English vocabulary in context. Asya Gann
Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.
1. Adam has a very determined _____________________; he never gives up once he’s decided to start a task.
2. Competitiveness is an _____________________ element of athletes’ behaviour that drives them to success.
3. Education plays an important role in _____________________ our ability to develop and become better people.
4. Ellen hates flying and always feels a great deal of _____________________ in the air.
5. Jon pointed out that there are so many _____________________ making up a person’s identity that it’s often difficult to categorise people.
6. Martin was _____________________ to the offence he had caused; he had no idea he came across as rude.
7. Opening the new branch of the travel agency was _____________________ of Jeff; he was the person to push it through.
8. Paul went on a hiking trip to Brazil where he _____________________ the Amazon.
9. The lecture on corporate finance was so _____________________ that I struggled to stay awake throughout the session
10. In order to maintain a peaceful society, it is necessary for citizens to _____________________ the laws and regulations put in place by their government.
11. The government is working hard to bring about much-needed _____________________ change by influencing public opinion.
12. The hotel has _____________________ financially as it hasn’t made a profit for many years.
13. The Mayor _____________________ publicly that he knew nothing about the proposed development.
14. The politician _____________________ the scheme proposed by the opposition and renounced all their policies.
15. The seaside town has been _____________________ since the resort opened; tourism has helped the whole community to thrive.
16. The _____________________ volcano has remained inactive for hundreds of years.
17. The _____________________ to the planet arising from mass tourism will cause problems for generations to come.
18. Tom worked extremely hard to get the promotion _____________________ his health.
19. The small changes you make today can have a _____________________ on your future.
20. We _____________________ all the amazing new experiences while we were in Italy.
Key
Match the words with the definitions.
Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.
1. Adam has a very determined mindset; he never gives up once he’s decided to start a task.
2. Competitiveness is an inherent element of athletes’ behaviour that drives them to success.
3. Education plays an important role in nurturing our ability to develop and become better people.
4. Ellen hates flying and always feels a great deal of agitation in the air.
5. Jon pointed out that there are so many facets making up a person’s identity that it’s often difficult to categorise people.
6. Martin was oblivious to the offence he had caused; he had no idea he came across as rude.
7. Opening the new branch of the travel agency was at the instigation of Jeff; he was the person to push it through.
8. Paul went on a hiking trip to Brazil where he traversed the Amazon.
9. The lecture on corporate finance was so arid that I struggled to stay awake throughout the session.
10. In order to maintain a peaceful society, it is necessary for citizens to abide by the laws and regulations put in place by their government.
11. The government is working hard to bring about much-needed societal change by influencing public opinion.
12. The hotel has stagnated financially as it hasn’t made profit for many years.
13. The Mayor avowed publicly that he knew nothing about the proposed development.
14. The politician abjured the scheme proposed by the opposition and renounced all their policies.
15. The seaside town has been flourishing since the resort opened; tourism has helped the whole community to thrive.
16. The dormant volcano has remained inactive for hundreds of years.
17. The repercussions to the planet arising from mass tourism will cause problems for generations to come.
18. Tom worked extremely hard to get the promotion at the expense of his health.
19. The small changes you make today can have a ripple effect on your future.
20. We soaked in all the amazing new experiences while we were in Italy.
Unit 5
1. Read the text and try to figure out the meaning of the highlighted words.
In today’s world, conflicts and disputes are by no means uncommon. They can arise between individuals or even countries. Sometimes they can be resolved peacefully, but other times they can escalate into a brawl.
One major cause of conflict is the decline in resources. When resources become scarce, people may clash with each other to secure them. This can lead to a degeneration of relationships and ultimately deteriorate the situation further.
Another factor that can bring about disputes is a difference in opinions. People may draw their beliefs from different sources and have different perspectives on the same issue. This can cause tension and lead to arguments. However, it is important to bring around a peaceful resolution to any conflict. One way to do this is through communication. By discussing the issue at hand and understanding each other’s point of view, a solution can often be found. It is also important to dwell on the positive aspects of the situation. Instead of focusing on what went wrong, we can bring out the strengths of the parties involved and find common ground.
Finally, we should not depreciate the importance of seeking help from a neutral third party, such as a mediator or board. They can provide an objective perspective and help bring the parties together towards a mutually beneficial outcome.
In conclusion, while conflicts and disputes may arise, it is possible to resolve them peacefully by communicating, focusing on the positive, and seeking help when needed.
2. Match the words with the definitions.
3. Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.
1. Working for a charity really _____________________ the best in Ian; he’s grown up so much!
2. The _____________________ decided to approve the new development after everyone on the committee agreed.
3. The weather conditions gradually _____________________ and got