WORD FORMATION REVISION

WORD FORMATION REVISION I Use the words given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits the space 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Safety tests on old cars have been throughout Europe (STANDARD) We eventually began the task of sorting through his papers (LABOUR) Children normally feel a lot of about their first day at school (ANXIOUS) That’s a very flower arrangement you have there (ART) The engineering sector achieved significant last year (GROW) He was from a wound in his shoulder (BLOOD) Her first novel, More Innocent Times, was published in 1977 (TITLE) There is a(n) simple explanation of what happened (SUPPOSE) Her face showed a(n) of fear and excitement (MIX) The reports are treated as strictly (CONFIDENCE) Watch how she does it and then (LIKE) The painting consists of four blocks of colour (RECTANGLE) The magazine offers tips on cutting your house costs (MAINTAIN) The government has a policy of letting the ill be cared for in the community (MIND) That staircase of theirs is the most beautiful piece of (CARPENTER) In the exam we had to write one essay (DESCRIBE) I’m not to being treated like this (CUSTOM) Hundreds of mature trees were in the storm (ROOT) How we know humans from apes? (EVOLUTION) He had grown up in a(n) because his mother could not take care of him (ORPHAN) A UN force has been sent in to try and the area worst affected by the civil war (PEACE) I am simply trying to the facts of the case (CERTAIN) If you come to the at 10:30, the doctor will see you then (SURGICAL) In his later paintings he used a more blend of colours (HARMONY) It was a(n) of the President’s involvement in secret arms deals that shocked the nation (REVEAL) She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is English (TYPE) She is accused of playing a(n) part in the plot (NOBLE) The company is to new ideas at all times (RECEIVE) There were complaints that the advertisements were to women (OFFEND) We are all to you for your help (DEBT) The company is keen to develop its own in the area of computer programming (EXPERT) He was about his looks, spending hours in the gym (VANITY) They knew that a vaccine for the virus was possible (THEORY) Over 30,000 will run in the New York marathon (COMPETE) The names of all the dead were on the monument (SCRIPT) The new director of the TV station is likely to make major changes in (PERSON) They’ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the buildings and roads in (MINI) They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(n) manipulation of statistics (FRAUD) The company was inefficient because it was highly _ (BUREAU) Gathered all together in the church, they are going to those who lost their lives in the Great War (MEMORY) He is the author of three books and articles (NUMBER) That was one of the most exhibitions I’ve seen (SPECTACLE) They’ve got very kids, as I remember (QUARREL) Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse-drawn (CARRY) There is something wrong with anyone who is so rude (HABIT) The police have taken the of every man in the neighbourhood who matched the rapist’s description (FINGER) Plants keep cool during the summer by water from their leaves (VAPOUR) The streets were with strings of coloured lights (LUMINOUS) , the side effects of the drugs were not discovered until many people had been seriously damaged by it (TRAGEDY) The of old technology has slowed the company’s growth (RETAIN) They regarded him as the of their country (SAVE) She bought a(n) about the castle from the tourist office (BOOK) It’s impossible to prove that the factory is responsible for the pollution (CONCLUDE) The sounds made by young babies were very similar to those used in early speech (VOICE) Children from a(n) background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime (PRIVILEGE) The line between the real and the is very blurred in the film world (FABLE) This attack on a defenceless elderly person is an act of purely (COWARD) A UN force has been sent in to try and the area worst affected by the civil war (PEACE) The program will take a detailed and look at the problem of homelessness (PROVOKE) He became editor of the Irish journal “The Bell” (LEGEND) Vitamin C increases the of iron from food (ABSORB) by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 The players were by the referee’s decision (FURY) If you are sweating a lot you should wear a(n) (ODOUR) They executed Russia’s family in 1918 (EMPIRE) The window-dresser has arranged the clothes very in the windows of the department store (ART) She scooped up a(n) of sand and let it truckle through her fingers (HAND) It is for companies to provide details of their industrial processes (OBLIGE) The seller usually pays a commission to the or auction company based on a percentage of the final sale price (AUCTION) 69 The main of pension equality so far have been men (BENEFIT) 70 Falling coffee prices have many Third World economies (POOR) 71 The first inhabitants of Iceland were a group of families who settled on the island in AD 874 (NORWAY) 72 There was disagreement about whether the country needs to maintain a (DETER) 73 Hundreds of from the war zone have arrived in the city and we are trying to find homes for them (EVACUATE) 74 patients are often given exercises to help prevent their muscles from becoming stiff (BED) 75 It was this passion for fast cars that led to his death at the age of 33 (TIME) 76 Every effort is made to any errors before the book is printed (RIGHT) 77 In a recent opinion poll, a majority of were against nuclear weapons (RESPONSE) 78 Her mouth is lipsticked and her eyes are wide open with anticipation (SEDUCE) 79 The script has a refreshing and sparkle (SPONTANEOUS) 80 It’s better to be a(n) and eat a variety of plant and animals in case there is a shortage of one particular kind of food (VORE) 81 The band performed very in the concert last night (IMPRESS) 82 Teenagers always try to be of their parents (DEPEND) 83 The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is (POLLUTE) 84 Her boring essay is the one that I have ever read (LENGTH) 85 My opinion is that ghosts are There are no ghosts in this world (EXIST) 86 At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a(n) ovation (STAND) 87 The university has the use of dictionaries during language examinations (AUTHOR) 88 A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two, sometimes unpleasant, (ALTERNATE) 89 It is very difficult to find Mrs Burton’s shop, for it was from all others in the street (DISTINGUISH) 90 When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the hospitality of the fans (COMPARE) 91 The teacher’s criticism has Tom’s interest in learning (DIE) 92 The staff’s bad behaviour has brought to the whole company (GRACEFUL) 93 Panda is to China only (NATION) 94 Traditional are a good source of fun and entertainment (CELEBRATE) 95 The public were angry with the Minister’s to tell the truth about the bribery (REFUSE) 96 Young children should be well aware of their manner (BEHAVE) 97 Please put the books back to where you took them Don’t any of them (PLACE) 98 The are scheduled to take off at 15:00 and 15:30 (FLY) 99 I’ve never met such a strong man His energy seems (EXHAUST) 100 Those rose bushes need protection Spray them with (INSECT) 101 Don’t you know that your good result will make your parents proud of you? (MEASURE) 102 Be careful You may be to put all your eggs in one basket (ADVICE) 103 The boy watched the performance of the tigers, with amazement (BREATHE) 104 I would like to express my admiration for his of knowledge (PROFOUND) 105 The cancellation of the case resulted from the in court of the defendant resulted in (APPEAR) 106 The of the Ministry of Education announced the date of the graduation exam (SPEAK) 107 Mercedes is a very car (DEPEND) 108 There should be staff in case someone is absent and needs to be replaced (STAND) 109 You’ll be punished for all your (DO) 110 With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very (CONSUME) 111 As as he is, it’s not surprising that he believed their lies (IMPRESS) 112 Our factories, cars and power stations may poison the environment with gases and chemical waste (POLLUTE) 113 The monument was erected in of the fallen soldiers for posterity (REMEMBER) 114 Being a career woman, Angelina devoted herself exclusively to her career (FAR) 115 Hopefully, patients infected with influenza A/H1N1 can be treated with drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza (VIRUS) 116 Urban sewage and industrial waste that man discharges into the sea have a(n) effect on marine life (DELETE) 117 We should make young people realize that drug-taking is (DESTROY) by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of 118 Good jobs are in short supply these days and you need to be on the for them as a result (LOOKING) 119 The invention of software by Bill Gates brought wealth to him when he was 25 (TELL) 120 Mind your language, you guys It is rude (EXCUSE) 121 One of the most studied of all ‘kitchen cures’, ginger has been used for millennia (MEDICINE) 122 Whenever examination is in progress, I