Unit 3 Language summary

Nouns Synonyms Verbs Expressions

consensus accent – way of speaking conform bearing in mind
convention consensus – agreement regret generally speaking
dialect conventions – rules rethink get laid off
issue distinct – different struggle golden opportunity
(peer) pressure evaluate – assess speaking of
rat race frequently – often Expressions with take talking of
rebel inferior – less good take advantage of thinking about it
social life inherently – essentially take charge
social status regarded / considered – seen take credit for
reveal – show take heart
Adjectives seldom – rarely take into account
superior to – better than take note of
anxious
take part in
assertive
take personally
contemporary
take precedence over
controversial
take refuge
dominant
take responsibility for
elderly
take steps
extra-curricular
take stock of
geographical
take the initiative
neutral
offensive
overwhelming
regional
ripe
sexist
tremendous
valid

Linking events Changing views

Growing up, I was always branded a rebel.
I never met anyone, working as hard as I do.
Having built up a successful career, I’m happy with my life
choices.
I’ve never conformed to social norms, not having had any
children.
Having said that, there were other pressures.
But then, I suppose there always was.
But then again, they say women still do more of the
household chores.
Even so, their options were limited.
But even then, you’re not guaranteed a good job.

Adding emphasis Expressing results in writing

You’ll be so excited that you can only think of the fun ahead.
Time goes so fast you won’t notice.
It’s such an overwhelming experience that many students
drop out.
You don’t even realize.
It may even take a year to adjust to college.
That will make things even worse.
Even the best students don’t always get A’s.
You only want to take refuge in your room.
It will only make things worse.
It’s only natural to feel anxious.
Only you can take charge of your situation.
There was too much reading, leaving little time for evening
activities.
She spoke so quickly that students could not understand her.
She spoke quickly, so students . . .
Group work was part of the course. As a result, /
Consequently, the classes were lively.
It was an excellent course, and I would therefore
recommend it.

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