Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
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Paul Nation, a celebrated linguist, has suggested that a person needs to encounter a word at least 5-
16 times in order to actually produce them as their own language. Therefore, more exercises are
needed.
Acknowledgement
I would like to thank my team for their contributions, without which it would not have been possible
to complete this book.
My special thanks go to our groups of authors: Mr. Do Nguyen Dang Khoa, Mr. Hoang Anh Khoa, Mr.
Vo Ngoc Hau, Mr Nguyen Tran Khanh Trung.
I am also grateful to ZIM’s Design Team for editing every page of this publication.
Glossary
1. inhabitant (n) a person that lives in a New Zealand is a small country of four
particular place million inhabitants.
2. long-haul (adj) travelling a long distance, The visitors arrived after a long-haul
especially by air flight.
4. exhilarating (adj) making you feel excited and New Zealand’s scenic beauty,
full of energy exhilarating outdoor activities and
authentic Maori culture.
7. blockbuster (n) a book or film that is very blockbuster films which had made use
successful of New Zealand’s stunning scenery.
14. be composed of to be formed from different New Zealand is a small country with a
things visitor economy composed mainly of
small businesses
15. infrastructure the basic systems and services a safe English-speaking country with a
e.g. transport and power reliable transport infrastructure.
supplies that a country or
organization uses in order to
work effectively
16. underlying real but not immediately the underlying lessons apply anywhere
obvious
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5. Those who exercise regularly may be less likely to suffer from stress.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. There are TWO extra words that you do not
need to use. You may want to change the word form if necessary.
Exercise 4: Fill in each blank with one word. You may refer to the Table above.
• The authority has (1)___________ a (2)___________ campaign to build a retirement home for
the elderly in the village.
• In 1746, Samuel Johnson (5)___________a daunting challenge of writing the first English
dictionary.
Glossary
2. apathy lack of interest in something For a start, it can include a lot of other
mental states, such as frustration,
apathy, depression and indifference.
3. indifference lack of interest in something For a start, it can include a lot of other
mental states, such as frustration,
apathy, depression and indifference.
5. infectious (disease) spreading from one boredom may protect them from
person to another “infectious” social situations
14. alleviate to make something less serious What can we do to alleviate it before
it comes to that?
15. distraction something that prevents you using snacks, TV or social media for
from concentrating distraction
17. stimulation something that cause a person instead of seeking yet more mental
or thing to be more active or stimulation
enthusiastic
2. Such a widespread political ………………… among students is an alarming issue today. They don’t
care about their country, and some of them do not even know the name of the president!
A. in B. on C. at
A. at B. with C. out
5. Sometimes being forced to do something is great ………………… for creativity. I have come up
with a lot of good ideas when forced to do my assignments!
1. Young people nowadays don’t seem to take much interest in jobs related to farming.
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4. It is scientifically proven that men are more likely to suffer from heart attacks than women.
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6. One way of making this problem less serious is to divert more money into research.
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Crossword
1 2
4 5
1 apathy 2 harmful
3 6.5 is an important _________ that IELTS 5 I attended this tap dance class just
learners have to go through before they are out of __________; I don't really
certified C1 English users. like it much.
Glossary
2. trick into fool sb into doing sth … and even tricked them into
believing a human was behind the
score.
6. from scratch from the starting point It is now beginning to display a kind of
imagination too, creating pictures
from scratch.
10. renowned famous and respected Human artists like the renowned
Ellsworth Kelly are lauded for limiting
their color palette.
13. revered to be respected and … but also that of the most revered
admired very much classical composers …
14. condemn for strongly criticize … and condemned him for his
deliberately vague explanation of
how the software worked.
1. The maps depict/stimulate the development of Ho Chi Minh City over a 4-year period.
4. Since all of his documents were lost in the storm, Peter had to start the project with/from scratch.
6. I am really impressed by the revered/original and novel design of this new house.
1. I have been searching the Internet for information for my current project.
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2. His new and unique idea has been critically praised by scientists.
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3. The government has been fiercely criticized due to their failure to improve the environment in
this region.
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4. The differences between the two cultures may be tiny, but it’s there.
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5. The Queen’s visit was an intentional attempt to draw public attention to the problem in that
area.
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6. Oxford and Cambridge are the two most famous and admired universities in the UK.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with a suitable word. There are TWO extra words that you do not need
to use. You also have to change the word form if necessary.
revered – artificial – condemned – prejudice – fuzzy – trick – subtle – sophisticated – assess – arise
1. It’s sad that women still have to face a certain degree of ________ and unfairness in the
workplace.
