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Read the explanations of the words. Answer the questions.
1. strain When you feel strain, you feel pressure caused by a difficult situation or physical effort. So when are you likely to: (a) take the strain?
Suggested answer:
When things are difficult and you have to deal with the pressure, eg before taking exams or when you start your first job.
(b) feel eye strain?
Suggested answer:
Try not to look at the computer screen for too many hours or you'll feel eye strain. Every now and then you really need to rest your eyes.
(c) be under strain?
Suggested answer:
I'm sorry I was a bit impatient just now. Actually, I've been under strain with my work recently and I need to relax more.
(d) find it is a strain to hear something?
Suggested answer:
Do you mind turning the music down just a little bit? I've got a splitting headache and I find it's a strain to hear heavy rock music just at the moment ... That's better, thanks!
2. stretch When you stretch something you make it as long or as straight as possible. (a) What does it look like when you stretch out your arms?
Suggested answer:
It could look like a large cross or perhaps as if you're trying to give someone a warm welcome, with a hug.
(b) What do you do when you stretch your legs?
Suggested answer:
It normally means that you go out for a short walk, but occasionally it means that you stretch your legs out straight from a sitting position, eg when you are sitting on a plane.
(c) What is