First English: Student Workbook 2º Edicion

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Learning Points & Index

New Dynamic English Module 8

UNIT 1 The Secret Code ........................................................................................................... 1

◼ Adverb and Noun clauses (that

someone had gotten in, when the files

were opened)

◼ Past Possibilities (may have opened

the drawer)

◼ Past Conditionals (if she went to the

office, she couldn’t have…)

◼ Modals and Degrees of Certainty and

Logical Necessity (must have, could

have, may have)

◼ Making Conditionals and Past

Inferences

UNIT 2 Matrix Vocabulary ...................................................................................................... 9

◼ Vocabulary related to global issues,

history, trends and news events

◼ Adjective, Adverb and Noun clauses

(She succeeded to the throne when

she was 17 years old.)

◼ Adjective phrases (Winner of the

Nobel Peace Prize, Nelson Mandela…)

◼ Gerunds and Infinitives (with some

parts getting no rainfall, too hot for

matter to exist)

UNIT 3 UFOs: For and Against .......................................................................................... 16

◼ Citing Evidence, Reason, and

Argumentation (according to, given

the fact that, it has been well

established… )

◼ Logical Necessity, Degrees of

Certainty (impossibility, unlikely, must

accept the fact, not unreasonable,

might have)

◼ Speculations, Implied Conditionals (it

would mean that..., they might have

discovered)

◼ Qualification and Logical Connectors

(however, even if, this means, just,

only, on the contrary, otherwise, as a

result)

◼ Sentence Ordering and Pronoun

Reference. (it, this means, this, as a

result, such a)

English By The Numbers

UNIT 4 Describing Line Graphs ....................................................................................... 25

◼ Understanding and expressing

changes as expressed in line graphs:

from 1998, sales increased steadily

until they reached a high in 2000

◼ Using the present perfect to express

information in a line graph: this shows

how the average family has been

getting smaller.

UNIT 5 Describing Bar Graphs .......................................................................................... 26


changes as expressed in bar graphs:

Even though Sweden and the US

spend the most on education, their

test scores are the lowest.

◼ Comparisons: there is a higher ratio of

spending for... than....

UNIT 6 Describing Pie Graphs .......................................................................................... 27


relative importance: Other factors

shown in this graph include…

Another important factor is…

◼ Comparisons: what is the second most

important factor? More than 60% of

the respondents were satisfied with

their job.

UNIT 7 Overview and Quiz ................................................................................................. 29

◼ Numbers & Operations

◼ Logical relations: must be, might

be, could be, etc.

◼ Graphs: According to this graph...

Equations: F is inversely proportional

to...

◼ Probabilities: The probability is 1 in

4.

Dynamic Business English

UNIT 6 Planning Ahead ..................................................................................................... 30

◼ Cause/effect, logical connection,

dependent on, depends on several

factors, not unless, even if, if…then,

whatever the outcome

◼ Conditional, if the test is a success,

sales will increase, a test failure

would be bad, purchase orders

would be canceled

◼ Degrees of certainty, modals, will,

may, could, might be postponed, a

high probability, unlikely, a

possibility

◼ Passives, modal + passive, will be

canceled, will have been phased out,

would have to be postponed

◼ Clauses, Production can’t begin on

time unless tomorrow’s test is a

success

◼ Qualifiers, though, unless, even if,

whether or not, not necessarily

◼ Making Suppositions, Let’s suppose

that

◼ Vocabulary related to making plans

and hypothesizing, what if…

Advanced Listening

UNIT 4 How to Give a Lecture ............................................................................................... 36

UNIT 5 The History of Slavery ............................................................................................... 43

UNIT 6 The Geology of Volcanoes ...................................................................................... 47

UNIT 7 The “Invention” of the Airplane .......................................................................... 49

UNIT 8 Principles of Child Psychiatry ................................................................................ 54

UNIT 9 Women and Social Reform ..................................................................................... 57

New Dynamic English 8 ▪ Unit 1 The Secret Code

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Unit 1 – The Secret Code Exercise A

Match the person with the correct statement about that person.

a. He couldn’t have done it alone because he doesn’t know anything about computers.

b. He might have done it since he needs to pay for gambling debts.

c. He installed an alarm in his drawer so he would know if it had been opened.

d. She might have done it because her husband is sick and they need money.

e. She couldn’t have done it alone since she was in Europe on Sunday.

Phil Shirley Bob

Dan Leslie

Exercises New Dynamic English Module 8


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Exercise B

Fill in the blanks with the verb form which best fits the context, either past or past perfect, active or passive voice.

1. About six weeks ago Bob got suspicious that someone (get) into

his drawer. He wasn’t sure, but it looked as if things (move) . Bob kept

a small code book. He generally (change) the

passwords every week or two, and the book was where he wrote them down. He

wasn’t sure if anyone (look) in the

book. The first thing he did was write a program that monitored access to his files.

It kept a record of when the files (open) . It also

made a record of any passwords which (use) .

2. Early Monday morning Bob (arrive) at the office and checked

the computer. He discovered that someone (access) his files

twice during the weekend. He looked at the times and (make)

a note of them. Then he (check) to see when his drawer

(open) .

3. He was sure that whoever (break in) had a copy of his key.

He couldn't figure out how they (can) have gotten it. He (think)

about changing the lock on his desk drawer, but he (decide)

against it. He didn't want the guilty person to know that he was suspicious.



Exercise C: Making Inferences

Read the facts, and then choose (circle or highlight) the strongest inference (negative or

positive) that can be made from the facts provided. Use only the facts provided below.

1. Facts: No one opened the desk drawer containing the new codes. The files had

been accessed, and the codes were the only way to access the files.

a. There might have been another way to access the codes.

b. There must have been another way to access the codes.

c. There couldn’t have been another way to access the codes.

2. Facts: Whoever wrote the program knows about computers. Dan knows a lot

about computers. Phil doesn’t know anything about computers.

a. Dan must have written the program.

b. Phil might have written the program.

c. Phil must not have written the program.

3. Facts: Shirley’s flight left at 1:00 p.m., and she checked in around noon. It takes

at least an hour to drive from the office to the airport.

a. Shirley might have been in the office at 11:30 a.m.

b. Shirley must have been in the office at 9:00 a.m.

c. Shirley couldn’t have been in the office at noon.

