TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NHA TRANG CỘNG HOÀ XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM Học phần Viết nâng cao tập trung vào hướng dẫn sinh viên các kỹ năng viết bài văn như bài thi trên báo chí, bài phê bình và đ
Trang 1BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NHA TRANG
VIẾT NÂNG
CAO
Bùi Thị Ngọc Oanh
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Học phần Viết nâng cao tập trung vào hướng dẫn sinh viên các kỹ năng viết bài văn như bài thi
trên báo chí, bài phê bình và đề xuất, đề nghị Học phần này được thiết kế để giúp sinh viên viết được bài
văn chi tiết, rõ ràng, bố cục chặt chẽ về các chủ đề phức tạp, gần với môi trường làm việc tương lai của
sinh viên Sinh viên cũng sẽ biết cách trình bày ý tưởng, suy nghĩ của mình qua ngôn ngữ viết tiếng Anh,
mở rộng lập luận và qua điểm hỗ trợ cho bài viết với những bằng chứng, ví dụ cụ thể vả kết luận phù hợp
Học phần viết nâng cao sẽ giới thiệu tiêu chí để chấm điểm, thể loại văn phong cho từng loại bài
văn, làm giàu vốn từ vựng của sinh viên và kỹ năng sửa bài cho đồng môn
3 Mục tiêu dạy - học của các chủ đề
3.1 Mục tiêu dạy - học của các chủ đề lý thuyết
Chủ đề 1: Viết các bài thi cho báo chí (competion entry)
Nội dung
(Kiến thức/Kỹ năng)
Mục tiêu dạy-học
1 Giới thiệu văn phong competion entry
2 Tiêu chí của văn phong
3 Phân tích đề bài
4 Nội dung bài viết
1 Viết bài thi cho báo chí đúng kỹ thuật
2 Viết bài thi cho báo chí với hệ thống cú pháp hoàn chỉnh
3 Ý thức tầm quan trọng của việc diễn đạt rõ ràng, chính xác, hiệu quả với văn phong thích hợp
4 Tự đánh giá được bài viết của mình và của bạn
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Nội dung
(Kiến thức/Kỹ năng)
Mục tiêu dạy-học
1 Giới thiệu văn phong phê bình
2 Tiêu chí của văn phong
3 Phân tích đề bài
4 Nội dung bài viết
1 Viết bài phê bình đúng kỹ thuật
2 Viết bài phê bình với hệ thống cú pháp hoàn chỉnh
3 Ý thức tầm quan trọng của việc diễn đạt rõ ràng, chính xác, hiệu quả với văn phong thích hợp
4 Tự đánh giá được bài viết của mình và của bạn
Chủ đề 3: Viết đề xuất
Nội dung
(Kiến thức/Kỹ năng)
Mục tiêu dạy-học
1 Giới thiệu văn phong đề xuất
2 Tiêu chí của văn phong
3 Phân tích đề bài
4 Nội dung bài viết
1 Viết bài đề xuất đúng kỹ thuật
2 Viết bài đề xuất với hệ thống cú pháp hoàn chỉnh
3 Ý thức tầm quan trọng của việc diễn đạt rõ ràng, chính xác, hiệu quả với văn phong thích hợp
4 Tự đánh giá được bài viết của mình và của bạn
5 Phân bổ thời gian của học phần
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TT Tên tác
giả Tên tài liệu
Năm xuất bản
Nhà xuất bản
Địa chỉ khai thác tài liệu
3, 4
2008 Cambridge
University Press
3 Điểm bài tập nhóm, bài tập về nhà
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(Ký và ghi họ tên) (Ký và ghi họ tên)
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Before you start to write:
- You should spend at least10 minutes planning your writing Your answers should be well-organized with clear linking between sentences and paragraphs You do not have time for a draft, so plan your
answers properly
- You must check: who are you writing to? Should you use a formal or informal style? Who is your target
reader? ( the target reader is given in the task, so read the instructions carefully)
- You must decide what layout you need for the task, especially when you are writing a proposal,
competition entry or a book review
- Decide these following things: what is the content? Range of grammar and vocabulary, register (formal/
informal or neutral), organization and cohesion (linking words/ phrases) and target reader
After you have finished reading:
- Leave yourself enough time to read through your answer to check grammar and spelling You can use British or American spelling, but try not to mix them up
- Check of you have included all the content points necessary for the task and if you have included enough detail on each point
- Check that you have used all the language functions required, and have used a range of appropriate language
- Make sure your answers is not too short Try to get as near the specified number of words as possible, as
this is all part of the task
- Don‟t write a lot more than the number of words specified If you do, you will probably include
irrelevant things and this will lose you marks as it will have a negative effect on the target reader
More specific tips
- How well you do the task is the most important thing Make sure you cover all the points required and give enough details to fulfil the task
- Try not to copy long phrases or sentences from the question paper You must use the ideas from the texts but try to use your own words to express them
