Page 17 - In Focus (demo)

UNIT 1

B Words in context: identifying a part of speech

1 Look at the text on page 2. Three of the keywords are verbs. Verbs describe an
action. Find the verbs and write them below.
1
2
3

2 The subject of the sentence is the same for all three verbs. Write it below.

3 Use the three verbs to make your own sentences.

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2
3

C Word parts: ism Example: consumerism

1 Find five words with ism in the puzzle and D T U W D G R Z U S W

circle them. Check their meanings. See page 97 C O N S U M E R I S M
if you need help.
C B S N F I U M S S V
O N A V O B S F I X F
2 Complete the sentences below with the words
from the puzzle. M Z L N H I P R I D N
1 There have been many acts of M L L E E M O F Y J J
in the twenty-fi rst century. U T Y H O R B U I Y H
2 is a belief that there is no god. N J T V R V K A U R C
3 Many universities offer courses in I A G E E J X M M K A
. S Z T R M F P X O K X
4 Advertising encourages
M E N F E M I N I S M
in society.
5 in Eastern Europe ended in
the 1990s.

3 Work with a partner. What do you think ism means? Circle the correct answer.

A an outdoor activity
B a belief or system of beliefs
C thinking too much about something

D Discussion dictation

1 Listen and write down the questions.
1 What were ?
2 What are ?
3 Are cigarettes ?

2 Work with a partner. Ask each other the questions. Be sure to ask follow-up
questions.

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