4. Facts: Dan was in the office after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon but not on

Sunday. Leslie was also in the office on Saturday afternoon. Phil went into

the office for a couple of hours on Sunday afternoon, but he wasn’t in the

office on Saturday. The files were accessed on both days.

a. If the files were accessed on Saturday morning, it might have been Dan.

b. Since the files were accessed on both days, neither Dan nor Phil could

have done it alone.

c. Dan must have done it if the files were accessed on Saturday afternoon.

5. Facts: Leslie was with her husband at the hospital until 11:00 a.m. She came into

the office on Saturday after leaving the hospital. Leslie’s husband is very

sick, and they need money.

a. Leslie must have done it because she and her husband need money.

b. Since Leslie needs money, she might have done it.

c. Leslie couldn’t have done it if the files were accessed Saturday afternoon.



Exercise D

Complete the sentences with the correct sentence ending.

1. The project is nearing completion. If it’s successful . . .

2. Because of its importance . . . 3. In order to access the files, . . . 4. He became suspicious . . . 5. In the book he kept the passwords . . . 6. He wasn’t sure if . . . 7. Only a few people could have known . . . 8. It kept a record of when . . . 9. He didn’t want the guilty person to know . . . 10. He couldn’t figure out . . .

(Sentence Endings)

. . . only a few people are familiar with its details. . . . that someone had broken into his drawer. . . . it’s necessary to use a password. . . . anyone had looked in the book. . . . necessary to access the project files. . . . it could bring a lot of business to the company. . . . that the book even existed. . . . the files were opened. . . . how they could have gotten the key. . . . that he was suspicious.



Exercise E

Complete the sentences with the correct sentence ending.

1. There are several competitors . . . 2. Nobody opened Bob’s desk drawer, . . . 3. When she realized that he often changed the codes, . . . 4. If she went to the office on Saturday . . . 5. He may have been able to access the files . . . 6. They couldn’t have known about Bob’s book . . . 7. Since nobody opened Bob’s drawer, . . . 8. Whoever wrote the program . . . 9. The only way to have gotten into the drawer without a key was . . . 10. He might have done it . . .

(Sentence Endings)

. . . she couldn’t have been there past 11:00. . . . unless someone told them. . . . because he knows a lot about computers. . . . must have known about computers. . . . where the codes were written down. . . . there must have been another way to find the codes. . . . she wrote a program to find the codes. . . . if the drawer wasn’t locked. . . . who would be interested in the project. . . . because he needed money to pay gambling debts.



Exercise F

Fill in the blanks using the words in the box:

1. Suddenly he realized what ________ _______ happened.

2. There are several companies that _____________ be interested in the project.

3. Bob thinks they ________ pay a lot of money for the details.

4. There’s no way they _________ ________ known about Bob’s book.

5. Shirley _______ not have been at the office at either time.

6. Whoever wrote the program _______ _________ known about computers.

7. Since, nobody opened Bob’s drawer, there ________ _______ been another way to get the codes.

8. If it was Shirley, she _______ not have done it alone.

9. If it was Shirley, someone else ________ _________ helped her.

10. If the drawer was unlocked, then the thief _______ ________ done it during the

day.

11. If the files were accessed after 2:30 on Saturday, it ____________ not have been

Leslie.

12. If Shirley didn’t go on Saturday, it ________ __________ been Leslie or Dan.

would, could, must have, could have, must have



Exercise G

Language Extension

Activity 1:

Answer this question: “If you could do one thing in your life over again, what would it be?” Explain why.

______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

Activity 2:

Think of a decision you had to make in the past. Explain why you made the decision that you did.

______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________



Exercise H

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Across

6. He is a brilliant engineer.

7. About six weeks ago Bob became like that.

8. Bob's boss

9. He is an engineer at Ace Electronics

11. A woman was wearing it on Saturday morning.

12. Place where Bob kept a small code book.

14. Early Monday morning, Bob checked it.

15. Shirley works with computers. She is a …

16. Last Thursday night Bob installed it.

17. She is an excellent employee.

18. She is a computer programmer.

Down

1. It is necessary in order to access his personal files.

2. He thought about changing it on his desk drawer.

3. Place where Bob kept the passwords necessary.

4. There are several of them: Dan, Leslie, Shirley and Phil.

5. Person responsible for a usually grave breach of conduct or a crime

10. The first thing Bob did was write it.

13. There are several of them who would be interested in the project

New Dynamic English 8 ▪ Unit 2 Matrix Vocabulary


Unit 2 – Matrix Vocabulary Exercise A

Complete each sentence with the letter of the correct clause or phrase from below. 1. Confucius was a philosopher and teacher . 2. Confucius taught . 3. Three years , Cleopatra was driven into exile by her younger brother. 4. Mahatma Gandhi was a non-violent man to overthrow British rule in India. 5. Mahatma Gandhi developed the use of passive resistance .

6. Galileo was brought to trial and condemned that were against the teachings of the Catholic Church.

7. Nelson Mandela spent more than 25 years in prison in 1994. 8. He was a key figure in the fight against the policy of racial discrimination in 1948. 9. He was a nineteenth century leader before he was defeated. 10. He negotiated an agreement to create a democracy .

(Clauses and Phrases) (a) . . as a means to force change (b) . . before becoming the first black president of South Africa (c) . . for supporting ideas (d) . . who taught the importance of moral principles for both rulers and individuals (e) . . after becoming Queen of Egypt (f) . . that we should not do to others what we would not do to ourselves (g) . . adopted by South Africa (h) . . who conquered much of Europe (i) . . based on a nonracial policy (j) . . who led a revolution



Exercise B

Complete each sentence with the letter of the correct clause or phrase from below.