often see parents, family members and waiting anxiously outside the exam sites (WISH) 123 There was a(n) in the arrangements so I missed my flight (SLIP) 124 skill is the one skill that can grant you the opportunity to get a good job (LEAD) 125 Bill Gates is a(n) story of an entrepreneur (SUCCEED) 126 Such a kind man would never hurt his friend’s feelings (INTEND) 127 The scenery along the coast was (BREATHE) 128 Because of a car , she didn’t get to the airport in time for her flights (BREAK) 129 The need assistance from the whole society (POVERTY) 130 Her bedroom is decorated with her favourite souvenirs from her trips (PLEASE) 131 We are offering many special price on printers this month (REDUCE) 132 Students hate their classmates who get treatment from their teachers (PREFER) 133 Explosives are weapons (DIE) 134 Three of the tried to escape through the window (CAPTURE) 135 We were all surprised at her to help (REFUSE) 136 Health care was in ancient time There was no hospital or doctor then (EXIST) 137 What the teacher does first is to check of the students (ATTEND) 138 The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient (MANAGE) 139 are built to entertain and educate people about marine life (AQUATIC) 140 The educational program we are launching is to teenage girls in rural areas (POWER) 141 The clothes we wear, like a(n) language, can give out message (SPEAK) 142 After months of surveillance, the police could take the criminals (AWARE) 143 They won the case because of the of the defendant (APPEAR) 144 Some country lanes are to cars in rainy seasons (PASS) 145 The mechanic fixed our car, which really upset us (PROFESSION) 146 His of his opponent led to his biggest failure (ESTIMATE) 147 Most tourists are amazed at the splendours of the Rocky Mountains (SCENERY) 148 Circumstances have a change of plan; otherwise, things would become worse (COMPULSORY) 149 On its , your passport may be renewed for a further five years (EXPIRE) 150 The interior decoration of the hotel presents , which is just one of the drawbacks (TASTE) 151 We all take pride in our friendship (DESTROY) 152 He arrived, as if in answer to her (PRAY) 153 She travels to different parts of the world as part of her job in that company (NATION) 154 The little boy dreams of being a sports for the TV station (COMMENT) 155 He proposes closing down all the factories in the area (ECONOMY) 156 Managers should be more to the needs of their staff (RESPOND) 157 She felt by her classmate’s arrogant behaviours (LITTLE) 158 Let’s join us for a(n) drink at the pub! (CELEBRATE) 159 The winners of the two are to compete for the trophy at the end of the month (FINAL) 160 The song always brings back her lovely memories (CHILDREN) 161 To my surprise, they treated me enough (PLEASE) 162 The Red Cross is sending emergency aid to the country (FAMINE) 163 Since the , we have had all the locks changed (BREAK) 164 The article failed to the unemployment issue (PUBLIC) 165 The volcanic lava as it cools (SOLID) II Use the words given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits the space 10 11 12 13 14 Their first public was not very successful (PERFORM) She found her job (BORE) I can’t understand the of fishing (ATTRACT) She showed self-control (ADMIRE) , I won’t be able to attend the meeting (FORTUNATE) Japan was very rapidly in the late nineteenth century (INDUSTRY) This is a project to help the people (HOME) The meal was cheap (AMAZE) The new car goes at a(n) speed (AMAZE) Most of the students are making good progress, but Michael is a(n) case (HOPE) You may have some during the first few days but you’ll soon get used to it (COMFORT) He drives so that he often has accidents (CARE) , the accident was not serious (HAPPY) The British government the railways in 1948 (NATION) by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 I often get when I travel by boat (SEA) It is more to travel by train than by car (ECONOMY) I find it to go camping I like it very much (INTEREST) Ours is not one of the most countries in the world (INDUSTRY) We should something to help people (HOME) He is very and powerful (WEALTH) I won’t let him use my motorbike because he rides very (CARE) Thanks to the of the soil, there’s plenty of food on the Island (FERTILE) , they were unable to make his dream come true (FORTUNE) I find your magazine very (INFORM) The kids found the show (FASCINATE) The school is now very That’s why the quality of teaching and learning is much better (EQUIP) Teenagers always try to show that they are of their parents (DEPEND) But more , learning