Word building complete the following table with the words

1.1 Before you read the text, answer these questions.

1. Do you prefer to study
A at school or college
B in a library
C at home?

2. Do you study best
A early in the morning
B during the day
C at night?

3. Do you prefer to work
A with friends
B with background music
C in silence?

1.2. Now complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in the box. There may be more than one possible answer so try to use each verb once only.

Even the most studious among you will probably have difficulty studying at some stage in your academic career. If or when this happens, the only way to (1) _____ this problem is to go back to basics. First, make sure you have a comfortable environment to (2) _____ in. Some students need to have a quiet space to themselves and can’t (3) _____ if there are too many distractions. Others need some sort of background noise, such as music or the company of friends. Whatever your personal preference is, you need to (4) _____ this first of all. Next, make sure you have all of the equipment or tools that you need. For example, if you are (5) _____ a geography course and you have to (6) _____ about countries and their capital cities then you will need to have your atlas to hand. If you’re (7) _____your maths homework then be sure to find your calculator, ruler, protractor and compass before you start. Perhaps you’re not preparing a homework assignment or project. but are trying to (8) _____ for an exam. If so, you need to know exactly what is on your curriculum. You should also (9) _____ your notes and make sure that you have a clear understanding of what your lecturers have (10) _____ you. Of course, people with a learning disorder such as dyslexia may need to work harder than others at their studies as they often struggle to read even relatively simple texts.

1.3 Now read the text again and find a word or phrase to match these definitions.

1. describes someone who studies a lot _____

2. things that stop you from working _____

3. a sound you can hear, but do not actively listen to _____

4. two different types of homework or school task _____ and _____

5. to study for an exam _____

6. another word for syllabus _____

7. to check your work _____

8. to do something with great difficulty _____

1.4 Underline the correct words in each sentence.

1. I would really like to learn about / study about the ancient Egyptians.

2. We need to find out / know where to buy the tickets for the concert.

3. I got into trouble at school because I didn’t know / find out my multiplication tables.

4. I did well in the test because I had known / learned how to spell all of the words on the list.

5. Excuse me, do you find out / know where the nearest post office is?

6. It was difficult for me to learn / study at home, because we didn’t have a lot of space.

7. I want to learn how / study how to drive a car.

8. I think you can only really learn from / learn with experience.

2.1 Replace the words in italics below with ONE word. Then listen to the recording and check your answers.

Teacher: Can you tell me about your early education?

Student:

Can you tell me about your early education?
Well, I went to ¹a school for very young children from the age of four and I remember that I didn’t enjoy it very much at all. My ²from the age of 5 to 11 school was a little better, especially because my mum was a teacher in the school. She taught in the ³younger part of the school and she was actually my teacher in first ⁴level, but when I went up to the ⁵older part of the school I didn’t see very much of her. After that I was lucky enough to receive a ⁶chance to go to school without paying fees for a very good ⁷from age 11 to 18 school. My parents couldn’t have afforded to send me to a ⁸not free school so it was a really great opportunity for me. It was a ⁹only for one sex school, so there were no boys. I’m glad I didn’t go to a ¹⁰for boys and girls school because I think there are fewer distractions so everyone can just concentrate on their studies.

2.2 WORD BUILDING Complete the table.

2.3 Complete the sentences with suitable words from the table.

1. I’ve always wanted to go on an archaeological dig to try to find fossils and ancient artefacts.

2. Have you seen a copy of the a_____ plan for the new building?

3. My daughter is a l_____ ; she speaks six different languages.

4. The government has a good e_____policy. I’m sure the recession will be over soon.

5. I’m studying j_____ I’ve always wanted to be a political writer.

6. I’m not very familiar with the g_____ of that part of the world.

RESEARCH

3.1 You will hear part of a talk for students. Listen and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Continuing your studies after graduation
Writing your dissertation

Important considerations:

• Many students struggle to find a research (1) _____
• Writing a (2) _____ is easier if you make the right choice.

You need to:

• Study the (3) _____
• Have a wide (4) _____ of your field of study.
• Establish what is (5) _____ in your field.
• Have a clear idea of the (6) _____ of your study.
• Consider whether there are any (7) ______ in existing research.
• Think about your (8). carefully.
• Ask about (9) _____from outside sources.
• Ask your (10) _____ to check your results.

3.2 Listen to the talk again and write synonyms for the words in italics in 3.1.

after graduation = postgraduate, …

4 PRONUNCIATION Mark the stress on these words. Then listen and check to see if you were correct. Practise saying the words.