1. Our solar system formed from interstellar gas . 2. Much of the material that formed our solar system came from older stars . 3. Evidence suggests that the dinosaurs may have been wiped out . 4. During this period, humans used simple tools and drew pictures . 5. Modern science began to question the view . 6. The world’s population has more than doubled . 7. The first ships sailed around the world in 1522, . 8. By about 5,000 years ago, ancient civilizations were organized enough . 9. Atoms and molecules couldn’t exist . 10. Oxygen didn’t enter the Earth’s atmosphere . (Clauses and Phrases) (a) . . which have been found in ancient caves (b) . . until the universe began to expand and cool (c) . . that had collapsed into a flattened cloud (d) . . that the Earth was the center of the universe (e) . . that had exploded and died (f) . . when a large asteroid hit the Earth (g) . . proving that the Earth was round (h) . . to undertake major engineering projects (i) . . until plants evolved (j) . . in the past fifty years



Exercise C


1. One of the most famous accidents was the sinking of the Titanic . 2. Natural disasters are caused by forces . 3. The rapid spread of a disease is an epidemic. 4. When groups of people fight each other, it is called a civil war. 5. There have been two world wars . 6. In the news we often learn of horrible accidents . 7. Terrorism involves acts against humanity, . 8. An environmental disaster is a drastic change in the earth’s environment . 9. An environmental disaster might result from climatic changes . 10. Throughout history, natural disasters have caused the deaths . (Clauses and Phrases) (a) . . within the same country (b) . . where many people are killed or hurt (c) . . of millions of people (d) . . usually for political reasons (e) . . due to global warming (f) . . throughout a population (g) . . which threatens our ability to survive (h) . . on its very first voyage (i) . . beyond our control (j) . . in the past one hundred years



Exercise D


1. The Great Wall was built China from invasion. 2. The Great Wall is the only human construction from the moon. 3. The high cost led to political problems. 4. The Taj Mahal was designed for the wife of an emperor. 5. The pyramids were built as tombs of ancient Egypt. 6. Engineers still aren’t sure . 7. It took thousands of workers many years . 8. The largest pyramid had a square base . 9. Capable more than 135 miles per hour, the Shinkansen is powered by

electricity. 10. The Panama Canal is one of the greatest engineering works . (Clauses and Phrases) (a) . . of building it (b) . . as a tomb (c) . . that can be seen (d) . . how the pyramids were constructed (e) . . to help defend (f) . . for the leaders (g) . . to build the pyramids (h) . . of going (i) . . measuring 230 meters on each side (j) . . of all time



Exercise E

Complete each sentence with the letter of the correct clause or phrase from below. 1. Mexico City is located several hundred years ago. 2. It’s one of the world’s fastest growing areas, with many of its new inhabitants . 3. The Amazon rain forest is home to many species of life . 4. It’s the largest desert in the world, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. 5. The Sahara was once a fertile area . 6. The climate of the Sahara is dry, with some parts . 7. The Himalayas are a series of mountain ranges about 1500 miles long. 8. It includes the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, in 1953. 9. The Middle East is located . 10. Every day, Muslims face Mecca during their daily prayers. (Clauses and Phrases) (a) . . getting no rainfall for years at a time (b) . . found nowhere else (c) . . from around the world (d) . . which was climbed for the first time (e) . . which stretch in an arc (f) . . where the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe come together (g) . . where farmers grew crops (h) . . coming from poor rural areas (i) . . stretching across Northern Africa (j) . . where the Aztec Empire had its capital



Practice Exercises

Exercise F Language Extension

Activity 1: Think of a famous person from the past or present. Prepare an outline about

that person’s life, and then give a one or two minute oral presentation to the

class. (Previously, listen to the examples in the lesson)

For example: Cleopatra succeeded to the throne when she was 17 years old. She was

famous for her beauty.. etc.

______________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2: Choose another person and explain (written) why this person is important into

the history. Focus on one area at a time, such as: people in science; political

leaders, military leaders, artists, writers, cultural leaders, religious leaders, evil

people, contemporary people, people born more than 200 years ago,

Europeans, Asians, etc.

______________________________________________________________________________



Exercise G

Across 1. One of the world's first and most famous philosophers.

2. Non-violent man who led a revolution to overthrow British rule in India.

3. They were wiped out when a large asteroid hit the Earth.

4. First black president of South Africa in 1994. Key figure in the fight against the policy of racial discrimination adopted by South Africa in 1948.

6. Roman Catholic nun, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (Mother...)

7. It was the first in English, published in 1755.

8. They couldn't exist until the universe began to expand and cool.

9. It is from Big Bang and can still be detected.

10. Scientific evidence suggests that it was born in a 'Big Bang' around 15 billion years ago.

11. First President of the United States in 1789.

13. games held in Greece about 2,500 years ago.

15. It was discovered by humans approx. 500,000 years ago.

Down 1. Egyptian Queen. She succeeded

to the throne of Egypt when she was 17 years old.

2. Scientist who demonstrated the speed of fall is the same for all objects.

5. Emperor of France in 1804. In 1812 his army invaded Russia and was forced to retreat with heavy losses.

12. It didn't enter the earth's atmosphere until plants evolved and gave off it as a waste product.

14. Game. In 1997 a computer beat the world champion for the first time.

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New Dynamic English 8 ▪ Unit 3 UFO: For and Against


Unit 3 – UFO: For and Against Exercise A

Match the FOR statements at the top of the page with the AGAINST statements at the

bottom of the page.

FOR

1. We can demonstrate that alien life probably exists. 2. It isn’t unreasonable to think that such a civilization might have

discovered a way to travel near or beyond the speed of light.

3. There are many people who claim to have seen UFOs. 4. We should keep our minds open to possibilities beyond our understanding.

5. Scientific theories have been wrong before.

AGAINST

(a) There is no evidence to indicate that anything can travel faster than the speed of light.

(b) We must be able to find a balance between wishful thinking and fact. Otherwise our beliefs can be used against us.

(c) The real issue is not the existence of life on other worlds. (d) Without a single exception, none of the reports of UFOs has ever been verified. (e) The fact that scientific theories have been wrong before doesn't mean we can

say that anything is possible. We need evidence.



Exercise B

For each pair of sentences below, circle or highlight the letter next to the sentence which is made most strongly.

1. a) The Roswell video may be a clever fake.

b) The Roswell video is, in fact, a clever fake.

2. a) It isn’t unreasonable to think that such a civilization might have discovered a way to travel near or beyond the speed of light.

b) It is likely that such a civilization will have discovered a way to travel

near or beyond the speed of light.

3. a) A journey of this distance would be impractical for even an advanced civilization.

b) A journey of this distance might be impractical for even an advanced civilization.

4. a) If such a thing had happened, there would have been no way to cover it up.

b) If such a thing had happened, it would have been difficult to cover it up.

5. a) If we compare what we know now with what we knew two hundred years ago, we can be sure that there will be surprises in the future.

b) If we compare what we know now with what we knew two hundred years

ago, we might expect that there will be surprises in the future.

6. a) There is no reason to believe that the American government could have hidden the truth for so long.

b) It is unlikely that the American government would have hidden the truth for so long.



