Sunday, September 11, 2016

Assignment #1 - September 12, 2016



Academic Vocabulary in Use 

Chapter 30. Cause and effect


Questions :

30.2. Match the beginning of each sentence with the most appropriate ending.
1. The article explores the origins major consequences for larger families.
2. One small explosion set off a chain precedents for his decision.
3. The confusion probably stemmed rise to a widespread sense of disillusionment.
4. The proposed new tax could have of the concept of democracy.
5. The disastrous events of 2003 gave reaction, causing massive damage.
6. The judge explained that there were form lack of communication.
Answer :
1. The article explores the origins of the concept of democracy.
2. One small explosion set off a chain reaction, causing massive damage.
3. The confusion probably stemmed form lack of communication.
4. The proposed new tax could have major consequences for larger families.
5. The disastrous events of 2003 gave rise to a widespread sense of disillusionment.
6. The judge explained that there were precedents for his decision.


Questions :

30.3. Choose the correct word in italics to complete these sentences.
1. De Routa's work in the 1970s influenced on / to / - the development of computer science.
2. The acid seemed to have no affect / effect whatsoever on the plastic.
3. Everyone hoped for positive outcome upon / off / to the meeting between the two governments.
4. The reason for / to / of the failure of the project was a lack of funding.
5. The impact of global warming for / on / to the polar ice caps is now understood more clearly.
6. The journalist wondered what particular ending / end the government had in mind when it decided to build a national tennis academy.

Answer :
1.  De Routa's work in the 1970s influenced on the development of computer science.
2. The acid seemed to have no effect whatsoever on the plastic.
3. Everyone hoped for positive outcome to the failure of the project was a lack of funding.
4. The reason for the failure of the project was a lack of funding.
5. The impact of global warming on the polar ice caps is now understood more clearly.
6. The journalist wondered what particular end the government had in mind when it decided to build a national tennis academy.

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Some corrections from teacher, refer from the comments below:
30.3.
1. De Routa's work in the 1970s influenced the development of computer science.
3. Everyone hoped for a positive outcome to the failure of the project was a lack of funding.
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3 comments:

  1. influenced the development of computer science
    positive outcome >> a positive outcome

    I think you have mixed up questions 3 and 4 in 30.3!

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  2. Dear Sensei,

    Thank you for your correction.
    So, for number 1, the answer without on/to?

    For number 3, thats my mistake for typo or forgoten add "a" on the sentence.

    For number 4, it's wrong?

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    1. Yes, for number 1 the answer is a blank, as you have corrected above.

      You have blended numbers 3 and 4 into 1 question, I think.

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