2 Focus on collocations and lexical patterns: SIMILES (52 pts)

as sharp as a knife

very intelligent, quick-thinking, and mentally alert

as stubborn as a mule

very unwilling to change your mind or do what others want

as cold as ice

unemotional, unfriendly, or lacking sympathy

as fat as a pig

very fat

as hot as hell

extremely hot

as sober as a judge

completely not drunk; very serious and self-controlled

as light as a feather

very light in weight

as pale as death

extremely pale, usually because of shock, fear, or illness

as pretty as a picture

very attractive or charming

as dry as a bone

extremely dry

as white as a sheet

very pale, especially because of fear, shock, or illness

as easy as pie

very easy

as straight as an arrow

perfectly straight; also sometimes morally honest and direct

as strong as an ox

very strong physically

as flat as a pancake

completely flat

as old as the hills

very old; existing for a very long time

as ugly as sin

very ugly

as fit as a fiddle

very healthy and full of energy

as clear as day

very obvious and easy to understand

as cool as a cucumber

very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation

as drunk as a skunk

extremely drunk

as sick as a dog

very ill

as deaf as a post

unable or unwilling to hear well

as quick as a flash

very fast

as solid as a rock

very strong, dependable, and stable