English Vocabulary in Use - Pre-Intermediate

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What is the purpose of the exercise titled 'Over to you'?

To allow learners to personalize their use of vocabulary (correct)

To review previous units

To provide a test on vocabulary learned in the unit

To introduce new vocabulary

What type of exercises usually come first in a unit?

Receptive exercises (correct)

Challenging productive exercises

Exam-style questions

Personalized speaking activities

What is suggested as a good routine when using the book?

Studying for two hours daily

Focusing on only one new word each day

Avoiding repetition of learned vocabulary

Having a structured weekly study and daily revision routine (correct)

How should students engage with new vocabulary for effective learning?

By saying it aloud and silently repeating it (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a student do with dialogues in exercises?

Practice reading and then respond using target vocabulary (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the answer key in the book provide?

The correct answers for exercises (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is advised for students who have the accompanying eBook?

Check pronunciation of new words (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long is it suggested to study a new unit at a time?

30–45 minutes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having a bilingual dictionary according to the content?

To find translations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of learners is the book primarily intended for?

Upper A2 and B1 levels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of vocabulary learning emphasized in the first four units?

Record keeping and dictionary use (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many words and phrases does the book aim to teach?

2,000 words and phrases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What resource assists teachers and students in identifying vocabulary at each level of the Common European Framework?

English Profile (EP) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to present new vocabulary in the book?

Different types of text and visual aids (A) Signup and view all the answers

What format is suggested for studying the first four units?

Studying them before others (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of vocabulary exercises is NOT mentioned as being used in the book?

Interactive group discussions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the book mentioned in the content?

To teach over 2,000 words and phrases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is included on the left-hand page of each unit?

New vocabulary with explanations and example sentences (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can students verify their answers after completing exercises?

Using the Answer key located in the back of the book (B) Signup and view all the answers

What feature aids in understanding the pronunciation of new words?

Phonemic transcription in the Index (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of exercises do students find in the 'Over to you' section?

Opportunities to write about personal experiences using new vocabulary (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true about the units in the book?

Students can choose the order in which to study them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What unique benefit does the eBook version provide?

Audio pronunciations of new vocabulary (A) Signup and view all the answers

The content states that each exercise includes what to assist learners?

An example to guide the student (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

English Vocabulary in Use - Pre-intermediate and Intermediate Study Notes

Book Structure: The book has 100 units, presented in a format with the new vocabulary on the left-hand page, followed by exercises to practice it on the right-hand page.
Vocabulary Level: Aimed at upper A2 and B1 level learners; teaches over 2,000 words and phrases.
Organization: Vocabulary is grouped by common everyday topics, also including units on grammar aspects like phrasal verbs, uncountable nouns, and link words/phrases.
Learning Approach: Exercises begin with receptive tasks (matching, grouping). Progressively more challenging productive tasks (e.g., gap-fill, sentence transformations) follow. A final exercise per unit (Over to you) is designed for personalized speaking practice with learners.
Study Routine: The book recommends a weekly study routine for new material (30-45 mins) and daily revisions (5-10 mins).
Learning Techniques: Students should actively engage with new words by speaking them aloud and repeating them silently. Supplementing the book with a bilingual or English dictionary and a notebook is encouraged.
First Four Units: Crucial for providing guidance on vocabulary learning itself (keeping records, using dictionaries, etc) The units are not confined to a specific order and can be studied in any order.
Vocabulary Sources: Based on a large research program (English Profile) and the Cambridge Learner Corpus, examination wordlists, and classroom materials. Words and phrases from vocabulary at the upper A2 to B1 level.
Presentation Formats: Vocabulary presented through various means: texts, tables, lists, sentence examples, pictures/diagrams, etc. Explanations often immediately follow the new words, or included in glossaries.
Teacher Resources: Additional teaching materials are available online at www.cambridge.org/elt/inuse
Student Support: The book provides an Answer Key, and possible answers for "Over to you" exercises. An index with phonemic transcriptions is also featured.
Digital Edition: Students with the eBook can listen to pronunciation and access more practice exercises.

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