2. Door-to-door salesmen usually ________ housewives into buying things that they don’t need.
3. Our agent will ________ the value of this property and inform you later.
4. Many problems ________ when the company applied the new administrative system.
5. Farmers use both natural and ________ light e.g. neon lights to help nourish their crops.
6. The whole university campus is controlled by a _________ cutting-edge computer system.
7. There’s a _________, unclear line between the roles of parents and schools in shaping a child’s
personality.
8. The patterns look very similar, but there are _________ differences between them.
Crossword
4 5
Across: Down:
4 the coach was ____________ criticized 3 She has never ____________ criticized the
after their team's continuous defeats. government.
Glossary
1. fragrant (adj) having a pleasant or sweet smell Cinnamon is a sweet, fragrant spice.
2. biblical (adj) relating to or based on the Bible Cinnamon was known in biblical
times, and is mentioned in several
books of the Bible.
3. condiment (n) a substance, such as salt, that The ability to purchase an expensive
you add to food to improve its condiment.
taste
4. exotic (adj) unusual and exciting because of an expensive condiment from the
coming a distant foreign country exotic’ East.
6. the elite (n) the richest, most powerful, best- The European middle classes began
educated, or best-trained group to desire the lifestyle of the elite,
in a society including their consumption of
spices.
7. merchant (n) a person or business that buys At that time, cinnamon was
and sells goods transported by Arab merchants.
11. ethnic (adj) relating to a particular race of People belonging to the ethnic group
people called the Salagama would peel the
bark off young shoots of the
cinnamon plant in the rainy season.
12. enslave (v) to make someone a slave When the Portuguese arrived, they
enslaved many other members of the
Ceylonese native population.
13. ally yourself to start to support someone The Dutch allied themselves with
to/with sb (phr) Kandy, an inland kingdom on Ceylon.
14. expel (v) to force someone to leave a By 1658, the Dutch had permanently
school, organization, or country expelled the Portuguese from the
island.
15. lucrative (adj) producing a lot of money gaining control of the lucrative
cinnamon trade
16. appetite (n) the feeling that you want to eat Europe's ever-increasing appetite for
food cinnamon
17. supersede (v) to replace something, especially The spice trade overall was
something older or more old- superseded by the rise of trade in
fashioned coffee, tea.
1. The recent merger has proved to be very lucrative/exorbitant for both companies.
2. The poor guy fell in love with the daughter of a wealthy London condiment/merchant.
3. For years the company had a/an appetite/monopoly on delivery services in the US.
4. The spoilt teenager was expelled/enslaved from a state school during his second year and was
heading straight for prison.
5. The jasmine in my garden is so fragrant/fragment that I can smell it as soon as I open the door
at night.
6. The government has superseded/conceded that the new investment policy has been a failure.
7. It's a lovely hotel, but the prices are exotic/exorbitant.
8. Transplantation of organs from living donors has raised ethical/ethnic issues.
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4. Some low-income families may find children’s safety devices prohibitively expensive.
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6. The advent of e-readers makes selling books online a very profitable business.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. There are TWO extra words that you do not
need to use. You may want to change the word form if necessary.
Glossary
3. empathetic (adj) showing an ability to One sniff of oxytocin can make a person
understand and share the more trusting, empathetic, generous
feelings of another and cooperative.
4. emerge (v) to appear, to come out of Oxytocin’s role in human behaviour first
something emerged in 2005.
6. placebo (n) a substance that is not The team found that participants who
medicine but that a patient had sniffed oxytocin via a nasal spray
who is taking it believes is beforehand invested more money than
medicine, and so they get those who received a placebo instead.
better
7. charitable (adj) kind, and not judging other People become more charitable, better
people in a severe way at reading emotions on others’ faces.
8. fuel (v) to make something increase The results fuelled the view that
or become stronger oxytocin universally enhanced the
positive aspects of our social nature.
10. conduct (v) to organize and perform a studies conducted by Carolyn DeClerck
particular activity of the University of Antwerp, Belgium
12. bias (n) inclination or prejudice for or It appears that oxytocin strengthens
against one person or group biases.
14. subtlety (n) a small but important detail There were signs of these subtleties
from the start.
15. take (no) notice of (not) pay attention; (not) Researchers took no notice of such
(phr) show signs of interest findings.
16. attuned (to) (adj) receptive or aware making people more attuned to their
social environment.
