Use one of the given prefixes to change each word into its opposite and translate them:
pleasant avoidable desirable
patient rational advantage
expensive safe possible
characteristic frequent interesting
logical responsible organize
III. Here are some other prefixes with their usual meanings:
con/com - = with, together pre - = first, before
counter- = opposite re - = again, back
ex-/e- = out of, from sur- = over, above
inter- = between, among trans- = across
mis- = wrong
The definitions on the right are based on the meanings of prefixes. Match them with the words on the left:
1. reflect a) among other countries
2. survive b) get knowledge from life (not books)
3. transit c) moving people or things across places
4. international d) stop something before it happens
5. invest e) provide something again
6. experience f) in the opposite direction to the hands of
a clock
7. replace g) throw back; give back an image of
8. prevent h) joining together pf people or things
9. combination i) continue to live or exist
10. counterclockwise j) put money into a business in the hopes
making a profit
IV. Highlight the following words and phrases paying attention to the suffixes and prefixes:
enthusiastically impossible
manufacturer disappear
consumer irrational
increasingly unfortunately
development countertrend
simplicity unnecessary
enjoyable
fashionable
seeker
V. Translate the following words and phrases:
Modern; natural; specific; central; emphasize; identify; designer; cholesterol counting; aerobic exercises; special diet; kickboxing; coffeehouse; tattooing; horrify; millennium; decorating the hands; commentator; aromatherapy; mango; surfing; kayak; parachute;
VI. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the dictionary definition of the words in italics:
a) 1. When they travel, they go min style.
2. The couple preferred a modern style of life.
3. All the people in the house styled their own hair.
4. In my travels, I saw many styles of furniture, clothing, and so on.
b) 1. I hope the dry cleaner can remove this spot from my jacket.
2. He got lost in the crowd at the soccer game, and I couldn’t spot him anywhere.
3. Spain is our favourite vacation spot.
4. Whenever she is needed she’s quickly on the post.
c) 1. I very much value the friendship I made on my travels.
2. That hotel has comfortable rooms for the money; it is an excellent value.
3. What is the present value of the house where you live?
d) 1. He nailed the sign to a wooden post.
2. They posted the job on the Internet.
3. The names of the members of the team will be posted today.
4. The fence was made of posts joined together with wire.
As you read the following selection, think about the answers to this question: what are fads and trends, and why are they important? Read the following selection quickly. Then do the exercises that follow the reading.
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