Porter Unit 3

Remember that in the case of nouns and verbs you may need to change the form of the word: 3a – Fill in the gaps Unit Three co-ordinate (v) - discrete (adj) - estimate (n) - geography (n) norm (n) pole (n) - preposition (n) - rational (adj) scheme (n) - source (n) - task (n) - underlie (v) 1.

Remember that in the case of nouns and verbs you may need to change the form of the word: 3a – Fill in the gaps Unit Three co-ordinate (v) - discrete (adj) - estimate (n) - geography (n) norm (n) pole (n) - preposition (n) - rational (adj) scheme (n) - source (n) - task (n) - underlie (v) 1.

Remember that in the case of nouns and verbs you may need to change the form of the word: 3a – Fill in the gaps Unit Three co-ordinate (v) - discrete (adj) - estimate (n) - geography (n) norm (n) pole (n) - preposition (n) - rational (adj) scheme (n) - source (n) - task (n) - underlie (v) 1.

Remember that in the case of nouns and verbs you may need to change the form of the word: 3a – Fill in the gaps Unit Three co-ordinate (v) - discrete (adj) - estimate (n) - geography (n) norm (n) pole (n) - preposition (n) - rational (adj) scheme (n) - source (n) - task (n) - underlie (v) 1.

Remember that in the case of nouns and verbs you may need to change the form of the word: 3a – Fill in the gaps Unit Three co-ordinate (v) - discrete (adj) - estimate (n) - geography (n) norm (n) pole (n) - preposition (n) - rational (adj) scheme (n) - source (n) - task (n) - underlie (v) 1.

Remember that in the case of nouns and verbs you may need to change the form of the word: 3a – Fill in the gaps Unit Three co-ordinate (v) - discrete (adj) - estimate (n) - geography (n) norm (n) pole (n) - preposition (n) - rational (adj) scheme (n) - source (n) - task (n) - underlie (v) 1.

Remember that in the case of nouns and verbs you may need to change the form of the word: 3a – Fill in the gaps Unit Three co-ordinate (v) - discrete (adj) - estimate (n) - geography (n) norm (n) pole (n) - preposition (n) - rational (adj) scheme (n) - source (n) - task (n) - underlie (v) 1.

Paying for large purchases by credit card instead of in cash has become the ___________________ in many parts of the world.

Although speech is mostly continuous sound, written language is divided up into ___________________ units which we call words.

Although speech is mostly continuous sound, written language is divided up into ___________________ units which we call words.

One of the roles of the Managing Director is to ___________________ the work of different departments to ensure that they work well together.

One of the roles of the Managing Director is to ___________________ the work of different departments to ensure that they work well together.

In __________________, we study the physical features of the world – such as rivers and mountains – and how we make use of them.

In __________________, we study the physical features of the world – such as rivers and mountains – and how we make use of them.

The purpose of a bibliography at the end of an essay is to show the ____________________ of information used in writing the essay.

The purpose of a bibliography at the end of an essay is to show the ____________________ of information used in writing the essay.

The purpose of a bibliography at the end of an essay is to show the ____________________ of information used in writing the essay.

Although we cannot be sure, most ___________________ point to a significant increase in average air temperatures in the next 100 years.

Although we cannot be sure, most ___________________ point to a significant increase in average air temperatures in the next 100 years.

Everyone knows that diseases such as malaria are on the increase again, but what we are not so sure about is the ___________________ cause of this.

Everyone knows that diseases such as malaria are on the increase again, but what we are not so sure about is the ___________________ cause of this.

Most economic theories assume that people act on a ___________________ basis, but this doesn't take account of the fact that we often use our emotions instead.

Most economic theories assume that people act on a ___________________ basis, but this doesn't take account of the fact that we often use our emotions instead.

Most economic theories assume that people act on a ___________________ basis, but this doesn't take account of the fact that we often use our emotions instead.

Most economic theories assume that people act on a ___________________ basis, but this doesn't take account of the fact that we often use our emotions instead.