Exercise C

Choose the logical connector that best fits the context provided.

1. There is no reason to believe that we are unique in the universe.

(However, In fact) , some scientists estimate that as many as

10,000 advanced civilizations exist in our galaxy, the Milky Way.

2. There have been many reports of UFOs. (However, On the contrary) ,

none of these reports has ever been verified.

3. It is important to keep our minds open to possibilities beyond our understanding.

(On the other hand, On the contrary) , beliefs can sometimes

be very dangerous.

4. The light barrier argument seems convincing. (However, In fact) ,

scientific arguments have been wrong before.

5. There is no reason to believe that anything can travel faster than the speed of light.

(On the other hand, On the contrary) , all the evidence indicates

that faster-than-light travel is impossible.



Exercise D

Fill in the blanks with the choice that best indicates the ordering of the sentences.

1. scientific theories have been wrong before doesn't mean we can

say that anything is possible. , there is no evidence to indicate that

anything can travel faster than light. , all the evidence is against faster-

than-light travel. the most fundamental laws of nature.

On the contrary; The fact that; For example; Otherwise; This is one of

2. The light barrier argument seems persuasive. However, just a theory.

Scientific have been wrong before. An advanced alien

could be thousands of years older than we are. It isn't unreasonable to think that

a civilization might have discovered a way to travel near or beyond the

speed of light. Theories; it’s; such; civilization; even if

3. Imagination is a great thing. , we must be able to find a balance between

wishful thinking and fact. , our beliefs can be used against us. ,

the Aztecs believed that human sacrifice was necessary to insure that the sun would

rise each day. , hundreds of thousands of people were killed.

Otherwise; For example; However; Therefore; As a result

4. the light barrier, interstellar space travel seems impractical. ,

there may be conditions where the light barrier doesn’t apply, for example by traveling

through another dimension. , we might yet see a real UFO.

However; On the contrary; Because of; If that were possible



Exercise E

Across 1. Old civilization. They believed that human

sacrifice was necessary to insure that the sun would rise each day.

4. Some scientific need it before believing.

7. Unidentified flying object

8. There are many examples of deliberate jokes with UFOs.

9. In order to accept the existence of UFOs, we must accept them first. (Plural)

10. UFO

11. Nothing can travel faster than light.

12. Milky Way.

14. It is a great thing (in our mind).

15. It is supposed to have crashed near Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.

Down 2. Some of them are wrong (plural).

3. Some scientists estimate that as many as 10,000 advanced of them exist in our galaxy.

5. Scientist who realized that you can never overtake a beam of light,

6. The video is, in fact, false.

13. Many of them in our galaxy are yellow like our sun (Plural)

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Exercise F

My Writing

Choose one topic below and then write a passage.

1. Find an advertisement or commercial in either a magazine or on television, and analyze

how it has been designed to persuade you to buy or use the product. What images or

arguments are being used to attract you? What assumptions about you are being made? Is

the advertisement effective? Why?

2. Do you believe in the existence of UFOs? Please write a passage to present your

opinions and reasons.

New Dynamic English 8 ▪ Unit 3 Review


Review Exercises When Units 1-3 are completed, it is important to review the main points. The following exercises help you refocus on some of the main language points that are covered and included in the Mastery Tests.

Exercise 1

Fill in the blanks.

1. About six weeks ____ , Bob became suspicious that someone _____ gotten into his

desk drawer.

2. He wasn't sure, but it looked as if things ____ been moved around.

3. The only way to ________ gotten into the drawer without a key was ___ the drawer

wasn't locked.

4. ___ the drawer was unlocked, then the thief must ______ done it during the day.

Exercise 2

Answer the questions 1. What did he find had happened with the files over the weekend?

_____________________________________________________________________

2. Who opened Bob's desk drawer where the new codes were written down? _____________________________________________________________________

3. What must have there been if nobody opened Bob's drawer? _____________________________________________________________________

4. What might the person who got the codes have written? _____________________________________________________________________



Exercise 3

Fill in the blanks

1. Phil couldn't ________ done it unless someone else was also involved.

2. Leslie __________ not have done it by herself because she wasn't at the office

on Sunday.

3. Dan might _______ done it because he needed money to pay gambling debts.

4. ___ Shirley didn't go to the office on Saturday, it ________ have been Leslie or

Dan.

Exercise 4

Answer the questions

1. Throughout history, what have caused the deaths of millions of people? _____________________________________________________________

2. What causes natural disasters? They are caused by

________________________________________________________________

3. What causes people to get sick and sometimes die? ________________________________________________________________

4. What causes diseases? Diseases are often spread by

________________________________________________________________



Exercise 5

Put the words in the correct order.

1. disaster / environmental / An / result/ changes / from / might/ due to /

climatic / global warming.

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2. problems / such / of the world / Environmental / as / will / to work /deforestation

/require / all nations / together.

_______________________________________________________________________

3. When / within / called / of people / country / fight / the same / each other / it is / a

civil war / groups.

_______________________________________________________________________

4. Most / war / have /countries / a military / in order to / themselves / in case of /

defend.

_______________________________________________________________________

Exercise 6

Fill in the blanks

1. In ___________ to access his personal files, it's necessary to use a password.

2. Only a few people ___________ have known that the book even existed.

3. A competitor ______________ not have done it without inside help.

4. He couldn't figure out ________ they could have gotten it.

5. Suddenly he realized _________ must have happened.

6. He met Shirley more than a year ago ___________ she worked for a competitor.

7. Shirley couldn't have been at the office at ____________ time.

8. It couldn't have been Phil ___________ someone helped him.

9. Mandela spent 25 years in prison ____________ becoming president.

10. They refuse to accept _________ evidence that goes against their beliefs.

11. Interstellar travel would be difficult even ________ advanced technology.

12. A light year is the distance _____________ by light in a year.

13. What we know now _______________ have surprised people 200 years ago.

English By The Numbers ▪ Unit 4 Line Graphs


Unit 4: Line Graphs

Circle or highlight the best answer to each of the following questions.

Example: What was the unemployment rate at the beginning of 1973?

4% 6% 5% 9%

1. Did the unemployment rate rise or fall during 1974?

rose sharply remained flat fell sharply rose, then fell 2. Was unemployment high or low in 1975?

high low unchanged 3. What happened to unemployment in 1979?

rose sharply remained flat fell sharply rose, then fell 4. What was the lowest unemployment rate between 1976 and 1982?

