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51. Study the topical vocabulary to speak about wonders of the world.
- Our world is full of wonders both natural and handmade. When we come across them, they have the capacity to
• amaze • stun • stagger
• astonish • dumbfound • nonplus
• astound • puzzle • shock
• surprise • bewilder • startle
- They can
• stop you in your tracks
• leave you open-mouthed
• make your eyes pop out {informal
• make your jaw drop (informal
• leave you speechless/at a loss for words
• make you feel that you can’t believe your eyes (ears
• make you feel thunderstruck
• excite your interest
- Sometimes we find it difficult to express our impression of such objects or phenomena and resort to such “praise” words as
• superb • exceptional
• amazing • outstanding
• gorgeous • memorable
• marvellous • striking
• sublime • conspicuous
• glorious • super (informal
• delightful • terrific (informal
• unsurpassed • fantastic (informal
• breathtaking • tremendous (informal
• admirable • sensational (informal
) ) ) ) • fabulous (informal
- Our attitude to great and unusual phenomena can be different. Some people may feel
• enthusiastic • zealous
• keen • excited
• eager • wholehearted
• avid • committed
• ardent • devoted
• fervent • frantical
• passionate
- Others feel
• skeptical • suspicious
• dubious • disbelieving
• doubtful • unconvinced
• distrustful
- Our world is full of wonders both natural and handmade. When we come across them, they have the capacity to
• amaze • stun • stagger
• astonish • dumbfound • nonplus
• astound • puzzle • shock
• surprise • bewilder • startle
- They can
• stop you in your tracks
• leave you open-mouthed
• make your eyes pop out {informal
• make your jaw drop (informal
• leave you speechless/at a loss for words
• make you feel that you can’t believe your eyes (ears
• make you feel thunderstruck
• excite your interest
- Sometimes we find it difficult to express our impression of such objects or phenomena and resort to such “praise” words as
• superb • exceptional
• amazing • outstanding
• gorgeous • memorable
• marvellous • striking
• sublime • conspicuous
• glorious • super (informal
• delightful • terrific (informal
• unsurpassed • fantastic (informal
• breathtaking • tremendous (informal
• admirable • sensational (informal
) ) ) ) • fabulous (informal
- Our attitude to great and unusual phenomena can be different. Some people may feel
• enthusiastic • zealous
• keen • excited
• eager • wholehearted
• avid • committed
• ardent • devoted
• fervent • frantical
• passionate
- Others feel
• skeptical • suspicious
• dubious • disbelieving
• doubtful • unconvinced
• distrustful
