YTU

SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC ENGLISH

B1+ LEVEL
VOCABULARY ASSIGNMENTS

2024 – 2025 SPRING TERM

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vocabulary Assignments

Vocabulary Assignment 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Vocabulary Assignment 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Vocabulary Assignment 3 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8

Vocabulary Assignment 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

Vocabulary Assignment 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

Vocabulary Assignment 6 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18

Vocabulary Assignment 7 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20

Vocabulary Assignment 8 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23

Vocabulary Assignment 9 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26

Vocabulary Assignment 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29

Vocabulary Assignment 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32

Vocabulary Assignment 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35

Why Vocabulary Assignments?

“Without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be
conveyed.'

If you spend most of your time studying grammar, your English will not improve very much.
You will see most improvement if you learn more words and expressions. You can say very
little with grammar, but you can say almost anything with words!

What does it mean to “know” a word?

Knowing a word means:

· having the ability to recognize it in its spoken and written forms.
· knowing its different meanings.
· knowing its part of speech (e.g. a noun, a verb, an adjective, an adverb)
· being able to pronounce it properly
· being able to use it correctly within a sentence in an appropriate grammatical form
· being able to recognize different types of English e.g. boot/trunk, lift/elevator
(British/American).

In order to be good at learning English words, you need to

 create a personal connection with words.
 see, hear and feel the words as much as possible.
 be actively involved in the learning of words with different tasks and
techniques.

Therefore, it is very important for you to revise the new words you have learnt in each unit
and complete your vocabulary assignments.
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Unit 1
A. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use each word
only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra words.
ambitious organized annoy extraordinary recognized
reliable curious humor consists range

1. She's not a very _____________________ person; her desk is always a mess and she can
never find any of her things.
2. Did you know that the United States __________________ of fifty states and the states
are divided into counties?
3. The boss thinks that she is a/an _______________ employee, so he trusts her. She works
really hard for the good of the company.
4. He is a/an _________________ young lawyer; he will do whatever necessary in order to
be successful.
5. Being ________________ is one of the most important qualities of a successful artist
because they should want to learn about everything around them.
6. If you have a wide ________________ of vocabulary in a foreign language, your speaking
and writing will become more fluent. Your listening and reading will improve because you
understand more.
7. The man told the ____________________ story of his escape from prison and everyone
was very impressed with his success.
8. I didn’t see her for 20 years, but I _____________________ her immediately.

B. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use each word
only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There is 1 extra word.
cautious realized effort measuring convince
goals mean refuse deal attitude

1. I know that you are a very _________________ person and make a pro/con list before
you make any decision, but do you really need to do it before we get married?!
2. ____________________ workplace happiness is important because happy workers are
22% more productive than unhappy workers.
3. What women say and what they really ________________ can be different.
4. I suddenly ______________________ that I had met him before.
5. She has been sick for weeks, and I still couldn’t ______________ her to go to the doctor’s.
6. They're in trouble, but they ___________________ our help.
7. The government seems to fail to ___________________ with unemployment successfully
as the unemployment rate is increasing nowadays.
8. In order to achieve career success, you need to set personal __________________ that
are meaningful and motivating for yourself.
9. He made a lot of __________________ to finish the project this week, so he deserves a good
bonus.

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C. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. aspect ____ a. one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.

2. equality ____ [Link] admire someone because of their knowledge, achievements, etc.
3. allow ____ c. the situation when everyone has the same opportunities, rights
__ etc.
4. flexible ____ d. to give permission
5. confusing ____ e. a typical quality or important part of something
6. strengthen ____ f. able to change easily
7. hero ____ g. to believe that someone is good and honest
8. relevant ____ h. difficult to understand
9. feature ____ i. to see something and be aware of it
10. respect ____ j. a person who is admired for achieving something great
11. trust ____ k. related or useful
12. notice ____ l. to become stronger

D. Match the given prefixes with their meanings.

1. bi ___ a. not
2. dis ___ b. wrong
3. mis ___ c. two
4. ex ___ d. too much
5. anti ___ e. again
6. re ___ f. former
7. over ___ g. against
8. mono ___ h. one

E. Complete the sentences with one of the prefixes given above.

1. Do you think the Mayor will be ……...elected for a second time?
2. We hope the bust won’t be ……....crowded.
3. His handwriting is so messy that his teacher made him ..........write his essay.
4. Because we get paid .........weekly, I won’t get another paycheck until next week.
5. The robber ……...abled the security alarm when breaking into the house.
6. Two of the students ……...read the first question, so they gave wrong answers.
7. The shop at the corner closed down but it will ………...open next month.
8. Alex is ………....lingual. He doesn’t know any languages except for his mother tongue.

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F. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text.
Ways Personality Contributes to Job Success

Most employers take personality into account at least as much as they consider a
candidate's skill-based qualifications. This is because his or her skills will 1 ______________
(CERTAIN) affect how that individual does the job or what he or she is qualified to do. In
2_________________ (ADD) the personality will affect everyone else in the office.

Personality 3 _____________________ (DOUBT) affects how a candidate will act in social

interactions at work. Great teams work together productively and communicate efficiently,
and this helps to get higher job satisfaction. Personality also influences an individual's job
performance in different ways; however, sometimes individual motivation may
4 _________________ (DEPEND) more on job responsibilities and promotions to higher
levels of 5 ___________________ (LEADER) in the organization.

How Qualifications Affect Employee's Career

Most employers will be interested in CVs and a candidate's 6 _____________ (PROFESSION)

background, but studies show that many employers want individuals that they would like to
work with. Besides, each employer is different and will have individual beliefs on what they
consider to be the ideal candidate.

When interviewing, candidates should be prepared to answer both technical questions

about their field as well as questions 7 __________________ (RELATE) to their character and
personality. Employers are trying to find a good worker for their company culture, not just a
talented individual. Many organizations, on the other hand, provide skills training for the
candidates. Employees are much more likely to be successful and productive if they are not
only 8 __________________ (PLEASE) with their jobs, but also with their coworkers.