- Make sure that you do everything that you are asked to do in the question, for example, outline the situation, make recommendations and give reasons
- Part 2 of CAE test allow you to use your imagination and be inventive It is important that you choose to answer the question that you feel most comfortable with and which allows you to show your best writing
Who is the audience? The audience will be a panel of judges These judges are usually
professors or magazine editors
What is the purpose of the writing? You are usually nominating someone for an award or
proposing a solution to a problem You need to make a persuasive argument; explaining your reasons and giving examples will help you do this
Is it formal? Yes
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How should it start? The title should be clever You want to briefly explain the problem or
award in the first paragraph and give a hint to your solution
How should it finish? You should state your opinion strongly and clearly The last sentence is
very important, try to make it memorable
http://benteachesenglish.com/2013/03/12/cae-writing-style-guide-competition-entry/
Useful language
Making nominations
I would recommend…
The …has to be included…
I can‟t see how… can be ignored
This is an iconic film/ book…
It‟s well ahead of its time…
It‟s been very influential…
Using interesting and dramatic language
It‟s totally spectacular and amazing…
It still has the power to thrill…
It sends a shiver down my spine…
The music is instantly recognizable…
Concluding a competition entry
For all the reasons given, I recommend…
It must be clear that this is the …to win the competition
How could the …be considered complete without this…?
1 You see this competition in an English language magazine:
If you really want to learn English you should get a job in an English-speaking country, speak to the people and travel around
Do you agree with this opinion? Give us your reasons why or why not The best answer will win a ticket to London
Write your competition entry in220-260 words, giving your views
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/threads/179901-Competition-entry-for-CAE-exam
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Write a 220 -260 word competion entry
3 You see the following announcement about an international magazine Write a 220 -260 word competion entry
4 You see the following advertisement in an international magazine Write your competition entry
competition
We are planning a television documentary about the ten greatest actors or actresses of all time Nominate your favourite for inclusion in the programme and win a DVD! Write to us describing the actors‟ or actress‟ achievements and explaining why he or she should be included in the programme
5 You see this announcement in an English language magazine Write your competion entry
All thanks to technology!
We are running a compeition for students to win a laptop! Send us an article explaining how using technology has helped you with your English language studies, and how you think students might use technology in the future
THE THREE POSSESSIONS THAT MATTER MOST TO YOU Win a holiday for two in this month’s writing competition We want you to tell us
which three of your possessions are most precious to you What are the three things
you simply couldn’t be without? Give details of what they are and when or how you
got them And tell us why they matter so much to you
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEND A DAY WITH?
Which famous person would you most like to spend a day with? We’re offering a box of
goodies to the person who sends us the best entry Why would you like to spend a day
with that person?
What is it that you like about him/ her? And what would you do on that day? Give details
of how you and your chosen person would spend that day Send your entry to the address
below
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7 You see the following advertisement in a film magazine Write your competition entry
8 You see this announcement in an international magazine Write your competition entry
9 You read this in an international magazine Write your competition entry
10 You see the following announcement in an international magazine Write your competition entry
BEST FILM EVER COMPETITION
We are planning to produce a limited edition set of DVDs of the best films of all time, and
would like your suggestions for films to include in the set Write to us to describe your chosen films, outlining the plot and explaining why the filmm should be included in the set of DVDs The best entries will win a DVD player
The ‘Best Friend Ever’ award!
