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REAL ENGLISH 8

D2 Read the phrases taken from the lesson in Column A and match them with their meanings in
Column B. Then complete the short paragraph below.

A B
belittle the achievement having no end of dissatisfaction or annoyance
never-ending complaints great enthusiasm and energy for life
absolutely dumbfounded dismiss one’s achievement as unimportant

zest for life astonished greatly

Ranjit Singh was a great athlete in his young days and still participates in the annual veterans’
marathon race held in the city. After he shifted to a new posh locality, one day he met his next-
door neighbour. He was _____________ to notice that the young man had no _____________ in spite

of the fact that he had everything he could hope for and was leading a comfortable life. On their
very first meeting Ranjit got fed up of listening to his _____________ about the problems in the
colony. He tried to _____________ of the Residents’ Welfare Association which had succeeded
in greening the entire colony, developing gardens and ensuring adequate water supply and
electricity.

D3 Given below are certain abbreviations that can be used for street addresses. Match the word
with its abbreviation. One has been done as an example.

A B

Boulevard Ft

Apartments Ave.

Avenue St

Fort Mt

Gardens Rt.

Heights Pl.

Mount Blvd

Place Rd

Road Hts

Route Gdns

Street Apts

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