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INTERMEDIATE UNIT 10
Word building: prefixes 3
10.1 The environment 1
early. re / mis misusual for Simon to be here so early. 1 It’s un / re 2 Don’t throw those old clothes away. They can be over / dis dis / re recycled. dis / un unpronounces my name. 3 My teacher always mis / dis She’s 4 I should stop feeding my cat so much. She’s looking a little un / re weight. re / over over weight. dis / mis misagree. I think those sunglasses look great! 5 I un / dis mis / 6 Don’t throw out those jam jars. They’re un / mis reusable. understood me mis / over over understood 7 The shop assistant un / mis when I asked for a shirt. He brought me a skirt! un / 8 Your new puppy’s well trained. He never under / un disobeys instructions.
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
double-glazed insulated on standby organic packaging processed recycled secondhand food. I want it to be as 1 I only buy natural as possible. food 2 I really need to cut down on and eat more fresh stuff. windows, I won’t hear the 3 If I get traffi c so much m uch.. 4 Manufacturers should cut down on the amount of food . these days. 5 Most of my rubbish is 6 I need a new coat. Maybe I’ll get a one. overnight. 7 I never leave my TV I switch it off at the plug. 8 It would help reduce my heating bills if my home was .
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Complete the conversation with the words in the box and a suitable prefix.
ability adequate girlfriend mature possible relevant responsible A: I’m worried about Simon. He’s late for class and never does any work. It’s really 1 of him. 2 to do any B: Yes, I’ve noticed a real work. He should grow up and stop being so 3 . know, it might be 4 , but he still A: You know, 5 seems upset about his . They only split up last month. Maybe that’s that’s the reason. s tart doing some B: Well whatever it is, he needs to start 6 work. His test scores are and he could fail the course. he’s still got time to turn things A: Don’t worry, he’s around. It’s not 7 .
Match 1–7 with the endings a)–g). 1 Despite improvements, we still need to be concerned about the 2 Until the law was changed, aerosol 3 If it gets into rivers and streams, industrial 4 With the number of cars on the road, it’s not surprising that exhaust environmentally5 Most of us can be more environmentally6 Gas, oil and coal won’t last forever. We should look aer our natural 7 Each of us has a responsibility to a) resources. quality. b) fumes are ruining air quality. c) friendly in the future. d) destruction of the rainforest. e) protect the environment. f) cans contained chemicals that were harmful for the environment. g) waste can ruin waterways.
Underline the correct alternatives.
10.2 Reporting verbs 5
Complete each sentence with a reporting verb. You have the first letter to help you. 1 Let’s not swim here. We were w about sharks. free 2 These street vendors oen o samples of their food. taking a taxi. It’s raining outside. 3 Is 4 The barbecued insects looked horrible, so I r to eat them. to meet Sally at the beach 5 I’ve p tomorrow. to pick up some litter around 6 I’ve o the village. Afia to join us for the st reet 7 I’ve i festival tomorrow. the history behind 8 Our tour guide e the building this morning.
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10.3 Airports 6
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Put the letters in brackets in the correct order to complete the sentences. 1 I’m not sure I like my (spratops) photo at all. (widwon eats), 2 I’d really like a please. 3 You’re only allowed to bring (nahd gulaegg) onto the plane. (itriopry 4 Passengers with radginbo) get onto the plane first. 5 It’s time to have our passports (ehkecdc). 6 Could passengers please (copered) to gate number six. (aleis tase), so I 7 I prefer an can stretch my legs. 8 People are starting to (radob) the plane.
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Complete the spidergram with fourteen of the words in the box. What prefix do you need to add to the other words?
able abled comfortable do dress employed expected expensive fit like lock likely lucky necessary pack pleasant possible tidy
Complete the sentences with words from Exercise 7.
to give me a 1 Are you sure you’re li? I can get the bus. that 2 I need a new bed. Mine’s so I can’t sleep. . 3 I want to find a job. I hate being the door when you 4 Don’t forget to leave. We don’t want any uninvited guests! . I can’t find 5 This cupboard’s really anything I need. 6 I’ve made a terrible mistake which I can never . . He missed the last train 7 He was so by just a few seconds. to bring a pencil to the 8 It isn’t exam. The school provides them. 9 That trip was so exhausting, but I suppose we should our bags before we go to bed. Lily and put her in the 10 Can you baby bath? 11 I need to get back to the gym. I’m so these days. our 12 With this terrible weather it’s flight will be delayed. 13 I’m sorry I’m late. There was an delay on the trains. 14 These trainers look disgusting and the smell is pretty too.
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Crossword 9
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Use the clues to complete the crossword with words from Unit 10.
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Across 3 already made, e.g. food (3-8) 4 things we get from the earth (7, 9) 6 not thinking in a sensible way (10) 10 can’t or doesn’t move (8) 11 so strange that you must be imagining it (6) 13 too unlikely to be true (12) 15 to keep safe from harm or injury (7) 16 increasing temperature across the world (6, 7) 17 your employer from the past (2-4) 18 equipment that takes an image of the inside of your body, a suitcase, etc. (4, 7) 19 not good enough (10)
Down 1 report your arrival, e.g. at an airport (5, 2) 2 a dark cloud that comes out of a building where things are made (7, 5) 5 rude (8) 7 dangerous and unwanted material produced in factories (10, 5) 8 causing damage (7) 9 for example, harmful chemicals in the air or water (9) 12 picture inside the document you use for international travel (8,5) 14 bags you take with you on a trip (7) 19 cannot be seen (9)
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