general vocabulary 44 Useful interview expressions Below you will see some common expressions that you might find useful in the IELTS speaking test. Put each expression into the correct box according to the function of that expression. 1. May Ithink about that fora 14, What are your feelings 25, To put it another way. moment? about.7 26, That's just what | was In short, 15, Soin conclusion, thinking What 'm trying to say is... 16, | see things rather 27. In brief, To sum up, differently myself 28, Could | just say that. What are your views on..?, 17. True enough Would you mind repeating 18. Thats right that? How can I put this? you 8, Inother words... 20. Perhaps should make that 32. clearer by saying. 9. Sorry to but in 10. Well, as a matter of fact 19, don't entirely agree with 21, How can | best say this? 29. Well, my own opinion is that 30. That's my view exactly 31. To summarise, 33 | must take issue with you on that +1. t'mnotso sure about that 22. Could you repeat what you 34: Let me get this right 412. Pardon? sald? 35, Sorry to interrupt, but. 413. I can't help thinking the 23. {couldn't agree more 36, I'm afraid I didn't catch that same 24. Actually 37, What's your opinion? ‘Agreeing with somebody Disgeina with sonabody Example: I'm afraid {disagree Interrupting Asking for carfication or repetition ype: Excuse me fer internye ting, ‘Asking somebody for their opinion 2 yor think abwout..? Giving yourself time to think Example Fm sony? Saying something in another way _Summing up Example: So 6: Set (901655962)Phrasal verbs Phrasal verbs (a verb and a preposition / prepositions combined to form a new expression) are 2 large and very important area of English vocabulary which many students ignore. There are 3 lot of them, and many phrasal verbs can have more than ane meaning. Below, on the left, you will see a list of many of the verbs which are used to make phrasal verbs (the most commonly used ones are in bold). On the right you will see the prepositions which can work with these verbs to form phrasal verbs. Use a dictionary to find out which verb / preposition combinations are possible and complete the table at the bottom of the page. You should try to build up a bank of the phrasal verbs which you are unfamiliar with and which you think are important. On the next page, there is a record sheet which you can photocopy as many times as you like, make a note of phrasal verbs on, and add to your files. Don't ferget that some phrasal verbs use more than one preposition (for example, We ran up against some prablems) Prepositions which can be added to form phrasal verbs | [Preposition verb about | ate along at away back behind by de down for forward nto off on out round through to vp without Aseinqeson jesouab 45general vocabulary 46 Phrasal verb record sheet MAIN VERB: Phrasal Verb Definition ‘Sample sentence(s) Continue on a new page if you need to add more phrasal verbs to your list You may photocopy this pageSpelling: commonly misspelled words ‘A. Each paragraph in this information leaflet contains one spelling mistake. Identify the mistake and correct it in each case. When you have finished, check the key and explanatory notes at the back of this book. Then do Exercise 8 below. Welcome to St Carissa’s! | 1 Wisear 0 Cais’ Se 1 of Ena you haw an enjoyable sexy with us We suggest tat you pay attention t the fallen ede 4 rake the most al your tne ete 2. Potenl ll yous Fessons and deal your Homework so that you con acheive your os 2 Make the most of your tre tine te aquire new learning skill which you can ute wher you rerun ‘0 your county ane continue to study Engi 4 Dont forget t© make optimutn use of the college sports facies, including the gym and ‘Toke care of your personal belongings at al ties. I «not ural for thief to steal things from the easrooms Students hoping to cortoue thee staes ot a Beth university chou tak 0 the Eeucstonel Servis ofr. 27. Your napoynass here is very important ous. Speak zo your personal tutor if you have any probe. 8. When you have checked the answers to the above exercise, identify and correct the spelling mistakes in these sentences, 1 respect party's acknowledgment of defeat in the election. 2. tris argueable whether tavel is faster now than it was filly years ago. 2. Very few people are currently benefitting from social security. 4. Many South-East Asian states sre doing a lot of busness wite European countries 5. The government's anti-smoking campein is having little effect. Cancelations will be accepted until a week before departure 7, Weather conditions can be very changable in maritiine climates, 8, There is no po'nt conceming the council for their lack of action, 9, Consientious students do not always get the best results, 10, The hieght of the bridge is only four metres. 2, or af re, th Engh corey for Sant 150159 062 Asejngeroa jesaueb 47general vocabulary Spelling: commonly misspelled words 11. tn some countries, financial problems are too large to be menagable 12, His speech decieved millions 13, Hundreds of lifes are being lost dally due to careess drivers 14. Earthquake survivers often remain in shock for several days. 15. It is essential to prectice dally if you want to become a good musician, ©. Not all English words have rules to help you remember how they are spelt. In many cases, you must learn gach individual word. Look at the sentences below. Each one contains a word Which is often spelt incorrectly. Choose the correct spelling, A, 8 or C, for each sentence. 1, The former president was sentenced in his A. absence 8. absance C.abscence 2, The first step to becoming 2 good photograper is to buy the correct A. accesories B. accessories C. acessories 3. Visitors have difficulty finding uring the summer ‘A.acommodation 8. accommodation _—_C. accomodation 4. City planners can sometimes be very a their approach to traffic calming, A, aggressive B. aggresive C agressive 5, The managing director made an important to his staff A. anouncement B. announcment € announcement 6. The college offers a course in commercial A.correspondance 8. corespondence G correspondence 7. Between 1997 and 2001, 2 - drop will be seen in the market A. defenite B. definate C definite 8. The government openly - of the current judicial system. A. dissaproves 3. disapproves .diseproves 8. Governments need to ___ with charities in develoging countries. A. liase B. leaise fase 10, A lol of people do not have the qualifications for the job. A, necesary B. neccesary G necessary AL Aearisa if you live in the county A. necessity B. neceesity necesityEducation ‘ask t: Look at the sentences below and fill in the gaps using the appropriate word from A Bor. He didn't get a good grade the firs time he did hs IELTS exam, so decided to it A.resit B. remake repair Poople who attend university later in lite are often called students A. aged B. mature Cold Although she had left school and was working, she went to evening classes at the local College of Education, A. Upper 8. Further C Higher 4. After he left school, he decided to go on to education and applied for a place at Edinburgh University A, further 8. upper C higher He received a local government 0 help him pay for his course A. fee B fare C grant Education helps us to acquire knowledge and learn new __ A. skills B. powers C abilities Although she already had a first degree from university, she decided shat she wanted to work towards a degree later in Ife A. further B. senior higher 5 Wo should make the best of every to learn A. chance B. opportunity availability 2 Nowadays, education is promated a lot in schools. A. body B. health C vitality 9 A large number of parents are dissatisfied with the education system, and put their children into private schoo's instead, A.government —_B. national C state Because so many students find exams stressful, some colleges offer a system of _ assessment instead A. continual 8. continuous ongoing 12, He has read a lot of books and @ lot of knowledge, A. acquired B won achieved ask 2: Complete sentences 1-11 with a suitable word or expression from the box. primary © numeracy * graduate * evening class * course discipline» literacy * day release + kindergarten * enrol skills * pass * correspondence * qualifications * degree secondary 1, When Michael was three, he started going to a 2. At the age of five, he entered education, 3. He learned basic suchas and pre Colin Pung 070% For rele sth ois eon or Stents (901488062) Axejnqeroa ay 19a 21d0} 49bulary ic specific vocal topi 50 Education 4, After he turned eleven he began to attend school. 