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Paul's Case

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Hear descriptions of appearance and manners.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

gracefully
In a smooth and attractive way.
eyebrow
The line of hair above your eye.
program
A paper that tells you about a concert or a play.

Answer key

  1. He was tall for his age and very thin.“Tall for his age” means taller than most people of the same age.
  2. His clothes were too small for him, but they were clean.“Too small” means smaller than needed. “But” shows contrast.
  3. He bowed gracefully and left the room.“Bowed” means bent his head and body politely.
  4. His eyebrows moved up and down, even in his sleep.“Up and down” describes movement. “Even” adds surprise.
  5. He brought them their programs with a polite bow.“Brought them their programs” has two objects: “them” and “their programs”.

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