Answer

1.2

1 overcome 2 study 3 concentrate / study 4 organise 5 taking / studying 6 learn 7 doing 8 revise 9 review 10 taught

1.3

1 studious 2 distractions 3 background noise 4 project, assignment 5 revise 6 curriculum 7 review 8 struggle

1.4

2 find out 3 know 4 learned 5 know 6 study 7 learn how 8 learn from

2.1

Other possible answers are in italics.
1 kindergarten / nursery
2 primary / elementary
3 junior
4 grade
5 senior
6 scholarship / grant
7 high / secondary (high school = US and Australia, secondary school = UK)
8 private / public (UK)
9 single-sex
10 mixed

2.3

2 architectural 3 linguist 4 economic 5 journalism 6 geography

3.1

1 topic 2 thesis 3 (current) literature 4 knowledge 5 relevant 6 limits / scope 7 controversies 8 financial resources 9 funding / a grant 10 tutor

3.2

dissertation = thesis, is easier = more straightforward, wide = broad, field of study = area of specialisation / research area, establish = ascertain, consider = ask yourself, think about = take into account, results = findings

4.

assignment, consideration, concentrate, controversy (UK) or controversy (US), conduct, distraction, dissertation. economist, educational, educated, research (n), thesis, theory, theoretical

• 1

  WORD BUILDING

  1. Complete the table.

  Noun Verb Adjective

  decission Decide decisive

  departure depart Departed/ departing

  information inform informative

  leak leak leaking

  difference differ different

  NOUN SUFFIXES

  2. Add a noun suffix to each of the words below. Then and
  complete the sentences with the nouns you

  formed.

  curious assist agree entertain friend responsible celebrate
  piano

  1. I cant do all this work without some assistance

  2. Our friendship began five years ago.

  3. Its your responsibility to clean the kitchen.

  4. We couldnt reach an agreement on the price.

  5. Children learn easily because of their natural curiosity
  .

  6. The wedding celebration lasted all night.

  7. Helen is a talented pianist .

  8. What do you like doing for entertainment ? Choose the correct
  answer to each question. 1. Where do you see billboards?

  next to roads / in houses / on TV 2. What kind of transport is
  used for a cruise?

  a plane / a train / a ship 3. What will sink in water?

  a stone / a feather / a leaf

  4. Who usually conducts research?

  a chef / a scientist / a construction worker 5. What causes the
  most damage to the environment?

  plants / animals / people 6. Which weather conditions are the
  most treacherous?

  hurricanes / humidity / chilly winds

  Read the sentences in I. Then match the underlined words to
  their definitions in II.

  1. Our main purpose in this course is to improve our English.
  aim, goal

  2. Please keep in mind that you must arrive on time.
  remember

  3. Most smokers are aware of the fact that smoking is dangerous.
  conscious of

  4. It’s good to achieve a balance between work and fun.
  equilibrium

  5. His parents have been quite concerned about him lately.
  worried

  Add a noun suffix to each of the following words.

  decide dark differ relation inform possible appoint
  environmental

• 2

  Complete the sentences with the correct form of the nouns you
  formed in the previous exercise.

  1. There’s a big difference between first and second class
  tickets.

  2. Is there any possibility of booking a room for tonight?

  3. Have you made an appointment with the doctor?

  4. They’ve made a decision about the dates of their trip.

  5. Environmentalists are concerned about the balance of nature
  in Antarctica.

  6. I’d like some information about the train to London.

  7. My sister and I have a rather stormy relationship

  8. When we arrived, the hotel was in complete darkness

  Complete the following sentences by adding a noun suffix to the
  words in brackets.

  Amazing hotels If you are looking for excitement (excite) on
  your next holiday, try staying at an unusual hotel. One possibility
  (possible) is the Mammut Hotel in Kemi, Finland, built entirely of
  snow and ice. If you prefer warmth, try the Ariau Towers in the
  Brazilian rainforest. The hotel’s construction (construct) follows
  the local way of building — all rooms are high in the treetops. The
  Malmaison Hotel in Oxford, England, was once a prison. Most rooms
  are in converted cells — the thickness (thick) of their steel doors
  makes quite an impression (impress)! Wherever you travel, if you
  seek the different and the unique, you’ll find it.

  Complete the sentences by adding a suitable noun suffix to the
  words in brackets. Make any necessary changes. 1. Your frienship is
  important to me. (friend)

  2. There’s a possibility it may rain. (possible)

  3. He made a good impression (impress)

  4. There is sadness in the man’s eyes. (sad)

  5. Have you reached an agreement yet? (agree)

  6. Don’t worry about your appearance (appear)

  7. He is an excellent guitarrist (guitar) Complete the passage
  by adding a suitable noun or adjective suffix to the words in
  brackets. Enjoying Time in Airports

  In recent years, airports have become very stressful (stress)
  places where passengers face long queues, delays and lost luggage.
  In addition, there now seems to be little difference (differ)
  between the terminal of a typical (type) airport and a crowded,
  noisy shopping centre. But airports in some cities — inc1uding
  Paris, Amsterdam and San Francisco — offer travellers a quieter
  alternative: art museums. Some feature work by contemporary local
  artists (art), while others make arrangements (arrange) with major
  museums that allow them to borrow important works of art for
  special exhibitions (exhibit). Information (inform) about airport
  museums is available online — so why not look it up before your
  next flight?

