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?

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

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

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

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Which expression is best used to represent a strong likelihood?

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

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Which word closely relates to the action of eliminating doubts?

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

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

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

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

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

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How are the exercises organized in the vocabulary units?

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

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

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

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

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How many units of grammar are included in the book?

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Flashcards

Future perfect

A point in time that will occur after the present.

Time management

The practice of using time effectively to complete tasks within a set period.

Technological innovation

New advancements or improvements in technology.

Overtime

Time worked beyond the regular working hours.

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Work together

To collaborate or operate with others.

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Collocations

Groups of words that frequently appear together.

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Idiom

An expression with a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.

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A safe bet

An almost certain outcome.

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Catch someone's eye

To attract someone's visual attention.

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Clarify

To make something clear and understandable.

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Catch-22

A paradoxical situation from which there is no escape.

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Out of the blue

Something that happens unexpectedly.

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Throw in the towel

To quit or give up.

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Topic-based vocabulary

Vocabulary related to specific subjects or themes.

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Grammar unit focus

Focuses on useful and common grammar rules

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Systematic vocabulary practice

To provide a systematic approach to expanding one's vocabulary skills through targeted activities.

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Watch out! boxes

Highlights and addresses common errors or tricky points in grammar usage.

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Combined content

Each unit uniquely integrates both grammar presentation and a specific topical focus on vocabulary.

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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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