Search Employment Professionals for Staffing Solutions

When searching potential job candidates, it is 9 _________________ (CRITIC) to remember

that while skills can change or develop, personality is largely unchangeable. A candidate's
personality will also affect workplace productivity. Thus, employers should have accuracy
when deciding the personality type that is 10 __________________ (REQUIRE) for the job; it
would be bad to make a mistake. Staffing agencies can be 11 __________________ (VALUE)
resources when it comes to recruitment of 12 __________________ (ACCEPT) candidates
and these employment professionals direct the match of business needs and top candidates.

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HOW TO KEEP A VOCABULARY JOURNAL
Keeping a vocabulary journal is a useful practice to improve your vocabulary knowledge. To
create this kind of journal, you can use the table below.
 In the “Word” column, write a new word that you have just learnt in this unit.
 For the “Image” column, draw a simple picture, use symbols or find Google images
to express the word. You will remember the word more easily if you activate your
brain in a different way to express the word.
 For the “Meaning” column, check the word from your English-English dictionary and
your bilingual dictionary and write the dictionary definition.
Some Eng-Eng online dictionaries:
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]

 For the “Collocation” column, you can write other words that are usually used with
this word.
 For the “Example sentence(s)” column, look at the example sentences in the
dictionary and write a few example sentences with that word.

MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL FOR

Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)
Personality a person's dominant / charismatic They became best
(n) character/ personality friends despite their
kişilik a personality trait /disorder different
personalities.

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Unit 2

A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use
each word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra
words.
arrange argue cancel grab aware
public complain trouble overcome
accommodation opportunity properly broaden district

1. It’s a great idea for young people to work abroad in summer because it can really
_________________ their horizons.
2. There was a problem with the cheap ____________ so we could not find a place to sleep.
3. Some scientists ________________ that genetically modified organisms can be a great
benefit for humans.
4. I'm trying to __________________ my schedule so that I can have a couple of days off
work next week.
5. The palace and its garden are open to the _________________ during the
summer months. People can come and see the palace whenever they like.
6. Julia never misses a/an __________________ to travel abroad. She takes every chance.
7. I'm not __________________ dressed for this kind of weather. Do you have an extra
umbrella?
8. They've had to ______________ tomorrow's football match because of the bad weather.
9. The form was difficult to read and I had a lot of _________________ with it.
10. Most people are _________________ of the dangers of sunbathing, but they don’t
change their sunbathing habits.
11. He’s trying to __________________ his drug addiction and find a job.
12. Neubau is a small _________________ in the State of Vienna and a lot of retired people
prefer living there.
B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. Consequence _____ a. beautiful or interesting places in a city or country, that a lot

_ of people visit
2. Sights _____ b. far away
3. Quantity ____ c. to include someone or something in something
4. Distant _____ d. the result of an action or situation
5. Involve _____ e. to answer
6. Aspect _____ f. in front
7. Atmosphere _____ g. one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
8. Impact _____ h. the feeling or mood that exists in a place or situation
9. Assist _____ i. a strong and powerful effect
10. Accompany _____ j. the amount or number of something
11. Ahead _____ k. to go somewhere with someone
12. Reply _____ l. to help, give support

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C. Complete the text with the phrasal verbs below. Put them in the correct tense.
check in get on get off break down take off turn back

John and David’s flight from Amsterdam was at nine in the morning. They had arranged to
meet with John’s friend Mark at half past six but Mark arrived at the hotel almost half an
hour late – that, however, was just the beginning of their problems. On the way from the
hotel to the airport, their car (1) __________________ in the middle of a busy intersection,
causing a traffic jam. Then, David realized that he had left his mobile phone in the hotel, but
it was too late for them to (2) ___________________. When they arrived at the airport, they
had just enough time to (3) ___________________, go through passport control and security
check and (4) _________________ the plane. The plane (5) ________________ very shortly
after that and eight hours later, they landed in New York, but they couldn’t go out of the
plane because there was a problem on the runway. They felt a jet lag and finally, forty-five
minutes after landing, they (6) ___________________.

D. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text.
What Is Important To You When Searching For Hotels?
When it comes to planning your ideal vacation, finding the perfect place to stay is an
important 1.______________ (ISSUE). With so many hotels out there to choose from,
finding the right one for you can be quite 2.__________________ (CHALLENGE). Besides, it
is important to decide on the qualities that you want most in your vacation. Whether you
prefer location or price, or you want the combination of the two, it is
3.__________________ (BENEFIT) to do the necessary research. Here are a few things to
keep in mind before you book a room.

Location

For some vacationers, finding hotels in an 4. __________________ (AMAZE) location is more

important than any other factors. While you are visiting a city, if you want to be in the right
place, you don't always have to spend lots of money. You can find some 5.______________
(TRADITION) places and these places are generally cheaper than the ones in the city center.

Price

Of course, if money is not a problem for you, you can find your ideal hotel with a
combination of perfect location and all of the facilities that you want. However, when we
look at people’s lives, we can say that most people obviously have a budget for their hotel,
so you will have to decide what you want most. Room size or finding hotels with a swimming
pool? You'll have to do a bit of research to find the right place for you.

If you think that you don’t want to spend too much time to 6._________________
(EXPLORE) the city to find hotels, you may decide to find a very inexpensive and ordinary

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room. This way, you can 7._________________ (AVOID) some negative sides of the trip and
save a/an 8.________________ (SUFFICIENT) amount of money in your vacation budget to
spend on other things in your trip, like dining, shopping, and sight-seeing. If you calculate
your expenses roughly, you will see how much you save. Whatever you choose, you should
make sure you do as much research as possible before you book your room or get advice
from an experienced traveler. Doing so will make your trip much more enjoyable!