4% 6% 7% 9% 5. In what year was unemployment just below 8%?

1974 1984 1976 1973 6. During which period did unemployment peak?

1976 to 1977 1979 to 1980 1982 to 1983 1984 to 1985

Exercises English by the Numbers

English By The Numbers ▪ Unit 5 Bar Graphs


Unit 5 - Bar Graphs

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

ASIA

JAPAN

LATIN AMERICA

U.S.

EUROPE

Answer the following questions.

Example: Which region has the highest birthrate? Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest birthrate.

1. What is the birthrate for Asia?

2. Which region has a birthrate of just below 2.0?

3. Which region has the lowest birthrate?

4. Which region has a birthrate slightly higher than Japan’s but lower than Europe’s?

5. What region has the higher birthrate, Japan or the U.S.?

6. What region has the second highest birthrate?

English By The Numbers ▪ Unit 6 Pie Graphs


Unit 6 – Pie Graphs

Circle or highlight the correct answer for each of the following questions.

Example: How much of the day is spent at work?

12.5% 6 hours 10 hours 33.3%

1. If 25% of the day is spent sleeping, how many hours per day does a person sleep on average?

7.5 8 5 6

2. Which activity shown in the above graph consumes the fourth most amount of

time each day? Entertainment Meals Work Commute

3. Which factor is rated highest in this Job Satisfaction Survey?

Environment Training Salary Career Path

4. Which two factors relate to the quality of time spent at work each day?

Environment Challenge Training Co-workers

English By The Numbers ▪ Unit 6 Pie Graphs


5. According to this graph 5% of the world energy in 2001 came from what source?

Natural Gas Nuclear Coal Oil

6. Which energy sources are fossil fuels in this graph?

Nuclear Oil Coal Natural Gas Renewables

7. Which categories of drinker increased after 20 years according to these two graphs?

Weekend Occasional Non-Drinkers Daily more than 6

8. According to the graphs, which statement is incorrect?

(a) Heavy drinking declined.

(b) The percentage of non-drinkers is 10%, compared to 6% 20 years ago.

(c) Occasional drinking increased slightly.

(d) The percentage of people having 3 or more drinks per day increased significantly.

English By The Numbers ▪ Unit 7 Review


Unit 7 – Review

Circle or highlight the correct answer for each of the following questions.

Example: Which number is ten percent less than fifteen million?

16,500,000 13,500,000 45,000,000 55,000,000

1. Which number is ten percent less than the largest?

7.5 6,750 0.75 75 750 7,500

2. If you reduce the unit price of an item from $100.00 to $75.00, what is the percentage

reduction?

33.3% 50% 25% 125%

3. If x is greater than y, and y is greater than z, which conclusion is incorrect?

x can’t be equal to z x may be equal to z x must be greater than z

4. If x is greater than or equal to y, and y is greater than or equal to z, which is the most

accurate conclusion?

x may be greater than z x must be greater than z x could be less than z

5. Thirty is what percent less than sixty?

100% 25% 50% 30%

6. Which number is twenty percent more than fifty million?

55,000,000 40,000,000 60,000,000 80,000,000

7. Which number is ten percent of 747,000?

747 74,700 672,30010

8. The relationship between degrees Centigrade and degrees Fahrenheit is expressed by the

following equation: C = (5/9) (F-32). What is the temperature in degrees Centigrade if the temperature is sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit?

20° C 100° C 32° C 34° C

Dynamic Business English ▪ Unit 6 Planning Ahead


Exercise A

Rewrite each sentence using the phrase in parentheses.

Example: There is a small chance that a bad storm will cause a failure. (might)

A bad storm might cause a failure.

1. There is a slight possibility that some people in the R&D department will lose their

jobs.

(could)

2. Production of the X-2 is supposed to begin in three months.

(should)

3. It is possible that the test won't be successful.

(may not)

4. There is a possibility that the assembly line will be shut down.

(might)

5. There is a slight chance that the weather will cause problems.

(could)

6. There is a good chance that there will be a storm tomorrow.

(may)

6 Exercises Dynamic Business English Unit



Exercise B

Rewrite the following sentences as yes/no questions.

Examples: The X-2 is probably going to be tested tomorrow. Q: Is the X-2 going to be tested tomorrow?

A test failure would definitely affect sales. Q: Would a test failure affect sales?

1. There is probably going to be a storm tomorrow.

Q:

2. The X-1 will probably not be in production six months from now.

Q:

3. United's future will be affected by the tomorrow's test.

Q:

4. Tomorrow’s test probably won’t be postponed.

Q:

5. The manager of the R&D department will probably be given a bonus.

Q:



Exercise C

Put the words in the correct order.

Example: comes / it will be bad / bad weather / for United Industries / if If bad weather comes, it will be bad for United Industries.

1. is a success / will begin work / the test / on the X-3 / if / United

2. of tomorrow's test / for the X-2 / are dependent / purchase orders / on the

outcome

3. will result / airplane sales / in / a successful test / increased

4. will be given / the X-2 / if / a raise / the R&D manager / passes its test

5. is good / will probably do well / the X-2 / the weather / if

6. United / increased sales / ahead / will keep / of Advanced Technologies



Exercise D

Label each part as a cause or effect.

Examples: Cause The weather Effect could cause problems.

1.

A successful test

will result in increased sales of the X-2.

2.

The number of orders

depends on the results of tomorrow's test.

3.

A bad storm

might negatively affect the X-2's performance.

4.

If the test is a success,

X-2 sales will increase.

5.

Work on the X-3 aircraft

is dependent on the outcome of the X-2 test.

6.

Increased airplane sales

will keep United ahead of its main competitor, Advanced Technologies.



Exercise E

Rewrite the following sentences changing will to would to show a hypothetical outcome.

Example: If the test is a success, airplane sales will increase. If the test were a success, airplane sales would increase.

1. If the test fails, purchase orders will be canceled.

2. If a storm causes a postponement of the test, it will hurt sales.

3. If development of the X-3 is delayed, there will be no salary increases.

4. If the X-2 doesn’t do well, several major buyers won’t order it.

Exercise F

Circle or highlight the word or words that best fit the sentence.

Examples: Production of the X-2 will begin as scheduled if / unless the X-2 test is a failure.