Most economic theories assume that people act on a ___________________ basis, but this doesn't take account of the fact that we often use our emotions instead.

The government has launched a new ___________________ aimed at reducing youth unemployment.

The government has launched a new ___________________ aimed at reducing youth unemployment.

While half of the students were responsible for writing the questionnaires, the others had the __________________ of analysing the data.

While half of the students were responsible for writing the questionnaires, the others had the __________________ of analysing the data.

Don't forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible.

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In each of the sentences below, decide which word in bold is more suitable.

In each of the sentences below, decide which word in bold is more suitable.

Unit Three 3b – Choose the right word 1.

If somebody has a diet which is deficient/ inadequate in vitamins, he/she may suffer poor health as a result.

If somebody has a diet which is deficient/ inadequate in vitamins, he/she may suffer poor health as a result.

If somebody has a diet which is deficient/ inadequate in vitamins, he/she may suffer poor health as a result.

If somebody has a diet which is deficient/ inadequate in vitamins, he/she may suffer poor health as a result.

Although the characters were very convincing, the tale / plot was so weak that the film was a failure.

Although the characters were very convincing, the tale / plot was so weak that the film was a failure.

The transition / transitfrom a communist to a free-market economy has been very difficult for a number of countries.

The transition / transitfrom a communist to a free-market economy has been very difficult for a number of countries.

Students usually dress casually at university, but this style of dress is not correct/ appropriate when they start work.

The opinions expressed in a newspaper usually reflect the views of the proprietor/ landlord.

Extreme religious groups living in isolated communes / societies have been responsible for a number of violent crimes.

Extreme religious groups living in isolated communes / societies have been responsible for a number of violent crimes.

Extreme religious groups living in isolated communes / societies have been responsible for a number of violent crimes.

In order to discuss the implications of the crisis, the President convened / gathered a meeting of his top advisors at the White House.

In order to discuss the implications of the crisis, the President convened / gathered a meeting of his top advisors at the White House.

In order to discuss the implications of the crisis, the President convened / gathered a meeting of his top advisors at the White House.

In order to discuss the implications of the crisis, the President convened / gathered a meeting of his top advisors at the White House.

In order to discuss the implications of the crisis, the President convened / gathered a meeting of his top advisors at the White House.

Because the weather was so bad, the astronauts abandoned / lefttheir attempt to launch the space shuttle.

Because the weather was so bad, the astronauts abandoned / lefttheir attempt to launch the space shuttle.

Because the weather was so bad, the astronauts abandoned / lefttheir attempt to launch the space shuttle.

Resentment and jealousy over jobs is a common source of conflict… 2.

Resentment and jealousy over jobs is a common source of conflict… 2.

Resentment and jealousy over jobs is a common source of conflict… 2.

Many members of the public question the relevance… 3.

Retraining courses for the unemployed may just be a way to exclude… 4.

The letters L, E and C on the map correspond… 5.

Some environmentalists have a very bleak vision… 6.

Some environmentalists have a very bleak vision… 6.

Some environmentalists have a very bleak vision… 6.

One way in which some countries can produce very cheap goods is to exploit… 7.

The demonstrators refused to disperse,… 8.

The demonstrators refused to disperse,… 8.

Multi-national companies are often keen to seek… 9.

The Earth rotates… 10.

It is better to work at a constant rate and to maintain… 11.

If a family moves abroad, the children often adapt… a. …to their new environment more quickly than their parents. b. …towards women having top positions in the workplace. c. …within society and can lead to violence. d. …to London, Edinburgh and Cardiff. e. …although the police were heavily armed and very aggressive. f. …more people from the unemployment totals. g. …child workers by paying them very low wages. h. …this during the year rather than to try to learn everything the night befor

If a family moves abroad, the children often adapt… a. …to their new environment more quickly than their parents. b. …towards women having top positions in the workplace. c. …within society and can lead to violence. d. …to London, Edinburgh and Cardiff. e. …although the police were heavily armed and very aggressive. f. …more people from the unemployment totals. g. …child workers by paying them very low wages. h. …this during the year rather than to try to learn everything the night befor

