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Reinforcing Vocabulary
Ex.1. Complete the table using the correct forms of the words.
| Noun | Verb | Adjective |
| supremacy | -- | |
| violate | ||
| integral | ||
| controvert | ||
| inherit | hereditary | |
| -- | compatible | |
| militancy | ||
| inspire | ||
| derivative | ||
| refer |
Ex.2. Match the words with appropriate definitions.
| sovereign | A | able to change to suit new conditions | |
| consent | B | stop being a member of an organization | |
| withdraw | C | change a law or document slightly | |
| flexible | D | of highest status or power | |
| promote | E | free to govern itself | |
| amend | F | the act of combining or adding parts | |
| run | G | help something to happen or develop | |
| explicit | H | clearly and openly expressed | |
| supreme | I | permission to do something | |
| integration | J | be in charge of something |
Ex.3. Fill in the right form of the following words.
inspire, amend, integrate, flexible, hereditary, run,
grant, violent, achieve promote,
1. The film was … by a real life story.
2. The … principle means that the crown is passed to the monarch’s eldest child.
3. The terrorist attack was shocking in its cruel … .
4. The politician received an award in recognition of his many … .
5. The majority of employees were not satisfied with the way the company was …
6. Many former British colonies were … independence after World War II.
7. British engineers … the development of industry all over the world.
8. It is necessary to … written constitutions from time to time.
9. The task of the country is to … into the world community.
10. Educational programs are supposed to be as … as possible.
Ex.4. Fill in the correct prepositions.
1. In Britain, children … 16 cannot give consent … medical treatment.
2. Quite a few English words are derived from … .
3. She made some very explicit references … her friends’ personal life.
4. The teacher made several minor amendments … my report.
5. Parents should be flexible … teenagers’ views and opinions.
6. Today much is being said … further integration … neighboring states.
Ex.5. Read the description of Churchill’s early years and fill in the correct articles where necessary.
Churchill was born at __ Blenheim Palace, his family’s ancestral seat in Oxfordshire, in 1874. He was __ elder son of __ Lord Churchill, __ British statesman who rose to be __ Chancellor of the Exchequer and __ leader of __ House of Commons. His mother was __ American, Jennie Jerome, __ daughter of __ New York financier. Young Winston attended __ Harrow School, on __ outskirts of London, where he was schooled in __ classics.
He was __ gifted student and had __ remarkable memory, but he was also stubborn. Churchill had __ little interest in learning __ Latin, __ Greek, or mathematics. By his own account, he considered himself such __ dunce that he “could learn only English.” However, he said, “I learned it thoroughly.” From childhood Churchill was fascinated by __ soldiers and __ warfare, and he often played with __ large collection of __ lead soldiers in his nursery. His years at Harrow were spent preparing to enter __ military college. Churchill was only 20 years old when he joined __ British army.
Language Functions File
Making a suggestion /Agreeing to / Disagreeing with a suggestion
Formal
| - I suppose we could - I suggest we ... - I propose (that)... | - That's a good/splendid idea. - That sounds like a good idea. | - Wouldn't it be better if you...? - Might I suggest that you...? |
Neutral
| - How/What about (...ing)? - We might.../could | - That's certainly a possibility/not a bad idea. | - Couldn't you/we... instead? - Wouldn't you/he rather...? - I don't feel like it. - I'd rather... |
Informal
| - Let's... - Why don't we ...? - Why not ...? | - Yes, great!/fine! | - Why don't we ... instead? - Let's not bother. |
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