5. Although he was lazy and lacked sufficient _. he was able t _ bis exams, 6. When ne was eighteen he found a college which offered 2 jo are and Design, 7. He was abl for the course 2 few days before his nineteenth birthday. 8. He worked hard and three years later was able to with a _in Art and Design 9. Alter that he followed a course in photography from a college in the USA Using the internet. 10. The he gained impressed an advertising company he wanted to wark for. 11. Although he is now working, he has decided to attend an __ after work, though he was disaopointed that his boss diei't offer him Task 3: Now read this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. You may need to change the form of some of the words "You are never too old to learn’. Do you agree with this statement? Education isa fong process that not only provides us with basic P. such as @ and 3) — . Dut is also essential in shaping our future lives. From the moment we enier (8) — 35 small children, ard as we progress through ¢ and (6) education, we are laying the foundations fer the life ahead of us, We must (7), ourselves to work hard so that we can (8). exams and gain the (8). we will need to secure a good job. We must aiso (10) valuable life skills so that we can fil in and work with those around us. And of course (11 education helps us to understand how we can stay fit and healthy. For mast people, this pracess ends when they are in their mid-to-late teens. For others, however, itis the beginning of 2 jifetme of learning After they finish school, many progress to (2) _ education where they will learn more useful skills such as computer literacy or basic business management. Others will (3) ___ ong programme of ay _ education at a university where, with hard work, they will have the opportunity t0 (15). alter three or four years with a well-earned (18) After that, they may work for e while before opting to study for on degree - an MA, for example, or a PhD. Alternatively, they may choose to attend an (18) __ after work or, if they have a sympathetic employer, obtain 19) $0 that they can study during the week. And if they live a long way from a college or university, they might follow 2 (20), course using mail and the Internet. n fect, it's largely due to the proliferation of computers thet meny people, who have not been near 2 school for many years, have started to study again and can proudly class themselves as (24 students, We live in a fascinating and constantly changing world, ane we must continually learn and acquire new knowledge if we are to adapt and keep up with changing events. Our schooldays are just the baginning of this process, and we should make the best of every (22) _ to develop ourselves, whether we are eighteen or eighty, You are, indeed, never too old to learn,The media Task 1: Match the words and expressions in box A with a suitable definition in box B. Box A 1. current affairs 2. reporters 3. journalists 4, tabloids 5. broadsheets 6. coverage. information overload _8. broadcasts 9. web 10. website 11, download 12. the Internet 13. log on Box 8. the millions of pages and sites which splay text and images within the Internet A. large format newspapers k small format newspapers C. people who write for newspapers or Periodicals J. to transfer pages from 2 web site onto our own computer D. the emount of space or time given to an " event in newspapers of on television K. the international network linking F the politica millions of computers lation as itis now 5 radio or television programmes L. a modern expression referring to the inability of a human to process 0 enter a password and start to access to enka a and stant everything he or she hears and sees a computer system Asejngeroa d1y198ds 31d0} H. journalists wiho write reports of events M. a collection of related pages on the for a nenspaper, periosical or television programme World Wide Web created by a company, ‘organisation or individual Task 2: Complete this extract from a television interview with an appropriate word or expression from the box. entertainment + invasion of privacy * exploiting * libel * censorship information * readership + media tycoon * paparazzi + freedom of the press unscrupulous * gutter press * ~~ chequebook —_ journalism nterviewer; Welcome to today's srogramme. Today we will be discussing the 1, and asking the question: Should we allow newspapers and television channels to print or say whatever they like? In the studio | have telev'sion personality Timothy lake and 2 Rupert Poubelie, mult millionaire owner of the Daily Views newspaper Timothy, let's start with you 1B: Thank you. ta my opinion, it’s time the government imposed stricter 3 of the press inorder to prevent 4 journalists and reporters from meking money by 5 __ people. | have often accused Mr Poubelle's organisation of 6. nowadays | can’t even sunbathe in my garcen without being photographed by his hoardes oF 7 _ _ They're like vultures. And everything they print about me is ies, Complete rubbish laterviewer: But isn’t it true that the media provides us with valuable B ree Cain Pb, © 200 For een ene Sst Oxon or Sead (901820521ific vocabulary ic specifi top 52 The media and § and censorship would deprive us of much of this? Rupert? AR: Of course. Mr Blake's accusations are unfounded, es are the accusations of 10 we nave received, and | can safely say that my journalists never pay peonle money to create stories. We are simply reporting the truth. Of course, if Mr, Blake wants to sue us for 11 hes very welcome to try But he would be depriving our 12. all eight million of them of the things they want.. 1B. You're talking rubbish, as usual, like the pathetic you own and use to fill your packets with dirry money, RP: Now look here, mate... Task 3: Now read this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. You may need to change the form of some of the words, ‘The media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However, many people believe it has too much power and freedom.’ Discuss your views on this, giving examples and presenting a balanced argument both in favour of, and against, the power and freedom of the media." Barely a hundred years ago, if we wanted to stay Informed about what was gaing on in the world, we had to rely on word of mouth or, at best, newspapers. But because communication technology was very bas‘, the news we received was often days or weeks old We still have newspapers, of course, but they have changed almost heyond recognition. Whether we choose to reed the 1 with their quality 2 of news and other 3 __ by top 4 and articles by acclaimed 5. or if we prefer the popular 6. ‘with their lively gossip and colourful stories, we are exposed to a wealth of information barely concelvable at the beginning of the last century We alsa have television and radio, News 7 let us know about world events practically as they happen, while sileoms, chat shows and documentaries, etc. keep us entertained and informed. Ang there is also the 8 where we can access information from millions of 9 around the world which we can then 10 Tonka our own computers However, these forms of 11 and 12 or ‘infotainment’ as they are now sometimes collectively called) have ther negative side Famous personalities frequently accuse the 13 (and sometimes even respectable papers) of 14 by the 15 who are determined to get a story at any cost. Newspapers are often accused of 16. by angry politicians whe dislike reeding lies about themselves, and there are Tequent eccusations of 7 with 18 __ reporters paying people to create stories for their newspapers or television programmes. Of course, it is not just the papers ich are to blame. Sex and violence are increasing on the television. Undesirable peonie fill the 19. - with equally undesicable material whieh can be accessed by anyone with a home computer And the fear of 20 prevents many from 2 to the Internet. Many argue that the government should impose sivicter 22 to prevent such things happening. But others argue that 23. ir the keystone of a frae country. Personally I take the view that while the media may occasionally abuse ts position of power, the benefits greatly cutwe'gh the disadvantages. Our lives would oe much emptier without the wealth of information available lo us today, and we are better people as a result. Pete Cain Faisng © 70 For etree, sete Fons tony for Stents (1 SHWork Task 1: How would you generally feel, happy ~ or unhappy “) , if you were in the following situations. Use the words in bold to help you decide. 1. The company you work for is well-known for its job security. ©) € > You re sudden'y made redundant. You received a promotion, $2)‘ 4. You were given an increment. You worked unsociable hours. © 5, Youhad a steady job. © You had adverse working conditions, ©)?! 8. You suddenly found yourse'f unemployed. ~ ‘ 9. You took time off work because of repetitive strain injury. 2 10, The office where you work has sick building syndrome, ©) 3) +1. You receive regular perks as part of your job, S ‘2 12, Somebody called you a workaholic, S2 13 Your company doesn't give you many incentives. 14, Your 55 announces thet there is going to be some downsizing of the workforce. S22) 15, Your work didn't offer much job satisfaction, 16, Your company has a generous incentive scheme. ‘©’ @ 12. You receive a commission “or the work you have done, ©) 18. You receive support from a union, “2 2S 21 You received a cut in your salary, 22. Your company gave you sickness benefit, 3. You found yaur job very demanding, Asejngesoa dyads 31d0} 53topic specific vocabulary Work Task 2: Match sentences 1-6 in box A with one of the sentences A-F in box B. Use the words bold to help you. | senate sort ongert stark nd shevatsomeaoias20menem | | 7 Taeywora onthe prediction if fate hich makes Sheena mane osray | paint onto the finishes car parts hours 4, Jeanette is a leaner for a company in Birmingham, but she only works there for abaut three | orfour hours a day. | 5. Claire has a powerful job in the personnel office of a large multinational company. She is | responsible for employing new people and getting rid of those that the company doesn't want to employ anymore. | 6, Marie works in the finance department of an international college in Oxford. 8, She isa self-employed and works full-time, She likes to describe herself as freelance, D. She calculates the wages, salaries, pension contributions arid medical insurance contributions © sheisresnonsible or iting and fing | | ofalihestat | E. she's a fulltime white-collar worker ina service industry. | F She is an unskilled part-time employee. | 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. xe oi Push, @ 201, tr raarnc, te Engi Dietona or Studer 1 9656962Work Task 3: Now read this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. You may need to change the form of some of the words. ‘Some people live to work, and others work to live. in most cases, this depends on the job they have and the conditions under which they are employed. in your opinion, what are the elements that make a job worthwhile?’ In answering this question, | would like undesirable. 8y avoiding such factors, potential + __ ave more likely to find 2 job look first at the elements that combine to make a jab is more worthwhile, and by doing 50, hope to achieve napainess in their work - ___ worker cleaning the floor, 4 ‘st of all, it dosn't matter if you are an 2 F a 4 _ worker on a production line in one of the 5 ora worker in a bang, shop or one of the other 7 — siyou lack ____., with the knowledge that you might lose your job at any time, you will never feel happy. Everybody would like 2 ‘ __in which he or she is guaranteed work. Nowadeys, hewever, companies have 2 high tumover of staff, 10, new staff and 11 others on a weekly bas's, Such companies are not popular with their warke's, The same can be said of a job in which you are pul under a lot of 12 and worry, @job which is so 13 that it takes over your life, @ job where you work om _—_ and so never get to see your family or friends, or a physical job in which you do the seme thing every day and end up with the industrial disease that ‘s always in the papers nowadays - 15, With all these negative factors, it would be difficult to believe that there are any elements that make a ob worthwhile, Money is, of course, the prime motivator, and everybody wants a good 6 But of course that is not all, The chance of 17__ - ¥ being given a better position in a company, is @ motivating factor Like 8 such as @ free lunch oF a company car, n 19. scheme to make you work hard such as a regular 20 - above the rate of nflation, 21__ _ in case you fail ill and a company 22 scheme so that you have some money when you retire all combine to make a jab worthwhile nfortunately, Its not always easy to find all of these, There is, however, an alternative. Forget the office and the factory floor an become 23, ‘and work for yourself. Your future may rot be secure, but at least you will be happy. 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. Aaeyngedoa d1y19ads d1do} 55ific vocabulary ic specifi topi 56 Money & finance the following groups. Task 1: Use a dictionary to find the differences between the words and expressions in bol 1._ make a profit make @foss 2. extravagant & frugal / economical 3. acurrent account & a deposit acount 4, aloan & a mortgage 5. to deposit money & 0 withdraw money 6. awage & a salary 7. broke & bankrupt shares, stock, and dividends 9. income tax 8 excise duty 10. to credit & to debit 11. a bank and a building society 12. a discount & a refund 13, something which was a bargain, something ‘which was overpriced and something which was exorbitant 14, worthless & priceless 15. save money and invest money 16. inflation and deflation 17, income and expenditure 18. to fend and to borrow ‘Task 2: Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B. Use the words in bold to help you. Column A 1. The managing director believes che company should start producing pocket computers. 2. | always put my money in a ouilding society and not in a bark. 3. | can’t afford to buy a new car right now. I don't have enough money. 4. [find Christmas a very expensive time, 5. | came into a lot of money recently when. my uncle died, 6 Look at this cheque that came in the post this morning from the Inlang Revenue. 7. lve been spending too much recently. 8, In my country, there are a lot of very poor people and only a few rich ones 9. ost my job last month 10. | retire next month 11, Prices are rising quickly everywhere. 