E. Circle the best option to fill in the blanks.

1. It's important to __________ your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
a. elect b. insult c. protect d. release
2. The photos of the __________ civilization have great historical value.
a. immediate b. silent c. ancient d. literary
3. He told a/an __________ story about how he met his wife.
a. universal b. incredible c. neutral d. sensitive
4. This discussion has __________important issues about what we should do in the
future.
a. recommended b. raised c. announced d. interacted
5. They organized a campaign to draw people's attention to the harmful ____________
of smoking.
a. effects b. conclusions c. accounts d. reactions

MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)
trip(n) A visit to a a business/ school trip Did you enjoy your trip to
Disneyland?
place / a round trip
gezi go on a trip

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Unit 3
A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use
each word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word (You may need to use
plural forms). There are 2 extra words.

deadline globally smoothly progress access balance

hire exchange conflict efficient conference reach concerned

1. How much would it cost to ______________ a car for a week?

2. The company has to be able to compete _________________ if we want
international companies to recognize us.
3. Discussions after the lectures give students many opportunities for the
________________ of information.
4. If all goes ___________________, we can arrive by nine o'clock like we planned.
5. I you have a/an ___________________ with a colleague, speak to that person and
resolve the issue one-on-one before involving others.
6. In order to __________________ your goal of becoming a successful lawyer, I think
you need to work really hard.
7. The city's transport system is one of the most _______________ in Europe; all of the
buses always run on time.
8. The key to achieving your goals is making ___________________ every day.
9. In order to ________________ your work life and home life, you should draw a line
and decide what is important and what isn’t.
10. The public is very __________________ about the increased air pollution in cities.
They worry about their health.
11. I cannot ________________ to that hidden folder since I don’t have the required
password.

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. Translate ____ a. one of the offices or groups of a large business organization

2. Branch ____ b. the collecting of information on a particular subject
3. Chain ____ c. sharply, significantly
4. Survey ____ d. a set of connected or related things
5. Familiar ____ e. a written or spoken statement of opinion
6. Comment ____ f. to change words into a different language
7. Dramatically ____ g. to find fault with, criticize sharply
8. Strict ____ h. strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish
9. Blame ____ i. the particular method or way of doing something
10. Technique ____ j. easy to recognize

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C. Match the words with the prepositions and complete the sentences. Make the
necessary changes.
for x2 in on to

a. look ……….……

b. fluency ……..…..

c. expected …………

d. depend ………..…

e. responsible ……..…..

SALES MANAGER

We offer a position which is difficult, requiring lots of skills and hard work, but which is never
boring or repetitive. You will be 1. ………………..…… travel and meet clients, and represent our
international company and its products. You will be 2. …………………………….. leading a sales
team. We are 3. ……………….………….. people who have lots of energy and an ability to work
towards goals and people who never give up even when things are difficult. 4. ……………………
two European languages would be an advantage. Salary will 5. …………………….…….
experience. If you have the relevant experience, please reply to the address below.

D. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text.

STRESS AT WORK
Although some workplace stress is not 1._______________ (DESIRE), it is 2.______________
(ABSOLUTE) normal. However, excessive stress can affect your 3.________________
(PRODUCT) badly and damage your physical and emotional health. Your ability to deal with
it can mean the difference between success or failure. You can’t control everything in your
work environment, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless—even when you’re stuck in a
difficult situation. Finding ways to 4.__________________ (REDUCE) workplace stress isn’t
about making huge changes or rethinking career ambitions, but rather about focusing on the
one thing that’s always within your control: You.
Coping with work stress in today’s uncertain climate
For workers everywhere, the 5.________________ (COMPETE) economy may feel like an
emotional roller coaster. "Layoffs" and "budget cuts" have become trendy words in the
workplace, and the result is increased fear, inconsistency, and higher levels of stress. Since
job and workplace stress increase in times of economic crisis, it’s 6._________________
(ESSENTIAL) to learn new and better ways of coping with the pressure.

Your emotions are contagious, and stress has an impact on the quality of your interactions
with other employees. The better you are at managing your own stress, the more

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7._________________ (APPROACH) you'll be to those around you, and the less other
people's stress will annoy you.

When you 8._________________ (FREQUENT) feel overwhelmed at work, you lose

confidence and may become irritable or withdrawn. This can make you 9.________________
(EFFECTIVE) in your job, and make the work seem less 10.__________________ (REWARD).
If you ignore the warning signs of work stress, bigger problems can appear. When we look at
the research carried out recently, beyond interfering with job performance and
11.__________________ (SATISFY), chronic or intense stress can also lead to physical and
emotional health problems.

E. Circle the best option to fill in the blanks.

1. A/an ________ is a pre-professional work experience and a great way for students to
explore new career opportunities.
a. questionnaire b. aim c. internship d. application
2. Although I have a very ________ schedule this week, a short trip to Şile can be organized.
a. alternative b. annual c. tight d. supportive
3. It's impossible to _______ these results if we don’t have any information about the
students’ background.
a. seek b. evaluate c. interrupt d. prevent
4. This certificate will __________ him to get a better job.
a. afford b. accelerate c. conduct d. enable

MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)
occupation a person's job/ full-time occupation She is looking for an
occupation.
(n) meslek professional occupation

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Unit 4
A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use
each word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra
words.

brief role promote tough ruins income medium

accurate permanent obvious budget delivering rejected

1. People don’t trust any TV source for _________________ information about politics
and current events.
2. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it plays an important
______________ in weight loss.
3. There are different ways to ________________ a product in different areas of media
such as internet advertisements, special events, and newspapers.
4. When you stick to a/an _______________ plan, you avoid spending more than you earn.
5. She gave a/an ________________ talk at the opening ceremony because the allocated
time was very short.
6. If you don’t want to get into debt, you should learn how to keep a balance between
your monthly _________________ and personal expenses.
7. We all have had to make some _________________ decisions in our lives. They may be
difficult but necessary.
8. I applied to Harvard University, but the university _________________ my application.
9. She was really nervous while she was _________________ her speech on TV.
10. It’s ________________ that he doesn’t really care about her. He calls her once a month.
11. Too much internet use not only _________________ lives and relationships but also
causes real damage to a person’s mental and physical health.

