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CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FORENGLISH FOR THEEXAMINATIONA WORKBOOK FOR STUDENTSby Rawdon WyattPETER COLLIN PUBLISHING CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR ENGLISHFOR THEI E L T SEXAMINATIONA WORKBOOK FOR STUDENTSbyRawdon WyattPeter Collin Publishing First published in Great Britain 2001, reprinted 2002Published by Peter Collin Publishing Ltd32-34 Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 2DB© Rawdon Wyatt 2001All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced inany form without the permission of the publishers.British Library Cataloguing in Publication DataA catalogue entry for this book is available from the British LibraryISBN: 1-901659-60-7Typesetting and design by The Studio Publishing Services, Exeter EX4 8JNPrinted in Italy by LegoprintWorkbook SeriesCheck your:Vocabulary for Banking and FinanceVocabulary for Business, 2nd editionVocabulary for Colloquial EnglishVocabulary for English: FCEVocabulary for English: IELTSVocabulary for English: PETVocabulary for English: TOEFLVocabulary for Hotels, Tourism, CateringVocabulary for LawVocabulary for MarketingVocabulary for Medicine, 2nd edition0-948549-96-31-901659-27-50-948549-97-11-901659-11-91-901659-60-71-903856-23-X1-901659-68-20-948549-75-01-901659-21-61-901 659-48-81-901659-47-XEnglish DictionariesEnglish Dictionary for Students 1-901659-06-2English Study Dictionary 1-901659-64-XDictionary of Accounting 0-948549-27-0Dictionary of Agriculture, 2nd edition 0-948549-78-5Dictionary of American Business, 2nd edition 1-901659-22-4Dictionary of Automobile Engineering 0-948549-66-1Dictionary of Banking & Finance, 2nd edition 1-901659-30-5Dictionary of Business, 3rd edition 1-901659-50-XDictionary of Computing, 3rd edition 1-901659-04-6Dictionary of Ecology & Environment, 3rd edition 0-948549-74-2Dictionary of Government & Politics, 2nd edition 0-948549-89-0Dictionary of Hotels, Tourism, Catering 0-948549-40-8Dictionary of Human Resources, 2nd edition 0-948549-79-3Dictionary of Information Technology, 2nd edition 0-948549-88-2Dictionary of Law, 3rd edition 1-901659-43-7Dictionary of Library & Information Management 0-948549-68-8Dictionary of Marketing, 2nd edition 0-948549-73-4Dictionary of Medicine, 3rd edition 1-901659-45-3Dictionary of Printing & Publishing, 2nd edition 0-948549-99-8Dictionary of Science & Technology 0-948549-67-XIIFor details about our range of English and bilingual dictionaries and workbooks, please contact:Peter Collin Publishing32-34 Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 2DBtel: +44 20 7222 1155 fax: +44 20 7222 1551email: info@petercollin.com website: www.petercollin.comPeter Collin Publishing. (c)2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06-2) IntroductionThis workbook has been written for students who are planning to sit either the general training or theacademic modules of the IELTS exam. It covers some of the main vocabulary points that you will needfor, or come across in, the listening, reading, writing and speaking sections of the exam.We hope that you find the modules in this book useful and that the vocabulary you acquire will helpyou to achieve the grade you want in the IELTS.Good luck!Structure of the IELTS WorkbookEach vocabulary area is presented in the form of a self-contained module with task-based activitieswhich present each vocabulary item in a real context.• Pages 1-48 focus on general vocabulary items which can be used in all aspects of your English. Someof these are relevant to specific tasks in the IELTS exam (for example, describing how somethingworks, writing a letter or describing a table).• Pages 49-95 focus on topic-specific vocabulary areas which may be required in the exam (forexample, education, business and industry or global problems). Each module consists of three tasks:the first two present vocabulary items in context, and the third gives you the opportunity to reviewthe vocabulary in the form of a gap-fill exercise.Using the IELTS WorkbookYou should not go through the modules mechanically. It is better to choose areas that you areunfamiliar with, or areas that you feel are of specific interest or importance to yourself.Vocabulary Record SheetRemember that you should keep a record of new words and expressions that you learn, and reviewthese from time to time so that they become an active part of your vocabulary. There is a vocabularyrecord sheet at the back of the book which you can photocopy as many times