17. perplexing (adj) confusing, baffling, very Perhaps we should not be surprised that
puzzling the oxytocin story has become more
perplexing.
18. manifest (v) show, demonstrate These basic processes could manifest in
different ways.
1. The sea walls along the coast are being reinforced/manifested with tons of cement.
2. Parents are advised not to show favoritism/goodwill towards any one of their children.
3. These groundbreaking/charitable discoveries changed the way historians looked at feudalism.
4. The teacher has an empathetic/attuned heart toward underprivileged people.
5. Some types of mental illness can be triggered/conducted by food allergies.
6. The singer’s cheerful disposition/preposition made her popular.
7. To appreciate the beauty of nature relies upon your noticing its subtleties/subtitles.
8. The placebo/disposition could be powerful because it meets some psychological need for
attention and treatment.
1. The company’s management should be more receptive to employees’ voices in the future.
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3. Fears for the safety of the kidnapped victims have been intensified by rumors of new terrorist
threats.
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5. The school has to rely on the help of the parents to raise money.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. There are TWO extra words that you do not
need to use. You may want to change the word form if necessary.
1. The scientists are looking into some psychiatric disorders __________ during adolescence.
2. Some patients find that certain foods __________ their stomach aches.
3. The nurse has always been compassionate and __________ towards her patients.
4. Patriotism can also be __________ in the way the people value their heritages.
5. Workplace __________ injures the sense of fairness in promotions, forcing employees to leave
their organizations.
6. You will recognize the accent more accurately as your ears become more __________.
7. The foundations need to be __________ to prevent the building from sinking further into the
ground.
8. Students of a nervous __________ tend to be less active in class.
Glossary
2. profound (adj) serious, showing serious thought recognize the less obvious but
and wise ideas profound ways these trends are
influencing consumers
7. opulence (n) great wealth or luxuriousness The Coach brand had been a
symbol of opulence and luxury for
nearly 70 years.
9. mindset (n) a way of thinking about things Coach saw the new consumer
mindset as an opportunity for
innovation and renewal.
11. augment (v) to increase the size or value of Tesco has augmented its business
something with these innovations.
16. counteract (v) to reduce the negative effect of The ME2 counteracted some of the
something by doing something widely perceived negative impacts
that has an opposite effect of digital gaming devices.
1. The series contains many great adept/profound insights into human instincts.
2. The mindset/commitment of the previous generation was definitely more obedient than
today's.
3. The young man works hard for money, and he also has aspirations/apparels to move on up into
management.
4. Taking vitamins can identify/counteract some bad eating habits.
5. The governing agency is fully committed to reinvigorating/infusing the economy of the region.
6. To stay emotionally healthy, avoid interacting with those who are incorporated/infused with
resentment and hatred.
7. We were amazed at the size and aspirations/opulence of the rooms.
8. The charity has a strong commitment/mindset to taking care of poor children in the state.
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2. Many environmentally friendly features have been included in the design of the building.
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4. The workers blamed the misleading article for attracting bad publicity for their company and
putting their livelihood at risk.
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6. These new energy technologies are aimed at reducing the effects of global warming.
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8. They hope the tax cuts will give new energy to the economy.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. There are TWO extra words that you do not
need to use. You may want to change the word form if necessary.
1. Other scholars were truly impressed with the student’s knowledge and __________.
2. Workers are required to wear protective __________.
3. The company will have to change its whole __________ if it is to survive.
4. When he was 10, the young man had __________ to play professional basketball.
5. The year 2008 saw a __________ in car sales.
6. The gecko is remarkably __________ at hiding itself in the leafy bush.
7. The office worker couldn’t attend the evening class because of work __________.
8. Schools in the state are taking action to __________ violence.
downturn • serious/severe/sharp/significant/mild/slight/economic
• experience/suffer/see/witness downturn
Glossary
1. be central to Plays an important role in For millennia, the coconut has been
something central to the lives of Polynesian and
Asian peoples
2. exotic (adj) Rare, unusual, strange, on the other hand, coconuts have always
interesting been exotic and unusual, sometimes rare
4. flesh (n) The meaty part of the body Typically, we envisage coconuts as brown
cannonballs that, when opened, provide
sweet white flesh.
