Online sessions preparation Session 1 Language focus

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Road safety researchers at QUT are developing innovative technology to improve

safety and save dollars. Atiyeh Vaezipour, from QUT's Centre for Accident Research,
has designed an in-car device that aims to persuade drivers to adopt an (efficiency)
……………………………….and safe driving style."I think drivers want to save a dollar
and want to be more (environmental)………………………………. friendly when it
comes to driving. We (already/design)…………………………….a model and we now
want to test it with drivers next week," she said."In the coming driving scenario tests,
drivers (ask)…………………………….to use the device which provides real-time
individual advice and feedback to improve safety and reduce toxic (emit)
……………………………."Our ever-increasing reliance on motor vehicles results in
more vehicles on the road, which (increase)……………………………pollution and road
crashes and has a serious impact on our health and environment," she said.

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extra words)

involve – yet– sufficiently– with –recommended – engaging – moreover –

awareness

We've been told about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables ever since
childhood. ……………………………., we still tend to ignore this nutritional advice. In
fact, a CDC survey found that only 18% of adults eat the …………………………….
five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. "The main reason older men have
trouble reaching this amount is lack of……………………………," says Vasanti Malik, a
research scientist in the Department of Nutrition. "They are not accustomed
to…………………………….themselves in their nutrition or being aware of the impact
fruits and vegetables can have on their health." A diet
that…………………………….includes amounts of fruits and vegetables is associated
……………………………. preventing many age-related diseases, such as heart
disease, stroke, and cancer, according to the World Health Organization.

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 Nate started smoking in high school, but as a young adult, he realized
that he was hurting his health. In the past, he (try)
………………………………….. to quit many times but in vain. But after
talking to his doctor, Nate decided (give) …………………………………… his
last pack of cigarettes to his friend. It was hard, especially because he was
a heavy smoker, accustomed to (smoke) ……………………………………
while driving and after meals. Nate says that drinking plenty of fluids and
talking to his (support) …………………………………… friends made all the
difference in the world. He noticed that he was able to cope more easily. It
(be)…………………………………… two years since he stopped smoking. ‘My
throat is better – it’s no longer swollen and I (not cough)
…………………………………… in the morning. Feeling much (healthy)
………………………………… gave me the power I needed to push through.’

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words)
by/ ecosystems / although / less / consumption / despite /
released / warming

Although it may not be obvious, there’s a direct connection between your

energy use and the environment. When you consume
………………………………power, you reduce the amount of toxic fumes
………………………………by power plants, conserve the earth’s natural
resources and protect ……………………………… from destruction. By taking
steps to reduce your energy………………………………, you will contribute to
a cleaner world. Reducing energy helps the environment
………………………………decreasing power plant emission. To generate
electricity, most power plants burn coal or other fossil fuels.
………………………………this method of creating energy is relatively
expensive, our planet pays the price.

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 The World Health Organisation stated that 85% of adult cancers are
avoidable by eating five portions of fruit and vegetables. Recently a new
research from Cambridge University has found that eating just one apple a
day (is cutting / cuts / cut) your risk of premature death from heart
disease by 20%. A study in 1998 (showed / exhibited / established)
that a high-fibre diet will protect against cancer. A 1999 study found that a
diet (contain / contained / containing) the equivalent of half a cup of
blueberries a day can actually stimulate the growth of new brain cells,
(which / whose / what) may prevent memory deterioration. Research at
the University of Arizona has shown that a daily (inhale /
intake/outcome) of five to ten portions of red, yellow or orange fruit and
vegetables can reduce skin cancer risk. According to the world's largest
study (on / with / through) successful weight loss, focusing on a diet
high in fruit and vegetables is a (harmful / vital / important) factor in
losing weight and keeping it off.

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Concern – lights – climate – turned – Wildlife –opportunity –

organize – global warming.