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. accent ___ a. buying and selling goods

2. trade ____ b. something which is not very big and not very small
3. community __ c. short
4. reveal ____ d. to ask for something politely
5. medium ____ e. a group of people who live close together or have shared interests
6. request ___ f. the best, perfect
7. factor ____ g. happening or being at the beginning
8. ideal ____ h. pieces of information about something
9. initial ___ i. extremely large, enormous
10. huge___ j. a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular
data
11. data ___ k. to show, uncover
12. brief ___ l. influence, cause

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C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text.
1. English has been the __________________ language of international higher education for
decades. (DOMINATE)

2. There is a large __________________ of people at Yıldız Technical University. (VARY)

3. Remember that it makes a bad ___________________ if you are late. (IMPRESS)

4. The ______________________ of the weather is one of the biggest challenges that

farmers face due to global warming. (PREDICT)

5. E-commerce is an extremely _____________________ business that has been growing

very fast over the past few years. (PROFIT)

6. Many scientists are sure about the ___________________ of some simple forms of life on
Mars. (EXIST)

7. Wet roads often freeze up very __________________ when the air above is dry. (RAPID)

8. A/an ___________________ person makes friends easily because people are naturally
drawn to them. (CHARM)

9. Good managers have the ability to ____________________tasks, so they do the most

important ones first and then continue with the less important ones. (PRIORITY)

10. Although I tried hard, I couldn’t manage to follow his talk because of his heavy
________________ accent. (REGION)

D. Circle the best option to fill in the blanks.

1. Smoking cigarettes can have a/an _____________ effect on lungs even if the smoker
quits.
a. ideal b. initial c. brief d. permanent
2. My sister _________ me to stop at the store on the way home. I almost forgot to buy
a birthday gift for my mother.
a. reminded b. revealed c. requested d. rejected
3. He worked so hard and was given a _________ in his first month with the company.
a. prediction b. promotion c. period d. factor
4. His mood ___________ depending on the weather.
a. varies b. impresses c. predicts d. seems
5. _____________ about population growth is regularly collected by governments.
a. content b. accent c. factor d. data

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6. As a father, my first __________ is to help my sons set and attain personal goals.
a. system b. priority c. content d. emergency
7. The situation was worse than they had _________ thought.
a. obviously b. permanently c. initially d. rapidly
8. The Ministry of Education will have to expand the capacity of the ____________
schools in order to accommodate the extra students.
a. existing b. impressed c. medium d. varied
9. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that _________________ and disasters occur and
have various effects on our living and working conditions.
a. varieties b. emergencies c. systems d. factors
10. One or two strong students usually ______________ the lesson, which pacifies other
students.
a. exchange b. accelerate c. dominate d. crash

E. Match the phrasal verbs with the given meanings.

1. pick up _____ a. start doing sth/ a new activity
2. catch on _____ b. to survive
3. get by _____ c. to learn sth easily
4. pay off _____ d. to understand
5. take up _____ e. to give benefits

F. Complete the sentences with the given phrasal verbs above. Make the necessary
changes.
1. Although she had taken online courses, she couldn’t ________________ in Spanish
when she went to Barcelona last month.
2. Leaning English will ______________ when you are looking for a job after graduation.
3. If you study regularly, it will not take you much to _________________ the language.
4. Online resources of language books help students to _______________ quickly.
5. Mary ________________ golf a few weeks ago, but she is surprisingly very good at it.

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MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.

Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

bilingual able to speak bilingual education Louis is bilingual in
Dutch and German.
(adj) 2 languages/ to be bilingual in
çift dilli (English) and (Spanish)

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Unit 5
A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use
each word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra
words.
mystery persuasive irritating location defend permission
target commercials sums divide violence contains

1. I went to a seminar on the dangerous effects of smoking and found the presentation
quite ___________________. I’m thinking of quitting smoking now.
2. If someone sings loudly near you when you’re trying to concentrate, it can be very
_________________.
3. The company’s mass marketing includes print advertisements, radio and television
___________________.
4. Heavy guns were put into position on Singapore Island to ________________ it
against attack from the sea.
5. A lot of viewers complained that there was too much _________________ in the
film, which makes it unsuitable for children under 18.
6. What happened after he left home that day remains a/an _______________. Nobody
knows anything.
7. The museum ___________________ a number of original artwork.
8. I will _________________ the apple into two halves so that you can each have some.
9. By using the latest navigational devices, it is quite easy to find the _______________
of any place that you don't know.
10. Is it right to spend vast ________________ of money funding expensive conferences?

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. reluctant (adj) ___ a. the action of officially allowing someone to do a particular thing
2. brand (n) _______ b. to repair something that is broken or not working properly
3. permission (n) ____ c. existing or occurring before in time or order
4. previous (adj) ____ d. a type of product manufactured by a particular company under
a particular name
5. fix (v)_____ e. the state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry
6. illegal (adj) _____ f. strange, difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify
7. container (n) ____ g. contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
8. mysterious (adj) ____ h. something such as a box or bowl that you use to keep things in
9. irritation (n) ____ i. to induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
10. persuade (v) ____ j. unwilling and hesitant

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Unit 5
C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text.
1. John’s father was given __________________ (PERMIT) to see his son only once in a
month after they got divorced with his wife.
2. When his mother simply questioned the need for surgery, they _______________
(RELUCTANCE) agreed to wait and make further tests.
3. The children wanted to go to the funfair. However, their parents were quite
exhausted, so they didn’t want to go. The children had to use different techniques of
___________________ (PERSUADE) to change their minds, from crying to shouting
and running in the house. Finally, they decided to go.
4. When someone attacks your actions and decisions and says you did everything
wrong, the way in which you argue that this is not true is an example of a _________
(DEFEND) of your actions.
5. Everyone was asked to rate how ______________ (IRRITATE) they were by the noise.
6. He began to turn ________________ (VIOLENCE) against my mum, smashing up the
house and threatening her.
7. A company has been prosecuted for selling the products ________________ (LEGAL).

D. Circle the best option to fill in the blanks.

1. My sister passed her driving test at the first ____________.

a. design b. control c. shape d. attempt
2. It really ___________ me when he doesn't help around the house.
a. defends b. fixes c. permit s d. irritates
3. He obtained ___________ from his boss before talking to the press.
a. violence b. permission c. target d. previous

E. Complete the sentences with the given words. Make the necessary changes.

misleading catchy alter distort endorse enhance eye-catching

1. The color of her dress was so ___________________ that I immediately noticed her.
2. Because of the rises in inflation, prices ____________________ significantly last year.
3. The images can be __________________ using digital technology as it helps to
improve their quality.
4. Newspapers are often guilty of _________________ the truth, so people try to find
other sources to get accurate information.
5. The TV commercial of this brand has a/an _______________ tune. I can easily
remember it.
6. The company paid $2 million to the world champion to ________________ their new
aftershave.
7. There are many _________________ advertisements on TV, so children get a false
impression of the products.

