Lesson 130

Give me an example of a compound adjective made by putting an adverb or adjective together with a participle

a beautiful designed jacket, a slow-moving train

Which do you think is most important for a long-lasting marriage: love or respect?

I think love is more important then respect for a long-lasting marriage.

Which is the most well-known restaurant in this town

Kompania Kuflowa is the most well-known restaurant in this town.

Give me an example of a compound adjective made by putting an adjective together with a noun that has the letters "ed" after it

a four-legged animal, a blue-eyed baby

Do you live in a brick-walled building

Yes, I live in a brick-walled building

Do you consider yourself to be an open-minded person

Yes, I consider myself to be an open-minded person

What's the minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis?

The minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis is two.

When a college student is writing an essay, should they put all their main points in one big paragraph?

No, when a college student is writing an essay, they shouldn't put all their main points in one big paragraph; they should divide the points between different paragraphs.

When we cut ourselves, why might we put a pad of cotton wool over the cut?

When we cut ourselves, we might put a pad of cotton wool over the cut to absorb the blood.

What do we mean when we say that a map is drawn to a scale of one inch to a mile?

When we say that a map is drawn to a scale of one inch to a mile, we mean that one inch on the map represents one mile of actual land.

What does the idiom "sore point" mean?

The idiom "sore point" means "a subject which makes somebody feel unhappy or angry when it is mentioned".

Why do people have a much greater chance of living to a much greater age these days than they did in the old days?

People have a much greater chance of living to a much greater age these days than they did in the old days because medicine has improved a lot in recent times.

Why do people take hold of something when they suddenly become afraid?

People take hold of something when they suddenly become afraid in order to give themselves strength and support.

Why do you have to pay attention all the time during a Callan Method lesson?

I have to pay attention all the time during a Callan Method lesson because the teacher could suddenly ask me a question at any moment.

Which nationalities are particularly famous for their food?

The French, the Italians, the Chinese etc. are particularly famous for their food.

When do people sweat?

People sweat when they do exercise and when the weather is hot.

What does the idiom "get you down" mean?

The idiom "get you down" means "make you tired and unhappy".