If a family moves abroad, the children often adapt… a. …to their new environment more quickly than their parents. b. …towards women having top positions in the workplace. c. …within society and can lead to violence. d. …to London, Edinburgh and Cardiff. e. …although the police were heavily armed and very aggressive. f. …more people from the unemployment totals. g. …child workers by paying them very low wages. h. …this during the year rather than to try to learn everything the night befor

Remember that you may need to change the form Unit Three 3d – Word substitution

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

From the list below, choose one word which could be used in place of the language shown in bold or in some cases the grammatical class of the word: accomplish (v) - adequate (adj) - area (n) - chemical (n) conduct (n) - consume (v) - credible (adj) - dispose of (v) exert (v) - manifest in (v) - occupy (v) - rely on (v) 1.

Environmentalists are keen to persuade us to throw away rubbish and waste in more environmentally-friendly ways.

Poisonous substances released into the sea may be absorbed by fish and then find their way into the human food chain.

Poisonous substances released into the sea may be absorbed by fish and then find their way into the human food chain.

Poisonous substances released into the sea may be absorbed by fish and then find their way into the human food chain.

Poisonous substances released into the sea may be absorbed by fish and then find their way into the human food chain.

A growing number of scientists find it plausible that other life forms may exist elsewhere in the universe.

Because of its economic and military strength, the USA exercises considerable influence over world politics.

Before giving a presentation, always ______________________ the focus on the projector so that everyone can read what is on the screen. a. adjust b. move c. change 2.

The changes companies make to their cars are often very ______________________ and may not change the basic structure of the cars at all. a. microscopic b.superficial c. minute 3.

The changes companies make to their cars are often very ______________________ and may not change the basic structure of the cars at all. a. microscopic b.superficial c. minute 3.

In special ______________________, a person who is found guilty of murder may receive no punishment at all from the court. a. places b. times c. circumstances 5.

The results of the government inquiry ______________________ that there had been no deliberate attempt by the company to deceive investors. a. displayed b. revealed c. explained 6.

The results of the government inquiry ______________________ that there had been no deliberate attempt by the company to deceive investors. a. displayed b. revealed c. explained 6.

If you have time, I would really ______________________ some help with this assignment. a. appreciate b. respect c. value

If you have time, I would really ______________________ some help with this assignment. a. appreciate b. respect c. value

Then try to match your combinations with the spaces in the sentences below: global - common - computer power and - previous - final outspoken - dynamic - positive physical - labour - classic shortage - personality - prestige - example - experience - decision - aspects - network - 1.

Then try to match your combinations with the spaces in the sentences below: global - common - computer power and - previous - final outspoken - dynamic - positive physical - labour - classic shortage - personality - prestige - example - experience - decision - aspects - network - 1.

Then try to match your combinations with the spaces in the sentences below: global - common - computer power and - previous - final outspoken - dynamic - positive physical - labour - classic shortage - personality - prestige - example - experience - decision - aspects - network - 1.

Employers are always keen to recruit staff with good qualifications and relevant _________________ _________________.

Employers are always keen to recruit staff with good qualifications and relevant _________________ _________________.

Those language learners who focus on the _________________ _________________ of living in a new culture rather than on the disadvantages tend to learn more quickly.

Those language learners who focus on the _________________ _________________ of living in a new culture rather than on the disadvantages tend to learn more quickly.

Unfortunately, rising crime rates seem to be an increasingly _________________ _________________ of life in big cities today.

The Internet, as the name implies, is really a huge _________________ _________________, linking computers all over the world.

The Internet, as the name implies, is really a huge _________________ _________________, linking computers all over the world.

The Internet, as the name implies, is really a huge _________________ _________________, linking computers all over the world.

Tourism is now a very significant part of the _________________ _________________, earning millions of dollars.

Tourism is now a very significant part of the _________________ _________________, earning millions of dollars.