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MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

misleading Making seriously/ highly These figures are

misleading.
(adj) someone misleading
believe sth is
not true/
yanıltıcı

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Unit 6
A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use each
word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra words.
loan formal rate invest banned

fee sex tax remove regret illogical

1. Football players in Spain pay 40% _____________ on their income to the government.
2. He had to take out a/an ____________ from the bank because he could not afford the costs
of school.
3. Cars were ______________ from the park all day in a bid to keep traffic disruption to a
minimum.
4. The students cannot _________________ the reference books from the library. They are
labeled as “Library Use Only”.
5. It is __________________ to assume you can do the work of three people.
6. I _________________ to inform you that your contract will not be renewed this year.
7. The health club charges an annual membership ______________.
8. Australia's unemployment ________________ rose to 6.5% in February.
9. I've got a few thousand dollars I'm looking to _________________.

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. Compulsory ___ a. the action or process of working together to the same end
2. Assess ___ b. to tell or show what you are feeling or thinking by using words,
looks, or actions
3. Influence (n) ___ c. not mixed with anything
4. Pursue ___ d. to go to an event such as a meeting or a class
5. Pure ___ e. required by law or a rule; obligatory
6. Pace ____ f. someone who is trained in psychology
7. Attend ____ g. the power to affect the way someone or something develops,
behaves, or thinks without using direct force or orders
8. Psychologist ___ h. to make a judgment about a person or situation after thinking
carefully about it, to judge
9. Cooperation ___ i. to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over
a long period of time
10. Express ____ j. the speed at which something happens or is done

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Unit 6
C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text.
NOT AN EASY DECISION TO MAKE?
One of the most important stages in most people’s lives starts when they finish high school.
They have the challenging task of choosing a university. When looking for the right university,
people should consider many different aspects 1. ______________ (LOGICAL) before making a
decision. Some might say deciding on a department plays a bigger role in a person’s future
career, but in fact, it’s the university’s attitude that shapes a high school student and turns him
into a well-educated, sophisticated human being. The work performance of a university graduate
depends highly on the life skills he acquired at university. For one thing, regardless of the field
you are working in, whether you’re a 2.__________________ (MANUFACTURE), retailer,
supplier or client representative, you must learn to handle even the worst situations and
maintain a high level of self-confidence and determination. You should also figure out a way to
add new values to your life. Think about a CEO of a successful firm. It is true that during his
business life he has had numerous trainings on effective management skills and has
3.___________________(ESTABLISHMENT) good relationships with team members. But still, he
probably got his first lessons when he was a university student. So, whether your aim is to be a
CEO or not, for lifelong success, you must choose a university which will teach you to be an
individual, and which won’t let your parents take care of your 4._________________ (REGISTER)
process on the very first day you arrive on the campus. Otherwise, you might lose the
opportunity to start your new life as an active member of the changing world.

MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL FOR NLL Intermediate Unit 6

Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

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Unit 7
A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use each
word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra words.
desirable mass-produced stylish manufacture
innovative misconceptions commercially invention
traditional fulfill essential

1. Mercedes were pioneers during the early days of car _____________________.

2. He is Scotland's most ____________________ successful artist. Every year, he earns million
dollars.
3. By destroying trees and killing animals man may be able to ________________ his short-
term desires, but he can cause a few irreversible problems in the long run.
4. There are public _____________________ about antibiotic use: people believe that
antibiotics are an effective treatment for most coughs and colds.
5. She was an imaginative and __________________ manager. She used many new methods
in the projects.
6. Being a pilot is regarded as a highly ____________________ job because of high income.
7. The black, leather suit she wore was more out of habit than style, though it certainly was
_____________________.
8. Recently there has been some movement away from __________________ methods of
teaching with the help of the technological advancements.
9. If you don't patent your ________________ , other people may make all the profit out of it.

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. Mass-produced ____ a. the good use of time and energy
2. Innovator ____ b. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or
3. Consumerism _____ products
4. Futuristic ____ c. made by hand, not by machine
5. Hand-made _____ d. manufactured in large quantities cheaply using
6. Functional ____ machines in a factory
7. Efficiency _______ e. having or involving very modern technology or
8. Streamlining ____ design
f. the buying and selling of goods and services
g. shaping something so that it can move as effectively
and quickly
h. practical and useful

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Unit 7
C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text. Be careful with
singular and plural forms.
Rewarding children
Giving children money is a common form of 1 _________________ (MOTIVATE) used by
parents with high 2 _________________ (EXPECT) to make their children work harder for
exams. Some youngsters receive 3 _______________ (PAY) as high as €100 for each
grade they get at their final exams. But should such rewards be based on exam 4
_________________ (PERFORM), or should they, as many parents and teachers feel, be
offered in 5 _________________ (RECOGNIZE) of a child’s efforts, 6 _______________
(REGARD) of the results?
The latter approach would solve the problem of how parents reward their children with
different levels of 7 ________________ (ABLE). Imagine, for example, a family with one
child who is 8 _________________ (ACADEMIC) gifted and another who has learning 9
_________________ (DIFFICULT). The dangers of result-related rewards for the second
child are clear; with little chance of obtaining higher grades, the withholding of promised
10 ________________ (FINANCE) rewards would only 11 ________________ (STRONG)
the child’s feeling of 12 ________________ (FAIL).
However, some leading educational 13 ___________________ (PSYCHOLOGY) believe
that parents should rely on their own 14 _________________ (JUDGE) in such matters.
They say if parents feel that money will motivate their child, then they should not be
condemned for operating a system of cash payouts.