Even if / If the test is postponed, sales will suffer.

1. Sales at Advanced Technologies are expected to rise if / unless the X-2 test is a failure.

2. If / Even if the weather is bad tomorrow, the test could fail.

3. United should begin production of the X-2 in three months if / unless the test is a failure.

4. United won't cancel the X-2 test under any conditions. The test will take place

even if / unless there is a storm.

5. Six months from now, there is a good chance the X-1 will have been phased out

of production if / unless the test is a success.

6. If / Unless the test succeeds in bad weather, United's airplane sales will increase.



Exercise G

Write a yes/no question and a question beginning with do you think for each sentence.

Example: It is important to invest in the environment.

Q: Is it important to invest in the environment? Q: Do you think it is important to invest in the environment?

1. Increased defense spending is necessary.

Q: Q:

2. Spending on military technology should be cut.

Q: Q:

3. Defense spending is wasteful and dangerous.

Q: Q:

4. Development of military technology is necessary for a peaceful world.

Q: Q:

5. It is better to spend money on education than on weapons.

Q: Q:

Advanced Listening ~ Lecture 4 How to Give a Lecture


Lecture 4: How to Give a Lecture

Lecture Quiz

Name: Date:

Directions:

Complete the mnemonic below. List each of Professor Kennedy’s main points and briefly describe the main idea or ideas of each one. Use the back or a separate sheet of paper if necessary. The first is done as an example.

“Occasion” is the first thing to consider when preparing to give a lecture. This means you must consider the context, format, scope, and audience of your lecture.

O

H

L

O

R

D

Quizzes Advanced Listening 4-9

Advanced Listening ▪ Lecture 4 How to Give a Lecture


A

M

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C

A

R

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D



Vocabulary Quizzes

Parts 1-3 Name: ________________ Date: _________________

Complete the sentences below with the correct words or phrases from the box. Conjugate verbs, change pronouns, and make nouns plural when necessary. Words/phrases from the box may be used only once.

novice

strive

generic

and so on

mandatory basis inspiration by and large

fragment remark knowledge go to waste

appropriate scope no matter what keep in mind

Example: A loose fragment of metal caused the engine to break down.

1. The best teachers can motivate their students to for

excellence. 2. Although Ji Eun was a skier, she was determined to ski on more

advanced parts of the mountain.

3. In many cultures, asking about someone’s job or religion is not . 4. The boy’s disrespectful shocked his mother. 5. Bob always eats everything on his plate; he hates to let anything . 6. , scientists agree that the “greenhouse effect” is harming our

environment and our health.

7. When you own a car, it is to register it with the government. 8. Most people agree that having does not necessarily mean that one is

intelligent.

9. Convenience to supermarkets and schools is important to when looking for a place to live.

10. The writer’s new baby daughter was the for his new novel.



Parts 4-6 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


jitters

lack

preliminary

tip of the iceberg

endowment compose indispensable on one’s own

rehearse discard spontaneous think through

cram anticipate thorough in advance

Example: When I brought my car to the mechanic, I found out that the oil leak was just the tip of the iceberg.

1. is gained through experience. 2. Mozart most of his symphonies late at night. 3. The band a lot before recording their new CD. 4. Javier couldn’t repair his washing machine because he

the necessary tools.

5. We made a plan, but we will probably have to revise it when the new budget is finalized.

6. Although Sarah is conservative and predictable, her younger sister is very .

7. Children often think being independent will be fun and easy, but once they

are , they realize it is more complicated than

they had thought. 8. You have to make reservations far if you want to get a

table at the new French restaurant. 9. Performers sometimes have when they first perform. 10. A good chess player tries to his or her opponent’s

next move.



Parts 7-9 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


conscious ignorance concede loose track of

impose condescending trivial and so forth

tinker tic run the danger of along those lines

marvelous convey look down one’s nose at in the first place

Example: Speakers need to be conscious of their body language.

1. Many people their old friends when they go away to

college. 2. His of Japanese culture prevented him from getting a well-paying job in Tokyo.

3. Don’t your values on me! 4. I have high for teachers. 5. Even though she is stubborn, she that I had been right. 6. His angry expression his disapproval. 7. After she with the radio for a few minutes, it finally began to work.

8. Great Expectations, a novel by Charles Dickens, is a example of 19th- century British literature.

9. His high blood pressure is not a concern. 11. The opera star the rock singer.



Parts 10-12 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


standard setting palpably boil down portrait saying verbatim chances are framework devise prior take into account anecdote signify superfluous leave out

Example: The standard guitar has six strings.

1. His signature his approval of the contract. 2. Mr. Lee a plan for rebuilding the company. 3. When you buy a car, it is important to its safety features. 4. Lillian gave the board of directors a good when she

answered all their questions confidently.

5. “You are what you eat” is an old that has some truth. 6. The of the movie is in Shanghai in the 1950s. 7. Taro was hired because of his success in

designing computer equipment.

8. Being a good athlete to speed, strength, and stamina. 9. When I make a salad, my wife likes me to the onions so

I don’t get bad breath.

10. Paul Harvey, a famous American radio personality, was well known for his

entertaining .



Parts 13-14 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


cognitive

acknowledge

equip

reiteration reliable assimilate sort auditor enhance execute engagement render impart subject redundancy ingest

Example: The comprehensive test is supposed to measure

students’ cognitive abilities.

1. Some people don’t like to their mistakes. 2. There are many of animals on this planet. 3. Olympic skiers with the latest innovations in the sport. 4. Fresh flowers any home. 5. It is very frustrating when you own a car that is not . 6. For men, formal usually require wearing a tie. 7. John’s father-in-law him to long stories about World War II. 8. As a listener, it is easier to some kinds of information than

others. 9. As a speaker, it is easier to some kinds of information than

others. 10. Soldiers must their orders.

Advanced Listening ▪ Lecture 5 The History of Slavery


Lecture 5: The History of Slavery Lecture Quiz

Name: Date:

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Support your explanations using details from the lecture. Use a separate sheet of paper to complete your answers if necessary.

1. According to Moses Finley, what was the difference between “true slave societies”

and “slave-owning societies”?

2. What are Finley’s three historical conditions for a “true slave society” to develop?

3. Explain Marshall Sahlins’ “circles of reciprocity” and how Professor Morris relates this concept to slavery.

4. What is the “banality of evil” and how does Professor Morris relate it to slavery? According to Hannah Arendt, what else in history does it help to explain?



