B. Word-formation

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 499.

Now, read and translate the sentences with some of the words from Ex.3.

Ex.3. Read the following two-syllable words in the box. Pay special attention to the word stress - it is different for noun and verb.

1. Ethical conduct is a particular concern among more vulnerable service users.

2. We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.

3. Employees can buy books at a discount.

4. Games were discounted to as little as $5.

5. My object was to explain the decision simply.

6. Robson strongly objected to the terms of the contract.

7. Dogs are not permitted inside the shop.

8. Hikers need a camping permit for overnight stays in the park.

9. The factory produces an incredible 100 cars per hour.

10. We sell tinned goods and fresh produce in our shop.

11. These two plates are factory rejects because they're slightly cracked in the middle.

12. The agency sent five possible candidates for the job and we rejected two.

13. Genetic engineering is very much a subject for debate.

14. He didn't want to subject his child to the long journey.

15. The pipeline was constructed to transport oil across Alaska to parts on the coast.

Ex.4. Using the endings -er, -or, -ian, -ee, -ant and -ist, change each of the following words into a noun referring to people.

Model: law +-er → lawyer; audit + -or → auditor.

Technical, employ, consult, scientific, drive, program, propriety, music, train, act, art, bake, bike, carry, correspond, dental, football, govern, humour, instruct, jog.