VOCABULARY EXERCISES UNIT 5 upstream advanced
7. to create inconvenience
8. to cause offence
9. to lack the funds
10. a battle is looming on the horizon
11. to express concern
12. to be to sb's advantage
VI Exercise
1. vocals, mouse, keyboard, disk drive
2. network, system, disk, circuit
3. internet, modem, radio, telephone
4. software, disk, video, programme
5. overload, jam, clog, destroy
VII Exercise
1. Our pilot had to make an emergency landing in a field.
2. Jane lacks the 100% commitment needed to become a professional sportswoman.
3. Unfortunately, some offensive material can be found on the Internet.
4. It would be insensible to throw your money into the fire.
IX Exercise
1. The escaped criminal managed to outsmart the police and flee the country.
2. The disadvantages of his plan far outweigh the advantages.
3. We must make every effort to outsell our competitors and increase our profits.
4. My grandfather outlived my grandmother by six months.
5. Jo's baby has outgrown all the clothes we bought him.