English Reading 4.5 / 4.6

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English Reading

4.5 / 4.6

Today

- Checking answers 4.5

- 4.6 Complex information

Checking answers 4.5

- Page 140 - 142

- Exercise 3 

Ex 3. 1: Which word in the introduction points out that Pure Garcinia Cambogia is a very special product?

Ex 3. 2: The introduction mentions a controversy. Is this explained in the text? If yes, if which section?

Ex 3. 3: Which word best fits the gap marked 3?

1. Especially
2. Naturally
3. Surprisingly

Ex 3. 4: ''...how to avoid ineffective formulas and downright scams''. Waarom denk je dat deze opmerking is toegevoegd?

Ex 3. 5: Which word best fits the gap marked 5?

1. Consequently
2. For example
3. However
4. What is more

Ex 3. 6: Which word best fits the gap marked 6?

1. As a result
2. Furthermore
3. On the other hand
4. Similarly

Ex 3. 7: Finish the heading ''Tammy's tip''. Which tip is part of the heading?

1. Check weight loss products before buying them.
2. Choose only the pure Garcinia Cambogia.
3. Only buy products advertised by famous people.

Ex 3. 8: Which confession does Tammy make in ''Tammy's confession''?

1. She did not trust the product at the beginning.
2. She lost a lot of weigth after she used the product.
3. She studied the product before actually using it.
4. She wanted to form a personal opinion of the product.

Checking answers 4.5

- Page 142 - 143

Exam exercise

Exam ex. 1: Why does the author dislike the hot weather of summer?

1. She dislikes having to ride with protection.
2. Her friends don't wear proper protection.
3. She'll have to invest in protective clothing.

Exam ex. 2: Which word expresses the wrong attitude to riding, according to Kendra?

1. invincible.
2. risk-averse.
3. tempting.

Exam ex. 3: Which word best fits the gap marked 3?

1. although.
2. but.
3. since.

Exam ex. 4: ''the difference between a blue mark on your leg or a red streak on Google Maps.'' How can characterise the tone of this remark?

1. humorous.
2. mean.
3. matter-of-fact.
4. rude

Exam ex. 5: How can the tone of the text starting at ''A good solution'' be best characterised?

1. enthusiastic.
2. indifferent.
3. matter-of-fact.
4. tongue-in-cheek

4.6: Complex information

During your work / school / internship you might come across texts like:

- Terms and conditions

- Official documents

- Contracts and laws

4.6: Complex information

Tips:

- Skimming and scanning

- Decide if the part you're reading is relevant

- Look at headings and titles

- Look up difficult words

4.6: Complex information

-Difficult words usually have easier synonyms and vice verca

- You can use these to make a text easier (informal) or harder (formal)

Think about a more formal word or phrase for ''to help''

Think about a more informal word or phrase for ''to demonstrate''

4.6 Complex information

Informal	Formal
device / machine	appliance
to agree	to consent
job	profession
all right	acceptable

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Reading 4.6

Page 144-150

Exercise 1, 2, 3 + exam exercise