Câu 1 Research was going well, but there was a risk that cuts in funding would jeopardise the entire project. Definition: Risk damaging or destroying something important.

Câu 2 When you address a meeting, it is important to speak clearly, confidently and at a good pace. Definition: Write a letter to someone.

Câu 3 The villas were basically flimsy wooden huts that shook every time there was a bit of wind. Definition: Strong and well built or made.

Câu 4 Although several species of turtle can be found in relatively cool seas, warm water provides the optimal conditions for breeding. Definition: The best or most suitable within a range of possibilities.

Câu 5 It can be very difficult for immigrants to integrate into local society, especially if there are marked cultural differences. Definition: Meet people or make useful contacts.

Câu 6 (page 31). Everyone was in favour of making the city centre traffic free, but public opinion shifted when locals realised that vehicles would need to be diverted through residential areas. Definition: Changed or moved.

Câu 7 (page 31). People like the new system, but because of the costs involved we do not believe it is viable, and we need to look for other options. Definition: Popular with people.

Câu 8 (page 31). Some of Shakespeare's plays are often attributed to other writers, although more recent research suggests that they were all his own work. Definition: Given to someone else as a gift, donation, etc.

Câu 9 (page 31). Although the inventor had a patent for his new product, other companies rapidly began copying and selling it, and he was forced to take legal action against them. Definition: An award or prize.

Câu 10 (page 31). Spiders usually trap their prey in webs, but others actively hunt for it. Definition: An animal that is caught and eaten by another animal.

Câu 11 (page 32). I hate flying, and nothing could induce me to get on an aeroplane. Definition: Stop or prevent something.

Câu 12 (page 32). There were several small problems with the original device, and it needed to be refined slightly before it could go on sale. Definition: Turned off and then on again.