Below are sentences containing some vocabulary that you will need to understand the texts in this unit. Examine the words in bold and try to determine their meaning from the context in which they are used. These ten bold words will be assessed in the mid term exam and end of unit quizzes. When you are ready, take the practice quiz below and check your answers.
1. The estimate that the man gave before doing the repair was wrong; the final cost was much higher.
High surface evaporation of water occurs when air temperatures are high.
Thousands of people migrate to other countries for work and a better life.
In the past, the coastal city was vulnerable to attack from armies from other countries.
The earthquake which suddenly struck the island caused catastrophic damage.
6. The emergency measures we took during the recent crisis saved a lot of lives.
7. The meteorological office forecast that a tropical cyclone will hit the coast of Dhofar in the next two days.
8. There has been a recent downward trend in iPhone X sales compared to earlier iPhones.
Radiographers wear a lead apron or go beyond a protective screen to stop exposure to x-rays .
Different factors can contribute to health problems, e.g. a poor diet and lack of exercise.