Millions of buildings around the globe will be dark for an hour on Saturday,
March 28 as the third Earth Hour takes place. The event is organized by
the World ……………………………..Fund. It started in 2007 as a way of
drawing attention to the dangers of ……………………………change. The
Earth Hour website says: “For the first time in history, people of all ages,
nationalities, race and background have the ………………………………. to
use their light switch as their vote – switching off your
………………………………… is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote
for ………………………………………..” Organizers hope their message will
reach a billion people. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Earth Hour
promises to be “the largest demonstration of public
………………………………… about climate change ever attempted”.

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despite ~ frequently ~ on ~ but ~ limitations ~ great ~ harder ~

 arming

“The career place has become a lot friendlier to women in

recent years, but it’s still not perfect. The imperfection and
……………………….. that professional women often face is why we have to
keep ……………………….. ourselves with education and
experience, so we can continue to show our excellence again and again.
The vast majority of women entering the workforce will no longer
experience limitations based ……………………….. their gender,
but the incidence of discrimination is even less common when you get
educated. Today there truly is no limitation as to the jobs that women can
hold. Thirty to fifty years ago it was common for women to hold nursing
and educational jobs, ……………………….. today women can be doctors,
lawyers, executives, and even politicians. The common element that
these women have is motivation. Any person, male or female,
has to be motivated to land a ……………………….. job, but often times
women have to work just a bit ……………………….. .”

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You can remove a man from society but you cannot remove society from
the man. Even if you are shipwrecked and lonely on an island like
Robinson Crusoe, you will be eager (do) …………………….. your morning
business out there in the open. But that is how we human beings (create)
……………………….. . We learnt the meaning of modesty right there in the
Garden of Eden, and it has been established in us ever since. Of course,
the (deep) ……………………….. to which social consciousness exists in the
human race varies from person to person, but it exists in everyone,
without a doubt. And yet, it is almost (embarrassment)
……………………….. to see how many people we meet everyday are
(utter) ……………………….. ignorant of social ethics. They are conscious
about society, but they are not enough dedicated (obey)
……………………….. the unwritten social ethics that society (teach)
……………………….. us over the years. Social ethics are a part of a
person's cumulative (educate) ……………………….., and that, of course,
depends on observation. Different people observe in different measures,
and that’s the reason everyone has a different notion of social ethics.

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 Most people find it not too difficult to stop smoking for a while, but quitting completely
can be a different matter. Over 70 per cent of adult smokers say they would like to quit,
but studies have found that the longer you smoke, the [much ~ more ~ less] faith you
have in your ability to stop. But it can be done and in 20 minutes, your risk of having a
heart attack immediately [lowers ~ lower ~ lowest]. In eight hours, your oxygen
levels will also have [return ~ returning ~ returned] to normal. In 24 hours, Carbon
monoxide will be completely eliminated from your body. In three days, your breathing
will become [quite ~ quiet ~ quit] easier and your pockets should feel heavier [as ~
unlike ~ like] you begin to save the money you would [spend ~ spent ~ have
spent] on cigarettes.

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words )

settling  career  widely  blessed  stay  luxurious 

towards  at

Urban areas are equipped with all the modern amenities. The modern-day
facilities like the Internet, telephone, television and satellite communication facilities
are ……………….…… available in the urban areas. A majority of the households of the
urban areas are ………………………with this technological advancement. Due to a
greater availability of all the modern facilities along with an increase in the number of
educational facilities and …………………..….opportunities, people of the urban areas
lead an economically more stable and a …….…….…… life . The increasing attraction
of the people ……………………… the urban parts of the world has resulted in crowding
of urban areas. The increasing population, majority of which prefers ………………………
in urban cities, has led to an imbalance in the density of human population.

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During the 1990s, Canada suffered a net loss of skilled workers to

the United States in several key knowledge-based occupations, according
to an analysis of the migration of knowledge workers into and out of
Canada.

