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2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz Name Section1 Version A 10.05.2010

A- Complete the sentences below with words from the box. There is one extra. interpretation life expectancy disease contribution process consist of

1. The management team is confident that the new strategy will make a positive___________________ to the future of the company. 2. The_____________ mainly affects children, but can also occur in adults. 3. In some areas of Scotland ___________________ is up to ten years lower than in other parts of the UK- a significant finding from a policy point of view. 4. Both sides regard regular communication as fundamental to the _______________of maintaining a good business relationship. 5. Most doctors do not accept his____________________ because they say his results are not consistent with the data produced. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1. No matter how much provocation there is, violence of this kind can never be justified. a) to show there is a good explanation for something that other people may think is unreasonable b) to be an acceptable reason c) to make the left or right edges of a piece of writing straight. 2. There has been an enormous shift in attitudes towards smoking during the past 20 years. a) a change in something b) a period of work time in a factory c) a key on a computer keyboard 3. Frozen products containing milk fats must be stored at a constant temperature. a) of a regular nature over a period of time b) remaining at the same level or amount, c) loyal to a person or friend 4. Different historians interpret the same historical events in different ways. a) to translate from one language into another b) to explain the meaning of something c) to take actions or behaviors as having a particular meaning. The whole point of this law is to protect the rights of individuals. a) The aim of or reason for something b) an idea or opinion that forms part of an argument or discussion. c) A precise moment in time or in the development of something C- Choose a word from the box that fits best with all the words in each group. There is one extra. primary design assess emphasise specific estimate

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_____________ detail, place, point, thing _____________ the problem, the importance, the difficulty, the point _____________ objective, purpose, concern, function _____________ courses, systems, buildings, clothes _____________ risk, performance, damage, effectiveness Name Section1 10.05.2010

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2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz Version B A- Complete the sentences below with words from the box. There is one extra. side-effects function fraud assumption obtain process

1. Numerous cases of online ___________ have forced the major banks to assess their security procedures. 2. The purpose of the research is to identify the problem and ____________ objective data for analysis. 3. The ____________ of the sales manager is to maintain regular contact with all the companys main customers and to identify new customers. 4. The _______________ that money invested in the stock market will always make a rapid profit is a long way from the truth. 5. Scientists are attempting to assess what ________________ the drug may have. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1. According to the latest figures, the economy contracted by 1.5 percent in the third quarter of last year. a) to become smaller b) to get an illness c) to formally agree to do something 2. There is no magic formula that will solve this problem overnight. a) the symbols, numbers or letters used to represent a rule in mathematics or science. b) the step-by-step procedure to use to solve a problem or achieve a result. c) a list of the ingredients used to make things like medicines, drinks, etc. 3. However, she is rarely given any credit for all hard work she does. a) an agreement with a company where a product is taken by a customer and paid for later b) appreciation or respect someone gets when they have done something well c) recognition a student gets from a collage or university for completing a course 4. It is difficult to disagree with his argument that oil has been the main reason for a number of recent military conflicts. a) a dispute between two or more people, usually angry. b) The conditions of an argument c) a set of reasons offered as proof that your opinion is right. 3. The regulations were introduced in order to safeguard the interests of local people. a) activities or subjects you enjoy in your spare time. b) advantages or benefits c) amount, usually a percentage, paid for the use of someones money. C- Choose a word from the box that fits best with all the words in each group. There is one extra. achieve domestic dominate commit appropriate

________________ an offence, suicide, a crime, a robbery ________________ the world, the market, the industry, the news ________________ action, manner, response, time ________________ objectives, high standards, success, good results ________________ flight, violence, life, animal Name Section2 Version A

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2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz Complete the sentences below with words from the box. assumed promotion unreliable attributed convict responsive

1. The prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to_____________ the accused. 2. The business community recognizes that successful companies are those which are _________________ to market changes. 3. He _________________ his long life to the fact that he had never smoked and hadnt touched alcohol for more than 60 years. 4. The research revealed that young males are more interested in high pay and _________________ than other older people, and less worried about job security. 5. Statistics can sometimes be _________________ and lead to over-generalised conclusions. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1.It is difficult to disagree with his argument that oil has been the main reason for a number of recent military conflicts. a dispute between two or more people, usually angry. The conditions of an argument a set of reasons offered as proof that your opinion is right. 2. There is no magic formula that will solve this problem overnight. a) the symbols, numbers or letters used to represent a rule in mathematics or science. b) the step-by-step procedure to use to solve a problem or achieve a result. c) a list of the ingredients used to make things like medicines, drinks, etc. 3. There has been an enormous shift in attitudes towards smoking during the past 20 years. a) a change in something b) a period of work time in a factory c) a key on a computer keyboard 4. However, she is rarely given any credit for all hard work she does. a) an agreement with a company where a product is taken by a customer and paid for later b) appreciation or respect someone gets when they have done something well c) recognition a student gets from a collage or university for completing a course 5. Frozen products containing milk fats must be stored at a constant temperature. a) of a regular nature over a period of time b) remaining at the same level or amount, c) loyal to a person or friend Choose a word from the box that fits best with all the words in each group. There is one extra word. overall valid challenge perceive sustain promote

