Add 1 letter to any place of each word to form another word with its definition
1. ate ->…………… 2. hoe->…………… 3. tie->…………… 4. and->…………. 5. son->…………. 6. compete->………… 7. pay->……………. | 1. dislike something very much 2. want something to happen and think that it is possible 3. what is measured in minutes, hours, day, etc… 4. a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with singer (s) 5. a short piece of music with words that you sing 6. finish making or doing something 7. perform on a musical instrument |
II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. We should visit the dentist _____________________ to have a check-up. (occasion)
2. The ___________________ of the class wants to go to a safari park during the school holidays. (major)
3. You need your parents’ ____________________ before you can go on this school trip. (permit)
4. You cannot work all the time. You need some rest and ___________________. (relax)
5. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural ____________________ of the world. (wonderful)
6. Which is more ____________________, the sunrise or the sunset? (glory)
7. ____________________ for Elaine, her results were not good enough. (fortunate)
8. Those without ___________________ permission are not allowed to join the school excursion. (parent)
9. Monday’s a bit ___________________ for me. How about Wednesday? (convenient)
10. It’s no use ____________________ him to support the project. (persuasion)
II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. We should visit the dentist _____________________ to have a check-up. (occasion)
2. The ___________________ of the class wants to go to a safari park during the school holidays. (major)
3. You need your parents’ ____________________ before you can go on this school trip. (permit)
4. You cannot work all the time. You need some rest and ___________________. (relax)
5. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural ____________________ of the world. (wonderful)
6. Which is more ____________________, the sunrise or the sunset? (glory)
7. ____________________ for Elaine, her results were not good enough. (fortunate)
8. Those without ___________________ permission are not allowed to join the school excursion. (parent)
9. Monday’s a bit ___________________ for me. How about Wednesday? (convenient)
10. It’s no use ____________________ him to support the project. (persuasion)
II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. We should visit the dentist _____________________ to have a check-up. (occasion)
2. The ___________________ of the class wants to go to a safari park during the school holidays. (major)
3. You need your parents’ ____________________ before you can go on this school trip. (permit)
4. You cannot work all the time. You need some rest and ___________________. (relax)
5. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural ____________________ of the world. (wonderful)
6. Which is more ____________________, the sunrise or the sunset? (glory)
7. ____________________ for Elaine, her results were not good enough. (fortunate)
8. Those without ___________________ permission are not allowed to join the school excursion. (parent)
9. Monday’s a bit ___________________ for me. How about Wednesday? (convenient)
10. It’s no use ____________________ him to support the project. (persuasion)
Please help me.
1. Match a word in column A with its definition in column B.
2. Match a word or expression in the box that has the same meaning or a similar meaning to each of the following.
Exercise 9: Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. The ___ Digestive _____ (1. DIGEST) system breaks down food into simple substances for the body cells to use. These substances are ________ (2. ABSORB) into the bloodstream and waste matter is passed out of the body as urine or faeces. Cells need oxygen to break down and release ________ (3. ENERGETIC) in food. The oxygen is taken into the body through the ________ (4. RESPIRATION) system-the nose, windpipe, or trachea, and two lungs. You take in oxygen from the air when you breathe in and release waste carbon dioxide when you breathe out.
2. Diet is one of the most important factors in maintaining good overall health. Eating a ________ (5. BALANCE) diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, nuts and legumes provides you with the nutrients required for optimal energy levels, a strong immune system and healthy internal organs. In addition, ________ (6. CONSUME) the right foods can help protect you from many of the most common chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, as well as ________ (7. OBESE), which is a major risk factor for disease.
3. Humor, smile and laughter can facilitate communication between employees and managers. They can create a ________work (8. FRIEND) environment where tasks are carried out effectively. Laughing at work combats stress and________ (9. PROMOTE) the relaxation of employees. The good mood and relaxation promoted by the laughter and good humor can increase efficiency and ________(10.PRODUCE). It must be stressed however that the jokes and other forms of humor should never offend anyone.
16. To be fair, we should divide the task (equal).
Fill the blank with the correct form off word in the box to complete each sentence.
example | groceries | washing-up | sociable |
17. At school, Jack is very …………………………. with teachers and friends. He likes meeting and talking to them.
18. Traditionally, girls have to do …………………….which consists of cleaning dishes, plates, pans, glasses…..
19. In my family, my mother always shop for……………………
20. When parents do the household chores equally, they can set a good………………..for their children.
Select the synonym of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence in the unit
Discuss and match each type of music to a suitable description.
A. good
B. fitting
C. famous
D. pretty
VOCABULARY-ADVANCED 1
I/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-up.
A. join B. break C. share D. pick up
2. Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.
A. part B. cooperate C. separate D. disagree
3. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others.
A. easily hurt B. strong C. safe D. hard to affect
4. We’re surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a child.
A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
5. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up
6. She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being a housekeeper.
A. lend B. make C. borrow D. raise
7. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.
A. views B. ideas C. jobs D. chores
8. In the 20th century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.
A. conventional B. contemporary C.latest D. new
9. After consideration, teaching is still a career worth pursuing as I prefer to become a teacher like my mother and my father.
A. work B. unemployment C. occupation D. professor
10. The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible.
A. recreation B. remedy C. keyword D. technique