gives us the pleasure of discovery (IMPORTANCE) Their attempt to reach the top of the mountain was because of the severe weather (SUCCEED) They had a chance to take part in a lot of activities (CULTURE) Honesty is a(n) quality (ADMIRE) The computer can help us to get a lot of useful from the Net (INFORM) What a nuisance! The Internet is sometimes at peak hours (REACH) Parents sometimes complain about teachers giving a great number of to their children (ASSIGN) There’s an international between Vietnam and Laos this evening (FRIEND) The of the bird flu is worrying (BREAK) Those remote areas are still to the Internet (ACCESS) He made quite a number of in his career as a footballer (SUCCEED) The of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow (RICH) No details about the celebration have been given (FAR) He feels because of the teacher’s voice (SLEEP) Things in this shop are cheaper than those in other shops (COMPARE) Would you like to go with us this Sunday? (PICNIC) The principal said some words to the pupils before the exam (COURAGE) The teacher’s knowledge and care win her pupil’s (ADORE) All the dancers performed (ATTRACT) It is to live in the country than in the city (HEALTH) Junior high school is in most countries (COMPEL) Farmers have to use to protect their crops (HERB) He gave some very explanations, and was not punished (PERSUADE) He is a(n) scientist although he is still young (KNOW) Winning a game is sometimes not so important as in it (PARTICIPATE) The his father created in him helps him to be a good doctor (INSPIRE) Using electricity to cook is , I’m afraid (ECONOMY) He is a(n) person who directly says what he thinks (SPEAK) Another problem is the of rivers and lakes in the area (DIRT) Smoking does harm to human lungs (REPAIR) His attitude toward the teachers deserves punishment (RESPECT) That plan can, I hope be realised (PRACTICE) She is one of our greatest to appear in the play (PERFORM) is what he takes up as a hobby (COOK) Take them to the centre, please (CYCLE) He seems about life and everything Just like a happy child, really! (CARE) She is always and polite in front of the elders (DRESS) He is a music ; he has a good collection of songs (ENTHUSIASM) Our teacher is a(n) person It seems as if he is always ready to shout (HOT) Drinking will your ability to perform well on the stage (BAD) He had his phone because he is going away for some time (CONNECT) That should be stopped at any rate (PRACTICE) Michael Jordan is one of the greatest of all times (BASKET) is what he takes up as a hobby (CARPENTER) I wish I had her hair (MANAGE) The fire was , and the loss was high (CONTROL) She is always and polite in front of the elders (BEHAVE) I don’t think the students are ; they did their best (BLAME) I didn’t know about John’s (DEPART) I didn’t, in the , enjoy my holiday (LITTLE) There will be no extra-curricular activities in the future (SEE) The idea that the sun ‘rises’ is a popular (CONCEIVE) After a six-month course, his English is really something (ACQUIRE) by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of 81 He accepted the offer He didn’t want the job very much (VOLUNTEER) 82 Most people agree that celebrations have become too (COMMERCE) 83 Going swimming every day would have very effects (BENEFIT) 84 The fuel of this car is rather high (CONSUME) 85 Local people assembled to welcome back their army (TRIUMPH) 86 A(n) figure suddenly appeared in front of us (GHOST) 87 They exchanged the usual before getting down to discussing business (PLEASURE) 88 Professor Jackson has joined the company, working in the section (ADVICE) 89 The company was hit by a(n) of crisis (SUCCESS) 90 He incurred her by refusing her invitation (PLEASED) 91 Thousands of African children are ; they suffer from malnutrition (NOURISH) 92 I could see several in your performance today, Roddick! (DRAW) 93 We are grateful to him for his in teaching career (HEART) 94 You have to find a(n) person to ask for an objective judgement (INTEREST) 95 As a result of her good , she’s made a lot of achievements in her life (BRING) 96 His success in the field of mathematics is (PHENOMENON) 97 , this TV program should be carefully censored (EDUCATE) 98 Several have been eliminated so far (CONTEST) 99 is the study of animals and their behaviours (ZOO) 100 The city council is thinking of building a(n) system (GROUND) 101 His contribution to the development of sports makes him a(n) figure (REPLACE) 102 He bought that tie in a(n) shop at the airport (DUTY) 103 In all , they will be successful in their project (PROBABLE) 104 The