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Exercise: the 70's - aggro!

Tony Thorne

1970's

Do you know the meaning of the following? Try this exercise and check your answers afterwards:


	1: A subculture is...					paintings which amateur artists sell in subways
						the ideas and ways of life of a group of people, which are strictly illegal
						the ideas and ways of life of a group of people within a society, which aren't mainstream

	2: Something is described as 'menacing' if it...					looks threatening, as though it could harm you, or cause trouble
						is typical of men's behaviour
						refers to a menu at a restaurant

	3: The word 'militant' is used to describe people who...					serve in the army, rather than the navy or the air force
						support the strengthening and use of their country's armed forces
						believe strongly in something and try to bring about change, often in extreme ways

	4: Tony uses the word 'arresting' to describe...					people whose unusual looks catch the attention of others
						a police officer
						a private detective

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