We are running a competetion to find the best friend ever Write to us nominating a friend who you feel has done something very special You should explain what that person has done, what makes him or her so special and why you think they should win the award
What’s the best place in the world to live?
Do you live there yourself?
Nominate your favourite place to live, saying what it is like, what can you do there and
explaining why you will win a prize for the town
WIN YOUR SALARY FOR SIX MONTHS
If you could win a prize equal to six months of your salary, what would you choose to do for this time? What benefits would it bring to you and to other people?
This fabulous prize could be yours if you write and tell us the most interesting or original idea
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Who is the audience? The audience for this question is usually an interested consumer or
magazine reader
What is the purpose of the writing? You need to describe something (or some things) and give
your opinion State the purpose clearly
Is it formal? No
Should I use headings or bullet points? You can use headings if you like Decide what format
and layout is the appropriate of the context and who you are writing to If you choose not to uese headings, make sure your sections are clearly linked
Within sections, if you choose not to use bullet points, use clear connectors to link your ideas
How should it start? You want to capture the readers‟ interest Use a good title and an exciting
opening sentence
How should it finish? Clearly state your opinion in the conclusion, possible with a final
evaluation
Useful language
Introducing the plot
The story concerns…
Set in (where) in the … Century, the book/ film tells the story of…
The main plot is about…
In brief, the story goes through a day in the life of the main character,…
Commenting critically
I found the plot rather…
The characters are completely believable/ unbelievable because…
One strength/ weakness of the book/ film is…
The novel/ director has succeeded in ….but the … is less successful
Recommending
I would definitely recommend this book/ film because…
For those who enjoy this type of book/ film, this will be a hit
Go and see this film – you won‟t be disappointed!
1 Exercise: Product Reviews Wanted
Have you bought a new product recently, or had one bought for you? Maybe you‟ve got a new gadget or piece of technology or equipment It could be something for work or leisure We‟d like
to hear what you think of it for oue Reader‟s Reviews Page Describe the product for readers and
Trang 11give you opinions on it Do you recommend it? If so, why? If not, why not? Send your review to the address below Write your 220 – 260 word review
2 You see the following announcement in an international magazine Write your 220 – 260 word review
3 You see the following announcement in an international magazine
LIVE PERFORMANCE REVIEWS WANTED
Have you seen someone perform live who
you had previously only heard on
recordings or seen on TV or in films? We‟d
like you to send us reviews of concerts by
bands you‟d never seen live before or
actors you‟d never seen on stage Describe
the performance in detail What did you
think and what did the rest of the audience
think? Compare the live performance with how the same person/ people perform in recordings or on TV or in films Were they not so good live, or did you prefer them live? Did your opinion of them change? Send your reviews to the address below
4 Your local book club has asked its members to recommend novels for club members to read and discuss Write a report about a novel which you would like to recommend, briefly outlining the plot, describing any particularly good features of the novel and explaining why you recommend it for the book club Write your review Write your answer in 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style
5 An international magazine regularly features a page of book reviews written by magazine readers You decide to contribute to the column Write a review of a book you have read saying why you did or did not enjoy it and whether you would recommend it to others Write your 220 -260 word review
6 You see this announcement in an international magazine called Film Now Write your
PRODUCT REVIEWS WANTED
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7 You see this announcement on a media website Write your review
8 You have bought a book after reading some reviews on an internet shopping site You decide to write
your own review of the book to post on the website In your review you should briefly say what the book was about, explain whether or not you enjoyed it and why, and give your reasons for recommending it or
not to other readers Write your review
9 A magazine is planning to publish a series of reviews of films that have made a lasting impression on
people, and has asked readers to send in reviews of films they want to be included in the series Write a review of a film you have seen that made a lasting impression on you, saying what it was about and why
it made such an impression on you You should also explain why you think it should be included in the
series Write your review
10 A new book clubs wants ideas for books to recommend to readers, and has asked people to send in a
review of a book which has a particularly dramatic or surprising ending You decide to send in a review of
a book you have read In your review, you should briefly outline the plot and the main characters, explain why the ending was so dramatic or surprising and say whether you recommend this book to members of
the book club Write your review
Best TV series ever!
