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Focus on Lexis INTERMEDIATE II 09 (30 points) 1.Provide a synonym (=) or antonym (# ) for the underlined words: (1 pt each) For each of the words or phrases underlined, find another word with the same or opposite meaning which could be used in the same sentence. E.g.: The dollar, the euro and the yen are all types of money = ..(currency) It is a very difficult question. ( ...(easy). A series of scandals have ________________ people's confidence in the government. = (weaken) They put up a _____________ defense of their proposal. ≠ (weak) I took my second year exams and I ______________ them. ≠ (pass) It was hard to ______________ what the professor was explaining. = (understand) He earns a ___________________ salary. ≠ (generous) Our new neighbours are ________________ ≠ (unpleasant) There has been a _________________ increase in the number of women managers in recent years. =(substantial) She hit him __________________ on the jaw. = (directly) What was my week like? It was a _______________ week. ≠ (calm, quiet) She received a _________________ to start the take over procedures. = (task, order) 2.Fill in the gaps with the correct word. First letter provided: (1 pt each) E.g.: Before we move on, I’d like to p______ ______ the fact that this issue is key for the whole process. (point out) I had to quit my job because I didn’t g___________ ________ well with my boss. The chart was difficult to understand altogether, so I b___________ ___________ the numbers and then it was clear. This can’t be true! You are m___________ it _____________. He didn’t know what to order so he b___________ ___________ the menu looking for the day’s specials. Were you able to launch the new release in time? Did you p_________ it ________? Small companies close down because multinationals c__________ the life out of them. I bought this plane ticket but I can’t get my money back because it is n_____________________ My manager is constantly checking on my work. He is very h______________ We work very well together. We are an a________________ team. You can find Mc Donald’s everywhere. It has become p_______________ 3. Word formation Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. (1pt each) e.g Walkers Co offers a __________ of small group walking holidays- SELECT We really need to _______________ our profits in order to be competitive. MAXIMUM The company has been ________________ by the constant attacks from its rivals. WEAK If you don’t prepare well, you will _____________ your chances for a promotion. JEOPARDY I was completely _______________ and confused by the information he gave me. LEAD The quality and pricing of the services are _______________ good. STANDING _____________________, everybody knows about the books being cooked, but nobody is doing anything about it. SEEM I felt so _________________ when I found the reports I had misplaced. RELIEF I’m sorry I can’t loan you any money. I’m _______________ BREAK The white ear buds were a _______________ of luck. STRIKE The company has recorded only one annual ___________ in the past five years. LOSE Int II - Focus on Lexis Score : .... / 30