Welcome to VocabSystem, a vocabulary­learning system which increases your vocabulary without memorizing long lists. VocabSystem will help you to ACQUIRE words in a natural and interesting way. Now you are ready for the third week of your learning program. Begin with the Checklist of the words for Week . The Checklist contains 15 key words for the week. The words are divided in two lists. Listen to the speaker and read each list. Then you will listen to a specific recording for each day of the week. On the daily recording, you will hear: ● a slow phonetic reading of the word ● information and definition of the word ● a synonym of the word (same meaning) ● an antonym of the word (opposite meaning) ● sentences with the word in context Here is your daily program for Week 3: Start with the Checklist recording containing List A and List B. Monday Day 1: (List A) Listen to the speaker and repeat what he says. Tuesday Day 2: (List A) Listen again to the same recording. Wednesday Day 3: (List B) Listen to the next recording. Thursday Day 4: (List B) Listen again to the same recording. Friday Day 5: Listen again to the Checklist for Week 3. Do the exam. By Friday of this week, you will verify your progress. In reality, you have not just learned 15 words, but you have learned a synonym and an antonym of each word. Quite simple but very effective. It’s possible that at the end of the 3 weeks, you will have learned 135 words. Now go to page 2 of this booklet, open the audio track titled W03_checklist.mp3 and begin. Good luck! WEEK 3 (Listen to audio recording W03_checklist.mp3) Listen once to this week’s words and repeat. It’s not important to understand the words… just repeat after the speaker. When you have finished, go to the next page and listen to the next recording. CHECKLIST WEEK 3 List A 1.
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intensify intolerable observe ongoing propose restore vital WEEK 3 MONDAY DAY 1 / TUESDAY DAY 2 ­ LIST A (W03_ListA.mp3) Now you are prepared to learn List A of the words for Week 3. Listen to the recording while reading the text and repeat after the speaker when you hear the sound. Tomorrow, on Tuesday, you will listen to List A again. 1 / ˈɔː l t ә / → alter (repeat) v. to change or make different Synonym: modify Antonym: leave alone v. altered ­ n. alteration adj. alterable ­ adv. alterably Will the starlit alter its course and miss the coast? Gloria hasn't altered her plans to return to school. 2 / ˈæ n ә ˌl aɪ z / → analyze (repeat) v. to study something carefully, to separate Synonym: examine Antonym: ignore n. analyzed into parts for study n. analysis Scientists must analyze problems thoroughly. Analysis of the substance confirms the presence of nitrogen. 3 / ˈeɪ n ʃ ә n t / → ancient (repeat) adj. something from a long time ago, very old. Synonym: old Antonym: modern Archaeologists analyze ancient civilizations. Dave found an ancient Roman coin. 4 / ә ˈn ɔɪ ɪ ŋ / → annoying (repeat) adj. a slight bother, disturbing to a person Synonym: bothersome Antonym: comforting n. annoyance ­ v. annoy adv. annoyingly Mosquitoes can be an annoying part of a vacation at the beach. She annoyed her parents by coming home late. 5 / æ n ˈt ɪ s ɪ ˌp eɪ t / → anticipate (repeat) v. to think about or prepare for something ahead of Synonym: predict adj. anticipatory n. anticipation No one can anticipate the results of the games. They planned their vacation with anticipation. 6 / k ә n ˈf ɔː m / → conform (repeat) v. to follow established rules or patterns of Synonym: adapt Antonym: dissent n. conformity n. conformist Yon must conform to the rules or leave the club. She has always been a conformist. 7 / d ɪ ˈt e k t / → detect (repeat) v. to find out, to observe something Synonym: notice Antonym: miss n. detection n. detective He detected a smile on his girlfriend's face. They are the best detectives on the police force. 