Initials / Acronyms 9

Initials / Acronyms 9 (English exercise n°1573 - Please quote this number when contacting us)

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Initials / Acronyms 9
TP

- Toilet Paper
I went to the store and bought several rolls of TP.

UFO

- Unidentified Flying Object
The number of UFO sightings has increased dramatically recently.

UV

- Ultraviolet - a type of light ray
We used lots of sunscreen in order to protect ourselves from UV rays.

VCR

- Video Cassette Recorder
We bought a new VCR after our old one began to have problems.

VDU

- Video Display Unit
The VDU at work was beginning to cause problems with my eyes so I went to an eye doctor.

VHF

- Very High Frequency
The television wasn't working because of a problem with the VHF connection.

VIP

- Very Important Person
The football player was given the VIP treatment when he went to visit his hometown.

VP

- Vice-President
After serving faithfully as vice-president for many years my father was appointed to the position of company president.

VTR

- Video Tape Recorder
The VTR in the classroom was missing because someone was using it for a meeting.

WC

- Water Closet - toilet
As soon as we entered the park we went directly to the sign that said WC.

YMCA

- Young Men's Christian Association
The English classes at the YMCA were recommended to the students last year.

YWCA

- Young Women's Christian Association
My friend stayed at the YWCA when she visited New York City last summer.

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1. 'I'm the of this company... and next year, I'll be the boss!'
2. 'Beware! light is damaging both to your eyes and to your skin!'
3. A is a charity providing accommodation and other services, originally for young men and boys.
4. 'Mum, there's no more !' / ''Don't worry, we haven't run out, we've got some in the cupboard under the stairs.'
5. = A band of radio frequencies falling between 30 and 300 megahertz.'
6. 'I've just seen a : a flying saucer! Call the police!'
7. A is a charity providing accommodation and other services, originally for young women and girls.
8. July 26, 2000. China has flushed Britain's claims to have invented the down the pan with the discovery of a 2,000-year-old toilet complete with running water, a stone seat and a comfortable armrest.
9. Tom Cruise, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez are s
10. A is a magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs.

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