7. cluster (n) a group of similar things that Immature coconut flowers are tightly
are close together clustered together among the leaves at
the top of the trunk
8. prominent (adj) Important, well known, easy The woody innermost layer, the shell,
to see with its three prominent 'eyes', surrounds
the seed
11. yield (n,v) To supply, produce ... but also provides the hormones which
something; the amount of encourage other plants to grow more
produced things rapidly and produce higher yields
12. edible (a) Can be eaten As the fruit matures, the coconut water
gradually solidifies to form the brilliant
white, fat-rich, edible flesh or meat
13. cosmetics (n) Make-up and other items that Dried coconut flesh, 'copra', is made into
improve someone’s coconut oil and coconut milk, which are
appearance widely used in cooking in different parts
of the world, as well as in cosmetics
14. derivative (a,n) something made from A derivative of coconut fat, glycerine,
something else acquired strategic importance in a quite
different sphere
15. dynamite (n) Bomb powder or sticks that as Alfred Nobel introduced the world to
explode and destroy stuffs his nitroglycerine-based invention:
dynamite.
16. tolerate (v) to continue existing despite The large, energy-rich fruits are able to
bad or difficult conditions float in water and tolerate salt, but
cannot remain viable indefinitely, studies
suggest after about 110 days at sea they
are no longer able to germinate.
17. origin (n) the beginning or cause of There have been centuries of academic
something debate over the origins of the coconut.
19. intrigue (v) To be interesting and make These problems have led to the intriguing
people want to know more suggestion that coconuts originated on
coral islands in the Pacific and were
dispersed from there.
Exercise 1: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank
Exercise 2: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank
1. Unlike concrete houses, houses made from ____________ are very flammable
2. Do not touch those _________________, they might explode!
3. He’s a very hardworking man who ________________ all challenges placed before him.
4. Our apple tree never ___________ any fruit.
5. It is important to get the necessary ____________ from meat and vegetables.
6. _____________ animals are under governmental protection.
7. A majority of English words are simply _____________ of other words.
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1. Many kings and emperors in history came from a (1)_____________ origin. Kings of the Tran’s
regime, for example, were fishermen before they rose to power.
2. Printed newspapers have gradually been considered an obsolete way of (2)_____________
information.
3. Thousands of fans gathered to see the band in the (3)_____________.
4. How can you treat your uncle like that? He’s your flesh and (4) _____________!
Glossary
1. exaggerate make something seem more extreme The typical way of talking to a
baby – high-pitched, exaggerated
and repetitious - …
4. womb a woman’s organ where the baby Most babies start developing
grows their hearing while still in the
womb, …
5. exposure the chance to experience new things Early language exposure seems
to have benefits to the brain …
9. boost help sth to increase or improve They found that frequent baby
talk had dramatically boosted
vocabulary, regardless of
socioeconomic status.
10. regardless of without being affected by sth They found that frequent baby
talk had dramatically boosted
11. synthesize combine different things into an idea They played repeating vowel
or system sounds made by a special
synthesizing device …
12. cue a signal for someone to do something This way, only the impact of the
auditory cues was observed.
13. infant a very young baby They found that the ‘infant’
sounds held babies’ attention
nearly 40 percent longer.
Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences with the correct word forms.
1. It was the worst meal I’ve ever had in my life and I’m not ____________. EXAGGERATION
1. Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are very basic and important subjects that we are required to
learn.
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3. Being able to speak two languages may help you find jobs easier.
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5. Whether you are young or old, you are more than welcome to do science.
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figure out figure out how to do something, figure out an answer, figure out a solution
1. How long does it take you to figure out a solution to a hard math question?
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Glossary
3. depiction (n) the way that something is a sophisticated Bronze Age society
represented or shown who built 'megacities and traded
internationally in luxury craft
products, and yet seemed to have
left almost no depictions of
themselves
4. representation (n) the way that someone or the Egyptians were carving and
something is shown or described painting representations of
themselves all over their temples
7. thrive (v) It was very much a "thriving" blockbuster films which had made
civilization used of New Zealand’ stunning
scenery
11. astonish (v) to surprise someone very much Over the course of several seasons of
fieldwork they carried out new
surveys, finding an astonishing 198
settlement sites that were previously
unknown.
12. evaporation (v) the process of changing from a But we have observed that there was
liquid to a gas an abrupt change about 4,100 years
ago, when the amount of
evaporation from the lake exceeded
the rainfall
13. exceed (v) to be greater than a number or But we have observed that there was
amount, or to go past an allowed an abrupt change about 4,100 years
limit ago, when the amount of
evaporation from the lake exceeded
the rainfall
15. heritage (n) features belonging to the culture the balance of urban and rural
of a particular society development, and the importance of
preserving cultural heritage in the
future."
