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Unit 1
Page 14-16: Vocabulary I.
Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary. 1. insert 2. on occasion 3. investigate 4. in retrospect 5. initial 6. phenomena 7. attached 8. make up for 9. is awaiting 10. not…in the least 11. promote 12. emerged
II.
Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. The first part of the sentence has been written for you. 1. a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the
country and the south.
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2. is said to be superior to synthetic fiber. 3. as a financial center has evolved slowly. 4. is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.
5. by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their way
into some English magazines.
III
Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make
additions or
changes where necessary.
1. be picked up… can’t accomplish…am exaggerating…
2. somewhat… the performance… have neglected… they apply to… 3. assist…On the other hand… are valid… a superior…
Page 16-17: Confusable Words
1. continual
continuous continual continuous 2. principal
principal principle principles principal
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Page 18: Usage
1. themselves 2. himself/herself
3. herself/by herself/on her own 4. itself 5. ourselves
6. yourself/by yourself/on your own
Page 18-19: Cloze Text-related:
1. contrast 2. exaggerating 3. priority
4. on the other hand 5. promoting 6. pick up 7. assist 8. accomplish 9. occasion 10. neglecting 11. worthwhile 12. superior
Theme-related
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
end perform facing competent equipped designed approach rest definitely
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Page 19: Translation
1. It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the
tradition.
2. Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a
performance in front of a large audience.
3. Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the
child at an early age.
4. Assuming that this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s
worthwhile to buy/purchase it?
5. If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are
investigating.
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Unit 2
Page 41-43: Vocabulary III.
Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary. 13. abrupt 14. emotional 15. bless
16. wear and tear 17. dated 18. consequences 19. seemingly 20. in contrast to 21. curiosity 22. genuine 23. primarily 24. sentiments
IV.
Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. The first part of the sentence has been written for you.