Word formation
I make it a habit to go for a walk _____ to stay healthy and clear my mind."DAY
Daily
I think John’s trying to get you to notice him – he’s waving at you.
ATTRACT
I think John’s trying to ..........................................................., because he’s waving at you.
"I think John’s trying to ATTRACT YOUR / ATTENTION, because he’s waving at you."
Koala bears have been known to sleep ____ significantly longer periods of time than other similar sized mammals.
FOR
Their stuff has really taken off online and even at music festivals.
What does their stuff refer to?
Refer to reading part 6, paragraph 7
Teenage poets / performance poets my age
Disappointment turned to laughter as we posed by the enormous 'CLOSED' sign in front of the four corners monument.
How does the writer feel about this situation?
Look at the options in part 5 question 34
D. Willing to make the best of unexpected setbacks.
"The ______ of the train was delayed due to heavy rain." arrive
arrival
ane’s parents wouldn’t let her go to the party.
REFUSED
Jane’s parents ............................................................ her to go to the party.
Jane’s parents REFUSED / TO ALLOW/PERMIT her to go to the party.
We can't say - They refused to LET her TO go to the party.
Michael Phelps can hold his breath for ____ to 10 minutes.
UP
All of this is nothing new.
Why does the writer say this is nothing new?
Refer to reading part 6, paragraph 6
Spoken word performance combined with music were the major literary form of the ancient world.
They were popular with greek storytellers.
We were 'not without our share of adventures'.
Look at paragraph 3 in reading part 5.
What 'adventures' does he mention?
Nearly being blown off the the highway in a dust storm / Cattle/cows on the road
"The tailor took precise _______ to ensure the suit fit perfectly." measure
measurements
I recommend buying that phone right now, before it sells out.
BETTER
I think you ............................................................ that phone right now, before it sells out.
I think you HAD BETTER / BUY that phone right now, before it sells out.
We use had better to refer to the present or the future, to talk about actions we think people should do or which are desirable in a specific situation.
They have _____ significant progress in their studies this semester.
MADE
Poems however never appealed to me in the same way.
What are poems being contrasted with?
Refer to reading part 6, paragraph 2
Reading literature, especially crime novels.
Proud of our patch.
What do you think means? Look at Harald's tet in reading part 7 -
Closest definition gets the point.
Proud of our area.
"She spoke with _______, knowing her answer was correct." certain
certainty
Jim's house isn't close enough for him to walk to school every day.
AWAY
Jim's house is ............................................................for him to walk to school every day.
Jim's house is TOO / FAR AWAY for him to walk to school every day.
TO and TOO are TWO different words!
She is known for _____ one of the most talented musicians in the country.
BEING
Reading them can provide support for us at any time in our lives.
Where did the writer read this?
Refer to reading part 6, paragraph 3
In the introduction for an anthology of poems.
We packed a wild assortment of clothing to combat whatever Mother Nature threw at us.
What does this mean?
They packed clothes for all types of weather.
The new software will ______ us to complete the project more efficiently." able
enable
They say that the new sports centre is fantastic.
SAID
The new sports centre.................................. fantastic.
The new sports centre IS SAID TO BE fantastic.
It’s time to focus on ___ things that truly matter in life.
THE
And I could understand it without being taught what it meant.
What does it refer to?
Refer to reading part 6, paragraph 5
Poetry.
Put your feet up
What do you think means? Check paragraph one in reading part 5
Relax / chill out