In each country there are well-known stories told by people to explain natural facts, customs, or religious things, but they are not true at all, that is why they are myths.
On the other hand, it is common to hear hoaxes or made-up stories to deceive people by playing a trick on them. Now it is time to introduce some useful vocabulary that will be used in this material to talk about myths and hoaxes.
| Frase | Definición | |
|---|---|---|
| staring at someone | To look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking. | |
| spot | To see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard. | |
| be amazed | Be extremely surprised. | |
| be willing | To be happy to do something if it is needed. | |
| look forward to something | To feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen. | |
| whisper | To speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you. | |
| regret | A feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made. | |
| quiver | To shake slightly, often because of strong emotion. | |
| faint | To suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down. | |
| be kidding | Used to show that you are very surprised by what someone has said and do not accept it. | |
| skeptical | Doubting that something is true or useful. | |
| threat | A suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed. | |
| cheat | To behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want. | |
Select exercise
After reading the previous words and their definitions. Read the following dialog and choose the right option.