LESSON 23: REVIEW

VOCABULARY REVIEW

Exercise 1: Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks.

1. Parents often teach their children how to ________ themselves from potential dangers.

a. hide c. protect

b. guard d. preserve

2. We decided to walk to the park because it was a short ________ from our house.
a. time c. distance

b. way d. distant

3. Learning to play the guitar was a personal ________ for him; he practiced very hard to play his
favorite songs.

a. victory c. loss

b. achievement d. memory

4. She tries to ________ by going for a jog in the park and doing yoga a few times a week.

a. stay fit c. stay safe

b. stay out d. stay away

5. My cousin is a talented ________. He plays the guitar and sings in a local band.
a. actor c. musical

b. actress d. musician
6. The children's laughter and the colorful balloons made the birthday party a ________ experience
for everyone.

a. delightful c. demanding
b. delicious d. delight

7. Attending the Blackpink concert was an ________ moment in my life; the music was incredible,
and the atmosphere was amazing.
a. unnecessary c. unforgettable

b. unqualified d. unfavorable
8. Opening the gift on my birthday filled me with ________, and I couldn't wait to see what was
inside.

a. anxiety c. hope

b. excitement d. exciting

9. When on vacation, I like to indulge ________ the local cuisine and try all the delicious dishes
the region has to offer.

a. of c. in

b. at d. on

10. I have the ________ to choose between a salad or a sandwich for lunch.
a. option c. access

b. goal d. position

Exercise 2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word at the end of the sentence.
1. Her performance in the job interview was impressive, and she confidently answered all the
questions the interviewer asked. (perform)

2. We're going to the art exhibition this weekend to see the beautiful paintings and sculptures on
display. (exhibit)

3. The workers will construct a new bridge to improve the traffic flow in the city. (construction)

4. The school organized a talent show to entertain the students, and it featured a variety of
performances from singing to dancing. (entertainment)

5. I bought a new cleaning product that works really well on tough stains. (production)

6. I need to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine to stay in good shape. (maintenance)

7. The convenience of online shopping allows me to order groceries and have them delivered to
my doorstep. (convenient)

8. I want to contribute to the community by volunteering at the local food bank and helping those
in need. (contribution)

9. Regular physical activity, such as jogging or swimming, is important for maintaining a healthy
body. (physics)
Exercise 3. Fill in the table with the correct word according to their form.

Noun form Verb form Adjective form

employee, employer,
(un)employment, employ employable
employability

necessity necessitate (un)necessary

participation, participant participate

activity, actor, actress, action act active, inactive

specialization, specialty specialize special

danger endanger dangerous, endangered

finance finance financial

(in)ability enable (un)able

practice practice/practise (im)practical

Exercise 4. Connect the half sentences in column A to their correct other half in column B.

Column A Column B

1. The way we live and work has been a. -siastic about their upcoming science
transformed by the rapid innova- fair after explaining the project.

2. Her promotion to manager marked a b. -ficant turning point in her career,

signi-
3. After the accident, he required
immediate medical treat-
4. In recent years, as people become
more aware of the importance of
preserving forests for a sustainable
future, the issue of deforesta-
5. After breaking the school rules, he
received a punish-
bringing new responsibilities and
challenges.
c. -ment, which included staying after
school for 2 hours to write down the
rules.
d. -ment, such as a tent and sleeping
bags, when they were going camping.
e. -ment to address his injuries and
ensure a speedy recovery.

6. The teacher noticed the students f. -tion in technology, making tasks

becoming more enthu- more efficient and convenient.

7. They realized they have forgotten g. -tion has gained global attention.
some essential equip-

Answer: 1-f / 2-b / 3-e / 4-g / 5-c / 6-a / 7-d

Exercise 5. One out of the three words in each question is a non-word. Read carefully, look up the
dictionary if necessary and find the non-word.

1. establish (v) – establishment (n) – establishion (n)

2. develope (v) – development (n) – develop (v)

3. resource (n) – resourceful (adj) – resourcize (v)

4. historical (adj) – historist (n) – historic (adj)

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Exercise 1. Re-write the following sentences by changing the order of the words appropriately.

1. the usual traffic jams / the high cost of living / this city / to live / nor / make / an ideal place /
neither

Neither the high cost of living nor the usual traffic jams make this city an ideal place to live.

2. either / to my party / or / is invited / his friends / his brother

Either his friends or his brother is invited to my party.

3. the teacher / or / the students / every day / cleans the board

The students or the teacher cleans the board every day.

4. member of the class / the exams / studies hard / every / in order to / pass
Every member of the class studies hard in order to pass the exams.

5. each / local charities / many / company / supports

Each company supports many local charities.

Exercise 2. Re-write the following sentences in each question into one sentence by using
conjunctions /conjunctive adverbs.
1. He studied really hard for the exam. He didn't achieve the grade he was hoping for.
He studied really hard for the exam, but he didn't achieve the grade he was hoping for.
He studied really hard for the exam; however, he didn't achieve the grade he was hoping for.

2. They have very little money. They always buy their children expensive presents.

They have very little money, but they always buy their children expensive presents.
They have very little money; however, they always buy their children expensive presents.

3. They had very little money. They cannot buy their children expensive presents.

They had very little money, so they cannot buy their children expensive presents.

They had very little money; therefore, they cannot buy their children expensive presents.

4. He was feeling sick this morning. He still went to work.

He was feeling sick this morning, but he still went to work.

He was feeling sick this morning; however, he still went to work.

5. At work, he vomited a lot. He went home.

At work, he vomited a lot, so he went home.

At work, he vomited a lot; therefore, he went home.

6. I wanted to have lobsters for dinner. My husband hates seafood. We did not eat lobsters.

I wanted to have lobsters for dinner, but my husband hates seafood, so we did not eat lobsters.

I wanted to have lobsters for dinner; however, my husband hates seafood; therefore, we did not eat
lobsters. (“however” and “therefore” can also be replaced with “but” and “so” to make more
combinations of answers).

Exercise 3. Write a short 5-to-10-sentence paragraph to answer the following question:

“What actions must be taken to protect children from obesity?”

In your answer, try to use the following vocabulary / grammar point:

- Neither – nor / Either - or

- Passive Voice
- Sentences connected by using conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.
LISTENING PRACTICE

Exercise 1. You will hear a recording. Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in
the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Please underline the words that are different.

Privacy loss has become a social concern in today's digital atmosphere. As we categorize the
complicated web of online interactions, the breach of personal information can lead to serious
consequences. It not only forages our privacy but can also harm our become if sensitive data falls
into the wrong hands. To demote a balanced approach, individuals should take steps to safeguard
their fallacy while enjoying the benefits of the digital age. Achieving this imbalance is crucial for
protecting our personal information and maintaining a sense of security in an increasingly
interconnected world.

Transcript

Privacy loss has become a crucial concern in today's digital atmosphere. As we analyze the
complicated web of online interactions, the spread of personal information can lead to serious
consequences. It not only damages our privacy but can also harm our income if sensitive data falls
into the wrong hands. To promote a balanced approach, individuals should take steps to safeguard
their privacy while enjoying the benefits of the digital age. Achieving this balance is crucial for
protecting our personal information and maintaining a sense of security in an increasingly
interconnected world.

Exercise 2. Listen again and write down the correct words from the transcript.