We want to find out what people think is the best TV series they’ve ever seen He telp us
compile a list of the top ten! Submit a review of your own favourite TV series, explaining
why it appeals to you and giving reasons why it should be included in our top ten list
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- A proposal is similar to a report in layout and style Use clear headings and bullet points where
appropriate, and a formal style
- Remember to outline what should be included and how it should be organized
- The recommendations will be the the third section of your proposal & do not forget to give the reasons for your recommendations
Who is the audience? The audience for this question is usually your boss, a professional group
or a school administrator
What is the purpose of the writing? You are suggesting a solution to a problem You need to
support your suggestion with factual information and be persuasive
Is it formal? Yes
Should I use headings or bullet points? Yes Your target audience wants to quickly find the
information they need in order to make their decision
How should it start? Use a very simple title (Proposal for _) The first section should
describe the problem and the possible solutions
How should it finish? Make your recommendation
Useful language
Making formal recommendations
It would be a good idea to…
One suggestion would be to…
It would be useful to…
I would recommend that…
It might be possible to…
Giving supporting information
This would mean that…
This would not only…but also…
In this way…
This addresses the issue of …
This would enable …to…
Conclusion
In the light of…
If these recommendations were to be implemented…
While there may be issues still to resolve, following these suggestions would mean…
1 A group of English-speaking visitors is going to come to the place where you work or
study for a day next month You have been asked to propose a programme for the day of their visit Read the suggestions that were made at a recent meeting to discuss the subject and the notes you have made of your own ideas Then, using the information
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2 You college is planning to hold a careers day for students who are about to complete their
courses, giving them information about jobs and advice on possible training courses The principal has asked you to write a proposal setting out what should happen on the day and how it should be organized, with reasons to support your ideas
Read the information from the website forum which students wrote after a previous event, and the email from the Principal, on which you have noted some ideas Then,
using the information appropriately, write your proposal for the Principal
Meeting 13 May
Suggestions for programme for overseas visitors (26 June)
Welcome in reception area, short talk (by whom?)
Tour of building (which parts? Length of tour?)
Talk on what we do here (given by? What aspects?)
Lunch (attended by?)
Talk on the city/ local area (given by?)
Give presents at end of day (which presents)
Other ideas:
Split visitors up into small groups for tour
Let them watch us doing what we do on a typical day
Ask one or more of them to give a talk to us (about?)
Question & Answer session (when?)
Give them Information Pack (containing?)
Organize an evening event as well (what?)
Need practical stuff – ‘question and answer’ panels with business people?
More info on vocational courses – especially unusual jobs Nothing to inspire us!
Same old ideas from college advisors Didn’t stay long!
Started too early – had lectures so could only go to the afternoon session
No networking opportunities – need contacts, not just information
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3 You college is planning a special event for older students, providing advice and
information about jobs and further education possibilities You have been asked to write a proposal for the college principal, outlining what should be included in the day, suggesting how it should be organized and giving reasons for your recommendations Using the feedback from last year‟s event and an email from the careers officer on which you have made some notes, write your proposals
In your proposal, please take into account the
points raised in last year‟s forum – I‟m
particularly concerned that students don‟t feel
we‟re giving them what they need – we must
take the day interesting, relevant and practical
Could you consider ways of doing this?
Long day – too much information!
Useful lecture from businessman
Not enough on university courses – too much about jobs
No practical workshops – e.g practice interviews? All theory!
Waste of time- could have read leaflets at home
This proposal is important – we must get it
right otherwise we won’t be able to do it
again Please consider timings of events and
breaks and any practical issues you
think are important
It is particular important that students think
it is relevant and useful for
everyone and that there is some follow-up
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all the students The principal of the college has sent round an email asking students to write a proposal for this year‟s activity, in which they should explain why last year‟s activities were less successful, suggest new activities for this year and provide reasons for their recommendations
Using the extract from the principal‟s email and the advertisements for different activities
on which you have made some notes, write your proposal
Last year’s activity was less successful than usual because it was held in the afternoon, did not include food and there was only one activity provided which not everyone enjoyed Although the budget cannot be increased, I want this year’s activity to be much more successful, and hope for some original proposals
5 You see the following notice in the place where you work or study
ANNIVERSARY EVENT PROPOSALS
As you may know, next year we will have been in existence for 20 years, and at a recent meeting it was decided that we should hold a special event to celebrate this achievement We‟re now looking for proposals as to what kind of event to hold Have you got a good idea for a special event to celebrate our 20th anniversary? Put together a proposal, giving details of your idea and how the event could be organized We‟ll consider all the proposals at a meeting next month
6 Your town is planning to hold an international festival next year to attract tourists from
different countries To ensure the festival is successful, the organizers have asked residents for suggestions on what events to include and what facilities to develop in the
Jazz and good food on board!
