NEW INT 10 UNIT 8 (2)

NEW INT 10 UNIT 8 (2)

AMOUNT

(used especially with uncountable nouns) a quantity of something

an amount of time/money/information. We've had an enormous amount of help from people.

COUPON

 a small piece of printed paper that you can exchange for something or that gives you the right to buy something at a cheaper price than normal

clothing coupons. money-off coupons

DEAL

an agreement, especially in business, on particular conditions for buying or doing something

They were hoping for a better pay deal

CONTRACT

an official written agreement

a contract of employment

REASONABLY

 to a degree that is fairly good but not very good

She seems reasonably happy in her new job

HIGHLY

at or to a high standard, level or amount

a highly paid job

FULLY

completely

I fully understand your motives.

CASUALLY

happening by chance; doing something by chance

They chatted casually on the phone

EXTENSIVE

including or dealing with a wide range of information

 She has extensive experience in computers.

COMMON

ordinary; not unusual or special

Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day.

PRIOR

happening or existing before something else or before a particular time

Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable.

WORKING

satisfactory for a particular purpose but not perfect or completely developed

Applicants should have a working knowledge of Greek.

DEMAND

to need something in order to be done successfully

This sport demands both speed and strength

BOOK

to arrange to have or use something on a particular date in the future; to buy a ticket in advance

She booked a flight to Chicago

REQUEST

to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal way

She requested permission to film at the White House

DELAY

to not do something until a later time or to make something happen at a later time

Don't delay—call us today!

POSTPONE

to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date

We'll have to postpone the meeting until next week.

EXPERIENCE

to have and be aware of a particular emotion or physical feeling

I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane

CONSIDER

to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision

She considered her options

LAND

to arrive somewhere in a plane or a boat

We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts

DOCK

if a ship docks or you dock a ship, it sails into a harbour and stays there

The ferry is expected to dock at 6.

BOARD

to get on a ship, train, plane, bus, etc

Passengers are waiting to board

LEAVE

to go away from a person or a place

The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35.

EQUIP

to provide yourself/somebody/something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity

be fully/poorly equipped The centre is well equipped for canoeing and mountaineering

Multiple Choice

The internet is a great place to find the best _______ on plane tickets

• amounts

• coupons

• deals

• contracts

Multiple Choice

The hotel nearest to the waterfront comes _______ recommended.

• reasonably

• highly

• fully

• casually

Multiple Choice

All the tour guides have _____ knowledge of the region

• extensive

• common

• prior

• working

Multiple Choice

You will receive a discount if you ________ your hotel reservations in advance.

• demand

• claim

• book

• request

Multiple Choice

George ______ sleeping in the beach instead of getting a room.

• delayed

• postponed

• experience

• considered

Multiple Choice

The ferry will be _____ at the port in about 5 minutes.

• landing

• docking

• boarding

• leaving