as you like and use tobuild up your own personal vocabulary bank.Extending Your VocabularyAlso remember that there are other methods of acquiring new vocabulary. For example, you shouldread as much as possible from a different variety of authentic reading materials (books, newspapers,magazines, etc).Using an English dictionaryTo help you learn English, you should use an English dictionary that can clearly define words, provideinformation about grammar and give sample sentences to show how words are used in context. Youcan use any good learner's English dictionary with this workbook, but it has been written using thematerial in the English Dictionary for Students (ISBN 1-901659-06-2), published by Peter CollinPublishing (www.petercollin.com).International English Language Testing System (IELTS)This workbook has been written to help you improve your vocabulary when working towards theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. The IELTS English examination isadministered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, The British Council and IDPEducation Australia. For further information, visit the www.ucles.org.uk website.Peter Collin Publishing. © 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06-2)IIIabout this workbookAbout this workbook <" contentsContentsPAGE TITLEGeneral Vocabulary1 Condition2 Changes4 Describing & analysing tables6 How something works7 Writing a letter8 Presenting an argument9 Contrast & comparison10 Location12 Joining/becoming part of something bigger13 Reason & result14 Generalisations & specifics16 Focusing attention17 Opinion, attitude & belief18 Stopping something19 Time20 Objects & actions22 Likes & dislikes24 Obligation & option25 Success & failure26 Ownership, giving, lending & borrowing27 Groups28 Around the world30 Size, quantity & dimension32 Shape & features33 Emphasis & misunderstanding34 Changes36 Opposites38 Addition, equation & conclusion39 Task commands40 Confusing words & false friends44 Useful interview expressions45 Phrasal verbs46 Phrasal verb record sheet47 Spelling; commonly misspelled wordsTopic Specific Vocabulary49 Education51 The media53 Work56 Money & finance58 Politics60 The environment62 HealthcarePAGE646668707375777982848790929597TITLETravelCrime & the lawSocial tensionsScience & technologyFood & dietChildren & the familyOn the roadThe artsTown & countryArchitectureMen & womenGeographyBusiness & industryGlobal problemsVocabulary record sheetAnswers9899100101102103104105106107109110111112113114115116117118119Pages 1, 2, 4Pages 6, 7Pages 8, 9, 10, 12, 13Pages 14, 16, 17Pages 18, 19,20, 22Pages 24, 25, 26Pages 27, 28Page 30, 32, 33, 34Page 36, 38, 39, 40Page 44, 47Page 49, 51Page 53, 56Page 58Page 60, 62Page 64Page 66, 68, 70Page 73, 75Page 77, 79, 82Page 84, 87Page 90, 92Page 95120-124Vocabulary record sheetsPeter Collin Publishing. © 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06-2) A. Look at these sentences. They all use 'if. Rewrite each sentence, replacing 'if with thewords in bold. You may need to remove some of the other words.1. You can borrow my dictionary if you return it before you go home.providing that2. You can't go to university if you don't have good grades.unless3. Pollution will get worse if we continue to live in a throwaway society.as long as4. Many developed countries are willing to waive the Third World debt if the money is reinvested ineducation and medicine.on condition that5. Some countries will never be able to rectify their deficits even if they work very hard.no matter how6. Computers are difficult things to understand, even if you read a lot of books about them.however many1. Crime is a problem, even if you go to relatively safe countries.whereverB. Now rewrite each sentence beginning with the words in bold. For example:Providing that you return it before you go home, you can borrow my dictionary.C. Complete these sentences using an appropriate word or expression from above and yourown ideas.1. British universities will accept students from abroad2. Working for a large company can be a fulfilling experience _3. Most banks are happy to lend customers money4. The government will reduce income tax5. The environmental situation will continue to worsen6. There will always be long waiting lists at our hospitals7. Travelling helps you understand more about the world around youD. Some nouns can be used to express condition. Complete these sentences 1-3 with one ofthe words from A, B or C.1. Being able to drive is one of the of the job of