12, The January sales start tomorrow. Column B A. I'm really looking forward to spending my pension 3. The cost of fiving seems to go up every day. C. OF course, it's always so difficult to D. Shops all over the country are making huge reductions on just about everything £ (always seem to run up @ huge overdraft at the bank FOF course, the potential global market for them i enormous. G. Fortunately I receive unemployment benefit. H. There is @ very uneven distribution of wealth. |. The interest they pay me is much higher. J. Its the first time I've inherited something, K. Itseems to be some kind of tax rebate. L. Maybe | should consider getting one on credit. Pete i Piha, © 200 For elerens ae te Fr tMoney & finance Task 3: Now read this passage and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. You may need to change the form of some of the words. ‘Financial advice from a father to @ son In the play ‘Hamlet’ by William Shakespeare, 2 father gives his son some financial advice, ‘Ne'ther a borrower nor a lender be’, he says. He is trying to tell his son that he should never money from anyone because it will make it difficult for him to manage his Inances. Likewise he should never give a financial 2, te 8 friend because he will probably never see the maney again, and will probably fase hs Friend as well 1 The play was written over four hundred years ago, but today many parents would give similar advice to their chlaren, Imagine the conversation they would have now: Son: Right dad, Hm off to university now Father: Allright son, but let me give you somve sound financial advice before you go Son: Oh came on dad. Father: Now tisten, this is important. The first thing you should do is to make sure you balance your 3 = the money you receive rom me - and your 4 ~ the money you spend, if you spend too much, you will tend up with ai at the bank. Don’t expect me to pay it far you. Son: But it's s0 dificult. Things are so expensive, and the 6 goes up all the time. 7 is running at abour 10%, Father: | know, but you should try 0 8 _ Avcid expensive shops and restaurants. Also, out your money in a good 9 They offer a rruch higher ra 1 of 10 than banks. Also, avoid buying thisgs Son: Why? Father: Because shops amount of money to buy things over jarge you an 12 a period of ime. t's much better to 13 a little bit of money each week so that when you see something you want, you can buy it outright. Try to wait for the sales, when. shops offer huge 14 — end you can pick up a 46, _ And ty to get a son: How do Ido that? Father: Fasy, When you buy something, ask the shop if they'll lower the price by, say, 10%. Next, when you eventually get a job and are earning a gos salary, try to 17 the money in a good company. Buy 18 ____ in government organisations or 19. _ in private companies Son: OK dad, I've heard eno Father: One final piece of advice, son. Son: What's that dad? father: To thine own self be true Son: You what? + wads 21d: Asejngerson 1 57ific vocabulary ic speci topi 58 Politics ‘Task 14: Look at the sentences 1-12 and rearrange the letters in bold to make a word connected with politics. (The first and last letters of each word are underlined. & dictionary definition is included to help you.) Then put the words into the grid below. If you do it correctly, you will find a word in the bold vertical strip which means ‘rule of a country by ane person 1. We live in @ meyoadere. (& countsy governed by trooly olacted representatives ofthe ps 2. Scatland is aiming for ndnpniedcgee in the next fev years frewdk 3. A aidtdenac for the Labour Party called at our house last week. (A person wih is stancing for election) 4, The military junta abol'sved the constitution and set up a joalaetttan régime. (Hoving tote! power and 5, An huiatoitaarrn gover iecessarily a bad thing. (Controle 6, The Prime Minister has appointed a group of actthraecns 10 fun te government ve 7. The Conservative Party lost the election and is naw in opsianotip. arty oF group wich opposes 8. France is ¢ picubrel, by elected th a president and prime riinister, sid P Governments 04 impose str economic ontinesas on county 10, The American Congress is f 11. Hor socialist olldgyoe led her to join the party 12, liarbatmen has passed 4 law forbidding the sale of cigarettes to children ate the laws of a countyPolitics Task 2: Look at these sentences and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE. Use a dictionary to help you. 1. A monarchy is @ system of government with an elected king or ques 2. A politician is @ person who works for the ki 3A statesman or stateswoman is an important religious leader or representative of a country. 4. Acabinet 's 2 committee formed of the most important members ef a government, A president s the head of a republic 5. A ministry isa person who works for the government. 7. Aeonstituency is an area of a country which elects @ Member af Parliament 8 A policy sa government which s controlled by the police 9. A referendum 's the process o* choosing by voting 10. An election is a vote where all the people of 3 country are asked to vote on a single question. Task 3: Now look at this extract from a current affairs radio programme and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to change the form of some of the words. Good evening, and welcome to today’s edition of ‘Today in Government’ There were angry scenes in both 1 of Parliament today following an unprecedented walkout by the Prime Minister and other members of his 2 during a speech by the leader of the 2 Criticising their 4, _— on taw and order, the Prime Minister called b's opposite number a ‘strict 5 who wants to take away the freedom of the individual and turn the country trom a freedom-loving 6 toa run by one man.” nS almest time for the people of Sritain to vote again and it is now only one month until the 8 All over the county, 9 from all the major parties are ‘nocking on doors asking people to vote for them, We conducted ¢ recent survey to find out who people sill be voting for. Surprisingly, many support the Workers’ Union Party for their policy of changing the untry from a 10. ntoa ‘2 [ot of peopie support the idea of getting rid of the Queen in favour of an clected president. _ so that the people of Britain can decide whether or not the country joins the ‘One Europe’ organisation. This follows a survey in the town of ’s own 13, Members of Parliament have called for a 12 foclhampstead, the Prime Mini The Ministry of Education was accused by the press today of employing too many 4 Chris Smith, editor of the Dally News, defended his attack. ‘i's no good having a department full of computer experts if they are unable to run our schools properly’, he sad. Michae! Yates, a senior statesman for Britain at the European Commission, has called for EU member states to impose strict economic 15. _ con the government af Boland. This follows alleged human rights abuses on tribesmen in the north of the country who are demanding Their leader, Asege! Waiumbe, called on countries around the world to help ‘them in thelr struggle for freedom secon auishing @ 200) For eeters ne Engh nora fr Se 6) 901855082) Asejnqeroa ay19ads >1d0} 59topic specific vocabulary The environment Task 1: Match the first part of each sentence in the left-hand column with its second part in the right hand column. Use the words in bold to help you. Check that each sentence you put, together is grammatically correct. 1. Some modern agricultural methods have (A) «in many countries poaching is considered been heavily criticized, more serious than drug smuggling. 2. you wear a fur coat in public, (8) ..and rare breeds parks are very popular with many. Iris illegal to kill pandas, tigers. 4, IFwe don't do more to protect pandas, {© .