Vocabulary 1
something that is not what it seems to be
an illusion
something very difficult to achieve
a feat
This man was one of the most successful magicians in history. He was not only an illusionist, but also a stunt performer.
Houdini
my parents never met --> I was not born
If my parents had never met, I would never have been born.
If you had invited her, she ...................................... with us.
could have gone
to become good at something
to muster
to suddenly become afraid
to panic
The four suits in a deck of cards
hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades
we locked the garage ----> our car is still there
If we had locked the garage, our car would have still been there.
If I .......................... the opportunity, I would have gone to university.
had had
bloodcurdling
scary
straight-jacket
a garment shaped like a jacket with long sleeves that surpass the tips of the wearer's fingers. Its most typical usage is restraining people who may cause harm to themselves or others.
What was David Blaine's stunt named "Vertigo"?
He stood on the top of a 27m pillar with no food or water for 34 hours
I went to a different school ---> I never met my wife
If I ............................. her number, I would call her.
had known
a fast, life-saving reaction to a dangerous situation
self-preservation instinct
handcuffs
restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists close to each other.
What was David Blaine's stunt "Buried Alive"?
He buried himself in a coffin with no food and 3 spoons of water a day for 7 days
the weather was nice ----> we enjoyed the holiday
If the weather had not been nice, we would never have enjoyed the holiday.
If you take this medication, you ................................. well.
will get
to die because there isn't enough air to breathe
to suffocate
an action that is intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating someone, or as a joke or form of entertainment
What occurred during David Blaine's stunt "Frozen in Time"?
He was in a block of ice with no food and only light clothes for 63 hours and 43 minutes.
he stayed home that day ---> the accident didn't happen
If he had stayed home that day, the accident would never have happened.
If you had sold your home then, you .............................. rich now.
would have been