composition should be ; there may be spelling mistakes in it (READ) 105 It is education that helps with the of knowledge for the young (BROAD) 106 We need greater in how we deal with the problem of traffic congestion (FLEX) 107 The principal has placed a great number of on picnicking activities (CONSTRAIN) 108 Delays at the International Airport are far from (NEGLECT) 109 Several have been used, which is environmentally damaging (REFRIGERATION) 110 I feel that he is helping us this time; he doesn’t seem wholehearted (RELUCTANCE) 111 The of bird flu can bring about disastrous effects (BREAK) 112 The woman stated that she had not those street children (TREAT) 113 There is every that school will be innovated (LIKE) 114 This is a famous school for pupils with hearing (PAIR) 115 She is cooking the meal under the eye of her mother (WATCH) 116 of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches (ACCUMULATE) 117 Many species of bee are almost in this area now (EXIST) 118 Hundreds of unemployed could be pushed back towards crime by the closure of job training programs (PRISON) 119 Special attention will be paid to people from areas (ADVANTAGE) 120 She is a funny, determined and woman who laughs at herself more than anyone else does (DEAR) 121 I’m looking for my pen which vanished from my desk overnight (ACCOUNT) 122 The chemical properties of the substance are still understood (COMPLETE) 123 or reduction in the value of the pound may help exports, but it will also increase inflation (VALUE) 124 Many women feel travelling home at night alone (PANIC) 125 She turned away from his hands (STRETCH) 126 A major in peace negotiations has been achieved (BREAK) 127 It is not harmful to take that drug because it is (ADDICT) 128 Girls tend to better academically in single-sex schools than in ones (EDUCATE) 129 Having made that morally terrible mistake, they are now (CONSCIENCE) 130 is the study of crime and criminals (CRIME) 131 He is a little He should have less fat intake (WEIGH) 132 The number of from junior high school is increasing in a worrying way (DROP) 133 He is said to be a(n) person who never stops work until very late (WORK) 134 She was very sad because she was of talking him into accepting the offer (CAPABILITY) 135 You can wear this watch when you swim; it is (RESIST) 136 Among the world famous tennis players is Pete Sampras, who had a(n) career (ILLUSTRATE) 137 Katherine Hepburn won four Oscar in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role (STATUE) 138 The reform project requires an initial of $30 million (LAY) 139 There are great in health care across the country People in rural areas still suffer more (EQUAL) 140 The curriculum is developed; therefore, students benefit a great deal (SYSTEM) 141 That eligible student always demonstrates high (COMPETE) 142 Do you really think you have enough to be in the school’s soccer team? (ATHLETE) 143 should be severely punished (HUNT) 144 The bottled water is carefully checked to remove any (PURE) 145 A performance of synchronized swimming is often very (EYE) by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of SOME PRACTICE ON COMPOUNDS & PHRASALS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 She may be , but she seems to end up annoying a lot of people (MEAN) Don’t you think that’s a rather argument? What about the other point of view? (SIDE | LATE) I would say that you’d be to resign without having found a new job (ADVICE) He’s certainly a(n) but I don’t trust what he says (SMOOTH) Working couples often buy meals for the evening (MAKE) The students hardly cooked at all, but lived on (TAKE) Finally, we’ll give you some on the course and a few suggestions for how it could be improved (FEED) We are anxiously waiting for the of the negotiations (COME) We’ve got for too much rubbish in this house – it’s time he had a(n) (CLEAR) In 1999 there were two major in research into spinal injury (BREAK) None of the took any notice, in spite of his shouts (PASS) The among the peasants was cruelly put down by the king’s army (RISE) The cat had numerous , all of whom inherited her timid nature (SPRING) There were a few but in general the project went well (SET) The of the disease was gradual, and at first they hardly noticed its effects (SET) He wrote a very report on the need for people to cut back on spending (HIT) It was a rather account of how they had got into debt (SIDE) We have a(n) agreement to supply them, which will be renewed after three months (TERM) I don’t like working in offices – they’re too cold (CONDITION) He’s a good man in a crisis – he’s very (HEAD) He doesn’t think you need qualifications because he’s a(n) man (MAKE) If we focus on selling items we can really cut out prices (PRODUCE) Traditional banks can be very and conservative about who they will lend to (FASHION) Our financial advisor lost us loads of money by recommending bad investments (CALL) They have a(n) problem of trying to keep costs down (STAND) The relationship between the two groups had suffered a complete (BREAK) She suffered a bad stomach after eating some contaminated food (SET) I like getting on my homework – it’s useful even if not always good! (FEED) I’ve got far too much stuff in my flat – I need to have a complete (CLEAR) I can’t be bothered to cook tonight – let’s get a(n) (TAKE) The project suffered a severe when the main sponsor pulled out (SET) There was a great for the rock concert, including the country’s number of singer (LINE) The company’s finances suffered a real after the chairman resigned (TURN) The school leaver waited anxiously to hear the of his first job interview (COME) Some people can change their attitude and develop a whole new on life (LOOK) Of course Jim is a(n) millionaire He didn’t inherit a penny (MAKE) The President of the United States never goes out in public without wearing a(n) vest (BULLET) Jim is very disorganised He’s a bit like a(n) professor (MIND) I’m afraid we’ve had to call his meeting due to the unexpected resignation of Tony, the Sales Manager (MINUTE) Who exactly is this expert who is going to tell us all what to do? (CALL) I hate these modern, TVs I want an old-fashioned one with style! (PRODUCE) Doesn’t he look great in that T-shirt (FIT) I hate working in offices I always catch colds (CONDITION) I can’t come out tonight I’ve got a(n) arrangement to have dinner with my brother (STAND) Sarah is a very young man She never acts impulsively (HEAD) I wouldn’t describe my family as but as children we never had to go without (GOOD) Don’t work too hard and let yourself get You’ll end up getting ill (RUN) He was fined for driving too fast in a(n) area (BUILD) There was only a(n) old wall to protect the secret garden from curious (BREAK | PASS) shoppers can get some wonderful bargains on electrical goods in the new discount store (HARD) You should get rid of that old tracksuit It’s almost completely (WEAR) He gave a(n) performance at a small jazz club when he was in London (ONE) Advertising executives often get after a couple of years on the job (BURN) Her explanation sounded rather and I don't think I believe it (FETCH) The minister made a(n) visit to the north of the country (PROFILE) by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of EXTRA PRACTICE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 When their youngest son was released from prison, he was welcomed back home with arms (STRETCH) Watching those fantasy films is pure (ESCAPE) She could not her fear of water and was never able to learn to swim (COME) One physical symptom of the disease is quick, movements of the body (VOLUNTEER) He swayed backwards and forwards, moving in time to the beat of the music (RHYTHM) Many people are enthusiastic about herbal remedies, regarding them as a(n) way of treating illness (EFFECT) The car rolled quickly down the hill, propelled by its own (MOMENT) Unfortunately, some bacteria are becoming to antibiotics (RESIST) The boy was so upset that he couldn't eat and left his meal completely (TOUCH) She was very of all his efforts to help her, refusing even to speak to him (APPRECIATE) The appearance of the so-called ghost was very - many people were fooled into believing that it was real (DECEIVE) Proving the existence of beings from outer space is a(n) at the moment (POSSIBLE) The whole thing was totally and a complete waste of time as well (FARCE) She never thought of her bad leg as a(n) and led a completely normal life (ABLE) Performing in public at a young age is a great (ACCOMPLISH) Her response to my success was totally and took us all by surprise (EXPECT) The rich natural resources of the area have remained up to the present (EXPLOIT) He felt great at having managed to achieve his aim (SATISFY) He shouted at the but they just ignored him and walked on (PASS) If your idea of success is not on a gold medal, then it may be easier to achieve (DEPEND) He won a very award for his contribution to local sport (PRESTIGE) Those who expect instant of their desires are bound to be disappointed (GRATIFY) The honorary title he was given was only and carried no power (SYMBOL) The athlete strode towards the starting line, knowing that