CheckYourEnglishVocabularyforIELTS3rdEd.PDF

1、First published in Great Britain 2001 by A&C Black Publishers LtdThis second edition published 2012 byBloomsbury Publishing Pic 50 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP Copyright Rawdon Wyatt,2012All rights reserved;no part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system,or transmitted b

2、y any means,electronic,mechanical,photocopying or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the Publisher.A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library.ISBN:978-1-4081-5393-2This book is produced using paper that is made from wood grown in managed,sustainable forests.It is

3、 natural,renewable and recyclable.The logging and manufacturing processes conform to the environmental regulations of the country of origin.Typeset by Saxon Graphics Ltd,Derby Printed and bound in Great Britain by MPG Books LimitedAbout this workbookIntroductionThis workbook has been written for stu

4、dents who are planning to sit either the Academic or General Training modules of the IELTS examination.It covers some of the main vocabulary areas that you will need for,or come across in,the Listening,Reading,Writing and Speaking sections of the exam.We hope that you find the exercises in this book

5、 useful,and that the vocabulary you acquire will help you to achieve the grade you want in the IELTS.Good luck!Structure of the hookEach vocabulary area is presented in the f orm of a self-contained module with task-based activities which present each vocabulary item in context.Pages 1-5 7 focus on

6、genera!vocabulary items.Some of these are relevant to specific tasks or questions in the IELTS examination(for example,describing how something works,talking about changes shown in a graph or table,saying where things are and f ollowing directions).Pages 5 8-1 0 4 focus on topic-specific vocabulary

7、areas which may be required in the examination(for example,education,architecture,f amily matters and science and technology).Each module consists of three tasks:the first two present vocabulary items in context,each with a practice or recognition exercise,and the third gives you the opportunity to

8、review the vocabulary in a gap-fill exercise.Pages 1 0 5-1 2 4 contain a comprehensive key so you can check your answers.The answer key also gives additional information about specific vocabulary items or general vocabulary areas,as well as other useful words or phrases.Using the workbookYou should

9、not work through the book mechanically from beginning to end.It is better to choose areas that you are unfamiliar with,or areas that you feel are of specific interest or importance to yourself.Recording,reviewing and extending your vocabularyRemember that you should keep a record of new words,phrase

10、s and expressions that you acquire,and review these on a regular basis so that they become part of your active vocabulary.Also remember that there are other ways of acquiring new vocabulary.For example,you should read as much as possible f rom a variety of authentic reading materials(books,newspaper

11、s,magazines,web-based articles,etc.).Using an English dictionaryTo help you develop your vocabulary more effectively,you should use a good monolingual English dictionary.This should clearly explain what the words mean,show you how they are pronounced,show you their various forms where relevant(e.g.,

12、what the noun f orm of an adjective is),tell you which words or phrases they collocate with,and give sample sentences to show you how the words are used.We particularly recommend the Macmillan English Dictionary f or Advanced Learners(ISBN 978-1405026284).A free on-line version of this can also be f

13、 ound at .The International English Language Testing System(IELTS)The IELTS is administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate(UCLES),the British Council and IDP Education Australia.For f urther information,visit www.udes.org.uk.Note that this book is not endorsed by any of

14、these organisations.about this workbookcontentsContentsPage TitlePage TitleGeneral vocabulary47 Reason&result1 Addition,equation and conclusion48 Shape&features2 Around the world49 Size,quantity&dimension3 Changes 151 Spelling5 Changes 252 Stopping something7 Condition53 Success&failure8 Confusing w

15、ords&false friends 154 Task commands10 Confusing words&false friends 255 Time12 Context&meaning 156 Useful interview expressions14 Context&meaning 2Topic-specific vocabulary16 Context&meaning 358 Architecture18 Contrast and comparison61 The arts19 Emphasis&misunderstanding64 Business&industry20 Focu

16、sing attention67 Children&the family21 Generalisations&specifics69 Crime&the law23 Groups71 Education24 How something works73 The environment25 Joining or becoming part of something bigger75 Food&diet26 Likes&dislikes78 Geography27 Location&direction80 Global problems30 Modified words82 Healthcare32

17、 Objects&actions84 The media34 Obligation&option86 Men&women35 Opinion,attitude&belief89 Money&finance37 Opposites:adjectives91 On the road38 Opposites:verbs93 Science&technology39 Ownership,giving,lending&borrowing96 Sport40 Phrasal verbs 198 Town&country41 Phrasal verbs 2100 Travel43 Phrasal verbs

