Task 5. A. Find synonyms for the following words:
| 1. Fervour 2. In these times 3. Complex 4. Chance 5. Dissimilar | 6. Grief 7. ABC 8. Retain 9. Serious 10. Translate |
B. Find antonyms for the following words:
| 1. Simple 2. Necessary 3. To forget | 4. To grieve 5. Similar 6. Unimportant |
C. Match the words with the definitions:
| 1. To communicate 2. Cultural 3. Language | 4. Dictionary 5. Grammar 6. To study |
a) a reference resource, in printed or electronic form, that consists of an alphabetical list of words with their meanings and parts of speech, and often a guide to accepted pronunciation and syllabification, irregular inflections of words, derived words of different parts of speech, and etymologies.
b) a system for the expression of thoughts, feelings, etc., by the use of spoken sounds or conventional symbols.
c) the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology, sometimes also phonology and semantics.
d) to apply the mind to the learning or understanding of (a subject), esp by reading.
e) to impart (knowledge) or exchange (thoughts, feelings, or ideas) by speech, writing, gestures, etc.
f) of or relating to artistic or social pursuits or events considered to be valuable or enlightened.
Grammar
Task 6. Look at the words and fill in the table:
| Word | Prefix | Base | suffix |
| nowadays | |||
| descendant | |||
| education | |||
| Russian | |||
| inexplicable | |||
| international | |||
| development | |||
| technological | |||
| unfortunately | |||
| significant |