Exercise 2: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank
1. When Jian heard the news of his army’s defeat, he could not hide his __________. (ASTONISH)
2. Everyone was astonished to hear the news of Tim and Mary’s ___________. (ENGAGE)
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3. The book contains three chapters, all of which are very different from each other.
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Glossary
1. dominate (v) to have control over a place or when the Suez Canal opened and
person steam propulsion was replacing sail,
clippers dominated world trade
2. prestige (n) the high reputation and respect where speed could bring shipowners
that someone or something has both profits and prestige
earned, based on their
impressive achievements, quality
etc
3. live up to sb’s to be as good as what was Cutty Sark never lived up to the high
expectations expected or promised expectations of her owner
(phr.)
4. severe extremely bad; not kind or but then her rudder was severely
gentle damaged in stormy seas
6. ultimate final or most important; better, in 1880, violence aboard the ship led
worse, or greater than all similar ultimately to the replacement of the
things captain.
7. incompetent not able to do your job, or things to the replacement of the captain
that you are expected to do, with an incompetent drunkard
successfully
8. turnaround a change from a bad situation to This marked a turnaround and the
a good one beginning of
9. pay off if something that you do pays His gamble paid off, though, and the
off, it brings you some benefit ship was the fastest
11. make use of to use someone or something for while steam ships could make use of
a particular purpose, especially the quick, direct route between the
one that brings a benefit to you Mediterranean
13. the replacement of A is replaced by B in 1880, violence aboard the ship led
A with B ultimately to the replacement of the
captain.
14. life expectancy the number of years that Cutty Sark approached the end of her
someone is likely to live life expectancy (line 20, page 83)
15. intact not damaged or destroyed Only one has survived more or less
intact
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2. My parents hope that I can become a doctor but I am afraid I can’t do it.
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3. I have been waiting for her love for 2 years and now my efforts have been recognized and she
loves me back.
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4. Teenagers should learn how to gain benefits from the time they have now.
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8. The deal of 100,000 USD marks a significant recovery in the company's fortunes.
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9. When you first start your own business, you may face some challenges that are difficult and
discouraging.
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10. The final and most important task of teachers is to educate and inspire their students.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. There are TWO extra words that you do not
need to use. You may want to change the word form if necessary.
pay off investment pays off, effort pays off, patience pays off
intact survive intact, remain intact, preserve something intact, keep something intact
Glossary
1. get around (v) to succeed in avoiding or solving a In the past we developed strategies
problem to get around the problem
2. fertile (n) Land or soil that is fertile is able to meaning that the soil gradually
support the growth of a large becomes less fertile
number of strong healthy plants
3. vary If something varies or if you vary it, such as regularly varying the types
it becomes different or changed of crops grown, or leaving fields
uncultivated for a season
5. nourish to provide people or living things and degrading the soil they are
with food in order to make them supposed to nourish
grow and keep them healthy
8. on a global scale in relation to the entire world To assess our options on a global
scale we first need an accurate
picture
11. unspoiled An unspoiled place is beautiful Or areas of unsploilt soils that could
because it has not been changed or act as future benchmark of quality
damaged by people
12. sustain to allow something to continue for a Since soil grows 95% of our food,
period of time; to keep alive; to and sustains human life in other
suffer more surprising ways
13. resistant If something is resistant to a and could be our best hope in the
particular thing, it is not harmed by fight against antibiotic-resistant
it bacteria
14. decompose When things such as dead plants or living amid decomposing plants and
animals decompose, or when various minerals
something decomposes them, they
change chemically and begin to
decay
15. digest to change food in your stomach into as microorganisms within soil digest
substances that your body can use dead animals and plants
1. Binh Ba is an island with clean beaches that haven’t been damaged by human activities.
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2. Summer is the best season of the year for tomatoes to grow very well.
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4. Due to the exploitation of the ocean by mankind, blue whales and other sea creatures became
nearly extinct.
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5. Chemical fertilizers that are used without careful and thorough consideration can cause long-
term problems.
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6. Salary scales in this city fluctuate from 7 million to 8 million a month depending on different age
groups.
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7. No one has given any solutions to the problem of industrial waste in Ho Chi Minh City.
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8. New products are being developed because most mosquitoes are no longer affected by the
original insecticides.
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9. In order to turn the deserts into productive land which is rich in nutrients for trees to grow,
many experienced engineers built an 800-mile canal.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. There are TWO extra words that you do not
need to use. You may want to change the word form if necessary.
