Choose the words from the list to create possible collocations.

UNIT FOUR

VOCABULARY SECTION

Remember Text 4 and match the words with the word-descriptions.

1. attic	a. being altered or moved slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance or result
2. crinkly	b. having or showing a high opinion of oneself, conceited
3. scornful	c. make something empty
4. dial	d. taking everything into account
5. gear	e. a plate or disk turned to select a setting on a radio or other piece of equipment
6. overall	f. feeling or expressing contempt or derision
7. blank out	g. to adjust so as to match or satisfy something
8. superior	h. haughty and aloof
9. loftily	i. full of creases or wrinkles
10. adjusted	j. a space or room inside the roof of a building, loft

Choose the right words to complete the sentences.

1. Draw a (flat/level) line to show the horizon. 2. The pancakes were (flat/level) as the dough was not very good. 3. I prefer my coffee with two (flat/level) spoonfuls of sugar. 4. He hates his (flat/level) life: every day is just like the previous. 5. I have nothing (flat/level) to write on. 6. We can’t build our house here – the ground is not (flat/level). 7. He held his hands in front of him, (flat/level) with his chest. 8. “He’s dead”, she said in a (flat/level) voice. 9. The two teams finished (flat/level) with ten points each. 10. Make sure the cement is absolutely (flat/level) before leaving it to dry.

Complete the sentences with function words.

1. I thought I was alone in the house until I heard the mysterious noise again, and my hair stood … end. 2. The girl … the bright red dress stood … against the grey crowd … the end of the street. 3. It stands … reason that we should respect our parents. 4. Her pink cheeks stand … her anxiety or inexperience. 5. The little boy felt hatred … his granny … the first time in his life. 6. He used to smile … his own troubles but now he is constantly upset. 7. The weather smiled … us: it was a fine morning. We could enjoy the scenery around. 8. I patted my daughter … the back … being such a good girl. 9. The old building is to be taken … next week. 10. Electricians will take … all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run. 11. I'll take … for her until she gets back from her morning break. 12. My twelve year old nephew's taken … with a strange crowd of people. It may be dangerous. 13. He's taken … staying out very late.14.I had to read the letter twice before I could take it all ….15. Night take-…s and landings are banned at this airport. 16. His health is very poor and he is fit … no competition at the moment. 17. I'd like to fit this dress … before buying it.

Choose the words from the list to create possible collocations.

inquisitive; frayed; direct; juvenile; child-rearing; mental; effective; previous; curious; realistic; friendly; true-to-life; physical; undesirable

1. ___________________ atmosphere; 2. _________________ reprimand; 3. generations; 4. a _______ manual;

5. ___________________ delinquency; 6. __________________development; 7. an_____________________ approach; 8. a _________________ picture of behaviour; 9. _____________________ ____nerves; 10. an_______________ __child.

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