D. Complete the word families in the table below.

Verb Noun(person) Noun (thing Adjective
/concept)
………..….. ……….……. use ………………....
produce ………………….…. ………………/………….. …………………...
develop ………………….….. ……………………..… developing / developed
……………………….. ………………….... invention ……………………....
create ……………………… …………………….… ………………….…..
collect ………………..…… …………………..… ………………… / ……………

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Unit 7
MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL FOR
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

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Unit 8

A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use each
word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra words.

progress handling postpone access pass independent

journals date simple produce degree

1. Universities prefer to hire professors who have published their work in textbooks
and __________________.
2. These two cities ________________ over 50% of the country’s wheat and then send it
around the country.
3. They had to _______________ the football game to next week because of very bad weather.
4. Researchers in the biology department have made great _________________ with their new
experiments. They are close to discovering a new gene.
5. Although John studied for every exam, he couldn’t ______________ the class.
6. She graduated from her Master’s program last year with a/an ________________ in history.
7. The library gives students __________________ to many journals, magazines, newspapers,
and online resources.
8. The exam was so ________________ that everyone received a high mark.
9. Since university is the first time students have lived away from their parents, it is the first
time they have practice being __________________.

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. illogical ___ a. wide or very wide

2. average __ b. often, usually
3. favour (v) ____ c. normal, something not special
4. provide ____ d. amount of something
5. bitter ____ e. unreasonable, not sensible
6. frequently ___ f. unwilling, not wanting to do something
7. quantity ____ g. to prefer one over the other
8. broad ___ h. a line of people waiting for something
9. queue ____ i. opposite of sweet
10. reluctant _____ j. to make something available

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Unit 8
C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text. Be careful with singular
and plural forms.
Which University is Right for You?
Choosing the right university is not so easy. When looking for the right university, you should
consider many different aspects before making a decision. You should make your choice based
on your 1.__________________ (INTEND) both for university life and life after graduation. When
looking at different schools, it is important to compare academic strengths, campus size and
population, and costs.

One important factor to think about is a school’s academics. A school that

2.____________(LACK) strong academic departments may be cheap, but it may not help you find
a job. Employers like candidates who went to good universities, and they may ask you about your
school and education in an interview. You may be able to change your job, but you can’t
3._______________ (REPLACE) your education.

Large schools provide a large selection of mandatory and 4.______________ (OPTION) classes.
You can try new activities, explore new subjects, and meet many new people. It’s also important
to find a campus in a town or city that you like. Many university graduates decide to stay in their
university town 5._________________ (PERMANENT). They find a job, buy a house, and start a
family only kilometers away from campus.

The final thing to consider is a university’s costs. Education is more expensive today than ever
before. Therefore, you should find a school you know you can afford. Many students borrow a
lot of money to go to university and have trouble paying it back. Fortunately, your university may
offer you a scholarship, which 6._______________ (REMOVE) much of the cost. However, you
should find a university you can afford.

To sum up, different universities have different academic strengths, campus sizes and
populations, and costs. It’s important to find one that employs good professors,
7._______________ (CONTAIN) a comfortable campus, and is affordable. To make the right
choice, students need all the support and 8.___________________ (ENCOURAGE) they can get
from their families and friends. Sometimes this may put pressure on students. Therefore, they
may need to see a/an 9.___________________(PSYCHOLOGY) to get some help. However,
despite such difficulties, it is the best experience of a person’s life!

D. Circle the best option to fill in the blanks.

1. True marriage ______________ us to show trust and loyalty. Without these two, you can’t
have a real relationship with your husband or wife.
a. regrets b. requires c. infers d. drops
2. Love and respect are ______________ important for a healthy relationship.
a. emotionally b. rarely c. equally d. hardly

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MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

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Unit 9
A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use each
word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra words.

contribute dull bother decade prove imagine

pollution attach section flood wonderful senses

1. Although the chemicals in the river have been identified as the source of the ___________,
the factory still claims it is not responsible for it.
2. Sorry to _______________ you, but may I ask you something?
3. City employees cannot _________________ to political campaigns. It is not allowed.
4. We bought two newspapers so we could read the sports ______________ at the same time.
5. Can you _______________ what it's like when it's really hot out here in Delhi?
6. India attained independence in 1947, after a __________________ of struggle. It took a
long time to become truly independent.
7. We don't know whether the bridge can cope with that amount of water during a/an
____________ and it could eventually collapse,’ he said.
8. It is through our ________________ - sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch - that we
perceive the world around us.
9. The man tried to ________________ his innocence to the judge, but the jury did not believe
that he was telling the truth.
10. We tried to _______________ the pieces of the machine to each other, but the glue was
not strong, so they all fell apart.

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. crash____ a. a substance that makes air, water, soil etc. dangerously dirty, and
is caused by cars, factories etc.
2. former ____ b. not real, but produced from pictures or ideas in your mind
3. dull ___ c. to think about something that you are not sure about and try to
guess what is true, what will happen etc.
4. pollutant ___ d. not interesting or exciting
5. imaginary ____ e. a document or file that is sent with an email message
6. electronic ____ f. happening or existing before, but not now
7. wonder____ g. to hit something or someone extremely hard while moving, in a
way that causes a lot of damage or makes a lot of noise
8. attachment ____ h. to make someone feel slightly worried, upset, or concerned
9. contribute ____ i. electronic equipment, such as computers and televisions, uses
electricity that has passed through computer
10. bother ____ j. to help to make something happen

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C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. An example of a ________________ (CONTRIBUTE) is when you come up with a great
idea that helps to create a cool finished product.
2. When a woman has her parents’ blessing to get married, their agreement with the
wedding is an example of ________________ (APPROVE).
3. A piece of computer software that does something that no one has ever dreamed of
before and that is considered very creative, this is an example of
__________________(IMAGINE) software.
4. When you dump toxic waste into water, you cause a serious amount of_______________
(POLLUTE) in the water.
5. The book I had borrowed from you was so ____________ (DULL) that I stopped reading
it.
6. Why hadn't she realized what _________________ (WONDER) parents she had while
they were still alive?

D. Circle the best option to fill in the blanks.

1. When you do not like your child's behavior and are against the way he or she is acting,
this is an example of a time when you _________________ of the behavior.
a) attach b) disapprove c) crash d) pollute
2. When a child is playing house and creates a story, this is an example of a child using his
____________________.
a) attachment b) dullness c) approval d) imagination
3. An example of _____________ is a river that overflows into the nearby streets.
a) fiction b) flood c) sense d) pollutant

E. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Make the
necessary changes.

do research meet the deadline do safety tests make a breakthrough build a prototype

1. If we can’t ………………………………………………………, they won’t give us another contract. We have

to complete the work in the expected time.
2. Scientists have ………………………………………….…… into the causes of schizophrenia as it affects
many people in the world.
3. Detectives …………………………………………………….… in the long-running case when the man’s DNA
was found.
4. In order to prevent accidents, engineers should ………………………………………..… before using new
equipment.
5. Engineers ………………………………………………..… of a machine before mass-producing it.

