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What's the idiom? Make a sentence.
to take a/its toll (on something)
=to cause harm or damage over time
Years of stress have taken their toll on his health.
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Explain what 'emotional appeal' means in this context.
a quality that makes people feel good and right
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Correct or incorrect?
Although London is a very old city it has many modern buildings.
Incorrect.
The correct version: Although London is a very old city, it has many modern buildings.
Explanation: When the dependent clause comes first, it must be followed by a comma.
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Does the modern English meaning of the word 'tycoon' have any relationship with its original meaning in Japanese?
There is some similarity: Japanese=powerful ruler; English=powerful businessperson
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words in capital letters. Use 3-6 words.
before have I seen
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What's the idiom? Make a sentence.
touch and go=a situation that is uncertain and risky, where the outcome could easily go either way — especially when someone’s health or survival is in danger.
The match was touch and go until the final minute.
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What does 'A-team' mean in this context?
The best possible team or group of people you can have working together.
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Report this sentence without using 'said', 'told', or 'asked' as a reporting verb: "I didn't take the money."
He denied taking the money.
He denied that he had taken the money.
He insisted that he hadn't taken the money.
He claimed that he hadn't taken the money.
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Why do you think the incorporation of new words usually goes in one direction in cases of political domination?
The colonized people must always learn the words of their rulers. They have to obey.
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words in capital letters. Use 3-6 words.
there has been a increase in
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What's the idiom? Make a sentence.
keep someone at arm's length=to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved
=as far away from your body as possible
He tends to keep colleagues at arm’s length.
Celebrities often have to keep fans at arm’s length to protect their privacy.
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What does 'have a handle on' mean in this context:
have a basic understanding of
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Although artificial intelligence offers numerous educational benefits some critics argue that it may undermine independent thinking however others maintain that when used responsibly it can significantly enhance learning outcomes
Although artificial intelligence offers numerous educational benefits, some critics argue that it may undermine independent thinking;/. however, others maintain that,/- when used responsibly,/- it can significantly enhance learning outcomes.
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What is the relationship between the availability of low-cost flights and the increase in lingustic exchange?
A lot of people can afford to travel and learn about different cultures. They also learn new words while travelling and start using these words in their everyday language.
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Use the word in capitals in the correct form to fill in the gaps:
18 sight
19 untrained
10 workout
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What's the proverb? Make a sentence.
Illness comes on horseback but goes away on foot
=getting sick can be sudden, but recovery takes time
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Complete the cause and effect chain showing how a disease can grow.
people travel long distances -> viruses travel with people -> the hosts that carry pathogens (vectors) transfer infection to new victims -> a range of disease grows
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Report this sentence without using 'said', 'told', or 'asked' as a reporting verb: "Be careful when crossing the road."
He warned me to be careful when crossing the road.
He advised me to be careful when crossing the road.
He reminded me to be careful when crossing the road.
He urged me to be careful when crossing the road.
He instructed me to be careful when crossing the road.
He recommended being careful when crossing the road.
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What role does social media play in the linguistic purism movement and the spread of global languages?
Social media is a major force behind the spread of English and other global languages. Through social networking platforms, English words are rapidly adopted by speakers of other languages, making it difficult for linguistic purists to prevent their use. Language enthusiasts and institutions such as the Institute of the Estonian Language (Eesti Keele Instituut) use online platforms to suggest Estonian alternatives and encourage language-conscious communication, while younger users often adopt international digital vocabulary, creating ongoing debates about language purity and change.
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Use one word in each gap:
14 taken
15 by
16 like
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put your shoulder to the wheel =to make a determined effort to achieve something.
If we all put our shoulders to the wheel, we’ll finish the project by Friday.
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Explain what 'an era of accelerated linguistic and cultural exchange' means in this context.
A time period when people are taking and using ideas, words, and practices from other cultures more quickly and freely than before.
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While some linguists argue that English loanwords threaten cultural identity others claim that attempts to regulate language are ultimately futile indeed history suggests that languages evolve regardless of official policies and as a result efforts to preserve linguistic purity often achieve the opposite effect
While some linguists argue that English loanwords threaten cultural identity, others claim that attempts to regulate language are ultimately futile;/./: indeed,/- history suggests that languages evolve regardless of official policies, and, as a result, efforts to preserve linguistic purity often achieve the opposite effect.
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What is the importance of language in preserving people's national or cultural identity? Can loanwords enrich a language?
Language is closely connected to national and cultural identity. Supporters of linguistic purism argue that adopting too many English words may lead to cultural dilution and the loss of linguistic and cultural identity. They therefore seek to preserve their language in its traditional form and protect it from foreign influences. However, loanwords also reflect cultural contact, historical developments, and social change, making the language richer and more expressive.
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