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2 Match the adverbs and expressions 1 -7 below with the adverbs you underlined in Exercise 1.

1. 
   especially
   
2. 
   preferably
   
3. 
   temporarily/for the time being
   

U without a fixed time limit

5. 
   always/definitely
   
6. 
   roughly
   
7. 
   comparatively
   

Exam tip: Use an adverb at the beginning of a statement to indicate your attitude towards it.
Example: Fortunately, I was able to fund my studies myself.

3. 
   For each sentence 1-7 replace the expression in italics with the most appropriate adverb 28 a-g. Listen to Track 28 to check your answers.
   

a absolutely

b inevitably

c interestingly
d presumably

e supposedly f surprisingly g undoubtedly

1. 
   I didn't expect this - the prime minister has been elected for a second term.
   
2. 
   I was intrigued that more young people voted in this election than in the previous one.
   
3. 
   Ves, of course! I'd love to return to Africa some day.
   

U People claim that travel broadens the mind.

5. 
   I'm sure that cooking with natural ingredients is better for your health.
   
6. 
   We cannot avoid the fact that the cost of fuel will rise.
   
7. 
   I assume fewer people will travel by car if petrol becomes too expensive.
   

Exam tip: The most common sound in English is the schwa.
It occurs in unstressed syllables and in writing can be represented by any vowel.
Examples: above, better, pencil, contain, suppose

29
To pronounce it, you should relax your jaw and make the briefest possible vowel sound.
Listen to words 1-6 below on Track 29. Circle the vowel which is stressed and underline any vowels pronounced as a schwa. Say the words.

1. 
   absolutely
   

U presumably

2. 
   necessarily
   

5 supposedly

3. 
   particularly
   

6 surprisingly

Q 5
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Listen to the examiner’s questions in Exercise 1 on Track 30, pausing the CD after each question. Answer the questions in your own words using adverbs where appropriate.

Exam practice: Speaking Part 1
Exam tip: Using attitude markers such as surprisingly, interestingly, and inevitably can make your responses more interesting. However, if you overuse them or use them inappropriately you will not sound natural.
Notice how proficient speakers use them and in what contexts.
Avoid using them in every sentence.
You are going to practise Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking exam: introduction and interview.
You will hear the examiner introduce herself, ask you to confirm your identity, and ask you questions on a variety of topics.
This part of the exam takes 4-5 minutes.
As you do this practice exercise, pause the CD after each question so that you can answer.
You may want to record yourself, assess your performance, and try again.
17 Words for problems and solutions
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Recognizing collocations

Vocabulary
Nouns for problems:

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  complication (complications)
  

NOUN A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with. ■ The age difference was a complication to the relationship. ■ An added complication is the growing concern for the environment.

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