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Quiz Study Guide U5 FE 1121

This study guide provides an overview of the content and materials covered in a quiz for Unit 5, including: - Vocabulary and expressions from lessons 1b-1d and 5a-5c, covering terms like "thrive", "boost", and "diversity". - Reading comprehension passages from lessons 1b, 1c, and listening comprehension audio tracks from lessons 5a-5d covering topics like "The Selfie Generation", "Blood Lines", and "A Controversial Issue". - Grammar lessons on gerunds and infinitives (-ing and to verbs) from lessons 5a/5b. - A vocabulary list defining terms used in the audio tracks for lessons 5b

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Quiz Study Guide U5 FE 1121

This study guide provides an overview of the content and materials covered in a quiz for Unit 5, including: - Vocabulary and expressions from lessons 1b-1d and 5a-5c, covering terms like "thrive", "boost", and "diversity". - Reading comprehension passages from lessons 1b, 1c, and listening comprehension audio tracks from lessons 5a-5d covering topics like "The Selfie Generation", "Blood Lines", and "A Controversial Issue". - Grammar lessons on gerunds and infinitives (-ing and to verbs) from lessons 5a/5b. - A vocabulary list defining terms used in the audio tracks for lessons 5b

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Quiz Study Guide– Unit 5

Date: 11/23-11/24 (W11)


Content:
Question type Pages
Vocabulary and Expressions Please refer to the following
vocabulary list.

Reading Comprehension Lesson 1b – The Selfie Generation p.10


Lesson 1c – Blood Lines p. 15

Listening Comprehension Preview (Track 40) p.57


Lesson 5a – From Reality to Fantasy p.58
(Track 41)
Lesson 5b – The Kerala Model p.60
(Track 42)
Lesson 5c – The Teenage Mind p.63
(Track 44)
Lesson 5d – A Controversial Issue p.64
(Track 45-46)
L
Grammar Lesson 5a/5b – Gerunds and p.59, 61
Infinitives
(-ing and to V.)

Vocabulary List:
P57 (40)
thrive(v.): To grow or develop vigorously.
1. The great cities thrive on uncertainty and informality, although they may appear
quite formal in their plans.
2. The hornbeam thrives well on stiff, clayey, moist soils, into which its roots
penetrate deeply; it does not flourish on chalk or gravel.
3. It can be grown in parks and gardens, and thrives well; however, the young
plants are unable to bear great variations of temperature.
boost(v.): To improve or to accelerate something.
1. The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted
sales and increased profits.
diversity(n.): the condition or fact of comprising different or various elements.
1. Whether in industry or services, in the private or the public sector, large
enterprises embrace the greatest diversity of workers; namely, we can see all
kinds of people.
tribal(adj.): to describe things relating to a tribe
1. The pattern of tribal grouping in Gabon was severely disrupted by slave raiding
which continued well into the nineteenth century.

5b (42)
exotic(adj.): originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
1. Will tropical forests also be overwhelmed by exotic species, or do tropical forests
possess some resistance against invasive species?
literate(adj.) :able to read and write
1. The man was barely literate and took a long time to write his name.
mortality(n.): the number of deaths within a particular society and within a particular
period of time
1. During the exposure period, there were no mortalities of the snail hosts.
well-off(adj.):Being wealthy or rich.
1. Her family was very well-off. She can afford almost anything she wants.
tranquil(adj.): calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry.
1. Find a tranquil haven in our separate lounge area - perfect for reading, playing
board games or a quiet chat.

hectic(adj.): involving in lots of movement or activity; busy


1. With the hectic pace of everyday living, for most people, stress is a part of daily
life.
2. No matter how hectic the mornings are, it is important that your kids begin each
day with breakfast.
fertile(adj.): able to produce a large number of high-quality crops
1. Climate and a fertile soil have been important elements in this growth.
5c
on the spur of the moment: a decision, action is sudden and made or done without
any planning.
1. Plans are produced on the spur of the moment without proper consideration of
the effects.
ultimately(adv.): at the end, finally.
1. Although neither prediction is specified in detail, we are confident they will
ultimately guide new research. Eventually, we will see.
novelty(n.): the quality or state of being novel.
1. Sales of the new game are very high, but they will start to drop as the novelty
wears off. The society no longer think it brings new feelings or joy.
sensation(n.): a feeling in your body resulting from something that happens
1. Secondary impressions are sensations that arise as a result of the workings of
the mind.
2. Just as sensory and motor systems operate in tandem, so do sensations and
ideas.
fall out with: to have one's relationship with someone completely diminished,
typically due to an argument or unpleasant incident.
1. I fell out with my brother over our father’s estate and I haven’t spoken to my
brother for nearly three years.
fall behind: fail to keep up with something/someone.
1. He was ill for six weeks and fell behind with his schoolwork.
fall apart: something breaks into pieces.
1. Even better is the fact that these suits also offer quality construction, so you don't
have to worry that they'll fall apart after just one wear.
fall through: to fail or stop in a sudden.
1. The deal fell through when someone made our client a better offer.

5f
metropolis(n.): a very large city, often being the most important city among the
areas.
1. As the world's first great industrial metropolis, London was also one of the first to
be badly polluted.
soar(v.): If a mountain, building, or other object soar, it means that it has great
height.
1. The highest peak in the range soars 15,771 feet into the sky.
obstruct(v.): to block or get in the way of something or someone
1. Often gigantic icebergs clog the channel, creating navigational challenges for our
captain and crew, and they may even obstruct our passage.
2. Bicycles must not be placed where they could obstruct any gangway or any
passenger entrance or exit.
consortium(n): an organization of several businesses joining together as a group for a
shared purpose.
1. This consortium is working to develop new low-cost electronic devices derived
from organic semiconductors. Several leading enterprises work together to reach
their shared goals.

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