Vary - indiscriminate - nourish - flourish - assess - on a global scale - policy-maker - on the brink -
unspoiled - sustain – resistant
• A ____________mind or brain is active and produces a lot of interesting and unusual ideas.
• Leonora ___________ this piece of news with mixed feelings.
• It seems unlikely that our planet could really ______________a population of 11 billion.
• With a ______ imagination, you will produce something creative and that will make you popular.
• Indigenous people are proud of the fact they survived the colonial era and they are determined
to _______ as well as to continue their traditions.
Glossary
1. Be equipped with having the necessary tools, Equipped with this science, they say,
clothes, equipment, etc. governments can ensure happiness
2. well-being The state of feeling healthy and It is obvious that the purpose of
happy government is to promote a state of
collective well-being
5. reconcile to find a way in which two thinkers throughout the ages many
situations or beliefs that are have struggled to reconcile the pursuit
opposed to each other can of happiness with other human values
agree and exist together
6. intellectual relating to your ability to think Since they are by education and
and understand things, intellectual conviction illiterate
especially complicated ideas
7. illiterate unable to read and write Since they are by education and
intellectual conviction illiterate
9. solitary being the only one, or not prisoners would be kept in solitary
being with other similar things, confinement
often by choice
11. self-evident clear or obvious without Happiness is the ultimate goal because
needing any proof or it is self-evidently good
explanation
12. moral relating to the standards of Since soil grows 95% of our food, and
good or bad behavior that each sustains human life in other more
person believes in, rather than surprising ways
to laws
14. irrelevant not related to what is being our advocates of positive psychology
discussed or considered and follow in his tracks in rejecting as
therefore not important outmoded and irrelevant
1. The kitchen is fully ever-increasing/equipped with a state-of-the-art dishwasher, oven and sink.
2. Our dog eats a vast/solitary amount of food each day.
3. He's a strong advocate/banknote of animal rights.
4. Children were not allowed to attend public schools and many were irrelevant/illiterate.
5. There is a very moral/oral tone to this book.
6. At school he was popular and self-evident/self-confident, and we weren't surprised at his later
success.
7. The holiday was an unforgettable/unforgivable experience.
8. Although there are many breeds of intelligent/intellectual dogs, it is true that there are some
that stand out above the others.
1. The answer to this question is obvious because it is purely on the basis of common sense.
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3. People doing yoga benefit from an increased feeling of health and happiness.
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5. In Uganda, among those aged fifteen years and over, about 50 percent are unable to read or
write.
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Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. There are TWO extra words that you do not
need to use. You may want to change the word form if necessary.
1. It's difficult to ___________ the demands of my job and the desire to be a good father.
2. The political system has become thoroughly __________________.
3. _______________ are principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong behavior.
4. They often have a sad and ______________ life to lead.
5. Animal rights ________________ argue that zoos are really animal prisons and very often cruel.
6. The _____________ majority of the eggs were cracked.
7. Do they really think horror fans are so _________that they won't read subtitles?
1. I am afraid that I felt ______________ to teach such young and talented children.
2. At the age of 3, he had the ______________ capacity of a ten-year-old.
Exercise 3:
Exercise 4:
2. Such a widespread political ………………… among students is an alarming issue today. They
actually care nothing about their country, some of whom do not even know the name of the
president!
A. in B. on C. at
A. at B. with C. out
5. Sometimes being forced to do something is a great ………………… for creativity. I have come up
with a lot of good ideas when I was forced to do my assignments!
Exercise 2:
1. Young people nowadays don’t seem to take much interest in jobs associated with farming.
2. Being mathematically intelligent doesn’t necessarily mean being a successful person.
3. Intriguingly, he managed to survive even though he didn’t know how to swim.
4. It is scientifically proven that men are more prone to heart attacks than women.
5. Facebook never drives me to distraction.
6. One way of alleviating this problem is to divert more money into research.
Exercise 3:
1 apathy indifference
6.5 is an important threshold that IELTS learners have to go through before they are certified
3
C1 English users.
6 My sister is prone to colds; she has been sneezing for 3 months now.
8 Scientists speculate that AI will dominate the world in the near future.
Down:
2 harmful detrimental
5 I attended this tap dance class just out of curiosity; I don't really like it much.
1. Such callous difference to environmental problems is the great threat to the society.
2. He asked me this problem just out of curiosity.
3. This man has an insatiable curiosity for quantum physics.
4. Sightings of UFO arouse great curiosity among locals here.
5. The doctor has prescribed some drugs to alleviate the pain.
6. Coal energy has been proven detrimental to the environment.
1. The maps depict the development of town A over the 4-year period.
4. Since all of his documents have been lost in the storm, Peter had to start the project from scratch.
6. I am really impressed by the original and novel design of this new house.
1. I have been trawling the Internet for information for my current project.
2. His original idea has been critically praised by scientists.
3. The government has been condemned due to their failure to improve the environment of this
region.