salesman.A. prerequirements B. prerequisites C. prescriptions2. Before you accept a job, it is important that you agree with the of thecontract.A. conditionals B. conditions C. conditioners3. It is a of the university that you attend an interview.requirement B. requisite C. requiemPeter Collin Publishing. © 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06-2)1general vocabularyCondition general vocabularyLook at the pairs of sentences in 1-20 and choose a verb from the box which can be used withboth sentences. In some cases, the meaning of the verb may change slightly. Then use adictionary to find other objects which can be used with the verbs.adapt • adjust • alter • cure • demote • disappear • dissolveexchange • expand • fade • increase • promote reduce • renewrenovate • replace • swell • switch • transform • vary1. We need to these cars so The country found it hard to . to thedisabled people can drive them. new government2. If the trousers are too tight, take them back to He found it hard to to living in athe shop and ask them to them. tropical country.3. You must the voltage or the He decided to his appearance bysystem will blow up. having plastic surgery.4. Our bills will be less if we from They had to flights at Heathrowgas to electricity. Airport.5. You can't the terms of the He wants to his appearance.contract once it has been signed.6. It will help your digestion if you Prices of flats _ from a few thousandyour diet to millions of pounds.7. We need to our pounds for You can usually — goods which aredollars. faulty if you show the receipt.8. We have had to our sales force Water will when it is frozen.to cope with the extra demand.9. The price of oil will next year. Most bosses refuse to salaries whenthey are asked.Peter Collin Publishing. © 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students {1-901659-06-2)2Changes general vocabulary10. The management decided to . the the sugar in boiling water.company and sell the offices.11. More and more people are moving to cities to The wasp sting caused his leg to up.the population there.12. The market for typewriters will probably The police are baffled by the increasing numbercompletely in the next few years. of people who each year.13. The old contract ran out and we had to Many people argue that it's futile toit. old hostilities.14. They have received funds to the We need to the central heating asold buildings. it is old and worn out.15. The boss offered to him from Our main aim is to __ tourism in thesalesman to manager. country.16. They wanted to me from If we you, you will lose a large partmanager to salesperson. of your salary.17. If you wash it too much, the colour will We watched the islands away into. the distance.18. The company decided to , the You must the books on the shelfpermanent staff with freelancers. when you have finished with them.19. The doctors were unable to her the meat in salt water for betweenillness. three and five days.20. Governments are trying to The best way to save money is topollution. the number of staff.Peter Collin Publishing. © 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06-2)3Changes general vocabularyDescribing & analysing tablesA. Look at the four tables below. These show demographic trends in four different countriesbetween 1996 and 2000. The numbers on the left and right of each table show thenumber of people in millions. Using the information in these tables, match sentences 1-13 onthe next page with the appropriate country. Use the words and expressions in bold to helpyou.Number of peopleunder 18 years of ageNumber of peopleover 65 years of ageNumber of deaths Number ofmarried peopleNumber ofsingle peopleCountry 1: Lycia1996Country 2: Cilica501998200019961997 1998 19992000Country 3: Moesia1996 1997 1998 19992000Country 4: Cappadocia50199619971998 19992000Peter Collin Publishing. © 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06-2)4Describing & analysing tables general vocabularyDescribing & analysing tables1. In which two countries was there a considerable discrepancy between married and single people between1996 and 1998?2. In which country was there a constant and considerable discrepancy between married and singlepeople over the five-year period?3. In which country was there a sudden and noticeable difference between those under 18 and those over65 in 1998?4. In which country did the number of under-18s rise dramatically between 1996 and 2000?5. In which country did the number of under-18s increase slightly between 1996 and 2000?6. In which