EX.107 Replace the words in italics using Active vocabulary
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Recent events are a ( ) argument for gun control.
Several pages of the paper were ( ) an account of the election.
He has amazing ( ) of concentration.
The majority of her adult life was ( ) the relief of suffering.
They are seeking financial support from ( ) sources.
He ( ) most of his time to his paintings.
I had always believed such an achievement was beyond my ( ).
The details may ( ), but all these plans have the same basic goal.
We are very pleased to have been ( ) with this prestigious award.
Ex. 106 Fill in the gaps
EX.105 Match the words from the list of the Active Vocabulary to their meanings on the right
Word Combinations
To be popular with – популярный, пользующийся известностью среди кого-то
| a) various b) to vary c) powerful d) to present e) power f) devoted g) to devote | 1. loving someone very much 2. the ability to influence or control what people do or think 3. to spend a lot of time or effort doing sth, to dedicate 4. different and more than a few 5. to be different in different situations 6. to give sth to someone formally or officially 7. able to influence or control what people do or think |
Vary; devotes; various; devoted to (2); powerful; presented; power (2);
1. The boy was thrown against the tree by the force of the blast.
2. There are different ways of solving this problem.
3. Few people are able to dedicate themselves fully to their careers.
4. Fees change with the size of the job.
5. You need strong muscles for this.
6. They loved each other throughout their marriage.
7. Some people believed he had the ability to perform miracles.
8. They give the prizes at the annual flower show.
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