The magnitude of the loss was ( relative ) ……………………… small. Even

so, the number of people ( leave ) ……………..…………Canada for the
United States and other countries ( grow ) …………………..… steadily
during the 1990s. In addition, these individuals tended to be ( good )
……………………… - educated than the population as a whole, and they
were higher-income ( earn ) ………………….…… and individuals of prime
working age. While evidence indicates that Canada suffers from a brain
drain to the United States, the issue is far more complex than first
appears. Sufferers of highly skilled workers to the United States
accelerated during the 1990s, but so too did the ( arrive )
………………………of highly skilled workers into Canada from abroad.
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Laughter increases your body's immune system and (reduce)........................ the

production of cortisol. Cortisol is the stress hormone that has a negative,
(destroy)....................... effect on just about every part of your body. It's especially
bad for your heart. The positive (affect)....................... of a good, hearty laugh will
help you live longer, (healthy)......................... and happier, especially if you make it
a daily habit. Make it one of your goals (find)................................something funny to
laugh at every day.
(Read).............................. the funnies; watch a comedy show or old movies like the
Three Stooges, Abbott & Costello or The Road Runner. For a longer, stress free life, find
something that tickles your funny bone and get a good laugh in everyday.
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One of the easiest and (quick/quicker/quickest) ways to lose weight involves

(starting/start/starts) to eat healthy. Healthy eating includes eight servings of
vegetables and fruits every day. If (those/these/that) eight helpings substitute for
other fattening foods you (will/would/won’t) lose weight. You will become healthier
because you are adding the fiber and cancer fighting antioxidants in fruits and
vegetables. (Unless/If/Not if) you are one of those people who don’t like eating
vegetables or fruit start by adding just one helping a day. (Of/For/Off) most fresh or
cooked vegetables and fruits, one serving is one-half of a measured cup. That’s right,
eat healthy and lose weight by adding just ½ cup of healthy food to your
(meals/dishes/menus). After one week, add a second helping of a different food to a
different meal. Do that for a week. In eight weeks you will be there, eating healthy. As
you are adding these healthy foods to your meal plan, eat less of the fattening foods and
you will be losing weight.

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Offers / motivated / important / corporate / skills / staff / making / issue /

The rapid development of new technologies means that

managing ...............................change to renovate existing working patterns is now
the urgent .............................on the corporate agenda. To execute this revolution
organisations are turning to the 360-degree appraisal scheme, whereby employees
are assessed by their supervisors, whose management ..............................are in
turn appraised by their staff. Because the scheme .........................employees an
opportunity to assess the skills of their supervisors in this way an all-round picture
of how they are seen emerges. In theory, for everyone involved, it should be the
start of a process of change for the better. The key to ...............................the
scheme work is the spirit in which it is implemented. It's ...............................that
the whole process is affirmative and that any staff weaknesses are addressed with
an inspiring career development plan, he says.
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employed – working – better – since – qualifications – intend – on –
application

I wish to apply for the post of Accounts Assistant as advertised in The

New Strait Times dated 15th July 2017. I have the necessary_______________
as stated in my CV which is attached to this email. I have experience
working in both food manufacturing and auto manufacturing fields. I am
currently working for Lazat Ice Cream as an Accounts Assistant, and have
been here since January 2014. Before this, I was _______________ for TFR
Auto Enterprise as an Accounts clerk. _______________ my present position
offers little prospect for career advancement, I would like to be attached to
a fairly large organisation such as yours. I would like to work in Nilai city as
I _______________________ to pursue my studies and get another
professional qualification. I have enrolled in a college in Nilai to do ACCA
_______________ a part-time basis. With this high additional educational
level, I can perform _______________ in applying the accounts knowledge in
the future job.

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Your body needs a wide range of nutrients in the right amounts to
grow, develop and maintain itself. Too much, or not enough, of any
nutrient (need / can / has to) lead to problems. A balanced (diet /
dishes / meal) lowers your risk of developing a range of chronic diseases
and keeps your body (function / to function / functioning) optimally.
Increasing your fruit and vegetable consumption (promotes / prevents /
predicts) healthy blood pressure and may lower your risk for certain
types of cancer. Lowering your saturated fat intake may help (increase /
develop / protect) your heart. Eating enough fibre-rich foods helps lower
cholesterol. Controlling your sugar intake reduces your risk of type-2
diabetes, and eating the right number of calories keeps your weight (over
/ under / by) control.