8 / ɪ n ˈr ɪ tʃ / → enrich (repeat) v. to make rich, to make something of Synonym: enhance Antonym: decrease n. enrichment adj. enriching The fine arts enrich our lives. The discovery of oil was an enrichment for the country. WEEK 3 WEDNESDAY DAY 3 / THURSDAY DAY 4 ­ LIST B Now you are prepared to learn List B of the words for Week 3. Listen to the recording while reading the text and repeat after the speaker when you hear the sound. Tomorrow, on Thursday, you will listen to List B again. 1 / ɪ n ˈt e n s ɪ f aɪ / → intensify (repeat) v. to make stronger in feeling or quality Synonym: heighten Antonym: alleviate n. intensity adj. intense adj. intensive adv. intensely adv. intensively The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousness of the students. The chess match was played with great intensity. 2 / ɪ n ˈt ɒ l ә r ә b ә l / → intolerable (repeat) adj. difficult or painful to experience, not n. intolerance able to accept different ways of thought Synonym: unbearable Antonym: endurable adv. intolerably adv. intolerantly adj. intolerant Any opposition to the rules is intolerable. His boss was intolerant of his tardiness. 3 / ә b ˈz ɜː v / → observe (repeat) v. to see and watch carefully, to examine Synonym: notice Antonym: ignore n. observation n. observer adj. observant adj. observable Human beings like to observe the behavior of monkeys. I made the observation that you are not happy. 4 / ˈɒ n ɡ әʊ ɪ ŋ / → ongoing (repeat) adj. continuing Synonym: current Antonym: incontinuous The tutoring project is an ongoing program of the school. Maintaining roads is an ongoing job. 5 / p r ә ˈp әʊ z / → propose (repeat) v. to suggest or plan to do something Synonym: suggest Antonym: withdraw n. proposal n. proposition adj. proposed The governor is going to propose new taxes. Her proposal was well accepted. 6 / r ɪ ˈs t ɔː / → restore (repeat) v. to give back or bring back something Synonym: revitalize Antonym: damage n. restoration return to the original condition adj. restored He restored my confidence in him. It is a beautiful restoration of the old table. 7 / ˈv aɪ t ә l / → vital (repeat) adj. of great importance, full of life Synonym: indispensable Antonym: additional n. vitality adv. vitally Money is vital to the success of the program. His intense vitality was easily observable. WEEK 3 FRIDAY DAY 5 ­ CHECKLIST / EXAM (W03_checklist.mp3) Now you are prepared for the exam of the words for Week 3. Review the words by listening to the recording while reading the text and repeat after the speaker. Then attempt the exam. You can check your answers on the key on the last page. MATCHING Choose the synonym. 1. indispensable (A) abrupt (B) abroad (C) vital (D) frail 2. restore (A) appeal (B) revitalize (C) attract (D) disrupt 3. conform (A) annoy (B) divide (C) encourage (D) adapt 4. notice (A) observe (B) refine (C) distribute (D) analyze 5. current (A) energetic (B) ideal (C) ongoing (D) intense 6. detect (A) alter (B) notice (C) anticipate (D) modify 7. intense (A) strong (B) intolerant (C) vitally (D) allowable 8. enrich (A) alter (B) dispense (C) disrupt (D) enhance 9. unbearable (A) inspiring (B) unfavorable (C) intolerable (D) ancient 10. proposal (A) question (B) attention (C) benefit (D) suggestion TEST QUESTIONS Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase 1. The composition of heavenly bodies can be discovered by analyzing the light they emit. (A) detecting (B) examining (C) intensifying (D) observing 2. In 1985, the Coca­Cola Company altered the secret formula of the drink's ingredients. (A) modified (B) proposed (C) enriched (D) restored 3. Aside from simply being annoying, loud noises can permanently damage the ear. (A) unwelcome (B) bothersome (C) detected (D) intolerable 4. Building construction is an ancient human activity. (A) an old (B) a vital (C) an ongoing (D) a contemporary 5. Manitoba's leaders anticipated the changing economic environment during the early part of the twentieth century. (A) welcomed (B) predicted (C) made use of (D) conformed to WEEK 3 FRIDAY DAY 5 ­ EXAM KEY Congratulations! You have finished the second week of VocabSystem! Try to use your new words in your conversation with English speakers if possible. Part 1 1 C
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