Vocabulary Quizzes

Parts 1-3 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


principle confront moral tell (something) from (something else) export condemn evil take for granted feature tend vital bump into evidence generalize hang out come up with

Example: It can be hard to tell a poisonous mushroom from one that is safe to eat.

1. There was not enough to convict Mr. Johnson of the crime. 2. The company president asked her employees to some

ideas for new products.

3. Maria was surprised when she her mother at the supermarket. 4. Good health is something we should never . 5. When Mr. Chen saw a student cheating, he her. 6. Most people to be more productive in the

morning than in the afternoon.

7. Computers have become a part of our everyday lives. 8. Abortion and the death penalty are hotly debated issues.

9. A country is in a good financial situation when its are worth

more than its imports.

10. A man’s are revealed by his actions.



Parts 4-6 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


feed

rebellion

notion

turn to collapse surplus distant fly coincide profit urban earn a living

compel instinct prominent drive off

Example: You need to feed a fire in order for it to keep burning.

1. Barbara’s dream is to travel to lands. 2. Nelson’s new software business has not made a yet. 3. According to Professor Morris, the common that all people should be free is

a relatively new one.

4. In order to succeed in management, you need to have good . 5. The roof under the weight of all the snow. 6. It can be hard to during times of high inflation and

unemployment. 7. After Usha’s boss explained his doubts, it was clear that her idea was not going to

. 8. When James lost his job, he had to his parents for help. 9. Most of the people of the world live in or near centers. 10. Christopher’s parents him to study law even though he didn’t want.



Parts 7-8 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


core

draw attention

prominent

come across

course urban alarming occur to

degradation enormous abrupt wrap up

paradox decent dubious bring to mind

Example: Luis came across some interesting statistics in his research.

1. It is a that the teacher’s children get bad grades. 2. In the of my life, I have seen many things. 3. Living away from home for the first time was an change for

Andrea. 4. The angry students started a after many of their professors were thrown in

jail.

5. Shy people try not to to themselves. 6. Professors typically the semester with review sessions and final exams.

7. Your current trouble a similar problem I had many years ago. 8. It never me that married life could be so challenging. 9. After many years of working locally and regionally, Congressman Feldman is now a

national politician. 10. The continuing spread of nuclear weapons is .

Advanced Listening ▪ Lecture 6 The Geology of Volcanoes


Lecture 6: The Geology of Volcanoes Lecture Quiz

Name: Date:

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Support your explanations using details from the lecture. Use a separate sheet of paper to complete your answers if necessary.

1. What is magma? What are the three gasses which are typically found in magma?

2. What is the difference between magmatic and hydrovolcanic eruptions?

3. Explain the difference between basalt and rhyolite in each of the three categories below. For each category, explain why the difference is significant.

a. silica content

b. eruption temperatures

c. water content

Advanced Listening ▪ Lecture 6 The Geology of Volcanoes


Vocabulary Quizzes

Parts 1-2 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


inhale

dissolve

abundant

run across dissolve hazard fertile keep down

react lid severe set the stage

squeeze volume vigorously get out

Example: If you inhale pepper, it makes you sneeze.

1. A theater with too few exits is a . 2. How would you if you won the lottery? 3. The of a cube is the product of its length, width, and

height. 4. If you a piece of fruit, juice will come out. 5. Farmers build watering systems and add fertilizer to the soil to make their land more

. 6. The trip was cancelled because of thunderstorms. 7. If most plants have enough water and sunlight, they will grow . 8. Car manufacturers are now making electric cars in order to the

level of pollution.

9. There are natural resources in Venezuela. 10. The signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776

for the Revolutionary War that followed.

Advanced Listening ▪ Lecture 7 The “Invention” of the Airplane


Lecture 7: The “Invention” of the Airplane Lecture Quiz

Name: Date:

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Support your explanations with details from the lecture. Use a separate sheet of paper to complete your answers if necessary.

1. Why is the word “airplane” in quotation marks in the title of the lecture?

2. Explain the two theories of invention that Professor Vicenti discusses. Which one does he consider to be more realistic? Why?

3. In chronological order, discuss the contributions of the following individuals toward the invention of the airplane: Cleimont Ader, George Cayley, Otto Lilienthal, Alphonse Penaud, and the Wright brothers.



Vocabulary Quizzes

Parts 1-3 Name: ________________ Date: _________________

Complete the sentences below with the correct words or phrases from the box. Conjugate verbs and make nouns plural when necessary. Words/phrases from the box may be used only once.

implicit

genius

heroic

notion

profound theory realistic back and forth

device exhibit dispute bear in mind

ambiguous trace cumulative from time to time

Example: The boss’ dissatisfaction was implicit_ in his remarks to his employees.

1. Because the results of the study were , we could not make any definite conclusions from the data.

2. Many companies negotiate in private in order to avoid a legal

in court.

3. Sarah’s goal of becoming an Olympic gymnast are not since she is neither strong nor athletic.

4. Stress has a affect on your body. That is, over time it

can make you sick. 5. Abraham Lincoln is a figure in U.S. history.

6. Professor Vicenti identifies two principal of invention.

7. In deciding whether to buy or rent a place to live, it is important to

how long one will probably stay in that place.

8. Dr. Nguyen does not check his email very often. He only checks it .

9. In the tennis match, the ball went until one of the players hit it into the net.

10. Victor many of the qualities of a good politician: charisma, intelligence, empathy and discretion.



Parts 4-6 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


scholarly framework principle notable

resistance property overcome roughly practical vehicle propose insofar as constructive navigation generate by the way

Example: Some professors prefer teaching to scholarly research.

1. Michael’s parents told him that playing video games was not a

way to spend his time.

2. Lake Titicaca in Bolivia is for its depth and beauty.

3. Golfers power by turning their hips as they swing.

4. To his fear of heights, Mr. Nguyen climbed to the top of a tall ladder every day for a month.

5. Winning the lottery did not help Mrs. Lee she

was still unhappy. 6. half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce.

7. Pierre moving back to Paris, but his wife liked their life in Shanghai.

8. An important of concrete is its strength.

9. Lisa could not understand the that her economics professor was trying to explain.

10. When you encounter while pursuing your goals, do you

quit or do you push harder?



Parts 7-9 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


considerable

aid

shift

find out consensus feasibility attain a great deal of

sustained dispute employ take off

communal controversy twisted pick out

Example: The amount of problems that the country still faces is considerable .

