Listen to Jim Pettiward talking about widgets, but before you do, try this quiz. Then, listen and do the quiz again. Post your answers in the comments section below.
Choose the best answer:
1. A widget /ˈwɪdʒɪt/ is
a) a small bird b) a mini computer program c) a weather gadget
2. Draught /drɑ:ft/ beer is
a) British canned beer b) beer served directly from a barrel c) a beer containing a widget
3. An etymologist /etɪˈmɒləʤɪst/ is someone who
a) studies the origin of words b) designs widgets c) regularly plays roulette
4. 'Widgetry' is best described as
a) a very high level of skill at something b) the art of designing widgets c) magical powers
really interesting- especially the beer part- didn't know that!
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1) B)
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3) A)
4) B)
2 is wrong, Jesus.
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ReplyDeleteWrong, Jesus.
ReplyDeletereally interesting- especially the beer part- didn't know that!
ReplyDeletePS: like the new comment form!
just stopped by to have a peek & say hello
ReplyDeleteWrong, Jesus.
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