4. There might be a subtle difference between the two cultures.
5. The Queen’s visit was a deliberate attempt to draw public attention to the problem in that area.
6. Oxford and Cambridge are the two most revered universities in the UK.
Exercise 3:
1. It’s sad that women still have to face a certain degree of prejudice and unfairness in the
workplace.
2. Door-to-door salesmen usually trick housewives into buying things that they don’t need.
3. Our agent will assess the value of this property and inform you later.
4. Many problems arose when the company applied the new administrative system.
5. Farmers use both natural and artificial light e.g. neon lights to help nourish their crops.
6. The whole university campus is controlled by a sophisticated, complicated cutting-edge
computer system.
7. There’s a fuzzy, unclear line between the roles of parents and schools in shaping a child’s
personality.
8. The patterns look very similar, but there are subtle differences between them.
Across: Down:
There's a subtle difference between the When problems arise, Peter is always the
2 1
two policies. first one to come up with the solution.
the coach was roundly criticised after She has never publicly criticised the
3
4 continuous their team's continuous government.
defeats.
racial prejudices against black people
4
He used to hold a deep-seated prejudice must be stopped at all costs.
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against LGBT community.
Not wanting to make the game too easy,
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he only gave us a very subtle hint.
1. The recent merger has proved to be very lucrative for both companies.
2. The poor guy fell in love with the daughter of a wealthy London merchant.
3. For years the corporate had a/an monopoly on delivery services in the US.
4. The spoilt teenager was expelled from a state school during his second year and was heading
straight for prison.
5. The jasmine in my garden is so fragrant that I can smell it as soon as I open the door at night.
6. The government has conceded that the new investment policy has been a failure.
7. It's a lovely hotel, but the prices are exorbitant.
8. Transplantation of organs from living donors has raised ethical issues.
Exercise 3:
Reading Passage 2
1. The sea walls along the coast are being reinforced with tons of cement.
2. Parents are advised not to show favoritism towards any one of their children.
3. These groundbreaking discoveries changed the way historians looked at feudalism.
4. The teacher has an empathetic heart toward underprivileged people.
5. Some types of mental illness can be triggered by food allergies.
6. The singer’s cheerful disposition made her popular.
7. To appreciate the beauty of nature relies upon your noticing its subtleties.
8. The placebo could be powerful because it meets some psychological need for attention and
treatment.
1. The company’s management should be more attuned to employees’ voices in the future.
2. The school board has continually take no notice of the complaints of parents.
3. Fears for the safety of the kidnap victims have been fueled by rumors of new terrorist threats.
4. The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
5. The school has to rely on the goodwill of the parents to raise money.
6. Questions about the meaning of life have always been perplexing to humankind.
7. A survey on customer satisfaction is being conducted.
8. The city has introduced a groundbreaking system of traffic control.
1. The scientists are looking into some psychiatric disorders emerging during adolescence.
2. Some patients find that certain foods trigger their stomachaches.
3. The nurse has always been compassionate and empathetic towards her patients.
4. Patriotism can also be manifested in the way the people value their heritages.
5. Workplace favoritism injures the sense of fair play in promotions, forcing employees to leave
their organizations.
6. You will recognize the accent more effectively as your ears become more attuned.
7. The foundations need to be reinforced to prevent the building from sinking further into the
ground.
8. Students of a nervous disposition tend to be less active in class.
• It is undeniable that the company’s recruitment process displays a bias against women and
minorities.
• Nations wishing to enter WTO have to abide by a code of conduct.
• Musical talent usually manifests itself in childhood.
• Some people think that teenagers who engage in illegal conduct should receive the same
punishments as adults.
1. The series contains many great profound insights into human instincts.
2. The mindset of the previous generation was definitely more obedient than today's.
3. The young man works hard for money, and he also has aspirations to move on up into
management.
4. Taking vitamins can counteract some bad eating habits.
5. The governing agency is fully committed to reinvigorating the economy of the region.
6. To stay emotionally healthy, avoid interacting with those who are infused with resentment and
hatred.
