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1. PHRASES AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS WITH GIVE
A. Look at the extract from the text on pages 114-115. What does the phrase in bold mean?
On 5 April, he died, giving birth to the legend that
Tutankhamun’s tomb was cursed.
B. Read the sentences below and match the
phrases/expressions in bold with their
meanings.
announcement in advance
1. I’ve never had Japanese food before, so whenAndrew invited me to a Japanese restaurant for
dinner, I thought I’d give it a try. ( )
2. Alex gave vent to his frustration and shouted at James for breaking his computer. ( )
3. Although both men had been arguing over the issue for several months, neither seemed
prepared to give ground. ( )
4. After being late to work for six successive days, my cousin was given the sack. ( )
5. Our landlord gave us two months notice to leave the house. ( )
a. to withdraw, retreat
b. to express forcefully
c. to use or experience something in order to
test it
d. to dismiss
e. to give a warning or make an
2. VERBS STARTING WITH THE PREFIXES EN- AND DEA
A. Read the examples below and answer the questions that follow.
1. The Pharaoh demoted his general for neglecting his
duties.
What does demoted mean?
a. made important
b. moved to a lower rank
c. awarded
2. The boy king remains ensconced in his golden coffin in
his original tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
What does ensconced mean?
a. inaccessible
b. uncovered
c. settled comfortably
B. Read the following sentences. How do the prefixes
en- and de- alter the meaning of the word code?
No matter what forms our military use to encode
confidential information, it seems that the enemy always
finds a way to decode the messages.
Note:
• The prefix en- when used to form a verb indicates to put into a situation or to cause something to
become e.g. danger → endanger, large → enlarge.
• The prefix de- when used to form a verb indicates the opposite or to remove something e.g.
compose → decompose, forest → deforest
C. Complete with the correct prefix, en- or de-.
1. We want to close the play area, so the baby
doesn’t get into things he shouldn’t.
2. I know the hard work might motivate you at
first, but it will be worth it in the end.
3. I usually use the microwave to frost frozen food.
4. The runner has to drink a lot of water to keep from
getting hydrated.
5. This class will able you to practise CPR in the
event of an emergency.
3. VERBS STARTING WITH THE PREFIX DIS-
A. Look at the extract from the text on pages 114-115.
What does the word in bold mean? Choose a, b or c.
The shrines surrounding the burial were slowly dismantled.
a. destroyed b. covered c. taken apart
Note:
The prefix dis- when used before a verb indicates
the opposite effect or the reverse of the process
described by the original verb,
e.g. agree → disagree, charge → discharge.
B. Look at the verbs in the box. What do you think
they mean? Use them to complete the sentences
1-5. Make any necessary changes.
disorientate - disobey - disarm
disorganise - disembark
1. Luckily, the police were able to
the robbers and arrest them.
2. Don’t worry, the ship won’t leave before we
.
3. The kids will get in trouble if they
their babysitter.
4. The roller coaster might
you for a few minutes when you get off the ride.
5. Look at his desk! He’s the most
person I’ve ever met!
WORDS WITH SIMILAR SPELLING
AND/OR PRONUNCIATION
B. Rewrite the sentences below using a participle clause.
A. Look at the following extracts taken from the
listening section and note the words in bold. Can
you think of any other words starting with re- and
ending in -ain?
Tutankhamun, the boy pharaoh, retains an enduring grasp
on our popular imagination.
Just one king remained...
B. In exercises testing vocabulary in an examination,
the options are sometimes words with a similar
form (spelling and/or pronunciation) but with quite
different meanings. Read the sentences and choose
the word that best completes each sentence.
1. After the hurricane, all that was left of our house was a pile of .
a. rabble b. rubble
c. ramble d. rumble
2. Our company uses lorries and ships in order to various consumer goods from one country to another.
a. transform b. transport
c. transmit d. transfer
3. It took the firefighters hours to the fire that broke out in the warehouse.
a. extinguish b. distinguish
c. relinquish d. vanquish
4. I think Jason t o win the prize; he performed the best in the competition.
a. preserves b. reserves
c. conserves d. deserves
5. The manager’s speech a ny fears that the factory would be closing down.
a. dispensed b. dispersed
c. dispelled d. displeased
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round-up
A. Choose the word or phrase which most appropriately completes the sentence.
1. The football coach to his anger and disappointment and scolded the team for playing badly.
a. gave notice b. gave the sack c. gave vent d. gave ground
2. When the football match ended, the crowds q uietly.
a. dispelled b. dispensed c. displeased d. dispersed
3. As the marathon runner crossed the finish line, he a nd fell from exhaustion.
a. hurtled b. stumbled c. lurched d. orbited
4. Tom waved to the captain as he f rom the ship.
a. disarmed b. disorientated c. disembarked d. dismantled
5. This art history course will you to truly appreciate art.
a. encode b. enclose c. engage d. enable
6. You should always make sure food taken from the freezer is thoroughly before you reheat it.
a. demotivated b. defrosted c. dehydrated d. decoded
7. Elderly people should be treated with the respect they .
a. conserve b. reserve c. preserve d. deserve
8. When I saw the mouse scuttling towards me, I nearly jumped out of my .
a. skin b. straw c. nails d. stomach
9. The beach is w alking distance of the hotel so it’s very convenient.
a. off b. in c. on d. within
10. When his family stopped at the lion’s enclosure, the young boy in wonder at the fierce-looking animals.
a. glanced b. gazed c. glared d. glimpsed
D. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in capitals.
If you’re
A TRIP TO South Aftrica
If you’re planning your next holiday, why not consider South Africa? This (1) country
has a wide variety of things for people to see and do. Let’s start with a (2) o f Cape
Town, a multicultural city with a diverse population descended from Europeans, Asians and Africans.
In the city, there are lots of street cafés and great restaurants which cater for all tastes. This will
(3) y ou to truly enjoy the culinary delights of a variety of ethnic cuisines. Few people
would (4) t hat Cape Town has much to offer keen shoppers but if you’d like to
experience the (5) o f buying something typically African, Greenmarket Square is the
place! It’s a local outdoor market where people from all over Africa sell crafts and souvenirs. Cape Town
is by the sea so if you’d like to soak up the sun or do some water sports, then head out to Clifton, which
has lovely sandy beaches. There is also Bakoven Beach, a stunning beach which remains completely
(6) by tourism. If you plan to visit one of the smaller cities, make sure you go to
Nelspruit, a (7) p lace with a laid-back atmosphere. There is a range of accommodation
available to suit all budgets ranging from cheap hostels to more luxurious hotels. A trip to South Africa
would be incomplete without visiting one of the many (8) n ature reserves; day trips
can be arranged at your (9) . Also, close to Nelspruit is the Kruger National Park,
which is one of the country’s major tourist (10) . All in all, there are plenty of great
things to do and see in South Africa.
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