that they had no place in a party. Shortly after we had left the table, we were offered ice cream. When th~ ice cream * Supervisor of Intermediate English, City Schools. cups were removed, baskets of · santol, sinigiielas, and turnips were brought in. Use the italicized expressions in answering these questions: 1. Why was the party held? 2. How were the guests entertained? 3. Of what did the luncheon consist? 4. Why were vegetables not served? 5. What did we have· after luncheon? Read the paragraph aloud, remembering the italicized expressions. Without looking at the paragraph above, fill the blanks in the following story. When you cannot recall the correct expression, refer to the first paragraph. The party I was held --the christening of a cousin of mme. The guests were music and dances. The dinner many beef courses. Country people think that fish and vegetables have no a party. KEY 1. attended 2. in connection with 3. entertained with 4. consisted of Now you should be able to tell your classmates about a party you attended. Try to use the expressions you have studied.