VOCABULARY EXERCISES UNIT 5 upstream advanced (0)

VOCABULARY EXERCISES UNIT 5
II Exercise Learning to operate a computer is not as difficult as many people think. Computers can be expensive to buy, but you can often get comprehensive packages containing all the equipment you need at a discount from big companies . Some companies will even install the system for you. Your system will also include various kinds of software such as word- processing and game programmes, all stored on disks. When you put the disk into the computer, the programme or information can be displayed on the screen . Many computer users go on the Internet . This is a system that links computers, making it possible to transmit information from one system to another in a different place via the telephone . This can cause problems, because addicts who use their computers all the time can overload the phone circuits meaning that other people cannot make ordinary phone calls.
III Exercise 1. John wondered what the doctor would charge him for the operation . 2. I received a fine for illegal parking yesterday . 3. As soon as the school as sufficient funds, they will build a new gym. 4. This jumper cost me a lot of money . 5. Embarrassingly, we nearly left the restaurant without paying the bill . 6. The instructor's fee for driving lessons is £10,00 per hour . 7. He wouldn't accept a cheque as payment . 8. I have had an account at that bank for years .
IV Exercise In Britain , some children start their education by going to a kindergarten or nursery school when they are 2 or 3 years old. They must go to school from the age of 5, when they usually enter the state school system by attending primary school until they are 11 years old. Then they go on to a secondary school, which they can leave when they reach 16. Before leaving, students sit their GCSE examinations in 8 or 9 subjects. If they want to go on to study at university , they stay at school for 2 more years and then do A-level examinations in 3 or 4 subjects. Some parents decide to pay for their children's education and send them to a private school. At university a student studies for his degree for 3 or 4 years and, if successful, he will graduate with either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Finally , a student can choose to do a post-graduate course and study for a Masters degree or a Ph. D. (doctorate).
V Exercise 1. telephone circuits 2. to have access to sth 3. regulated by laws 4. to charge a fee 5. on an international scale 6. communication system 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.
GRAMMAR CHECK
1. Although he hasn't got much money, he's generous. (despite) - He's generous despite having little money. 2. He left late because of the bad weather . - He left late due to the bad weather. 3. He organized the reception and informed the guests. - He informed the guests in addition to organising the reception. 4. She is over 80 but she's still very active . - She is still very active although she's over 80. 5. She sent the invitations and booked the hall. - Not only did she send the invitations but she also booked the hall. 6. She took a computer course to get a better job. - She took a computer course with a view to getting a better job. 7. Sam enjoys active sports ; Tom prefers reading. - Sam enjoys active sports whereas Tom prefers reading. 8. People say Sarah is a fast typist and Sally is, too. - People say that both Sarah and Sally are fast typists. 9. He's a nice person but he's got terrible manners. - He's a nice person in spite of having terrible manners.