he could win the race (PURPOSE) The educational system is very as the number of university places is limited (COMPETE) Training four times a day, seven days a week is as it can damage your health (ADVICE) She has received awards for her services to industry (NUMBER) With a new hairstyle and skilful make-up, she was sure she would be absolutely to anyone (RECOGNISE) It is very important to take steps to reduce energy (CONSUME) The minister was strongly criticised for showing to his party (LOYAL) They have a system which allows you to take back goods to be recycled (WANT) Some patients may develop an emotional to their nurse or counsellor (ATTACH) The live music and the costumes made the festival a very occasion (MEMORY) Examiners can use their over whether to award a pass to unfinished scripts (DISCERN) I would like to work freelance but I am worried about the (SECURE) With the increase in our mortgage rate, we will be forced to (ECONOMY) It was a nice bright room, but the furnishings were very (ATTRACTIVE) The current political situation is unstable and very dangerous (POTENT) A Use these words with the prepositions below to make compound nouns Write the nouns in the correct column let fall draw take lay cut set turn break look print put come out in back over down through up B Match these compound nouns with their meaning A B C D E follow-up outburst upkeep rundown insight i ii iii iv v something you say suddenly that expresses a strong emotion, especially anger the ability to understand and realise what people and situations are really like something that is done to make sure that earlier actions have been successful the process of keeping something in good condition a review or summary by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of C Use one of these words with one of the prepositions to make a compound adjective Then match each adjective to the nouns they usually refer to out A B C D E in under i ii iii iv v _depth _going _loaded _paid _staffed over chairman / president / MD workers / women / profession study / report / analysis factory / office / project with work / with information / with problems D Most compound nouns need to split into verb + preposition to become a verb (e.g to take over, to lay out, to cut back in Exercise A) Some verbs from compound nouns remain as a single word Fill in the gaps below with suitable single-word verbs and nouns using the word given in capitals GRADE a We need to the software on the computer every two years b I’ve booked economy but I wondered if I could have a(n) to business class DATE a I wondered if you could give me a(n) on what’s happening on the project b I’m sorry, we don’t have your current address – we need to our records SET a She caused a huge when she refused to continue with the project b I was very at the way he spoke to me! E Complete each gap with a suitable form of one of these words from Exercises A-D draw pay put go come deep sight MOTIVATING MILLIONAIRES How can a contemporary football coach expect to make any real impression on the very wealthy young men in elite football teams like Manchester United? The problem is how to motivate people who have enormous salaries; it’s the opposite of many managers, who are trying to motivate their (1) workers One football coach did a(n) (2) study in the USA, where million-dollar contracts to sportsmen have been commonplace for years, to see how their coaches solved the problem He found that looking at this gave him a real (3) into dealing with millionaire athletes He said, ‘It’s a matter of trying to instil selflessness For the best (4) , you have to make them feel it’s ‘we’ rather than ‘me’ that matters When I took over my current job I found that the (5) coach had mainly just analysed the opposition and how best to operate against them But I felt I needed to reassure people and resolve their doubts about themselves and their place in the club And once the training session is over, what really makes a difference is my personal (6) whereby I take a real interest in the players One (7) is that a lot of players now don’t want to start at the bottom They want an assistant manager’s job at least But you only get experience through working your way up through the ranks.’ F Match the highlighted expressions in the text above with these meanings Learn a job by working in the most low-level position first Make somebody feel more confident or sure of themselves Normal, usual, typical Have an effect on somebody Best, most skilled or most experienced by Trinh Thanh Trung | University of Pedagogy | Page of