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Unit 9
MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL FOR
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

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Unit 10

A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use
each word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra
words.
vary aspect measure amazing psychological gain
rate dramatically curiosity involve absolutely compulsory
1. Students’ moods seem to _________________ according to the weather. For
instance, rainy weather makes them feel gloomy while sunny weather makes them
energetic.
2. In Australia and New Zealand, it is ___________________ to wear a helmet when
cycling in order to prevent serious injuries.
3. Children have a natural ___________________ about the world around them, that’s
why they ask many questions to their parents all the time.
4. The cost of the project has increased _______________________ since it began.
They spent much more money than planned.
5. We must consider every __________________ of the problem so that we won’t face
any difficulty in the future.
6. She needs to ___________________ more confidence to deal with job and become
successful.
7. Alcoholism causes a variety of _____________________ consequences that are easy
to recognize such as nervousness, melancholy and insomnia.
8. Starting a new business and maintaining consistency ________________ planning,
making key financial decisions and completing a series of legal activities.
9. There has been a rapid increase in the divorce __________________ in most modern
industrial societies.
10. She has been exercising for 3 years and now her body looks really
________________. She did a good job!
B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. beat ____ a. to take someone away to ask them about a crime

2. tight ____ b. to give money, help, ideas etc. together with others
3. arrest ____ c. unclear or difficult to understand
4. district ____ d. so surprising that is difficult to believe
5. lecture ____ e. an area of a country/town that has official borders
6. astonishing ____ f. to support or prefer one particular possibility
7. experiment ____ g. to defeat or do better than
8. favour ____ h. held or kept together firmly or closely
9. contribute ____ i. a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people
especially students.
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Unit 10

C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text. Be careful with
singular and plural forms.

How Can I Contribute As a Member of a Group?

Being a member of a group can be an incredibly amazing experience and provide lots of
benefits. It’s motivating to 1. _________________(BELONG) to a group because people feel
more secure when they know that they have others around them. When we look to joining a
group, we typically ask ourselves what this group will do for us. Why should I join this group?
Will it give me what I need? What are the 2._________________ (REQUIRE) of being a
member of this group? However, it is also important to ask yourself what you can bring to
the group.

When you decide to become a member of a group, you must remember that you are
developing a 3.________________(RELATION) with the members of the group. In that
sense, you generally expect to gain something personally from the group, but you should
also be willing to be 4._______________ (SUPPORT) in the group. You will not get the full
benefits of the group and cannot truly be a member of the group as long as you are not 5.
____________ (RELUCTANT) to contribute to the group.

So what can you bring to the group? First, you need to be completely there mentally. That
means, when you meet the group, you should have an 6._________________(INTERACT)
with other members rather than sitting there quietly and not engaging in any conversation.
It’s also very significant to 7.________________ (ATTEND) the group meetings regularly. If
you do not make the physical commitment to be there, the group will not consider you a
true member of the group and there will be 8._______________ (COMPLAIN) about your
participation.

Think about what other skills you possess, whether it is in your personal life or your
professional life. You do not have to make a heroic effort. For instance, if you are
9.______________ (PERSUADE) and like thinking up new things to do, then you can run a
brainstorming session and actively throw out ideas to the group. As the members of the
group may have different points of view, it’s inevitable to have heated 10.
________________ (ARGUE) in the group. If you have good problem-solving skills, you can
help them to calm down and negotiate. Perhaps you are a great cook. You could make some
tasty appetizers for the group during the meetings, or run a wine tasting event to relax your
group members during one of the meetings.

You may not have any particularly special skills which would be 11.________________
(DISAPPOINT) for the group. However, simply being a good talker or a good listener can be a
solution. Being a good talker means that you can actively participate in the conversation and
12. _________________ (EXPRESS) his opinions in an effective way. Being a good listener

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means that you will really hear what each person is saying and can respond accordingly,
which is the recipe for a successful and enjoyable conversation.

D. Complete the sentences with the given phrasal verbs. Make the necessary changes.

find out pick up on catch on die out take over

1. Dinosaurs …………………………………….……. millions of years ago.

2. We may never ……………………….. the truth about what happened. They don’t talk about it.

3. In the 20th century, cars gradually ……………………………..……… from horses.

4. It was surprising that only one newspaper ……………………………………... contradictory

statements of the politicians.

5. Sports drinks have ……………………..………. as consumers have become more health-

conscious.

MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL FOR

Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.
Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

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Unit 11
A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use
each word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word. There are 2 extra
words.
suspense publicize research recluse exploration
episode ambitious review traineeship autobiography

1. Testing the hypothesis in this paper remains a future _________________ objective

because of time limit.
2. I missed the second _________________ of the series so I don't know what is going on
now.
3. The _______________ for new sources of energy is vital for the future of our planet.
4. There is a gradual build-up of _________________ throughout the film, until it comes
to an unexpected ending. It keeps you on the edge of your seats.
5. Nobody knows if __________________ actually provide real career paths, but it gives
young people their first job and that might lead to something better.
6. A large company contracted one of the celebrities to __________________ its newest
product.
7. The model was once so badly bullied over her condition that she became a virtual
________________. Now, she refuses to give interviews.
8. He's a very _______________ footballer and he wants to play at the highest level. He is
determined to do it all.