Eat with friends and enjoy thrilling music
Dance the night way at Astra’s nightclub
Snack provided, open until 3- live music
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7 Write a proposal to improve the new University website You can read the model
proposal and write your own proposal for your University website
8 Write a proposal to attract more students to our Faculty English club
9 Your school wants to improve the facilities it provides for language students without
spending too much money, and has asked students to submit proposals In your proposals, you should explain what the current facilities for language students are and make recommendations for improvements to them, giving reasons to support your proposal Write your proposal
10 Your town is planning to hold a music festival next year to attract people of all ages to
the town To make sure that the festival is a success, the organizers have asked people who live in the town for suggestions on how to organize the event and what extra facilities the town might need to provide Your proposal should also include ideas on transport and accommodation Write your proposal
11 Your company wants to choose better newly-recruited employees through the recruitment
interviews, and has asked senior employees to submit proposals In your proposals, you should explain how the interviews should be held to select the best employees through entry interviews Remember to make recommendations and give reasons to support your proposal Write your proposal
12 Your town is planning to hold a special quality discount next month If you buy in bulk,
you will get benefits To ensure that the event will attract more people, the organizers have asked people who live in the town for suggestions on how to organize the event In your proposal, give your recommendations and the reasons to support your proposal Write your proposal
13 Our company is going to hold an event to reveal a latest smartphone next October to
appeal all developers in the U.S To ensure the event is successful, the company
assemblies have asked employees for recommendations on how to organize the event and what interesting softwares we might provide to the developers Write your proposal
14 Your school wants to help students have a lot of chances to choose a job, therefore they
are going to organize " Open day" Your proposal should include information about the jobs available and explain why students should come to the day, how to choose a good job Write your proposal
15 In the next fews days we all will have the Mid-Autumn festival and with this occasion,
we are going to celebrate the social voluntary in Khanh Vinh province We would like to hear any suggestion or recommendation from Nha Trang University students
Particularly, what kind of event is held, how this event can be organized or a special idea
to surprise those children Please put together a proposal, giving details of your ideas and how the event could be memorable and full of happiness We will consider all the
proposals
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I Read the text below Use the word given at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line
1 EXIT INTERVIEWS
If you are thinking of leaving your job, you may think that handing
in your letter of (0) is the end of the matter But an
increasing number of companies now conduct „exit interviews‟ with
staff in an attempt to improve staff retention and communication
For the employee, an exit interview may feel like an ideal opportunity to rant and rave but every little (1) that has
troubled them since they got the job But, (2) in mind that
you will probably still need a (3) from these people, it is
best to avoid getting angry or (4) , and just answer the
questions as calmly and with as much (5) as possible
For employers, the exit interview is a rare opportunity to gather some valuable information about the way staff perceive the
internal (6) of the company (7) employees may
not wish to cause (8) to the boss or damage their chances
of promotion, so are unlikely to (9) their real feelings
about the company However, someone who has already resigned is
more likely to be (10) when giving their opinions
2 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR One more chance! That‟s all we‟re giving you to tell us about your
favourite restaurant and boost its chances of becoming the (0)
of our Restaurant of the Year competition This is the
last time the official (2) form will appear in the paper and
next Thursday is the final date for (3) of completed
forms
Over the past few weeks we have been swamped by a paper mountain as (4) across the city jot down the compelling
reasons why they believe their (5) restaurant should
definitely win our hotly (6) competition
So far we have received more than 400 (7) forms with more than 30 restaurants nominated These votes have been
