Assignment #3 - September 14, 2016

ASSIGNMENT 3

Chapter 33. Academic writing 2: structuring an argument

Question and Answer.

33.1 Look at A and fill the gaps in this article about collocations.

 Collocations in English (1) fall into a number into a number of different categories. In this article I should like to draw a (2) distinction between 'ordinary' collocations and those that are so fixed that they can be called idioms. Although my main focus is on 'ordinary' collocations, I shall also to some extent (3) take idioms into consideration too. I plan to (4) consider a number of questions about learning collocations in a foreign or second language. I shall attempt to answer these questions by (5) make reference to the work of the leading writers in the field. My intention is to make a strong (6) case for a more intensive focus on collocation in the language learning process. I shall also (7) touch on issues such as pronunciation.

33.2 Look at B and C and complete these collocations. 

1. assess the significance of a factor
2. argue something very convincingly
3. draw an analogy
4. lend support to an argument
5. put forward an argument
6. hold firmly to a belief
7. put attention to a new trend
8. lay emphasis on one factor
9. disagree profoundly with someone
10. draw a conclusion



33.3 Choose the correct collocation.
1. This paper presents the case for the complete revision of the theory.
2. Recent research explains that Jackson's theory of economic development is flawed.
3. The author of the book adopts an unusual position on the topic.
4. The writer of the article explains his opinion very clearly.
5. The article concludes by briefly summarising the main points that the author wishes to put across.
6. The writer draws some interesting parallels between life now and life in the Middle Ages.
7. I hold firmly to my belief in the importance of basic human rights.
8. The book raises some key questions but fails to deal with them in a satisfactory manner.

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Assignment #2 - September 13, 2016

Academic Vocabulary in Use 

Chapter 31. Talking about ideas

31.2. Change the words in bold from singular to plural or vice versa, as instructed. Make any other necessary changes to each sentence.

Questions :
1. There's an interesting PhD thesis on water resources in the library. (make plural)

2. What were you main criteria in designing your survey? (make singular)

3. She was interested in strange phenomena connected with comets. (make singular)

4. The hypothesis was never proved, as the data were incomplete. (make plural)

Answer :

1. There's are some interesting PhD thesis on water resources in the library.

2. What were you main criterion in designing your survey?

3. She was interested in strange phenomenon connected with comets.

4. The hypotheses was never proved, as the data were incomplete.

31.3. Match the beginning of each sentence with most appropriate ending.

Questions :

1.	We must never accept the notion	on the role of the United Nations in Times of war.
2.	The task of choosing an analytical	on gender and language use very clear.
3.	The book expresses his viewpoint	of dark matter to explain certain observations.
4.	Tannen has always made her stance	that intelligence is connected to race.
5.	Consumers have different perceptions	of family healthcare which changed everything.
6.	The report laid out new model	of what low price and high quality mean.
7.	Physicists developed the concept	framework is an important stage in any research.

Answer :
1. We must never accept the notion that intelligence is connected to race.
2. The task of choosing an analytical framework is an important stage in any research.
3. The book expresses his viewpoint on the role of the United Nations in Times of war.
4. Tannen has always made her stance on gender and language use very clear.
5. Consumers have different perceptions of what low price and high quality mean.
6. The report laid out new model of family healthcare which changed everything.
7. Physicists developed the concept of dark matter to explain certain observations.


31.4. Read the text and then answer the questions. Use a dictionary if necessary.

Questions :

Autonomy and creativity are two key concepts in the humanities which are often though to be not part of scientific thinking. However, recent projects in the sciences suggest this is not true. For example, the attempt to load the components of human consciousness into a computer is a fundamentally creative activity which has profound implications for our understanding of what a human being is. Such science may make us change our way of thinking about moral and philosophical questions and may make it possible for those in the humanities to find a new grounding for their own work 

1. Which noun means 'independence / the right to think in one's own way'?

2. Which noun means the opposite of 'the sciences'?

3. Which adjective means 'felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way'?

4. What are the noun forms of think and understand used this text?

5. Which adjective in the text means 'relating to standards of good or bad behavior, what is right and wrong, etc'?

6. Which noun in the text means the same as 'foundation/basis'?

Answer :
1. Autonomy and creativity 
2. humanities
3. profound
4. thinking and understanding
5. moral
6. new grounding

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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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