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FE Read the text again and find words which match these definitions.
1
a strong state which is unlikely to change or fail (paragraph 1)
V Vocabulary note
2
trustworthy and reliable (paragraph 2)
The usual form of nouns from
3 phrasal verbs is: verb + particle:
not favouring one side in a disagreement (paragraph 3)
Communications broke down between
the parties.
1.4 Now complete these sentences using words and phrases from There was a breakdown in
1.2 and 1.3. communication.
The rocket is due to lift off at 5.30 this
1 afternoon.
Adults often have to perform a. balanung act between looking
after their children and caring for their ageing parents.
Liftoff is at 5.30 this afternoon.
2 between what students Another form these nouns take is:
Money from parents often
can earn and what they need to pay out. particle + verb:
3 My best friend is thoroughly . She's always there The disease broke out in the poorest part
when I need her. of the city. The outbreak started in the
poorest part of the city.
4 Here are some more examples:
My brother and I never really got on very well. We were constantly
set out/from the outset, take in /this
5 which year's intake, cry out /a public outcry
Parents and grandparents provide the
children need in their early years.
6
Parents should not take sides in their children's disputes. They should remain
Eal Which of these verbs from paragraphs 4 and shave similar meanings? Use the text to help you.
appease appreciate doubt erode impart inform
instil question recognise soothe teach weaken
appease - soothe
1.6 COLLOCATION Which of the adjectives in each box CANNOT replace the word in italics in the
sentence below it? Why?

1 idyllic troubled traumatic turbulent
3
close-knit dysfunctional loving supportive
The siblings have some behavioural problems I'm lucky to have a strong family, who'll always be
which are thought to result from their difficult there for me.
childhood.

An idyllic Chii4U100CL CI.965 not cause
4 committed solid stable uneasy
problems.
They told me that the success of their marriage
2 middle-class privileged tough sheltered came from their secure relationship.
My comfortable upbringing meant there were a lot 5 concerned distraught pushy worried
of survival skills for me to learn when I left home.
I was met at the hospital by my anxious parents,
who suddenly seemed very old and fragile.

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