  Pay attention to the underlined words and choose a logical
  ending for each sentence.

  1. On an overnight trip, you stay for …. a. several nights b.
  one night

  2. If you buy a return ticket, …. a. you don’t plan to come
  back b. you plan to come back

  3. If your train is delayed, it will leave …. a. late b. on
  time

  4. Your departure time is the time you …. a. leave b.
  arrive

  5. If you go abroad, you …. a. go to another country b. tour
  in your own country

  6. If you need accommodation, you want ….

• 3

  a. a way to travel b. a place to stay

  7. A passenger is a person …. a. travelling on a bus, plane,
  train or ship b. sleeping at a hotel or a youth hostel

• 4

  The dialogue below takes place at an airport. Complete it with
  the words below. queue youth hostel flight airline luggage

  A: «Can I help you, miss?» B: I hope so! My hasn’t luggage
  arrived. I’ve also been waiting in this queue for half an hour! A:
  I’m sorry, Miss. What was your flight number? B: It was flight 938,
  from Brussels. A: They must have left your bag there. Where will
  you be staying? B: At the youth hostel in town. A: Alright. We’ll
  deliver it as soon as it arrives.

  B: And what am I supposed to do in the meantime? I think your
  airline owes me an pology! Match the verbs in I to a word or phrase
  in II to form expressions 1. stay b. at a hotel / at a youth
  hostel

  2. go a. on holiday

  3. hire d. a car

  4. go e. sightseeing

  5. book c. a ticket / a room Use the expressions in the previous
  exercise to complete the sentences below. 1. I don’t want to take
  buses. Let’s hire a car

  2. Young people who haven’t got the money for hotels often stay
  at a youth hostel

  3. Where are you planning to go on holiday this summer?

  4. I’d love to go sightseeing today. What is there to see around
  here?

  5. Hello, I’d like to book a room for the night of 20th July.
  Complete the passage with the words and phrases below.

  luggage accommodation airlines departure time flight passengers
  delayed overnight

  Sleeping in an airport isn’t the most conformable form of
  accommodation , but it’s becoming more common. If your departure
  time is 4 am, it’s hardly worth the money to book a hotel for the
  night. And what if you get to the airport only to find that your
  flight has been delayed ? In the past, airlines provided free
  hotels for passengers when this happened, but nowadays this is
  rare. However, sleeping at an airport doesn’t have to be torture.
  The Mini Motel, created by business traveller Frank Giotto after an
  overnight stay at a German airport, weighs only two kilos and is
  small enough to fit into your luggage It’s a one-person tent
  complete with air mattress, pillow, reading light and alarm
  clock.

  Choose the sentence that best follows the original. Many budget
  airlines charge an extra fee for luggage.

  a. For this reason, some people take their own food on
  flights.

  b. That’s why some people travel with small bags only. 2. The
  two passengers were badly injured in the accident.

  a. Both of them had been driving too fast.

  b. They were both in the back seat of the car.

  3. I wasn’t aware of the problem.

  a. I’m glad you told me.

  b. I didn’t think it was so serious.

  4. I was delayed by traffic yesterday.

  a. I hadn’t expected the roads to be so empty.

  b. I missed the beginning of the ceremony.

  5. Keep in mind that Pierre isn’t fluent in English.

• 5

  a. He may have misunderstood what you said. b. It is not
  something you need to think about. 6. The departure time is
  15:00.

  a. However, we must be at the station early to buy tickets.

  b. l.et’s be on time to meet Lena when she gets off the
  train.

  Complete the dialogue with the words and phrases below.

  go sightseeing flights airline book a room return ticket
  hotel

  accommodation youth hostel go abroad holiday Susan: How about
  going to Greece for our summer holiday? There are flights to Athens
  now for only f79! Michelle: That’s such a low price. It must be
  only for one way. Susan: No, it’s definitely a return ticket
  Michelle: Which airline is offering that? Susan: It’s called Wings.
  Let’s go online and book seats! Michelle: Great! I’ve always wanted
  to go on holiday to Greece! Where do you think we should stay?
  Susan: I’m sure we can get cheap accommodation _ maybe we can stay
  at a youth hostel rather than at a

  fancy hotel Michelle: Great idea. Let’s try to book a room
  online. Susan: Do you think we will need a car? Michelle: No. We
  won’t need one. We’ll be able to go sightseeing on foot or by bus.
  Susan: You’re right. OK. Let’s do it. Let’s make arrangements to go
  abroad this summer!

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