-in wildlife management. (D) .:the government’ conservation programme has been very successtul Alot of British people are interested in unusual animals 6. National parks in Kenya are currently (€) ..xhey'l soon be extinct. recruiting experts... (F) with battery farming in particular 7. Inan attempt to preserve forests around receiving a lot of condemnation. the country. ‘9 it was fascinating to observe their 8, We would like ta carry out mere sclentific natural behaviour study into rainforests tudy int ‘ (H) ..on a successful panda breeding 9. I don't like 2005 because I think. programme. 10. | saw a fascinating documentary about the (keeping animals in eaptivity is cruel. way animals live in Venezuela and thought () ..0r any other endangered species. 11, In order to increase the birth rate, the (K) but itis often difficult to get people to Chinese government has spent a lot of fund the research. (U you tisk coming under attack from 12, Hunters have killed so many animals that animal rights activists. Task 2: Replace the expressions in bold with a word or expression from the box which has the same meaning. unleaded petrol * fossil fuels * recycle (things) * organic genetically modified * greenhouse + rain forest * global warming erosion * contaminated + —environmentalists. + emissions diodegradable packaging * acid rain * Green Belt + ecosystem 1. In Britain, building is restricted or completely banned in the area of farming land or woods and parks which surrounds a town. 2. Many companies are developing boxes, cartons and cans which can easily be decomposed by organisms such as bacteria, or by sunlight, sea, water, etc. 3. The burning of some fuels creates carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, methane and ‘other gases which rise into the atmosphere. 4. Farmers have cleared hectares of thick wooded land in tropical regions where the precipitation is very high.The environment 5. Planting trees provides some protection from the gradual wearing away of sail 5. We should all ty to process waste material so that it can be used again, 7 These potatoes are cultivated naturally, without using any chemical fertilisers and pesticides. 3. This bread is made from wheat which has been altered at a molecular fevel so as to change certain characteristics which can be inherited. 3. More and more cars are built to use fuel which has been made without lead additives. 19, Polluted precipitation which kills trees falls a ong distance away from the source of the pollution. 11, Human beings have hed a devastating effect on the living things, both large and smali, in many parts of the world, 2, The gases and other substances which come from factories using oil, coal and other fuels which are the remains of plants and animals can cause serious damage to the envirormen. 13. Don't drink that water! It's been made dirty by something being added to it. 4 Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and other people concerned with protecting the environment are ho'ging a forum in Londan next month, The heating up of the earth's atmosphere by poltution is threatening | fe as we know it Task 3: Now look at this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to thange the form of some of the words. Environmental degradation Is @ major world problem. What causes this problem, and what tan we de to prevent it?” There is no doubt that the environment 's ‘a trouble, Factorias burn 1 swbicn produce 2 ang this kills tees. At the same time, x gases rise into the air end conteibute to 4 - : which threatens to melt the polar ice cap. Meanwhile farmers cear auge areas of 5 in places such as the Amazon to proauce teecing iand for cattle by industrial ‘9* produce wood for building, Rivers and oceans are so heauily 6 chat itis no longer safe to go swimming. Cars pump out posoneus 7 which we all have to breathe in. 8 and overfishing ate killing off millions of animals, inciuding whales, elephants and other 9 In fac, all around us, all living things large and small which comprise our finely balanced 10, are being systematically destroyed by human greed and thoughtlessness. There 's a lot we can all do, however, to help prevent this. The easiest thing, of course, is to 1 _ waste material such as paper and glass so that we can use it aga. We should also check that the things we buy from supermarkets are packaged in 2 packaging which decomposes casly At the same time, we should meke @ conscious effart to avoid foods which are 13. _ (at least until someone proves that they are safe both for us and for the environment). IF you are truly committed to protecting the environment, of course, you should only buy “é fruit and vegetables, safe in the knowledge that they have been naturally cultivates: Finaly, oF course, wwe should buy 2 small car that uses 15 which is less harmful to the environment or, even better, make more use of public transport The serious 16. however, do much mare. They are aware of the global issues olved ard will actively involve themselves in 17____ by making sure our forests are kept sefe for future generations. They will oppose activities which are harmful to animals, such as 18 ‘And they will campaign to keep the 18 around our towns and cities free from new building We cannot all be as committed as them, but we can at least de our ow little bit at grass roots level We, as humans, have inherited the earth, but that doesn’t mean we con da whatever we like with iL re Colla Pablting © 200, or efeer, eth Erte Deana far aes (5016 06 ads Asejngeron 91 61topic specific vocabulary 62 Healthcare ‘Task 1: Match the sentence in the left-hand column with a sentence in the right-hand column. Use the words in bold to help you. PROBLEMS 1. Mrs Brady has uttered from tercible (A) liesses which affect the circulation of rheumatism tor yeas blood are particularly common vith people who are overweight 2, More women than men are affected by. * arthritis. {8) This is deposited on the walls of the arteries and can block them. 3. Airconditioning units are often responsible for spreading infections (©) They can easily be spread from one person around an office. to another. (0) Pains or stiffness in the joints or muscles 4, Cardiovascular disease Is becoming more can be very difficult to Hive with, commen in Britain, 5. Too much exposure to the sun can cause {) They don't ges enough exercise skin cancer (F) Their iemmune-system is nct properly 6. ILis important not to eat too much food developed and can be easily hurt. with a high cholesterol content (6) The painful iffammation of a joint may 7. Too many people these days live @ recuire surgery sedentary lifestyle {H) The government has reduced its expenditure in this area 8. People in positions of responsibilty often have stress-related illnesses 40) Bu there are drugs which can slow down its celhdestroying properties. 9. Premature babies are vulnerable to illnesses. ) Once the bodys cells start growing abnormally, a cure can be difficult to find 10. The National Health Service is suffering from eutbacks anc underfunding. (6) The pressures of a high-powered job can cause nervous strain which may require 11, The AIDS virus is incurable, drugs. Task 2: Replace the words or expressions in bold with a word or expression from the box which has the same meaning cures I protein * holistic medicine * a diet + minerals + vitamins | therapeutic + traditional medicines. + welfare state | surgeon + active * consultant * — conventional medicine | 1. HFyou suffer from a bad back, a massage mey be able to cure or relieve the disorder. 2. One of the secrets to remaining in good heelth is to choose food to eat that is high in fibre end fow in fat. 3. Most people, when they are ill, ely on modern pills and tablets to cure them. 4, Some old-fashioned cures for illnesses, such as herbal tablets and remedies, are becoming creasingly popular.Healthcare 5. Many people are turning to treatments which involve the whole person, including their mental health, rather than just dealing with the symptoms of the illness. 