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Hello and welcome to six minute vocabulary. I'm Finn. And I'm Catherine.

In today's programme, we're looking at compound adjectives like in a 22-hour journey.

We'll look at what compound adjectives are.

We'll see how to use them.

And there'll be a punctuation tip and a quiz.

And we'll leave you with a top tip for learning vocabulary. But first, let's hear from Rob. Rob's a racing driver and he's

being interviewed after a race. Yes, and here's a question to think about while you listen. How

fast was Rob's lap time?

Let's find out.

Rob, congratulations on your latest win. What did that last victory mean to you?

Honestly, I expected to win. I mean, you don't come second in a high-quality vehicle like mine.

That's true. It's an impressive motor.

But what you did was amazing.

Your fastest lap time was truly incredible.

Well, you're right.

You don't see a 70-second lap every day.

Thanks for your time, Rob.

Well, this year the drivers are hoping to complete the four-kilometer course

in an even faster time.

So, Rob... to complete the four-kilometer course in an even faster time. So Rob the racing driver did a 70-second lap.

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