Cambridge Checkpoint English 7
Key point Figurative language Figurative language refers to words that are used not in a strictly factual way but to make imaginative comparisons between one idea and another. In Text 1A, for example, the words haven (a protected place for boats) and sanctuary (safety in a religious building) are being used as an image, in this case as a metaphor. A comparison introduced by as or like is called a simile, as in My home is like a warm nest.
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The ten words below are the names of different types of places people live in. For each of the places in the list, write a definition which describes it exactly. You may need to use a dictionary for some of them. Keep your answers as brief as possible, and make sure that they are all clear and different from each other. bungalow palace
caravan/trailer penthouse
cottage tent
flat/apartment villa
mansion yurt
Key point Giving instructions and directions Giving an instruction or direction is a bit like giving a short, clear definition of a word. It is an important skill. Clear instructions enable people to follow what we want them to do or what they need to do without getting confused or lost. The important thing when giving instructions is to be very clear and precise. t We use imperative (command) verb forms, such as ‘Take the first . . .’ or ‘Turn right at . . .’ t The stages must always be in the right order, and we keep them brief and separate by using short sentences or bullet points. t Words must be chosen carefully so that no misunderstanding is possible. 2