6, Doctors sometimes refer their patients to a medical specialist attached to a hospital 7. WWtakes many years of training to become a doctor specializing in surgery. B. Meat, eggs and nuts are rich sources of a compound which is an essential part of living cells, and which is essential to keep the human body working properly. 9, On his holiday, he had to take essential substances which are not synthesized by the body but are found in food and are needed for growth and health, because the food he ate lacked the 8 and C groups. 10, Calum end zinc are two of the most important substances found in food. 11, Most doctors recommend en energetic lifestyle, with plenty of exercise Brit’sh people enjoy free healthcare thanks to the farge amount of money which is spent to make sure they have adequate health services. Task 3: Now look at this extract from a magazine article and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to change the form of some af the words. A cure for the future in the past? For aver fifty years, the people of Britain have relied on the 1 to1make sure they have adequate health services. But now the National Health Service is sick. Government 2 and 3 are forcing hospitals 0 close, and waiting lists for treatment are getting longer Under such circumstances, it is no surprise that more people are turning ta private (but expensive) healthcare, Forsome, however, there are alternatives, They are turning their back on moder pills, tablets and other 4 It seoms paradoxical, but in en age of microchips and high technology, 5 {the old-fashioned cures that our grandparents relied on) is making a comeback, Consider these case studies Maude is 76 and has been suffering from 6 ___ for almost ten years. “The inflammation in my joints was almost unbearable, and my doctor refered me to 27 _ at the London Hospital. | was told that ! needed 8__ but would need to wait for at least two years ‘eefore | could have the apetation, In desperation, | started having message sessions. To my surprise, these were very & and while they didn’t cure the cisorder, they did relieve it to some Ron is 46, His high-powered city job was cesponsible for a series of 10 illnesses, end the drugs he took did little to relieve the nervous strain. “I reed about treatments which involve the son rather than the individual symptoms, but | had always been sceptical about However, my friend recommended a dietician who advised me that part of my elated. Basically, the foods | was eating were contributing to my problem was 12___ disorder, She gave me a list of foods shat would provide the right 13 - and 4 ‘to keep me in good health At the same time, she recommended a more 5 lifestyle - running, swimming, that kind of thing. I'm 2 bit of 2 couch potato, and the 16. ifestyle | had lived was compounding the problem. Naw | feel great!” So is there stil @ place in our lives for modem medicine? While it is true that some infections and viruses may be prevented by resorting to alternative medicine, more serious illnesses such as 7 need more drastic measures. We do need our health service at these times, and we shouldn't stop investing in its future, But we mustn't forget that for same commen illnesses, the cure may lig in the past onan Yr te 01.06 25 Asejnqeron aiy19ads 21d0} 63bulary ic specific vocal top! 64 Travel Task 1: Look at the following sentences and decide if they are true or false. If they are false, explain why. 1. Atravel agency is the same as a tour operator. 2. A package tour is 2 holiday in which the price includes Sights, transfers to and from the airport and accommodation 3, An all-inclusive holiday isa holiday in which the price includes flights, transfers, accommodation, food and drink. 4, When passengers embark, they get otfan acroplane or ship. 5. When passengers disembark, they get on an aeroplane or ship. 6. The first thing you do when you go to an aiport is go to the check-in. 7. The first thing you do when you arrive et your hotel is checkin. 8. The opoosite of a package tourist isan independent traveller 9. Mass tourism can have a negative effec: on the environment. 10. Eco-tourism is tour'sm which has a negative effect on the environment. 11. The words trip, excursion, journey and voyage ali have the same meaning 12. Ihis always necessary to have a visa when you vist a different country 13, A flight from London to Paris could be described as » fong-haut flight: 16, Flying economy class is more expensive than flying business cass. 15, A Canadian citizen flying to Japan will have to fill in an immigration card before he arrives Task 2: Complete sentences 1-11 with a suitable word or expression from the box. deported . expatriates . internally displaced repatriated * immigration * UNHCR * persona non grata economic migrants © culture shock * emigration * refugees 1. At the beginning of the war, thousands of fled over the border to the next country, 2, Since the civil war began, almost a million people have deen forced to move to another part of the country, These __ persons are now without food or shelter. 3, Nineteeath-century governments encouraged to the colonies 4. Tae government is encouraging because of the shortage ef workers in key industries 5. Going from California to live with rill tribes in India was something of a 6. Thousands of British ___ live in Singapore, where many of them have high-powered jobs. 7. The is under a lot of pressure owing to the huge number of displaced persons around the world, 8 He was _from the country when his vise expired, 9, Because he had a criminal record, the government didn't want him to enter the courtry, declared him ‘and asked him to leave immediately. 10. After the economy collapsed in the east, thousands of __ headed west in the hope of fining a good job. 11, He didn't want to be , but nevertheless was put on @ plane back home. eter olin Pubishing. ©2001 Forefront te nish sony ta Stents 149650063)Travel Task 3: Now look at this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to change the form of some of the words. Travel: the other side of the coin Most of us have, at some point in our lives, experienced the joys of travel. We go to the to pick up our brochures. We book a two-week with flights and accommodation included (or if we are _ __, we make our own way to the country and lravel aroune ‘rom place to place with a rucksack on our back). We make sure we have all the right currency, our passport and any 4 _ that are necessary to get us into the country. We go to the airport and 5 We strap ourselves into our tiny §__ craft seats and a few hours later we 7 from the aircraft, strange new sights, smells end sounds greeting us. Nowadays, it seems, the whole world goes on holiday at once: the age of 8 sin full swing! But for the great majority of people around the world, travel for them is done in the face of great adversity and hardship, They never get to indulge in an 9 _ holiday in a luxury hotel with all meals and drinks included, They never get so explore the lush Amazon rain forest or the frozen wastes of the Arctic on an 16 holiday. For them, travel is a matter of life and death. | refer, of course, to alt the 11 - escaping from their own countries, or the 12_________, moved from one part of their country to another by an uncaring government, or 13, ___forced to find a job and seek a living wherever ‘hey can, Can you imagine anything worse than the misery these people must face? Let's not confuse them with those 14 _., who choose to live in another country and