Resources 4
Vocabulary:
Exercise 1
1. The information presented
in Table 3 was collected during the first stage of the research project. Answer: data
2. The PolyU
places particular stress on the need for students to possess effective communication skills. Answer: emphasis
3. One of the distinctive features
of informal spoken communication is the use of vague language. Answer: characteristics
4.
The findings of the study are presented in Figure 3. Answer: results
5.
Dr Lung’s book was published in the late 1990s. Answer: study
6.
Professor Wong’s field is
7. The question of language
policy in
8.
Many scholars have written books about the spread of English. Answer:
academics
9. English is widely used in the domains
of education and business in
10. The result of the inquiry will
be presented at a news conference later today. Answer: Investigation
Vocabulary:
Exercise 2
1. The findings appear to
indicate that students are satisfied with their English courses.
Answer:
seem
2. Many employers are calling on the
government to improve language standards in
3. Davies (2004) argues that
the authorities should devote more money to primary education. Answer: contends
4.
The test results demonstrate that English levels have risen in
the past ten years. Answer: prove
5.
This report explores the problem of urban decay in
6.
The number of students in tertiary education has expanded in the
past decade. Answer: grown
7.
A number of students encountered problems when using the new
software. Answer: experienced
8. This study seeks to
examine the main factors that graduates take into account when choosing a career. Answer: aims
9. The survey data indicate that
young people in
10. The experiments have uncovered
a number of interesting results. Answer: revealed
Vocabulary:
Exercise 3
1. Sue contends that Chinese
should be the medium of tertiary education in
2. Dr Kwan approached the issue from
different perspectives.
3. Tony made his position on
the issue absolutely clear at the beginning of the meeting.
4. Professor Tong sticks to the traditional
approach to teaching English even though most experts believe it is
ineffective.
5. Michael advocates the
introduction of universal suffrage without delay.