Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs (p.

16-27)

Grammar Prac t ice

A (p.18)

1 suffered 4 rising
2 suffering from 5 raise
3 looking 6 because he lacked

Vocabulary
Q1 suffer = experience something very unpleasant or painful

Many businesses suffer great losses in an economic downturn.
Q2 suffer from = have a particular illness or affliction

My sister suffers from asthma.

B (p.18)

1 to * 5 with
* 2 with 6 about
3 on 7 on
* 4 to

* Explanatory note
Q2 doesn’t agree with us = it makes me sick/nauseous
Q4 to agree to = to say yes to something
Q5 to agree with = to share an opinion

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 C (p.18-19)

1 They haven’t replied to my enquiry yet. ✓

2 How many people attended to

✗ the meeting?
3 Why are you here? Who are you waiting for? ✓

4 Do you believe in ghosts? ✓

5 Do you believe in
✗ his story?
6 The team captain couldn’t bear with
✗ another loss.

Vocabulary
 2 attend to = deal with business or personal matters or a person/people
Q

I’m sorry I can’t join you. I have one or two things to attend to.
attend = to be present at something (a meeting, a seminar, etc.)

D (p.19)

1  Have you considered accepting my offer?

for
2  I’ve been waiting^him for over an hour.

3  Mr Chan requested a loan from the bank.

about
4  I don’t like him. He’s always bragging^his achievements.
to/with
5  ‘Who did you speak^on the way home?’ Jane asked her son.

6  When did Ada marry George?

Vocabulary
 Q4 brag about = talk too proudly about oneself, to boast

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 E (p.19)

1 The match was called off because of heavy rain.

2 Why did they put off the meeting?
3 He did not respond to my question.
4 Some salespeople called on us last week.
5 of your proposal.
6 The man confessed to hacking into two social media accounts.

Vocabulary
Q4 call on = to visit (someone) (especially BrE)

call at = to stop (somewhere), usually not for a long time (BrE)

Language Prac t ice

F Letter to the editor (p.20)
1 enjoy 11 focus
2 provide 12 endorsing
3 appeared in 13 agree with
4 agree with 14 realize
5 captured on 15 designed for
6 discussing 16 bear in
7 criticizing 17 packed with
8 concerned about 18 time of
9 advocating 19 incumbent upon
10 abide by 20 lead

Vocabulary
 Q9 to advocate = to publicly support something, e.g. an idea
 Q10 to abide by = to obey or follow a rule, an agreement, etc.

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 G Feature article (p.21)
1 D 9 C
2 B 10 B
3 D 11 A
4 C 12 B
5 B 13 A
6 D 14 D
7 A 15 C
8 C

Vocabulary
 Q2 set forth an idea = present/explain an idea

H Job application letter (p.22-23)

1 I am writing to apply for the position of barista
2 I graduated from Kowloon Secondary School
3 my qualifications match all your requirements
4 because I love coffee
5 I was awarded a distinction upon receiving my SABB Coffee Making
Certificate
6 consist of preparing and serving beverages
7 I obtained invaluable customer service experience
8 equipped me with stronger organizational and communication skills
9 have achieved fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
10 serve any international customers
11 introduce the menu comfortably
12 filled in/out the application form
13 discuss my suitability for the above position
14 look forward to hearing from you soon
15 You can contact me on

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 I Conversation (p.24) (Accept all reasonable answers)
1 hear 8 ✗
2 up 9 come/go
3 ✗ 10 meeting
4 from 11 him
5 on 12 suits
6 into 13 give
7 healing/recovering 14 ✗

Ex am Corner
J Progress report (p.25-27) (Accept all reasonable answers)
1 I am writing to invite you to be the guest speaker at our Healthy Living
Seminar
2 be held on 18 February 20 _ _, from 2 pm to 3 pm, at our school hall
3 consist of a variety of activities promoting eco-friendly practices
4 discuss ways of choosing the right fresh, local produce and preparing
healthy dishes
5 can talk about sustainable agricultural practices
6 share the same goal of conserving the environment
7 become responsible citizens
8 will feature a short introduction to your work in our seminar leaflet
9 present you with a small gift of appreciation
10 will also be promoted among parents and the school community
11 participate in our event/the seminar
12 respond to this letter on or before 10 December
13 look forward to hearing from you

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