often have nice houses and high salaries. These people are simply desperate to survive. As well as losing their homes because of war or famine or other natural disasters, they must come to terms with their new environment: for many, the 15, _ can be too great. And while many countries with an open policy on 16. will welcome them in with open arms, others will simply turn them away, These people become 17] unwanted and unwelcome, Even if they manage to get into a country, they will often be 18__ __or repatriated. Their future is uncertain, Something to think about, perhaps, the next time you are 19 _ to your five: star hote! by a palm-fringed beach or sitting in a coach on an 20___ toa pretty castle in the countryside. Don’t forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review your nates from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible. eter coin Plthing © 20) Foe rtrone,e the Fgh Ditionary fr Sse 901955052 Asejnqeroa dyads 21d0} 65topic specific vocabulary 66 Crime and the law Task 1: Match the words and expressions in the box with their correct definition 1-9. law-abiding . solicitor . defendant . jury offender * victim + ~— barrister, ~*~ judge * witness 1. A person appointed to make legal ceckions in a court of law. 2. A group of twelve citizens who are swarn to decide whether someone 's guilty or innecent on the basis of evidence given in 2 court of law. 3. A parson whe sees something happen or is present when something happens. 4. A person who is accused of doing something illegal. A person who is attacked or who isin an accident. A qualified lawyer who gives advice to members of the public ena acts for them in legal matters A person who commits an offence against the law. A lawyer who can present a case in court ‘An expression used lo describe someone who obeys the law. Task 2: The following groups of sentences describe the legal process which follows a crime. However, with the exception of the first sentence, the sentences in each group are in the wrong order. Put them into the correct order, using the key words in bold to help you. Some of these words appear in Task 1 Part 1 A. One aight, Jim Smith committed a serious crime, = Sentence 1 2, Jim asked she officer fora solicitor to he'p him. C. At the same time, the police arranged for a barrister to prosecute him D, They took him to the police station and formally charged him with the crime. E. When the trial began and he appeared in court forthe frst time, he pleaded his innocence, F. The next morning the police arrested him, Part 2 His barrister also said he was innocent and asked the court to acquit him, = Sentence F > While he was in prison, he applied for parole. ‘Asa result, the judge sentenced him to two years in prison. He was released after 18 months However, there were several witnesses, and the evidence against him was overwhelming F_ Having all the proof they needed, the jury returned a guilty verdict. 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. Putihrg © 201 Foratereve sete EnCrime and the law Part 3 A. Unfortunately, prison failed to rehabilitate him and after his release he continued with his misdeeds, attacking an old woman in the street. = Sentence 1 B, Jim promised to reform and the pensioner withdrew her call for more severe retribution. With this in mind, instead of passing a custodial sentence, he fined him a fot of money and ordered. him to do community service. D. He was re-arrested and returned to court E. His new victim, a pensioner, thought that the judge was being too lenient on Jim and called for the reinstatement of corporal punishment and capital punishment! F At his second tril the judge agreed that prison was not a deterrent for Jim, Task 3: Now look at this extract from a politician’s speech and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to change the form of some of the words, Are you worr'ed about crime? | am, We read it every day in the papers. terrible crime has been 1 «the police have 2 someone, he hes appeared in front of ajury in 3 _ Chehas4 his innacence but has been found 5 of his crime and he has been ‘0 ten years in prison. We are all very relieved that the criminal is being punished for his 7 and 8. __ citizens lke you and me can sleep more safely at night But what happens next? We all hope, don’t we, that the prisoner will benefit from society's 8 - ‘chat a spell in prison will 10 him and make him a better person, We all hope that he will 11__ and become ike us. We all hope ‘shat when he is eventually 12 “ahd let loose on the streets, he will be a good character, the threat of another spell in jaif being a suitable 13, which wil stop i. from breaking the law again. Oh yes. But lev’s face it. The reality is usually very different. The prisoner may be released on Ma before the ene of his sentence, He will ty to re-enter society. But then he often becomes a 15 _ __ himself, unable to find work and rejected by society, It isn’t long before he's back in prison again. So what alternatives are there, | hear you say. What can we do to the 16. to make sure he doesn't commit another crime? There are alternatives to prison, of course, such as 17. in which he will provide a service to those eround him, Or he can pay a large 18 __. Alternatively, we could establish # more severe system of punishment, including 19__ and 20, ___. but we like t0 consider ourselves civilized, and the idea of beating or executing someone is repellent to us. Oh yes. answer, of course, is far simpler: We need to be tough not on the criminal, but on the cause of the crime, We should spend less of the taxpayer's money funding the 21 and 2 _ ‘and all the other people who work for the legal system, and put the money instead into supporting deprived areas which are the breeding grounds for crime. We in the ConLab Party believe that everybody needs a good chance in life, and this is a good step forward. Vote for us now! 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. Aaejnqeroa d1y198ds 21d0} 67vocabulary topic speci 68 Social tensions Task 1; Match each newspaper headline in the box with the first line of its accompanying story below. Use the words in BOLD to help you. HE “LIVING BELOW POVERTY. LEVEL’ C. HOMELESS SQUATTERS EVICTED D, INSTITUTIONAL RACISM STILL A PROBLEM. E. INTERNALLY DISPLACED IN NEW GENOCIDE HORROR F._EXTREMISTS ACCUSED OF PROMPTING HOSTILITY G. UNREST, RIOTS AND ANARCHY CONTINUE H. REBELS VICTORIOUS IN LATEST POWER STRUGGLE | QERIMMATQN AND ExELOMTATTON A MAJOR PROBLEM IN BRTISH NOUSTRY 4. DISSIDENTS ASK AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FOR POLITICAL ASYLUM 1. off and forcibly removed a family who had been staying there illegally since they lost their home in from the Thames Valley Police Force swooped on 3 house in Kidlington earlier this morning August 2, Almost 50% of factory workers in national companies claim they have received bad treatment or have been taken advantage of because of their class, religion, race , language, colour or sex, it has been revealed, 3. The UN has accused the government of Zarislavia of further atrocities committed in the west of the country, where hundreds of migrants ere reported to have been killed by security forces. 