U6 - Behavior
Define the word "ethical" and state its opposite.
Definition: relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
Opposite: unethical, (immoral)
Which of these two problems concerns you more - overpopulation or overconsumption? Why?
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Complete the sentence with a fitting word:
Stephen admires his supervisor´s work, and the respect is m_____.
mutual
Choose the correct alternatives to complete these sentences:
1. I loved swimming as a kid. At about that time, I met/had met my hero, Michael Phelps.
2. Shakespeare´s play Henry VI predates the other plays that he wrote/had written.
3. When the exam finished, the students had been writing/were writing for three hours.
1. met
2. wrote
3. had been writing
Academic writing: Find and correct all the mistakes in this sentence:
I think, that it is important to take into account the varied positions people have on this issue.
First person pronoun, comma before “that”, “take into account” – possibly wordy – replace with “consider”
What is a loaded question? Can you give at least 1 example?
They contain assumptions that trap the respondent. The questions push the respondent to respond in a specific manner. They usually contain all the information and seek confirmation.
Examples: Have you stopped cheating on PE tests?
Were you home on the night of the murder?
Match these collocations:
UNDUE demand, step, scale
EXPONENTIAL pressure, burden, force
PRIME concern, example, target
UNPRECEDENTED rate, growth, increase
UNDUE pressure, burden, force
EXPONENTIAL rate, growth, increase
PRIME concern, example, target
UNPRECEDENTED demand, step, scale
What do these phrases and idioms mean?
powers-that-be
to be caught off-guard
off the record
to be lost for words
powers-that-be - authorities
to be caught off-guard - to be surprised by something unexpected
off the record - unofficial, not public
to be lost for words - speechless
Think of ONE word which can be used in all three sentences.
We go to the annual teachers' ________ every summer.
He is my favourite director because he has always defied _______ in his movies.
His latest novel uses the _______s of early 19th-century literature.
convention
BONUS - double points (for the first group if they get it right)
How do we pronounce this word - "succinct" +
What is its opposite?
/səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/
lengthy
BONUS - double points (for the first group if they get it right)
Give examples of opposites to these words:
Abundance (n)
Profound (adj)
Recall (v)
Deviant (adj)
abundance - lack
profound - trivial
recall - forget
deviant - standard
How do we say the following symbols?
% 2/3 @ ; () []
% - percent
2/3 - two thirds
@ - at
; - semicolon
() - round brackets, parentheses
[] - (square) brackets
Think of ONE word to complete all three sentences:
They decided to _________ the criminal next week.
Josh told me to _________ order 100.
We need to determine how much computing resource is needed to ________ this difficult task.
execute
Find the incorrect sentences and correct them:
1. I have to admit to take a lot more showers when I'm in warmer climates.
2. We decided against to fly and took the train.
3. However good people are at time management, they inevitably complain that they don't have enough hours in a day.
4. Whoever you go in the world, people will always appreciate polite behaviour.
1. I have to admit to taking ...
2. We decided against flying ...
3. OK
4. Wherever you go ...
Think of ONE word to complete all three sentences:
The police caught Simon speeding and decided to ____ him.
Is that a bull in the field? I hope it won't ____ us.
You'd better ____ your laptop this morning.
CHARGE
Complete these sentences by changing the form of the word in brackets (all words need to be changed):
All the _____ of a decision need to be analyzed before agreeing to it. (IMPLY)
There is no ______ to having a face-to-face interview, if you want to get quality information. (EQUAL)
It is a(n) ______ to claim that teenagers are incapable of self-control. (SIMPLE)
implications
equivalent
oversimplification
BONUS - double points (for the first group if they get it right)
Turn these sentences into impersonal passive:
1. The terrorist has escaped.
2. The company stole over a million pounds.
3. The train strike will probably begin tomorrow.
It is believed, it has been said, it is known, it has been suggested...
Rephrase using an appropriate conditional form, starting with the words given:
1. Sue didn't get me a birthday present, which is why I didn't get her one.If Sue .......
2. It´s the sunset that attracts tourists to that place.
If it .....2
3. I suggest you use a sunblock, and then you won´t go red.
If I were ....
1. If Sue had got me a birthday present, I would have got her one.
2. If it wasn't/weren't for the sunset, tourists wouldn't be attracted/go to that place.
3. If I were you, I would use a sunblock and then you wouldn't go red.
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
1. We often went to the seaside with our grandparents as children. (would)
Our grandparents ............ to the seaside as children.
2. I always disliked karate lessons but now I´m starting to enjoy them. (used)
I .............. karate lessons, but now I´m starting to.
Extra question:
3. I was angry when you saw me because I _______ (argue) with my sister.
A. have been arguing
B. argued
C. had been arguing1. would often take us
2. never used to enjoy
3. C - had been arguing
Complete these sentences with a fitting word - the first letter is given.
1. Over 100,000 people have m_____ to rural areas since 2008.
2. When conflict arises, managers should i_____ early in order to avoid large-scale disruption.
3. Fossil fuels are a f___ resource that can cause irreparable damage to the environment.
1. migrated
2. intervene
3. finite
Find the three incorrect sentences and correct them:
1. I wonder could I ask you a few questions?
2. Can you tell me why you decided to come shopping today?
3. Should it rain tomorrow, I will stay at home.
4. The nurse asked Joel if he is ready.
5. This implies that were they to grow up in a more affluent area, they would not have ended up in jail.
1. I wonder if I could ask you a few questions? (indirect question)
4. The nurse asked Joel if he was ready.
5. This implies that had they grown up in a more affluent area, they would not have ended up in jail.
Locate the nominal clause in each sentence:
1. He told us what we should do with the extra copies.
2. Miriam had no belongings except what she carried in her suitcase.
3. No one has been told about how the matter will be resolved.
4. My friends know they can come to my house whenever they want.
1. He told us what we should do with the extra copies.
2. Miriam had no belongings except what she carried in her suitcase.
3. No one has been told about how the matter will be resolved.
4. My friends know they can come to my house whenever they want.BONUS - double points (for the first group if they get it right)
Rephrase the sentence, replacing the underlined section with a participle clause.
1. After they outlined the new programme of the conference, the participants started signing up.
2. All staff received training and successfully coped with the changes.
3. If they are implemented appropriately, change strategies can succeed.
1. After outlining the new programme of the conference, ...
2. Having received training, all staff- successfully coped with the changes.
3. Implemented appropriately, change strategies can succeed.
Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in brackets.
1. If you want to attract more customers, you need to provide a clear _______ of your services. (DESCRIBE)
2. The judge has to be fair and _____. (PART)
3. The company has used questionable ______ in order to destroy their competition. (TACTFUL)
1. description
2. impartial
3. tactics
Find and correct the mistakes. There is 1 correct sentence.
1. However constraints may exist, it is important not to hinder the success of the meeting by rushing through the agenda.
2. The lecturer was a great speaker. Since her course was popular.
3. Rarely these actors have been seen on the same stage.
4. It can be seen that his analysis of the figure is pretty accurate.
1. Whatever constraints may exist,...
2. As a result her course was popular.
3. Rarely have these actors been seen on the same stage.
4. OK