SKILLFUL 4 - UNIT 9 L&S - Vocabulary Practice

KOÇ UNIVERSITY – ELC SUMMER 2023
UPPER INTERMEDIATE VOCABULARY TASK

SKILLFUL 4 LISTENING & SPEAKING – UNIT 9
PART A: Complete the sentences with the correct words/prepositions to create collocations.
The first letter of the word is provided. Consult your wordlist.
1) This figure is five times the _I____________ estimate.
2) One benefit of the pandemic was that it has boosted the _C____________ of healthy and
beneficial foods.
3) Today many people around the world are aware of the importance of environmentally
__S___________ businesses.
4) The success of this project relies __O___________ everyone making an effort.
5) I didn’t have much input __I___________ the project. My help was really small.
PART B: Complete the sentences with the appropriate words from the box. There are 2 extra
words.
consumption domain reliable reverse input sustained
1) The parameters within which life can be ________________ on Earth are extraordinarily
narrow.
2) There is no _______________________ information about civilian casualties.
3) Globally, roughly one third of all food produced for human _________________________
every year — approximately 1.3 billion tonnes — gets lost or wasted.
4) Each test launch costs 17 million dollars of taxpayers' money; yet information about this
unsuccessful venture was deemed to be outside the public _________________________.
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PART C: Read the sentences below. In the second sentence, decide which part of speech (noun,
verb, adjective, adverb) is needed and write that form of the word.
1) a. It's just a social convention that men don't wear skirts.

b. Before anyone was allowed to depart, he _________________ a team meeting.
2) a. The wrong attitude will have exactly the reverse effect.
b. I expected a dense and detailed autobiography. The _________________ is true. The
book is short and spare.
3) a. I can give you an example of one way your involvement might be appropriate.
b. Some members of the committee questioned the ________________ of this practice.
4) a. Parents fear they might overstep these invisible boundaries.
b. Online __________________ is the overall presence of a brand or its products in the
general consumer environment.
PART D: The words on the left of the table are followed by 2 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Circle/highlight the antonym.
1) consume a. use b. utilize c. conserve
2) inappropriate a. fitting b. improper c. tasteless
3) underestimate a. misjudge b. undervalue c. overrate
4) reliable a. trustworthy b. unpredictable c. dependable
5) tolerant a. lenient b. understanding c. strict
6) sustenance a. scarceness b. provision c. nourishment
7) reverse a. opposite b. same c. contrary

PART E: Complete the following text with the words from the box. There are two extra words.
reliability ancestors resist
sustainable overestimate input
In recent years, sustainability has become a buzzword in many fields, including the environment.
While it is crucial to take action to protect our planet, it is also essential not to (1)_________our
ability to make a difference. It's important to recognize that creating a (2)________ future is a
long-term process that requires consistent and collective action.
Unfortunately, resistance to change is a common barrier in achieving environmental sustainability.

Many people and industries are hesitant to adopt new practices or invest in renewable energy
sources. However, it's important to remember that change is necessary for the greater good of our
planet and future generations. One way to approach the challenge of sustainability is to draw
inspiration from our (3)________. Many indigenous cultures have lived sustainably for
generations, depending on the (4)________ of natural resources and minimizing waste. By
learning from their practices, we can create a better future for ourselves and the planet.
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KOÇ UNIVERSITY – ELC SUMMER 2023

UPPER INTERMEDIATE VOCABULARY TASK

Adapted by F. OZALP / Proofread by Leon Pinsky 1

1) a. It's just a social convention that men don't wear skirts.

1) consume a. use b. utilize c. conserve

2) inappropriate a. fitting b. improper c. tasteless

3) underestimate a. misjudge b. undervalue c. overrate

4) reliable a. trustworthy b. unpredictable c. dependable

5) tolerant a. lenient b. understanding c. strict

6) sustenance a. scarceness b. provision c. nourishment

7) reverse a. opposite b. same c. contrary

Adapted by F. OZALP / Proofread by Leon Pinsky 2

reliability ancestors resist

sustainable overestimate input

Unfortunately, resistance to change is a common barrier in achieving environmental sustainability.

Adapted by F. OZALP / Proofread by Leon Pinsky 3

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