C1 Word Formation (WF) and Open Cloze (OC). Teaspoons.

 

MISSING TEASPOONS (scroll down for the answers)

The phenomenon of missing teaspoons is a curious, and often ____________(FRUSTRATE), issue encountered in many households and workplaces. Despite their mundane nature, teaspoons seem to vanish _____ an astonishing rate, leaving people perplexed and inconvenienced. This common ________________(OCCUR) has even inspired scientific studies to understand the underlying causes.

Research conducted in office environments has revealed that the disappearance of teaspoons follows a ________________(SURPRISE) predictable pattern. Theories suggest that their small size and frequent use contribute to their ________________(MYSTERY) vanishing. Teaspoons ______ often borrowed for various tasks, such as stirring coffee or eating yogurt, and are then _____________(PLACE) rather than being put back in their correct place. Over time, they migrate from their designated spots, ending _____ in drawers, behind desks, or even being taken home _________ accident.

There’s also a psychological aspect to all this; people tend to overlook the value of teaspoons, making them ________ likely to look after them. This casual attitude towards _________ a commonplace object means that their absence often goes unnoticed until one day there is a ____________(SHORT).

______________ the disappearance of teaspoons may seem trivial, it highlights interesting aspects of human behaviour and the dynamics of shared environments.

 

 

 

 

There is an expression: to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth. This means you have been born into a wealthy family and will probably live a privileged life. 

Here is a link to a 1965 song by The Who (if you have ever watched CSI, their songs are used in the opening credits).  In it, Roger Daltrey sings 'I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth'.  What do you think he means?

 

 

 

 

 

 

MISSING TEASPOONS

The phenomenon of missing teaspoons is a curious, and often __FRUSTRATING___(FRUSTRATE), issue encountered in many households and workplaces. Despite their mundane nature, teaspoons seem to vanish __AT___ an astonishing rate, leaving people perplexed and inconvenienced. This common _OCCURRENCE___(OCCUR) has even inspired scientific studies to understand the underlying causes.

Research conducted in office environments has revealed that the disappearance of teaspoons follows a _SURPRISINGLY____(SURPRISE) predictable pattern. Theories suggest that their small size and frequent use contribute to their __MYSTERIOUS_____(MYSTERY) vanishing. Teaspoons __ARE____ often borrowed for various tasks, such as stirring coffee or eating yogurt, and are then _MISPLACED____(PLACE) rather than being put back in their correct place. Over time, they migrate from their designated spots, ending __UP___ in drawers, behind desks, or even being taken home ___BY______ accident.

There’s also a psychological aspect to all this; people tend to overlook the value of teaspoons, making them __LESS___ likely to look after them. This casual attitude towards __SUCH____ a commonplace object means that their absence often goes unnoticed until one day there is a __SHORTAGE_____(SHORT).

__ALTHOUGH/WHILE_____ the disappearance of teaspoons may seem trivial, it highlights interesting aspects of human behaviour and the dynamics of shared environments.