Flashmob

I. Words that are often confused. For each pair, complete the sentences with the correct word.

The hotel upgraded us and gave us  a ———-   instead of a double room.  

suite

You  should  definitely wear   a ———— to the interview , you will make a good impression. 

suit

I  think we should buy  the Toyota. It is nicer looking and it is much more ————

economical

I don’t agree with this government’s ———- policy.

economic

Please ———down and relax. This will only take a minute.

lie

If you—— her on the  sofa gently. I am sure she won’t wake up.

lay

How does the crisis ——you?

affect

  What is the main ——— of the crisis?

effect

II. Abbreviations are used in various contexts, from everyday communication to professional settings, and can save time and space when writing or speaking. Abbreviations represent various organizations, agencies, and entities. Try to guess.

BTW , VIP ,DIY, FYI, TMI ,TBC ,MP, WHO, UN, NATO, CIA, BBC

BTW-by the way
VIP-very important person
DIY-do-it-yourself
FYI-for your information
TMI-too much information
TBC-to be confirmed
MP- Member of Parliament
WHO-what or which person or persons
UN-United Nations
NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization
CIA-Central Intelligence Agency
BBC-British Broadcasting Corporation

Give an extended answer to the following question:

If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?

I could stop time and do anything I could think of, go to the most expensive restaurant in the world and dine there, or enter the White House, or smoke most expensive cigar in the world