2.1  Vocabulary Development

2.3.1.Vocabulary from the reading passage

Activity 2.7.The following words are taken from the reading passage. Find their meanings based on the context they are used in the passage.

1. recourse (paragraph 1) alternative/option (example)
2. session (Paragraph 1)……………………………………………..  
3. boost (paragraph 1) ……………………………………………… 
4. achievable (paragraph 2)………………………………………
5. huge (paragraph 2)……………………………………………….  
6. boredom (paragraph 4)………………………………………..  
7. favourite (paragraph 5)………………………………………..
8. flexibility (paragraph 5) ……………………………………… 
9. reward (paragraph 6)………………………………………….   

2.3.2.Collocations

A collocation is a pair or group of words that always goes together. Although there are no specific rules for collocations, it is important to study the commonly observed collocations that appear in the forms of adjectives and nouns as well as verbs and prepositions.

Some adjective and noun collocations

.big disappointment, big failure, big mistake, big surprise, etc.

.heavy bag, heavy box, heavy rain, heavy snow, heavy suitcase, heavy traffic, etc.

.rich culture, rich history, rich people, rich vocabulary, etc.

.strong accent, strong drink, strong smell, strong taste, strong wind, etc.    

Activity 2.8.Using the given words, complete the following  blank  spaces with correct adjective and noun collocations. One alternative may be used more than once

big

heavy

rich

strong

1. It will be a __________ disappointment if we don’t meet the deadline.
2. The weather forecast predicts _____________ snow for the weekend.
3. The country is known for its ______________ cultural heritage.
4. We should take a _______________ position on environmental issues.
5. The storm caused ______________ damage in the coastal areas.
6. Their _____________ history attracts many tourists each year.
7. You must have a _______________ argument to win the debate.
8. The construction has led to ______________ traffic in the city center.
9. They’re known for their ________________ ideas and innovative projects.

Answer key for Activity 2.8

1. big 2. heavy 3. rich 4. strong 5. heavy 6. rich 7. strong 8. heavy 9. big

1. Verb and preposition collocations

Some verb and preposition collocations are given in the  box below, and these collocations could also be called phrasal verbs. Study each phrasal verb and take notes on how to use it in your communication.