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Word Formation: HOT
Heat
Word Formation:ORIGINAL
Origin, originate
Key word transformation: He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer. (too)
The computer ___ to buy.
The computer is too expensive for him to buy.
1. You hear an announcement about a band called the Big Bang. What is the purpose of the announcement?
A to offer music lessons
B to promote a concert
C to recruit band members
A to offer music lessons
Open cloze: You were driving at over fifty miles ___ hour and the limit here is only forty.
per
Word Formation:ADDED
Additional, addition, add
Word Formation: GUIDE
Guide, Guided
2. You hear a young woman telling her friend about an article she has read. After reading it, the woman says that she felt
A convinced to try a new activity.
B encouraged to continue doing an activity.
C keen to avoid one particular activity.
B encouraged to continue doing an activity.
Word Formation:DENIABILITY
Deny, denial, deniable
Open cloze: Arthritis is a very painful ___ that affects not only the old but also many younger people making many everyday activities difficult.
condition
Open cloze: The city is pretty safe although you may have some problems if you go into certain neighborhoods __ night.
at
3. You'll hear two friends discussing free time. They agree that it is important to
A spend time outside the house.
B do nothing sometimes.
C try out a range of activities.
B do nothing sometimes.
Open cloze I ___ to go to school now, otherwise I will be late.
ought
Key word transformation: The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees during the storm. (blown)
The two ancient trees ___ the storm.
The two ancient trees were blown down during the storm.
Open cloze: There were very ___ people at the party when we arrived but half an hour later, it was crowded.
few
4. You hear a boy telling a friend about the sport of diving. What does he say about it?
A jumping from the highest board is frightening.
B completing a successful dive is motivating.
C watching professionals dive is thrilling.
B completing a successful dive is motivating.
Key word transformation: We have been waiting here since half past ten. (for)
We have been waiting ___ one hour.
We have been waiting here for one hour.
Word Formation: CONGRATULATION
Congratulate, congratulatory
Key word transformation: Many people think Steve stole the money. (believed)
Steve ___ the money.
Steve is believed to have stolen the money.
5. You hear two friends talking about hiking. What is the man's primary reason for trying it?
A to see more of where he lives
B to be physically fitter
C to overcome a fear
C to overcome a fear