Vocabulary Change and Technology - Unit 4
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Vocabulary Change and Technology - Unit 4

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Which of the following terms is commonly associated with the concept of 'future time'?

  • Past simple
  • Future perfect (correct)
  • Present continuous
  • Simple past
  • In the context of work, which phrase best describes the action of completing tasks within a set period?

  • Time theft
  • Time stretching
  • Time wasting
  • Time management (correct)
  • Which of the following collocations is correctly paired with 'technology'?

  • Technology advance
  • Technology user
  • Technological innovation (correct)
  • Technological old
  • Which vocabulary term is most closely related to the concept of 'time' in a work context?

    <p>Overtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase is an example of a common collocation with 'work'?

    <p>Work together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to groups of words that commonly go together?

    <p>Collocations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a fixed expression or saying that has a figurative meaning?

    <p>Idiom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expression is best used to represent a strong likelihood?

    <p>A safe bet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'catch someone's eye' mean?

    <p>To visually attract attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word closely relates to the action of eliminating doubts?

    <p>Clarify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase suggests a situation that is difficult to escape from?

    <p>Catch-22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options best describes a phrase that emphasizes an unexpected event?

    <p>Out of the blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'throw in the towel'?

    <p>To give up or concede defeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the vocabulary units in the book primarily focus on?

    <p>Topic-based vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is NOT part of the vocabulary unit's structure?

    <p>Sentence structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the exercises organized in the vocabulary units?

    <p>According to the presentation sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted in the Watch out! boxes in the grammar units?

    <p>Important grammar points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of content is combined with grammar presentation in the units?

    <p>Vocabulary topic focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily covered in the grammar units of the book?

    <p>Key grammar rules and examples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of language learning do the exercises in the vocabulary sections aim to provide?

    <p>Systematic vocabulary practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many units of grammar are included in the book?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Destination C1 & C2

    • Designed for advanced learners at C1 and C2 levels according to the Common European Framework.
    • Prepares students for major exams such as Cambridge CAE and Cambridge CPE.
    • Comprises 26 units: 13 focus on grammar, 13 focus on vocabulary.

    Grammar Units

    • Each grammar unit features a two-page presentation of rules and examples.
    • Important concepts highlighted in "Watch out!" boxes for quick reference.
    • Exercises are progressively graded in difficulty, aligning with the presented rules.
    • Activities mirror types commonly found in C1 and C2 level exams.
    • Each unit's grammar content is contextually linked to the following vocabulary unit.

    Vocabulary Units

    • Organized by relevant themes suitable for advanced learners.
    • Each unit starts with two pages of presentation tables divided into six sections:
      • Topic vocabulary
      • Phrasal verbs
      • Phrases, patterns, and collocations
      • Idioms
      • Word formation
    • Exercises follow the structure of the presentation tables, allowing systematic learning and practice.

    Publication Details

    • Published by Macmillan Education in 2007, with rights reserved for the content.
    • Acknowledgements include contributions from Ruth Jimack, Dorothy Richardson, and Jane Counter.
    • Photocopies of specific pages may be made for classroom use, with restrictions on other content.

    Authors

    • Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles are the key authors of the book.

    Design and Production

    • Original design by Georgia Liberopoulou and bound by Martins the Printers in Great Britain.

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    Description

    Explore the dynamic relationship between vocabulary and technology in this quiz. Unit 4 covers essential terms and concepts related to how technology influences language. Test your understanding and expand your vocabulary in the context of modern advances.

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