18、 3102 Work44 Phrasal verbs 446 Presenting an argument105 AnswersivAddition,equation&conclusion1 Put the following words and phrases into their correct place in the table depending on their function.along with also and as well as besides correspondinglyequaHy furthermore in addition in brief in concl

19、usion in the same way likewise moreover similarly thus therefore to conclude to summarise to sum up briefly too we can conclude that whats moreAdditionEquationConclusionandequallyin conclusion2 Complete these sentences with one of the words or phrases from above.In most cases,more thanone answer is

20、possible.1.Tourism brings much-needed money to developing countries.itprovides employment for the local population.2.bringing much-needed money to developing countries,tourismprovides employment for the local population.3.Tourists should respect the local environment.they should respectthe local cus

21、toms.4.industrial waste,pollution from car fumes is poisoning theenvironment.5.In order to travel,you need a passport.,you might need a visa,immunisation jabs and written permission to visit certain areas.6.Drugs are banned in Britain-.weapons such as guns and knives.7.All power corrupts.absolute po

22、wer corrupts absolutely.8.You shouldnt smoke,drink,take drugs or eat unhealthy f ood.you should live a more healthy lifestyle.9.The ozone layer is becoming depleted,the air in the cities is becoming too dirty to breathe andour seas and rivers are no longer safe to swim in.pollution isslowly destroyi

23、ng the planet.10.Your grades have been very poor for the past two years.you needto work really hard if you want to pass your exams next month.1general vocabularygeneral vocabularyAround the world1 Choose the correct word or phrase in bold to complete these sentences.1.Japan,Korea and Taiwan are all

24、in the Near East/the Middle East/the Far East.2.The South Pole is situated in the Arctic/Antarctic/Antarctica.3.New Zealand is part of Austria/Australia/Australasia.4.Bangladesh is part of the Indian subcontinent/India/Indiana.5.Guatemala is a country in North America/South America/Central America.6

25、.Argentina,Brazil,Colombia,Panama and Honduras all form part of what is often referred to as Latin America/South America/Spanish America.7.Botswana is in South Africa/southern Africa/Central Africa.8.England,Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland are known collectively as Britain/Great Britain/the Unit

26、ed Kingdom.9.The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland are part of Continental Europe/Mainland Europe/Europe.10.Kuwait,Oman and the United Arab Emirates form part of what are known as the West Indies/the Gulf States/the European Union.11.Denmark,Finland,Norway and Sweden are known collectively

27、as the Baltic Republics/the Caribbean/Scandinavia.12.Bangkok,Lima and Tunis are examples of capital/capitol/capitalism cities.2 What are the nationalities of the people w ho come from these countries?1.A f g h a n i s t a n.2.Argentina.3.Australia.4.Bangladesh.5.Belgium.6.Brazil.7.Canada.8.Denm ark.

28、9.Egypt.10.England.11.Finland.12.Greece.13.India.14.Iran.15.Iraq.16.Ireland.17.Israel.18.Japan.19.Kuwait.20.Lebanon.21.Malaysia.22.Mexico.23.Morocco.24.the Netherlands.25.Norway.26.Pakistan.27.Peru.28.the Philippines.29.Poland.30.Portugal.31.Russia.32.Saudi Arabia.33.Scotland.34.Spain.35.Sweden.36.S

29、witzerland.37.Thailand.38.Turk ey.39.Wales.40.Yem en.Is your country on this list?If not,how do you say your nationality in English?2Changes 11 Look at the graph,and complete the sentences with the correct form of the words and phrases in the box.In most cases,more than one option is possible.declin

30、edecrease dropfall fluctuatego downgo upincrease peak atreach a peak ofremain constantremain steady riseEnglish school student numbers:May-August.Briarwood School of English Speakeasy School of Languages=Windsor Language Centre Harefield CollegeMay June July AugustBetween May and August.1.student nu

31、mbers at the Briarwood School of English increased/./.2.student numbers at the Windsor Language Cent re././././.3.student numbers at the Speakeasy School of Languages./.4.student numbers at Harefield College.Th e y./.120 in June.2 Look at this table,and complete the sentences on the next page w ith

32、words and phrases from the box.In some cases,more than one answer is possible.There is one w ord or phrase that you do not need.Petrol pricesJanuary1.10/litreJune1.55/litreFebruary1.12/litreJuly1.52/litreMarch1.15/litreAugust1.53/litreApril1.18/litreSeptember1.58/litreMay1.16/litreOctober1.60/litred

33、ownward trend dramatically gradually sharply slightly steadily upward trend3general vocabularygeneral vocabularyChanges 11.Between January and April,petrol prices increased./.2.In May,petrol prices fell 3.In June,petrol prices rose./.4.Overall,there has been an.in petrol prices3 Look at the task in

