2324 LASKI1 1.3.1 Vocabulary (p. 20)

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2324 LASKI1 1.3.1

Vocabulary

Collocations with make, get and do

Exercise 1

Form collocations with the words in between brackets by writing make, get or do in the correct form in the gaps in these extracts from Listening Part 1.

1. But you ... a conscious [decision] to learn it when you were in Mongolia, didn't you?

2. What's essential, though, is ... [an effort].

3. I remembered ... those dictation [exercises].

4. As a language teacher it would ... my [life] a lot [easier].

5. ... [the questions] right would be useful training for many interviewers.

Exercise 2

Exam candidates often use the wrong verb with the words and phrases in the box on page 20. Write each word or phrase in the correct column of the table. Two words/phrases can be written in more than one column.

Exercise 2

make: a decision, a mistake, an effort, a point, a proposal, a suggestion, an apology, complaints, changes, friends, the right choice, use of something, an improvement

get: a qualification, exercise, further information, one's money back

do: a course, activities, business, exercise, harm, one's best, some shopping, sport, household chores, the cooking

Exercise 3

Each of the following sentences contains a mistake made by candidates with a collocation of make, do or get. Correct the mistakes.

1. Before working in our shop you first make a one-week course in developing photos.

2. A lot of my time was wasted, so I think I should receive some of my money back.

3. She did everything possible to turn the trip more pleasant.

4. We were made to work very hard at school and that certainly didn't make me any harm.

5. We need to reduce the time taken to achieve all the tasks mentioned above.

6. Other members of the club have given suggestions about a quiz or karaoke night to form part of our social programme.

7. We'd be very grateful if you'd make your best to solve this problem.

8. You can spend lots of time at this holiday camp practising exercises and having a great time!