Lesson 44
New words and expressions:
1. forest
Through the forest
Many forests have been destroyed.
We must protect tropical forests.
2. risk
Mrs. Anne Sterling did not think of the risk she was taking when she ran through a forest after two men.
He saved the drowning boy at the risk of his own life.
There is too much risk on the stock market.
3. picnic
The picnic was ruined by a heavy rain.
They often go for a picnic on sunny days.
4. edge
Many species are at the edge of extinction.
Her age was on the edge of forty.
5. strap
In the struggle, the strap broke and, with the bag in their possession, both men started running through the trees.
He bought a new watch because the old one’s strap had broken.
She hunted through many shops, but could not find a strap that matched her watch.
6. possession
He is in possession of a (large company).
The old house is now in the possession of the government.
7. breath
She was soon out of breath, but she continued to run.
He took deep breaths when he got to the top of the mountain.
She held her breath.
8. contents
When she caught up with them, she saw that they had sat down and were going through the contents of the bag, so she ran straight at them.