BE10 RW Unit 9 Reading 1 Vocabulary

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The documentary provides an insight into how ordinary Australians live.

• a prediction about the future based on scientific facts

• a clear, deep understanding of a problem or situation

• an ability to form valuable opinions and make good decisions

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The final week of the semester is the cut-off for assignments to be submitted.

• a standard by which you judge or deal with something

• a fixed point at which you stop including people or things

• an argument or disagreement with another person

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The government has announced a new initiative in the fight against climate change.

• the first letter of a person's name

• something copied, or the act of copying

• a new plan or process to achieve something

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Details emerged in confidential documents obtained by the reporter.

• reached the end of a difficult experience

• became apparent or prominent

• completely covered or hid something

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Australians live predominantly along the east coast of the continent.

• mostly or mainly

• intentionally

• successfully

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Early trials of the drug appear promising.

• tests to discover how effective something is

• official decisions in a legal matter

• challenging situations or series of events

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We are constantly striving to deliver better customer service.

• limiting somebody's movements or actions for a period of time

• putting pressure on, or causing damage to, something

• trying very hard to achieve something, especially when facing difficulties

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It is important not to exceed the recommended daily intake of refined sugar.

• the rate at which something is accepted

• the amount of a particular food or drink during a particular time

• an improvement or change to a higher level or value