7. We were amazed at the size and opulence of the rooms.
8. The charity organization has a strong commitment to taking care of poor children in the state.
Exercise 3
1. Other scholars were truly impressed with the student’s knowledge and profundity.
2. Workers are required to wear protective apparels.
3. The company will have to change its whole mindset if it is to survive.
4. When he was 10, the young man had aspirations to play professional basketball.
5. The year 2008 saw a downturn in car sales.
6. The gecko is remarkably adept at hiding itself in the leafy bush.
7. The office worker couldn’t attend the evening class because of work commitment.
8. Schools in the state are taking action to counteract violence.
• The student worked extremely hard to achieve/fulfill his childhood aspirations to become a
surgeon.
• During a downturn in sales like we’re experiencing now, motivating your employees is a
daunting task.
Exercise 1: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank
Exercise 2: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank
1. Unlike concrete houses, houses made from timber are very flammable.
2. Do not touch those dynamites, they might explode!
3. He’s a very hardworking man who surmounts all challenges placed before him.
4. Our apple tree never yield any fruit.
5. It is important to get necessary nutrients from meat and vegetables.
6. Exotic animals are under governmental protection.
7. A majority of English words are simply derivatives of other words.
Exercise 4
1. Many kings and emperors in history came from working-class origin. Kings of the Tran’s regime,
for example, were fishermen before they rose to power.
2. Printed newspapers has been gradually considered an obsolete way of obtaining information.
3. Thousands of fans gathered to see the band in the flesh.
4. How can you treat your uncle like that? He’s your flesh and blood.
5. After years of relentless working, Peter finally took a prominent position in the company.
Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences with the correct word forms.
1. It was the worst meal I’ve ever had in my life and I’m not exaggerating. EXAGGERATION
1. Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are fundamental subjects that we are required to learn.
2. The new policy may negatively impact on people’s lives.
3. Being bilingual may help you find jobs easier.
4. It’s a daunting challenge to figure out the answer to this question.
5. Regardless of age, you are more than welcome to do science.
6. The new policy may help boost the economy.
Exercise 2: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank
1. When Jian heard the news of his army’s defeat, he could not hide his astonishment. (ASTONISH)
2. Everyone was astonished to hear the news of Tim and Mary’s engagement. (ENGAGE)
5. At the conference, Monster Inc. didn’t have anyone to represent them. (REPRESENTATION)
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
• Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off
• This was a terrible crime and a severe punishment is necessary.
• Independence for the entire country was our ultimate objective in the war last century.
• Many of the old buildings are still intact after the earthquake last night
• This great Independence Palace will be preserved (kept) intact and opened to the public 24/7.
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
• A fertile mind or brain is active and produces a lot of interesting and unusual ideas
• Leonora digested this piece of news with mixed feelings.
• It seems unlikely that our planet could really sustain a population of 11 billion.
• With a fertile imagination, you will produce something creative and that will make you popular
• Indigenous people are proud of the fact they survived the colonial era and they are determined
to flourish as well as to continue their traditions.
Exercise 1
1. The kitchen is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art dishwasher, oven and sink.
2. Our dog eats a vast amount of food each day.
3. He's a strong advocate of animal rights.
4. Children were not allowed to attend public schools and many were illiterate.
5. There is a very moral tone to this book
6. At school he was popular and self-confident, and we weren't surprised at his later success.
7. The holiday was an unforgettable experience.
8. Although there are many breeds of intelligent dogs, it is true that there are some that stand out
above the others.
Exercise 2
1. The answer to this question is self-evident because it is purely on the basis of common sense
2. Romania badly needs aid to modernize its outmoded industries.
3. People doing yoga benefit from an increased feeling of wellbeing.
4. He strongly advocates free market policies and a multi-party system.
5. In Uganda, among those aged fifteen years and over, about 50 percent are illiterate.
6. He prides himself on being a highly moral person.
Exercise 3
1. It's difficult to reconcile the demands of my job and the desire to be a good father.
2. The political system has become thoroughly outmoded.
3. Morals are principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong behavior.
4. They often have a sad and solitary life to lead.
5. Animal rights advocates argue that zoos are really animal prisons and very often cruel.
6. The vast majority of the eggs was cracked.
7. Do they really think horror fans are so illiterate that they won't read subtitles?
Exercise 4
• I am afraid that I felt ill-equipped to teach such young and talented children.
• At the age of 3, he had the intellectual capacity of a ten-year-old.
• Climate accounts for the alternation of vast areas of grass and trees which inevitably involve
different ways of life.