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________________ ticket, document, agreement, reason ________________ development, growth, awareness, health ________________ needs, problems, threats, differences ________________ performance, success, degree, development ________________ economic growth, life, interest, success

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2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz Name Section2 Version B 10.05.2010

Complete the sentences below with words from the box. There is one extra. contribution interpretation life expectancy perceive disease assumption

1. The management team is confident that the new strategy will make a positive _______________ to the future of the company. 2. In some areas of Scotland ____________________ is up to ten years lower than in other parts of the UKa significant finding from a policy point of view. 3. The __________________ mainly affects children, but can also occur in adults. 4. Most doctors do not accept his ___________________ because they say his results are not consistent with the data produced. 5. The __________________ that money invested in the stock market will always make a rapid profit is a long way from the truth. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1. The whole point of this law is to protect the rights of individuals. a) The aim of or reason for something b) an idea or opinion that forms part of an argument or discussion. c) A precise moment in time or in the development of something 2. There is no magic formula that will solve this problem overnight. a) the symbols, numbers or letters used to represent a rule in mathematics or science. b) the step-by-step procedure to use to solve a problem or achieve a result. c) a list of the ingredients used to make things like medicines, drinks, etc. 3. There has been an enormous shift in attitudes towards smoking during the past 20 years. a) a change in something b) a period of work time in a factory c) a key on a computer keyboard 4. However, she is rarely given any credit for all hard work she does. a) an agreement with a company where a product is taken by a customer and paid for later b) appreciation or respect someone gets when they have done something well c) recognition a student gets from a collage or university for completing a course 5. Frozen products containing milk fats must be stored at a constant temperature. a) of a regular nature over a period of time b) remaining at the same level or amount, c) loyal to a person or friend Choose a word from the box that fits best with all the words in each group. There is one extra word. reject predict reliable minor carry out monitor

1._______________ activity, progress, situation, evolution 2._______________ offer, invitation, proposal, request 3._______________ an investigation, research, survey, questionnaire 4._______________ outcome, the future, the weather, growth 5._______________ source, worker, friend, person Name Section3 11.05.2010

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2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz Version A Complete the sentences below with words from the box. There is one extra. side-effects processfunction disease life expectancy convict

1. Scientists are attempting to assess what ____________________ the drug may have. 2. Both sides regard regular communication as fundamental to the ________________of maintaining a good business relationship. 3. The __________________ of the sales manager is to maintain regular contact with all the companys main customers and to identify new customers. 4. The _________________ mainly affects children, but can also occur in adults. 5. In some areas of Scotland ___________________ is up to ten years lower than in other parts of the UK- a significant finding from a policy point of view. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1. There has been an enormous shift in attitudes towards smoking during the past 20 years. a) a change in something b) a period of work time in a factory c) a key on a computer keyboard 2. Frozen products containing milk fats must be stored at a constant temperature. a) of a regular nature over a period of time b) remaining at the same level or amount, c) loyal to a person or friend 3. According to the latest figures, the economy contracted by 1.5 percent in the third quarter of last year. a) to become smaller b) to get an illness c) to formally agree to do something 4. However, she is rarely given any credit for all hard work she does. a) an agreement with a company where a product is taken by a customer and paid for later b) appreciation or respect someone gets when they have done something well c) recognition a student gets from a collage or university for completing a course 5. No matter how much provocation there is, violence of this kind can never be justified. a) to show there is a good explanation for something that other people may think is unreasonable b) to be an acceptable reason c) to make the left or right edges of a piece of writing straight. Choose a word from the box that fits best with all the words in each group. There is one extra word. primary design assess emphasise specific estimate

1. _________________ detail, place, point, thing 2. _________________ the problem, the importance, the difficulty, the point 3._________________ objective, purpose, concern, function 4. ________________ courses, systems, buildings, clothes 5. ________________ risk, performance, damage, effectiveness Name Name Section3

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2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz Version B A- Complete the sentences below with words from the box. There is one extra. responsive obtain interpretation assumption fraud attribute