country did the number of over-65s go up sharply between 1996 and 1998?7. In which country did the number of married people decline over the five-year period?8. In which country did the number of deaths decrease significantly between 1996 and 1999?9. In which country was there a slight decline in the number of married people between 1998 and 1999?10. In which country was there a sharp drop in the number of under-18s between 1997 and 1998?11. In which country was there a slight reduction in the number of deaths over the five-year period?12. In which country was there a significant increase in the number of deaths between 1998 and 2000?13. In which country did the number of deaths remain constant over the five-year period?B. Now look at the table below, which shows the changes in economic activity in a town overa period of five years. The figures on the left and right show the number of people involvedin these activities, in thousands. Write your own sentences to describe the situation in thetown regarding the number of:1. People employed in industry between 1996 and 2000,2. People employed in retail between 1996 and 2000.3. People employed in public services between 1999 and 2000.4. People employed in tourism between 1996 and 2000.5. Unemployed between 1998 and 2000.6. People employed in industry compared with those in tourism in 1996.7. People employed in industry between 1998 and 1999.Number of peoplein industryNumber of people Number of semi-skilled / skilled Number of peoplein retail people in public services (including in tourismpolice, doctors, bus drivers, etc.)Number ofunemployed10987654321019961997199819992000Peter Collin Publishing. © 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06-2)5Describing & analysing tables [...]... 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For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06 -2) CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR ENGLISH FOR THE I E L T S EXAMINATION A WORKBOOK FOR STUDENTS by Rawdon Wyatt Peter Collin Publishing general vocabulary 27 Groups batch • huddle • heap / pile • company • stack • team • litter ' swarm •... edition 0-948549-96-3 1-901659 -27 -5 0-948549-97-1 1-901659-11-9 1-901659-60-7 1-903856 -23 -X 1-901659-68 -2 0-948549-75-0 1-901659 -21 -6 1-901 659-48-8 1-901659-47-X English Dictionaries English Dictionary for Students 1-901659-06 -2 English Study Dictionary 1-901659-64-X Dictionary of Accounting 0-948549 -27 -0 Dictionary of Agriculture, 2nd edition 0-948549-78-5 Dictionary of American Business, 2nd edition 1-901659 -22 -4 Dictionary of Automobile Engineering... normally or the main reason for something Peter Collin Publishing. © 20 01. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06 -2) Focusing attention general vocabulary 22 A. Look at the words and expressions in the box and decide if they have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that... for Students (1-901659-06 -2) First published in Great Britain 20 01, reprinted 20 02 Published by Peter Collin Publishing Ltd 32- 34 Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 2DB © Rawdon Wyatt 20 01 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the permission of the publishers. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue entry for this book is available... importance to yourself. Vocabulary Record Sheet Remember that you should keep a record of new words and expressions that you learn, and review these from time to time so that they become an active part of your vocabulary. There is a vocabulary record sheet at the back of the book which you can photocopy as many times as you like and use to build up your own personal vocabulary bank. Extending Your Vocabulary Also... the words and expressions that you have learnt, review your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible. Peter Collin Publishing. © 20 02. For reference, see the English Dictionary for Students (1-901659-06 -2) Generalisations & specifics <" contents Contents PAGE TITLE General Vocabulary 1 Condition 2 Changes 4 Describing & analysing tables 6 How something... & comparison 10 Location 12 Joining/becoming part of something bigger 13 Reason & result 14 Generalisations & specifics 16 Focusing attention 17 Opinion, attitude & belief 18 Stopping something 19 Time 20 Objects & actions 22 Likes & dislikes 24 Obligation & option 25 Success & failure 26 Ownership, giving, lending & borrowing 27 Groups 28 Around the world 30 Size, . 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