Aim High 5 Unit: 5 Exercises

The following exercises are based on Aim High 5 Unit 5 

Vocabulary
The healing power of plans.
Match the highlighted words in the texts to these definitions.

1.	Lethal
2.	Tolerate
3.	Abated
4.	Noblewoman
5.	Dose
6.	Extract
7.	Remedy
8.	Neutralize
9.	Contaminate
10.	Diminish
11.	Relieved
12.	Crush
13.	Swelling
14.	Patented
15.	Trial and error

a	Becomes bigger due to illness or injury.
b	A cure for a disease or illness.
c	An upper-class woman with a special title.
d	Make something smaller or weaker.
e	That way of solving a problem using different methods until successful.
f	Became less strong.
g	Obtained exclusive rights to use or sell a product or invention.
h	To be removed from something.
i	Stop something from having an effect.
j	Removed or reduced pain.
k	Deadly or fatal.
l	A specific amount.
m	To be affected by something without being harmed.
n	Breaking up something into smaller pieces or powder by pressing hard.
o	impure, made dangerous because of the addition of another substance.

Activate
Complete these sentences with the correct forms of the words from the box.

diminished   ·  patent   ·  treatment   ·  dose   ·  contaminated   ·  lethal   ·  noblewoman   ·  tolerate   ·  relieve   ·  crush   ·  extracted   ·  swelling   ·  neutralize   ·  trial and error   ·  abates  

1.	Many rivers in Europe are with harmful chemical waste products from factories.
2.	Oil is from rare plants found in the Amazon jungle to make new medicines?
3.	Due to the , my eye looks much bigger than normal.
4.	The scientist could not find the solution to the problem, but he solved it is Eventually through .
5.	My grandmother believes they thought lemon and honey is a good for the flu.
6.	To season this dish, I always some garlic with salt, pepper and lemon juice before adding it to the mixture.
7.	A lot of the world's natural resources are at a much faster rate than ever before.
8.	Stop! Don't eat those mushrooms! They are . They look safe, but they are deadly.
9.	The Duchess of Alba is a from Spain.
10.	The inventor had to his invention to guarantee his rights.
11.	If I have a bad headache, I take aspirin to the pain.
12.	If you don't feel better, you can take another of medicine in 12 hours.
13.	My body can't wheat. I have to have a gluten-free diet but.
14.	We can't drive home until the sandstorm . It's too dangerous.
15.	We must intervene to the dispute between the two governments; we can't have any tension whatsoever.

Extend
Word formation
Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word, noun or verb, from the box.

patent   ·  neutralize   ·  tolerance   ·  relieve   ·  treatment   ·  contamination   ·  cures   ·  extraction  

1.	Many for fatal diseases and conditions have been discovered in the 20th century.
2.	Jaune goes to see his physiotherapist every Thursday to get for his back injury.
3.	Hot water, honey and lemon is good to the symptoms of the common cold.
4.	of the earth's oceans is leading to the extinction of many marine species.
5.	The police have zero for any crime or violence.
6.	The sale or copy of the innovative new device was protected by .
7.	Cold in the UK has diminished to the extent that now only a few mines are in operation.
8.	To an acid, you need an alkaline.

Matches the conditions and diseases with the definitions.

1.	Tuberculosis			a	A condition due to a lack of insulin.
2.	Ulcer			b	Severe pains in the stomach or intestines.
3.	High blood pressure			c	A sore inside or outside the body, typically in the mouth or stomach.
4.	Stroke			d	A condition that makes it difficult to breathe.
5.	Amnesia			e	An infectious disease in which swellings appear on the lungs.
6.	Diabetes			f	A brain condition when someone loses part or all of their memory.
7.	Asthma			g	When blood travels around the body too quickly.
8.	Cramps			h	A condition caused when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked.

Skills
Sensations
Vocabulary
Which adjectives from the box would you use to describe the item in the list one life in seven below?

1.	damp clothing.			a	Aromatic
2.	Bright sunshine.			b	Scorching
3.	Raw squid.			c	bitter
4.	strong coffee.			d	Clammy
5.	Dried herbs.			e	Mouthwatering
6.	Freshly baked cake.			f	Deafening
7.	Crashing waves.			g	Slimy

Read the sentences and study the expressions. Which feelings are they describing? Matches the expressions (1- 5) with feelings (a- e).

a runny nose   ·  feeling nauseous   ·  feeling slightly ill   ·  feeling dizzy   ·  feeling nervous  

1.	Karin felt lighthearted when she stood up, so we helped her back into a chair in case she fainted.
2.	Shelly has got butterflies in her stomach because she is going to give her speech in front of the class.
3.	They were feeling queasy after eating oysters- perhaps they weren't very fresh.
4.	Gavin was under the weather yesterday, but he is fine today, so it obviously wasn't anything serious.
5.	I need to buy a packet of tissues because I've got sniffles.

Prepare
Match the beginnings and the ends of a sentence is to make metaphors and similes.

1.	Her eyes were			a	two blue sapphires.
2.	The children wear			b	as lively as playful kittens.
3.	That boring show was			c	like an angry lion.
4.	The room's dust was			d	as exciting as watching the paint dry.
5.	Without her spectacles, she is			e	a gray blanket of powder.
6.	The storm was			f	as blind as a bat.

Review
You're cured
Complete the dialogue with the words from the box.

cure   ·  what   ·  neutralize   ·  alternative   ·  slimy   ·  make   ·  even though   ·  treatment   ·  aromatic   ·  swelling  

Carol: You look great, Tina, what's your secret?

Tina: Well, it's this new I'm following for my skin. Although I'm allergic to loads of things, this seems to work. It's mud from the Dead Sea. I put it on my face and neck for four to five minutes like a mile. Then just relax.

Carol: Mud! That's disgusting. It must be like putting raw squid on your face. Really and wet.

Tina: Not at all. It's really soft, soothing and . It smells like deep sea herbs.

Carol: I'm sure that's it says on the label. Tina, don't you read what the experts say? Many scientists it clear that these therapies don't work and are not based on any study. Though I must say, your complexion is much better.

Tina: well actually the minerals in the mud the acidity in the skin. If you have a bad skin condition, it can reduce and redness anyway. How's your asthma?

Carol: It's starting to bother me again, I'm seeing a specialist. There's not much he can do. I even have trouble with flowers if they're too overpowering.

Tina: Really. Well, I don't think my mud will help to your asthma, but you should try it anyway. It's really therapeutic.

Dictionary corner
Homophone's
Check the meaning of the homophones. Complete sentences (1- 6) with the correct form of the appropriate word.

1.	The lawyer gave excellent (council / counsel) through the government.
2.	I must get more (stationary / stationery) I've run out of staples and post-its.
3.	Remedies like acupuncture are considered to be (complementary / complimentary) to traditional medicine.
4.	She was fascinated by the illustrations and used to (pour / pore) over her book for 4 hours.
5.	My sister and I both play in the orchestra- I play the violin and she plays the (lute / loot).
6.	At the last minute, the (kernel / Colonel) decided to send in more troops

Words with similar meanings
Look at the pairs of words that are often confused. Choose the correct word and sentences (1- 4).

1.	The TV program (implied / inferred) that acupuncture was waste of time.
2.	Berta always comes out with nasty (official / officious) remarks. She's very unpopular.
3.	This issue is delicate and requires (sensible / sensitive) treatment.
4.	(Racial / racist) equality is a key objective of the new government.

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