1. The company’s new president brings experience to his position.

2. The Red Cross provides to victims of natural

disasters and wars. 3. China’s economic growth rate, at about 10% for the

past two decades, is truly remarkable. 4. To true happiness, one has to learn to

appreciate what one already has. 5. The plane cannot until the mechanical problem is fixed.

6. The private investigator was hired to whether

his client’s suspicions were true. 7. During the trial, the lawyer the argument that his

client had been responsible for the accident. 8. The surrounding the President’s sexual

relationships was distracting the country from its larger problems. 9. When the President’s opinions do not correspond to the

of the people, the President’s popularity usually diminishes.

10. After Bob had a heart attack, he his attention from his work to his health.



Parts 10-13 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


by chance

automatically

vertical

rapport to a certain extent steady symbolic diminish

simultaneously slight insight deviate

vigorously contrary steer disturbance

Example: Some of the most important discoveries have been made by chance .

1. A parent tries to her or his children toward their talents, but, ironically, sometimes that is not where the child wants to go!

2. As Karla’s responsibilities at work , so did her

job satisfaction. 3. Some people awaken from their sleep at the slightest , while

others can sleep through an earthquake. 4. Because Alexander did not have a income, the bank would

not give him the loan. 5. The doctor told her patient not to from her instructions.

6. lines on a shirt make one look thinner.

7. , Cayley, Ader, Penaud, Lilienthal and the Wright brothers can all be considered as the inventors of the airplane.

8. The marketing company interviewed hundreds of teenagers in order to gain into the way they think.

9. Although Jin protested , he could not prevent his parents from selling their business.

10. In many new cars, the lights turn on and off .

Advanced Listening ▪ Lecture 8 The Principles of Child Psychiatry


Lecture 8: Principles of Child Psychiatry Lecture Quiz

Name: Date:

Directions:

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Support your explanations using details from the lecture. Use a separate sheet of paper to complete your answers if necessary.

1. What are the three hallmarks or general principles of developmental pathology?

2. Explain the behavioralist and preformationist views of child development. What conclusion does Professor Steiner make about which view is more accurate?

3. Describe the six factors of healthy psychological development in the order that they become important.



Vocabulary Quizzes

Parts 1-3 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


adolescence

optimistic

blame

set out

justify circumstance notion come back

juvenile pressing make sense fill out

hallmark factor make sure grow up

Example: In many cultures, adolescence marks the beginning of adulthood.

1. Gabriel was excited and optimistic when he on his journey up Mount Everest.

2. Eun Kyung her sister for the broken window.

3. Your explanation does not to me. Could you please explain it to me again?

4. John’s frustration does not his rude behavior.

5. In the U.S., a growing number of young people home to live after they have graduated from college.

6. Despite Manuel’s difficult , he did not let people see that he was troubled.

7. One’s listening ability is an important in how

successful one becomes. 8. The stock market went up because of statements by an

important economist. 9. Before you go scuba diving, you should that your

equipment is working properly. 10. To get a visa or a passport, you have to a lot of forms.



Parts 4-7 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


taper off

peer

engage

anxious hang out with scenario relevant guarantee

rhythm distract evident misconception

ultimate interact mate peer

Example: When rain tapers off , I’ll drive you downtown.

1. Do not me! I’m taking a vocabulary quiz! 2. Hard work does not always success, but there is no other

path through which to achieve it. 3. Extroverted employees usually the most influence at

meetings.

4. The slow of the music made Paulo sleepy.

5. The World Cup is the competition for soccer players.

6. Doris is in the mornings until she has had her first cup of coffee.

7. Nowadays, many people find a by using online dating

services.

8. Diana feels about her upcoming wedding. She is not sure she has made the right decision.

9. The psychology professor did not use examples to

illustrate his points, so none of the students were inspired by the class.

10. It is that you do not like your job. Perhaps you should quit.

Advanced Listening ▪ Lecture 9 Women and Social Reform


Lecture 9: Women and Social Reform Lecture Quiz

Name: Date:

Directions:

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Support your explanations using details from the lecture. Use a separate sheet of paper to complete your answers if necessary.

1. Who was Miriam Van Waters? Where and when did she live? What happened to

her?

2. Why were so many people interested in the hearings of Miriam Van Waters?

3. What was the “female reform tradition”? Give examples of this tradition.

4. Was the female reform tradition equally strong in the U.S. and Europe? Explain.



Vocabulary Quizzes

Parts 1-2 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


interpretation wage headline movement

testimony era administrator advocate

relieved broad appoint in the course of overturn reform condone take sides

Example: I don’t agree with your interpretation of the poem.

1. An must be able to make decisions quickly and communicate clearly.

2. Hoa never reads the newspapers anymore because the always depress him.

3. Dr. Wang’s at the trial convinced the jury that the defendant was innocent.

4. You should not your son’s drinking habits. He is an

alcoholic.

5. Because of her range of talents, so she was hired quickly after she graduated.

6. The average for college graduates is much higher than that of their less educated peers.

7. Those who cannot defend themselves need to fight on their

behalf.

8. The latest of our environmental laws are not enough. Companies can still pollute our environment too easily.

9. Kate was tired of in her sons’ arguments. She told them to settle their disputes by themselves.

10. The students felt after they had received passing

scores on their final exams.



Parts 3-4 Name: ________________ Date: _________________


condemn

dismiss

numerous

social security epitomize ally ratify for the most part

legislation petition threaten double standard

fascinating charity spearhead reach out to

Example: World leaders have condemned acts of terrorism.

1. In an effort to new immigrants, the mayor said that all city employees had to learn to speak another language.

2. Mr. Kinishi gave 10% of his income last year to a that

supports cancer research. 3. There are ways to invest one’s money, including stocks,

bonds, and real estate. 4. Joe has very few political , so he has very little chance of

winning the election. 5. Governor Perez is fighting to pass that would prohibit the

sale of guns to the public. 6. Judy thought the new book about organic food was , so she

gave copies to several of her friends.

7. In U.S. politics, there are only two major : the Democrats and

the Republicans.

8. Monica to file for divorce if her husband did not stop spending all their money.

9. _____________, new businesses fail because they do not start with enough money. However, there are exceptions.

10. Mahatma Gandhi the non-violent approach to achieving social and political change.

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