English vocabulary in context
Книга "English vocabulary in context", автором которой является Asya Gann, представляет собой захватывающую работу в жанре Языкознание. В этом произведении автор рассказывает увлекательную историю, которая не оставит равнодушными читателей.
Автор мастерски воссоздает атмосферу напряженности и интриги, погружая читателя в мир загадок и тайн, который скрывается за хрупкой поверхностью обыденности. С прекрасным чувством языка и виртуозностью сюжетного развития, Asya Gann позволяет читателю погрузиться в сложные эмоциональные переживания героев и проникнуться их судьбами. Gann настолько живо и точно передает неповторимые нюансы человеческой психологии, что каждая страница книги становится путешествием в глубины человеческой души.
"English vocabulary in context" - это не только захватывающая история, но и искусство, проникнутое глубокими мыслями и философскими размышлениями. Это произведение призвано вызвать у читателя эмоциональные отклики, задуматься о важных жизненных вопросах и открыть новые горизонты восприятия мира.
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© Asya Gann, 2023
ISBN 978-5-0060-4206-3
Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero
Preface
English Vocabulary in Context has been written to help learners expand their vocabulary. This book will aid students in learning useful vocabulary from a wide range of topics relevant to modern life, including climate change, health, entertainment, and travel.
Primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, it can also be effectively used by teachers in the classroom with groups of students. The book is aimed at students with at least an intermediate level of English. It consists of 100 units, with each unit starting with a reading passage that sets the target vocabulary in context. These passages are followed by exercises that allow students to practice using the new vocabulary.
A full answer key is provided after each unit, facilitating self-assessment. Additionally, an index is located at the back of the book, listing all the new words and phrases introduced throughout the book.
Unit 1
1. Read the text and try to figure out the meaning of the highlighted words.
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2. Match the words with the definitions.
3. Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.
1. We wanted to get away from the _____________________ of the city.
2. Louise enjoys _____________________ because she likes the idea of camping but also wants her home comforts!
3. When he’s playing sports, Mark always likes to be _____________________ the action.
4. Isaac and Mary hosted a ________________ dinner party with hundreds of different dishes.
5. The hikers were looking for _____________________ in the village for the night.
6. Because of the constant rain, the rainforest is very _____________________.
7. The room had a thick _____________________ carpet.
8. I want to get _____________________ while traveling and see things people usually miss.
9. The Palace of Versailles in France is known for its _____________________ and luxury.
10. There was nothing _____________________ about the town; it was very normal.
11. It was _____________________ that she always wore mismatched shoes.
12. The Mona Lisa is a _____________________ piece of art.
13. The _____________________ little village is full of pretty cottages and small shops.
14. The _____________________ houses in my street are much better than those in their original condition.
15. The country house is a nice _____________________ from the hustle and bustle of the city.
16. I grew up in a _____________________, a house in a row of similar ones.
17. The city has a _____________________ music scene with lots of local bands.
18. The area is very _____________________ with lots of people from different places all living together.
19. Even though Granddad is 85, he is very _____________________ and goes for long walks every day.
20. I’ve had these shoes for six years and they’re really _____________________; there are even holes in the soles!
Key
Match the words with the definitions.
Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.
1. We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
2. Louise enjoys glamping because she likes the idea of camping but also wants her home comforts!
3. When he’s playing sports, Mark always likes to be in the thick of the action.
4. Isaac and Mary hosted a lavish dinner party with hundreds of different dishes.
5. The hikers were looking for lodgings in the village for the night.
6. Because of the constant rain, the rainforest is very lush.
7. The room had a thick luxurious carpet.
8. I want to get off the beaten track while travelling and see things people usually miss.
