Reading strategies advance 3 1 exam

A. Matching: Match the words above to the correct definition (part I page 19): authenticity. ultimately. hassle. thrive. boil down. self-steem. monetary.

A. Matching: Match the words above to the correct definition (part II page 19): compensation. opulent. pros and cons. be rife with. candid. integrate. niche.

A. Matching: Match the words above to the correct definition (part III page 19): activism. collaboration. throw a tantrum. endorsement.

C. Synonyms Choose the synonym of the word in bold. 1. It is difficult for a small business to thrive during the current economic crisis. a. intervene: to come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. b. falter: to lose strength or momentum; to hesitate or stumble. c. compromise: to settle a dispute by mutual concession; to weaken or endanger (a principle, etc.). d. flourish: to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment; to thrive.

C. Synonyms Choose the synonym of the word in bold. 2. Scientists who study climate change often release candid reports on the potential future challenges of our planet. a. blunt: (of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright; saying exactly what one thinks in an honest, clear way, even if it is not polite. b. invaluable: extremely useful; indispensable. c. comprehensive: complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. d. applicable: relevant or appropriate.

C. Synonyms Choose the synonym of the word in bold. 3. The celebrity used to live an opulent lifestyle, but now lives a minimalist life after realizing she doesn’t really need so much stuff. a. ritual: a religious or solemn ceremony; a series of actions always performed in the same way. b. thrifty: using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. c. affluent: (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy; opulent. d. tranquil: free from disturbance; calm.

C. Synonyms Choose the synonym of the word in bold. 4. The key task for this meeting will be to integrate each department’s suggestions into one cohesive action plan. a. incorporate: to take in or include (something) as part of a whole; to combine (ingredients) into one substance; to integrate. b. abbreviate: to shorten (a word, phrase, or text). c. characterize: to describe the distinctive nature or features of. d. dissolve: to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution; to close down or dismiss (an assembly, official body, etc.).

C. Synonyms Choose the synonym of the word in bold. 5. Paul’s enthusiasm, coupled with his diverse experience, made him the winning candidate for the managerial position. a. anticipation: the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction. b. zeal: great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. c. competence: the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. d. detachment: the state of being objective or aloof; disconnection.

A. Matching: Match the words above to the correct definition (part I page 33): chunk. allot. commitment. stressed-out. meditate. commute. segment.

A. Matching: Match the words above to the correct definition (part II page 33): maximize. crucially. procrastination. productivity. liberate. temporal. distraction.

A. Matching: Match the words above to the correct definition (part III page 33): jot down. overstimate. boundary. scroll.

C. Prefix: Look up and fill in the meaning of the prefixes multi- and over-. Then, choose the definition. multitasking. multicultural. multifunctional. multilingual. multinational.

C. Prefix: Look up and fill in the meaning of the prefixes multi- and over-. Then, choose the definition. overrate. overwhelm. overload. overreact. overhead.

A. Matching. Match the words above to the correct definition (part I page 47). quaint. haven. upscale. garner. picturesque. stunning. heritage.

A. Matching. Match the words above to the correct definition (part I page 47). quaint. haven. upscale. garner. picturesque. stunning. heritage.

A. Matching. Match the words above to the correct definition (part II page 47). colonial. brim. bearing. browse. accommodation. cosmopolitan. enthusiasm.

A. Matching. Match the words above to the correct definition (part III page 47). authentic. handicraft. cuisine. rave.

C. Compound words: Infer the meaning of the compound world in bold (page 49 part I). tailor-made. jaw-dropping. picture-worthy. spellbound. yelllow-building-line.

C. Compound words: Infer the meaning of the compound world in bold (page 49 part II). man-made. trustworthy. leather-bound. tree-lined. frost-covered.