Day 8
attend average avoid astonish astronaut
award aware athlete awesome awful
atmosphere awkward attach attack attain
I. Fill in the blanks
1. He was astonish to find that the little black lamb was almost white.
2. Parents spend an average of $220 a year on toys.
3. Which athlete do you adore, Liu Xiang or Yao Ming?
4. A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths.
5. Did you attach your photo to your application form?
6. He mistook the time and did not attend the meeting.
7. This new invention won the highest award.
8. They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away.
9. The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service.
10. I feel awful about forgetting her birthday.
11. Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams.
12. He is determined to become an astronaut.
13. We became aware of danger approaching us.
14. Hope you will have an awesome journey with us!
15. If you had prepared in advance, you wouldn't be in such an awkward position.
II. Choose the correct word (using the correct form)
1. He wanted his sons to become strong and athletic like himself.
2. Astronomy is the scientific study of the sun, moon, and stars and other heaven bodies.
3. They discussed the attachment of new conditions to the peace plans.
4. Why don't you leave this awful place and come to live with me?
5. Teachers must keep a record of students' attendances.
6. It is a disease that attacks the brain.
7. He was given an award for being a hard worker.
8. I just bought this awesome new CD!
9. The train's average speed was no better than that of our bicycles.
10. He sat awkwardly at the back of the classroom while the teacher criticised his essay.
11. I like the cheerful atmosphere of New Year's Day.
12. To my astonishment, she remembered my name.
1. The pilots had to take emergency action to avoid a disaster.
2. This standard is easily attainable by most students.
3. It is important that students develop an awareness of how the Internet can be used.