Focus on Words

1. Translate into Armenian.
1. We discussed the latest trends in popular music.
2. She always wears something trendy.
3. The majority of teachers today are women.
4. The castle was reflected in the waters of the lake.
5. Our major problem is to create jobs for the youth.
6. The new modification of the equipment proved effective.
7. In spite of his great talent he didn’t gain recognition during his life time.
2. Insert the words from Work on Words.
1. The disease seriously ... many different organs.
2. By giving up smoking they ... a cure.
3. He was known in the city as an experienced ... . All his patients were fond of him.
4. The Curies were a family of famous ... . Their discoveries in radiation made a
revolution in physics.
5. The work was ... by the chief of the laboratory.
6. The new tax will have little ... on ordinary people.
3. Use the words from the effect-family.
1. This new medicine is highly ... against the flu.
2. Nobody expected that the treatment would have such a positive ... .
3. The system delivers services more ... .
4. This is a very ... way of controlling the project.
5. This device doesn’t work, it is ... .
effect
effective
ineffective
effectively
4. Use the words from the recognise-family.
1. She looked at me without ... .
2. I think I will ... the house from your description.
3. The new hat changed him ... .
4. He ... your voice at once.
5. Many countries refuse to ... the country’s independence.
6. His work gained international ... .
7. She was a ... writer.
recognise
recognised
recognition
unrecognisable
beyond recognition
DISCUSSION POINT
Before you read
1. Have you already decided what you are going to do in the future?
2. Are you going to work after leaving school or do you want to continue your
education?
3. What are your ambitions?
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