1. Numerous cases of online ___________ have forced the major banks to assess their security procedures. 2. The purpose of the research is to identify the problem and ____________ objective data for analysis. 3. The business community recognizes that successful companies are those which are _______________ to market changes. 4. Most doctors do not accept his __________________ because they say his results are not consistent with the data produced. 5. The _____________________ that money invested in the stock market will always make a rapid profit is a long way from the truth. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1. There has been an enormous shift in attitudes towards smoking during the past 20 years. a) a change in something b) a period of work time in a factory c) a key on a computer keyboard 2. Frozen products containing milk fats must be stored at a constant temperature. a) of a regular nature over a period of time b) remaining at the same level or amount, c) loyal to a person or friend 3. According to the latest figures, the economy contracted by 1.5 percent in the third quarter of last year. a) to become smaller b) to get an illness c) to formally agree to do something 4. However, she is rarely given any credit for all hard work she does. a) an agreement with a company where a product is taken by a customer and paid for later b) appreciation or respect someone gets when they have done something well c) recognition a student gets from a collage or university for completing a course 5. No matter how much provocation there is, violence of this kind can never be justified. a) to show there is a good explanation for something that other people may think is unreasonable b) to be an acceptable reason c) to make the left or right edges of a piece of writing staright. C. Choose a word from the box that fits best with all the words in each group. There is one extra word. achieve domestic dominate commit appropriate

1. ________________ an offence, suicide, a crime, a robbery 2. ________________ the world, the market, the industry, the news 3. ________________ action, manner, response, time 4. ________________ objectives, high standards, success, good results 5. ________________ flight, violence, life, animals Name Section 4 Version A

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2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz A- Complete the sentences below with words from the box. There is one extra. unreliable function achieve convict disease attributed

1. He ____________________ his long life to the fact that he had never smoked and hadnt touched alcohol for more than 60 years. 2. The prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to _________________ the accused. 3. The __________________ mainly affects children, but can also occur in adults. 4. The _________________ of the sales manager is to maintain regular contact with all the companys main customers and to identify new customers. 5. Statistics can sometimes be __________________ and lead to over-generalised conclusions. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1. The whole point of this law is to protect the rights of individuals. a) The aim of or reason for something b) an idea or opinion that forms part of an argument or discussion. c) A precise moment in time or in the development of something 2. The regulations were introduced in order to safeguard the interests of local people. a) activities or subjects you enjoy in your spare time. b) advantages or benefits c) amount, usually a percentage, paid for the use of someones money. 3. Different historians interpret the same historical events in different ways. a) to translate from one language into another b) to explain the meaning of something c) to take actions or behaviors as having a particular meaning. 4. Frozen products containing milk fats must be stored at a constant temperature. a) of a regular nature over a period of time b) remaining at the same level or amount, c) loyal to a person or friend 5. However, she is rarely given any credit for all hard work she does. a) an agreement with a company where a product is taken by a customer and paid for later b) appreciation or respect someone gets when they have done something well c) recognition a student gets from a collage or university for completing a course C. Choose a word from the box that fits best with all the words in each group. There is one extra word. overall 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. valid challenge perceive sustain promote

_________________ ticket, document, agreement, reason _________________ development, growth, awareness, health _________________ needs, problems, threats, differences _________________ performance, success, degree, development _____ ____________ economic growth, life, interest, success Section 4 Version B 13.05.2010

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ENG1003 Communication Skills and Academic Reporting I

2009-2010 Academic Year Spring Term Vocabulary Quiz A- Complete the sentences below with words from the box. There is one extra. function processlife expectancy promotion achieve contribution

1. The management team is confident that the new strategy will make a positive ___________________to the future of the company. 2. The research revealed that young males are more interested in high pay and __________________ than other older people, and less worried about job security. 3. In some areas of Scotland ___________________is up to ten years lower than in other parts of the UK- a significant finding from a policy point of view. 4. Both sides regard regular communication as fundamental to the ____________________ of maintaining a good business relationship. 5. The _______________ of the sales manager is to maintain regular contact with all the companys main customers and to identify new customers. B- Choose the correct meaning of the bold words according to the context in which they appear. 1. It is difficult to disagree with his argument that oil has been the main reason for a number of recent military conflicts. a) a dispute between two or more people, usually angry. b) The conditions of an argument c) a set of reasons offered as proof that your opinion is right. 2. There is no magic formula that will solve this problem overnight. a) the symbols, numbers or letters used to represent a rule in mathematics or science. b) the step-by-step procedure to use to solve a problem or achieve a result. c) a list of the ingredients used to make things like medicines, drinks, etc. 3. There has been an enormous shift in attitudes towards smoking during the past 20 years. a) a change in something b) a period of work time in a factory c) a key on a computer keyboard 4. According to the latest figures, the economy contracted by 1.5 percent in the third quarter of last year. a) to become smaller b) to get an illness c) to formally agree to do something 5. No matter how much provocation there is, violence of this kind can never be justified. a) to show there is a good explanation for something that other people may think is unreasonable b) to be an acceptable reason c) to make the left or right edges of a piece of writing straight. reject 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. predict reliable minor carry out monitor

_______________ activity, progress, situation, evolution _______________ offer, invitation, proposal, request _______________ an investigation, research, survey, questionnaire _______________ outcome, the future, the weather, growth _______________ source, worker, friend, person