Vocabulary and grammar reviews Units 3 and 4

Vocabulary and grammar review Unit 3

Vocabulary

1 For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fi ts in the gap in the same line.

There is an example at the beginning (0).

Research shows that nearly a fi fth of Britons have had a serious dispute with their neighbours in the past year, with the (0) fi ndings suggesting that diffi cult (1) with our fellow residents are generally the result of a breakdown in (2) between people. Although there are many people who do get on well with their neighbours, the research shows that nearly a third of Britons (3) speak to them. One in seven of us don’t even know the names of the people who live in our immediate (4) . Consequently, many neighbours are fi nding it (5) diffi cult to settle disputes amicably. One in seven people have had verbal (6) with a neighbour in the past, and a small number of disputes have even ended in physical (7) . Feuding neighbours are also turning to the authorities to solve their (8) for them. In fact, almost a fi fth of people have reported their neighbours to the police or local council. FIND RELATION

COMMUNICATE

RARE

NEIGHBOUR

INCREASE

ARGUE

VIOLENT

AGREE

Grammar

2 The words no, not and none are used incorrectly in some of these sentences. Correct the mistakes. I’ve searched everywhere for my passport but there is not sign of it. Most of my family love all kinds of sport, but no my sister – she thinks all sport is a waste of time. The exam was so diffi cult that I didn’t get none of my answers right. Humans are basically no different from any other animal. I thought we had plenty of coffee but I’ve just looked in the cupboard and there’s no left. Not one of Patrick’s friends remembered his birthday. Our rate of pay is no the point – it’s the actual working conditions that are so awful. The group left for the North Pole three weeks ago and so far we’ve had none news of their progress.

3 Rewrite these short texts replacing active verbs with passive verbs where possible and appropriate.

We use the term ‘amnesia’ to refer to a partial or complete loss of memory. It is usually a temporary condition which only affects a certain part of a person’s experience. Specifi c medical conditions can cause amnesia.

We all know very well that our real experiences form our memory. But could someone put a false memory into our heads? Could they persuade us that we had experienced something that never actually took place?

We use our semantic memory to store our knowledge of the world. Everyone has this knowledge base, and normally we can access it quickly and easily. Our semantic memory includes the meanings of words and the names of people and places.

Our working memory is a very important part of our memory system. You can think of it as the ability to remember and use a limited amount of information for a short amount of time. Our working memory can help us to perform a task, like following a set of instructions. However, this information is erratic. If someone distracts you, you can lose the information and you have to start the task again.

Vocabulary and grammar review Unit 4

Vocabulary

1 For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fi ts each gap.

The importance of internships

Recent research indicates that graduates (1) to some of the UK’s leading employers (2) a much better chance of being (3) a job if they have already had some work experience with the same organisation – either through internships, industrial placements or vacation work. In fact three quarters of graduate vacancies are (4) to be snapped up by graduates who already had some work experience with the same employer. This latest research (5) that taking part in work placements or internships whilst at university is now just as important as getting a good degree. A separate study warns that almost six in ten students fi nish university without a graduate job, highlighting the (6) competition for graduate jobs. It is not (7) that employers are going to be interested in your previous work experience and while this does not have to have been a glamorous internship with an investment bank, using your time at university to gain work experience is going to have a major (8) on your future job prospects.

asking B applying C joining D recruiting stand B give C hold D take provided B contracted C found D offered liable B probable C prone D likely agrees B declares C confi rms D yields fi rm B heavy C intense D impressive astonishing B surprising C amazing

D shocking result B consequence C repercussion

D impact 2 Complete each of the sentences with an adjective from the box. In some cases more than one answer is possible.

constant excellent extensive fi erce huge powerful specialist vast

Malik’s positive attitude and experience make him the best person for the job. Almodóvar’s fi lm has made a(n) impact on audiences throughout the country. This is a highly stressful job and we’re under pressure to meet our targets. The Paradise Hotel has a(n) reputation in this town. I want to join the football team but there’s extremely competition for places. The increase in house prices has made it very diffi cult for young people to buy a fi rst home. Ivan’s knowledge of the market is invaluable to our operations. We need someone with language skills to work as part of our expert team.

Grammar and vocabulary

3 Circle the correct alternative in italics in each of these sentences. It’s by far the best fi lm of the festival so far. I think it must / could easily win fi rst prize. The weather forecast isn’t too good so the outing might not / could not take place tomorrow. Jay had a sprained ankle so he mightn’t have / couldn’t have run very far! It’s just about probable / possible that the train has been delayed. We’re highly / strongly likely to see Fran at the concert tonight. You’re looking exhausted! You mustn’t / can’t have had a very relaxing holiday. Why don’t you call Marcos? He’s bound / liable to have the information you need.