E X E R C I S E 1: Find words or phrases in the passage which mean the same as:
COLUMN A COLUMN B
a) a short sentence that people often quote, which
gives advice or comment on life
b) show that an idea is likely to be true; provide
evidence for
c) continuing to exist; unceasing; long-lasting
d) striking or unusual
e) roughly; close to the correct number, time,
position, but not exact
f) stick out above or beyond a surface; to
protrude
g) a piece of land that is almost completely
surrounded by water, but still connected to the
mainland
h) the sight or surface behind the chief objects in
view
i) the area of a city, such as a harbour or
dockyard, alongside a body of water
j) have (something) on both sides {phrase)
k) impressive in appearance
I) most important or best
m) facing in a certain direction, a place, etc.
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