4. Opponents of the government in Yugaria have asked to stay n Sydney because the political situation in theie own country is making it unsafe for them to return 5. The police have once again been accused of discriminating against minority groups, despite their reassurances earlier this year that they had reformed their practices rites in the centre 8. Neo-Nazi groups in Paris were today condemned for inciting vialence against no! of the city, 7. A shocking survey has revealed that almost 30% of Asian and African racial groups living in London are suffering financial hardship, 8. Following further devaluation of the Malovian dollar, violence hes ance egain erupted on the streets of the capital © Groups fighting against the government of George Malikes in Livatia have succeeded in capturing and ‘occupying the parliament building, 10, The Government has ordered the immediate deportation of ever 200 Immigrants who entered the country without passports or visas last yearSocial tensions Task 2: Match the words and expressions in the first box with a word or expression in the second box which is either the closest in meaning or which is normally associated with it. Some of these also appear in Task 1. ethnic cleansing + prejudice + civil rights + harassment | rebel * picket line * poverty-stricken * refugee + outcast reject (noun) * non-conformist * blackleg * human rights + destitute discrimination + displaced person * intimidation + racial purging Task 3: Now look at this news programme and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions from Tasks 1 and 2. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to change the form of some of the words. Good evering, Here is the news Neo-Nazis and other 1 have been held responsible for a wave of 2 in the Bratilovan Republic. The United Nations estimates that over 20,000 people have been murdered there in the last six months. 3 _ who have escaped from the country have asked the Britis government to grant them & asthey fear for their safety if they have to return. ‘The government are to deport 500 5__ _ whose visas have expired. Angry members of the opposition have accused the government of 6 as most of the deportes are of African origin. Meanwhile, the police have been accused of 7 after Asian families in Bradford complained they had been pestered and worried by officers following a series of robberies in the city. 8. leaders in the USA have held @ demonstration in Washington against the ‘death penally. They have called for a total aboltion of capital punishment, claiming that it is contvary 70 basics principles ourtined in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. 10 fighting the government of President Stanislow have taken control of the elevision station in the centre of the capital, This follows a long-standing 11 _ between Mr Stanislow and the principal oppesition party which has seriously weakened his pos A spokesman for the 12. ____. community in London has presented a petition to the government asking them to provide housing for everyone. He argues thal the government’s refusal to raise the minimum wage rate has resulted in thousands tivirg in 13 _ vith not enough money to pay for somewhere to live, Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police evicted several 4 who took over a house in the city centre last week and refused to leave until the government took posit've action. A recent survey reveals that at least 30% of public companies have been accused of 15 _ and 16 _____in the past year. The main offencer is Anglo-Amalgamated Telecommunications, @ Bristol-based company. employees, many of them Asian women, claim they have ceceived bad treatment or been taken advantage of by the company. ‘And finally, the Cardiff police are preparing for angry scenes at the Weish international Computers factory tomorrow when 17 antious to return to work after six months on ste, will attempt to break through the picket line. A senior officer has expressed his concern that there will be 18 and people will get hurt as a result. Asejngero0a a1y1Dads 21d} 69fic vocabulary 70 Science & technology Task 1: Replace the words and expressions in bold in sentences 1 - 18 with a word or expression from the box. J analysed + genetic engineering + breakthrough * molecular biology a technophobe + safeguards + development + cybernetics + invented nuclear engineering * combined + life expectancy * discovered a technophile + innovations + react _* an experiment + research | 1. ‘The company is carrying out scientific study to find a cure for Aids 2. The planning and production of the new computer system will take some time. 3. Modern home entertainment systems and other modern inventions are changing everyone's lives 4, Some elements change their chemical composition when mixed with wart 5. The scientists have created a new machine to automate the prt 6, Who was che person who found peniclin? 7. Winer the food was examined closely and scientifically, it was found to contain bacteria 8. Rain joined together with CO, gases produces acié rain 9. Ron is terrified of modern technology. 10. Geol is very interested in modern technology. 11. Protection against accidents in this laboratory are minimal 12, Scientists conducted a scientific test to see how people react to different smels, 13. Brian is studying the techniques used to change the genetic composition of a cell so as to change ‘certain characteristics which can be inherited. 14, Sarah is studying the things which form the structure of living matter, 15. Christine is studying how information is communicated in machines and electronic devices in comparison with how it is communicated in the brain and nervous system. 16. Neil is studying the different ways of extracting and controlling energy from atomic particles. 17. There has been a sudden success in the search for a cure for cancer, 18, The number of years a person is likely to hive has increased a great deal thanks to madern medicine and technology.Science & technology Task 2: Read this description of a computer. Unfortunately, the person who is describing it is not very familiar with their computer vocabulary and cannot remember all the words. Help them by using the appropriate word or expression in the box to give a more scien definition of their explanation. log on © keyboard «+ load +) e-mail + download | | me * crashed * software * the Internet * scanner mouse * base unit / disk drive * web site * printer * monitor | OK, here's my new computer, As you can see, there are five main parts. Now this large box with the slots and sliding disc carries is the most important part (1)___ _ carries all the, eh, stuff that makes the computer work (2) You can also put in @ your own games ane ather things (4), - Next r0 it there fs the thing that Looks like a small television (5) 50 that you can see what the computer is daing. To the right of snat, there is the machine that lets you make black and white fr colour copies of the documents thet you create on the computer (6) — You can control the computer by using thet rectangular flat thing with all the lesters and qumbers on 0 _ }or that funny litle object with the long lead whieh you can move across your dese (6 1 The latge flat thing to the let of the computer is something you can use to make copies of your shotegraphs or ether documents onto the computer, abit like a photocopier (9) Ws a very useful machine, of course. Once you, eh, get It up and running (50), _ - you can do lots of things on it. You can create documents, pley games or get information from this fertastic thing that lings computers from around the world (11) Alot of companies and organizations have their own special computer page (12) —_ which you can look at, and you can transfer the information (13)_ _to your own computer files. Or. if you ike, you can send messages to other people with computers by using this specia! facility called, eh, um, something | can't remember (14) Unfortunately, | can't let you use it as it stopped working (15) __ last night. think I myst have done something wrong, but | can't imagine what. 've got a typewriter you cen borrow if you like, 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. Tralee set Sgt tray for Sadon SONSB OE 71 Aaejngeroa dyads d1d0}