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. hilarious ____ a. a part of a film or play in which a series of events happen for
a period of time
2. scene _____
b. so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention
3. adequate _____
c. to make somebody feel afraid or worried about their ability
4. gripping ____ to achieve something
5. plot ____ d. the best work of an artist’s, writer’s etc.
6. incomparable ____ e. extremely amusing, funny
7. unwilling ____ f. enough or satisfactory
8. masterpiece _____ g. the main events of a play, novel, film etc.
9. groundbreaking ____ h. so good or great that nothing or nobody could achieve the
10. daunt ____ same standard

i. innovative, pioneering

j. reluctant

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C. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the phrasal verbs below. Use each
phrasal verb only once.

run off with = take/steal sth make up = invent get on = make progress
and carry it
away

carry on = continue give up = stop get over = recover from

be over = be finished turn up = appear get down = depress

/arrive
unexpectedly

run away = escape break up = separate cut down = reduce the quantity

go off = explode sell out = sell all wear out = become too old to
use

show off = try to impress run out of = finish go = experience sth

through
sb with sth unpleasant

0. Although the doctors warned him many times, he wouldn’t give up smoking.
1. We all know how wonderful you are. There is no need to ____________________.
2. Jim promised to meet me after work last night but he didn’t __________________.
3. It was lucky that nobody was killed when the bomb _______________________.
4. He always ____________________ stories in order to attract the attention of others.
Nobody believes him, though.
5. They decided to ________________ their partnership, and _____________ individually.
6. The show has __________________, there are no tickets left.
7. We are ____________________ time. Don’t you think we should hurry?
8. How did you ___________________ in your driving test? You didn’t fail I hope.
9. He never ____________________ the death of his wife. He always blamed himself for
the accident.
10. I won’t have a cigarette, thanks. –I’m trying to ________________________.
11. They aim to grab as much as possible and ____________________ it to somewhere safe.
12. This friendship between us ________________ now as I don’t want to see you anymore.
13. He _____________________ from home at the age of 13 after an argument he had with
his father.
14. His shoes keep _____________________. His parents buy him a pair of shoes nearly
every month.
15. It is the children who usually _____________________ a terrible period after the divorce
of their parents.

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16. This cloudy weather ____________ me ________. I don’t want to do anything and go
anywhere.

D. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Healthy Junk Food

We all know that junk food is 1) __________________ (HEALTH) and 2) _______________
(FAT). However, if you prepare your own ‘junk food’ at home, it can be delicious and
3)________________ (NUTRITION). For instance, you can enjoy home-made hamburgers as
often as you like and an added bonus is that they’re much 4) _______________ (CHEAP)
when you make them yourself. ‘Healthy’ junk food is a great way to avoid a 5) ___________
(MONOTONY) diet and is also a wise 6) _______________ (CHOOSE) for those who are
watching their weight. You might be tempted by the 7) _________________ (CONVENIENT)
of buying junk food when you’re short of time, but keep in mind that eating healthily is both
8) ___________________ (ADVISE) and 9) __________________ (FASHION). If you can
balance a sensible eating plan with regular exercise, you’ll soon be able to feel the 10)
____________________ (DIFFERENT). Now that’s something worth striving for, isn’t it?

MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL FOR

Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.

Word Image Meaning Collocation Example sentence(s)

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A. Fill in the blanks in the text with the most appropriate word given in the box. Use
each word only ONCE. DO NOT change the form of the word (You may need to
change the tense). There are 2 extra words.

attempt guard judge criminal catch

guilty prison convince robbery punishment

A few months ago Ron was arrested by the police, who _______________ (1) him robbing a
local post office. He had previously __________________ (2) petty crime, but never
anything serious. The police questioned him for several hours and finally accused him of
_________________ (3). A few weeks later he got a letter saying that he had to appear in
court the following month.

Ron hired the best _________________ (4) lawyer he could find to defend him. However,
the lawyer could not _________________ (5) the jury of Ron’s innocence. When he was
called to give evidence, he said he had been somewhere else over 100 miles away when the
crime was committed. Unfortunately for Ron, three witnesses identified him as the man
they had seen at the scene of the crime. In the end, the _______________ (6) found Ron
_________________ (7) and sentenced him to three years in _________________ (8).

B. Match the following words with their meanings.

1. conclude ____ a. to make something smaller in size, amount, degree,

importance, etc.
2. deliver ____ b. a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking
about
3. insist ____ c. to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing
4. roughly ____ d. to stop something from happening or someone from doing
something
5. reduce ____ e. to upset or annoy someone
6. replace ____ f. to take something, like a package, from one place to another
7. issue ____ g. to take the place of something, or to put something or
someone in the place of something or someone else
8. tackle ____ h. approximately
9. bother ____ i. to try to deal with something or someone
10. prevent ____ j. to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others
disagree with or oppose what you say

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C. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the text. Be careful with
singular and plural forms.
1. It’s really _________________ when a train is late and there’s no explanation.
(ANNOY)
2. The only ___________________ question is whether we can raise the money to save
his life. (REMAIN)
3. I noticed several _________________ faces in the meeting room and I felt nervous
as I didn’t know those people at all. (FAMILIAR)
4. He was taken to hospital with serious head __________________. (INJURE)
5. He was a politician of rare _________________ and courage, but he was put into
prison. (HONEST)
6. We opened this position with the ___________________ that there would be a lot
of applicants for the job. (EXPECT)
7. He never seems to show any _________________ in his children. (INTEREST)
8. Too many rules might kill __________________. (CREATE)
9. We went back to Ireland for my uncle's __________________. (BURY)
10. He's full of good __________________, but he never does anything about them!
(INTEND)
11. Teenagers are generally indifferent to _________________ issues such as
unemployment and education. (SOCIETY)

D. Circle the best option to fill in the blanks.

1. I must __________ to my teacher for my lateness.
a. attempt b. apologize c. prevent d. bother
2. He was __________ and seriously injured by a gang of youths.
a. discovered b. attacked c. cancelled d. remained
3. They didn't __________ the danger they were in.
a. realize b. tick c. pick d. seem
4. This booklet __________ useful information about essay writing.
a. judges b. insists c. designs d. provides
5. We must stay one __________ ahead of our competitors.
a. talent b. step c. tax d. session
6. He was murdered by a dangerous __________.
a. method b. section c. criminal d. injury
7. I felt it was my __________ to tell them the truth.
a. duty b. gun c. title d. queue
8. Thieves got in by smashing the __________ of the door.
a. punishment b. side c. lock d. figure
9. Shall we go __________ to the party or stop by at a pub first?
a. away b. straight c. forward d. front
10. I thought he __________ the situation very well.
a. reduced b. buried c. intended d. handled

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MY VOCABULARY JOURNAL
Fill in the table with 3 new words that you have learned in this module.

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