34、the box,then complete the sample answer w ith words and phrases from Exercises 1 and 2.In some cases,more than one answer may be possible.The graph below shows the number of visitors to three seaside towns over a five-month period.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature

35、s,and make comparisons where relevant.MB SeahavenBridgeportWesthampton16151413o12oo11Xl/l1054321AprilMayAugustSample answerThe graph shows how many people visited three seaside towns between April and August.The number of visitors to Seahaven(1).increased(2).between April and June,then(3).(4).in Jul

36、y,and continued to(5).in August.For the first f ourmonths,visitor numbers to Bridgeport(6).but then(7).(8).in the final month.Westhampton visitor numbers(9).f rom April to June,then(1 0).(1 1).in July and finally(1 2).11,000 in August.Overall,there was an(1 3).in the number of visitors to Seahaven a

37、nd Westhampton,but a(1 4).in the number of people visiting Bridgeport.4Changes 21 Complete these sentences w ith the correct form of one of the verbs in the box.Both sentences in each sentence pair should use the same verb.In some cases,the meaning of the verb may change slightly.adjust aftef deteri

38、orate exchange fade reduce renovateswell switch vary1.Moving to the countryside radically altered our lifestyle.Some people choose to 3Iter their appearance with surgery.2.B y.to a different provider,it canbe possible to pay much less for your mobile phone bills.I chose drama as an extra-curricular

39、activity,b u t.to photography a f ew weekslater.3.It can take time to different country.to living in aPrices seem low,but when y o u.them to allow for tax,they are considerably higher.4.The noise built up rapidly,and then just as quickly i t.into the distance.As the applause started talking.,the spe

40、aker5.The amount of tax you pay on a car.according to the amount ofcarbon dioxide it emits.Peoples reactions to the medicine.a lot,with some peoplecomplaining it has no effect at all.6.Everyone should try t o.theamount of fat in their diet.Many companies were forced t o.their workforce during the re

41、cession.7.Economic crises often unrest.into social The w eat her.rapidly when itstarted raining and the winds picked up.8.Ankles and other joints often when people travel by air.The t own is home to 3,000 people,but thisf igu re.to 12,000 in the samesummer.9.The tokens can be student canteen.for f o

42、od in theShops will norm ally.damagedgoods if you have a receipt.10.Businesses in the city centre were offeredf unding so they co uld.theirpremises.In some cases it can be more expensive to.an old building than knock itdown and build a new one.5general vocabularygeneral vocabularyChanges 22 Now do t

43、he same with these.adapt cut decline disappear expand improve promote relax replace transform1.Email has largely.the traditionalletter as a means of written business communication.2.Some companies are slow to changing market.to a3.The symptoms of illnesses like measles arentusually serious,a n d.wit

44、hin a f ewdays.4.A college course can help you to find a jobor g e t.at work.5.Some people think that the governmentsh ould.the rules regardingbuilding on protected land.6.The governments aim in the next five yearsis t o.educational standards.7.Water freezes in the pipes,forcing them to.and burst.8.

45、Supermarkets.prices on manybasic items to attract more customers.9.Email and social networking websites have.the way people communicate.10.House prices are so high that the number of people buying their own home has.in the last five years.The plan is t o.all the old desktopcomputers in the library w

46、ith netbooks.Courses can b e.to suit the needsof individual students.As the s u n.behind the clouds,thetemperature quickly dropped.The Peter Principle is a theory which says that in a big company,everyone eventuallyge t s.to a job that is beyond theirability.For the final part of the exercise,you ne

47、edto repeatedly tighten,t h e n.yourstomach muscles.The best way o f.your English is topractise using it as much as possible.Britains universities.at anunprecedented rate at the end of the twentieth century.I believe that governments should increase spending on the arts instead o f.it.When it was cl

48、osed down,the old fire station w a s.into an art gallery.Because so many people are out of work,living standards a re.rapidly.6Condition1 Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has the same or a similar meaning to the first sentence.Use the words or phrases in bold,and any other words

49、that are necessary.1.You can borrow my dictionary if you return it before you go home,providing thatYou can borrow my dictionary PJQvjdjngthatyou.return before you go home.2.I should get my assignment finished this weekend if I have enough time,provided thatI should get my assignment finished this w

50、 eek end.enough time.3.You cant go to university if you dont get good exam grades at school,unlessYou cant go to university.good exam grades at school.4.Students can use the common room in the evening if they tidy up any mess they make,on condition thatStudents can use the common room in the evening