(8) spread, which makes the last week even more crucial
than usual, as we aim to find the top three to go forward to our
grand final
Once the (9) has passed, our judges will sit down and count all the forms The three restaurants which receive the
most votes will then be visited by the judges These visitors will of
course be (10) , so the restaurants themselves will now
know that the judges are there After their visits, the judges will
make their final decicion over who wins the (11) title
Restaurant of the Year
RESIGN
ANNOY BEAR REFER EMOTIONAL HONEST
WORK, EXIST OFFEND CLOSE TRUE
WIN NOMINATE RECEIVE
DINE CHOOSE CONTEST ENTER EVEN
DEAD ANNOUNCE PRESTIGE
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II Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three
sentences Here is an example (0)
Example: If you‟re _ next weekend, perhaps we could get together then
This seat is _ if you want to sit on it
Feel _ to stay with us any time you need a place to stay
1 I think she‟s got a very good _ of succeeding as a musician because she‟s very talented
He took the job because it was his only _ of earning a living
By _, the two of us happen to be at the airport at exactly the same time
2 Please _ the terrible state of this room, I haven‟t had time to tidy it up
I know that she‟s under a lot of pressure, but nothing can _ her terrible behaviour
Would you _ me for a moment – I need to leave the room and make a phone call
Citicar is an (0) that provides cars for rent by the hour,
day, week or month from an ever-expanding (2) of
reserved spaces in several UK cities Our brand new cars can be
booked for any (3) of time from as little as one hour to
six months and can be collected or returned at your (4)
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Greener Citicar
Car sharing is (5) to the urban environment On average,
each Citicar takes five privately owned cars off the road because
our members often sell a car when they join This means we‟ve
already taken over 450 cars off the UK crowded roads, (6)
congestion and freeing up parking spaces Our research
has shown that people drive 59% fewer miles when they join us
This means we will prevent the (7) of nearly 1,000,000 kg
of CO2 over the next couple of years!
Business Citicar
Citicar can save your business time, trouble and money We work in
(8) with organizations of all sizes and types, allowing
them to supplement or (9) their fleets of cars and to
improve their (10) We also work with hotels, business
centres and property (11) , helping them attract more
clients by offerring a shared car scheme as part of their portfolio
OPERATE NETWORK LONG CONVENIENT
BENEFIT
EASY
EMIT
PARTNER PLACE EFFICIENT DEVELOP
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There were lots of _ arrivals at the party because of traffic problems Mike was in his _ thirties when he finally found a career he liked
4 I‟m having a party at my _ next weekend, would you like to come?
If he keeps playing so badly, he will lose his _ in the team
This café is a very good _ for meeting people
5 I expect we‟ll _ again one day, but bye for now
The company‟s service didn‟t _ my requirement
You‟re going to _ a lot of problems as you go through life
6 I might be _ about this, but I think you‟re making a terrible mistake This is the _ time to discuss such an important matter – I‟m much too busy
Do you agree that it‟s morally _ to cheat other people?
7 If you go to the top of that hill, you get an incredible _ of the whole city
In my _, this problem is not as serious as you say it is
In _ of the cost involved, we decided not to go ahead with the plan
8 I‟m going to _ her to a special meal in an expensive restaurant for her birthday
Paul is an unpopular boss because he tends to _ his employees very badly The doctors are not quite sure of the best way to _ her illness
9 Is that story _ or did you make it up?
He‟s a _ friend and I trust him completely
What you‟ve said is _ but it doesn‟t change my opinion at all
10 The lastest _ of the magazine includes interviews with all sorts of celebrities
This is very important _ and we should discuss it seriously
When she decided to leave the job, money wasn‟t the _ - she left because
of the hours
11 Are you completely _as to what you have to do now?
The sound isn‟t very _ - I think there must be a problem with the speakers The sky was _ and there wasn‟t a cloud in sight
12 I can‟t _ why it‟s necessary for us to do this immediately
Many people _ money as the most important thing in life
I demand to _ the manager to discuss my complaint
13 When he‟s not working, George‟s main _ is music, particularly jazz Politics is of no _ to Suzanne and she knows nothing about it
We had to pay a very high rate of _ on the loan from the bank
14 I‟ve got a _ reason for being so angry and I‟ll explain it to you
You need a _ level of English for that job
People were _ to me in every place I visited and helped me a lot