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Match

Match the following technologies to their names! (Hint: Look closely at the pictures for clues)

VHS player

VCD player

DVD player

Sony Betamax player

Laser disc player

• VHS player

• VCD player

• DVD player

• Sony Betamax player

• Laser disc player

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word "foothold"?

• A strong arm

• A strong position

• A strong foot

• A foot that has the ability to hold things

Fill in the Blanks

Q. Fill in the blank with a word you have learnt from the article.

by the possibility of detention, Jack decided to rush out of his house immediately.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has the correct usage of the word "debut"?

• Since its debut in 1977, the Star Wars franchise has never lost its popularity.

• Last year, the movie Shang Chi debut in cinemas.

• Doctor Strange is no longer showing in cinemas because yesterday was its last debut.

Multiple Select

What is the meaning of the phrase "the exception to the rule"? (Hint: There is more than one answer!)

• Something that does not follow the usual pattern

• Something that has many rules

• Something that completely follows a certain pattern

• Something that is an outlier

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Another word that means "the exception to the rule" is "outlier".

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E.g. Everyone managed to pass their English WA! The outlier is Jack, who was absent on the day of the test.​

Multiple Select

Look at the following objects. Which object(s) do you think can be seen as a "status symbol"?