KOÇ UNIVERSITY – ELC FALL 2022

UNIT 8 VOCABULARY EXERCISES ANSWER KEY

EXERCISE 1: Read the passage below and choose a word from the box that best completes each
blank. There are more words in the box than you need.

commit terminate ethics bias exclude

As a lawyer, and a professional man who worked within a set of professional (1) ethics, I could say
that the company has a (2) bias against women and minorities. The company gives the impression
that they (3) commit themselves to promoting human rights, along with progressive and open-
minded approach. However, it is the opposite. The HR department even decided to (4) exclude
some items from the work policy that protects its workers from discrimination and violation of
their rights.

EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in parenthesis. Be
careful with your spelling.

1) He tried to present a justification for his behavior. However, his behavior was so unethical
and unjust that the manager did not let him talk after a few minutes. (justify)

2) The act of shooting down a civilian aircraft was a flagrant violation of international law.
(violate)

3) The general authorized the withdrawal of troops from the fields. It was a very quick
decision as he knew the troops were in danger and needed to move to a safer area.
(withdraw)

4) Sequential arrangements of blocks are formed according to a pattern. Each arrangement

of blocks is formed according to a pattern. (sequence)

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EXERCISE 3: Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.

1) Selling alcohol at truck stops is an unnecessary ___________for drivers. It is obvious that

alcohol makes a driver over-confident, it affects reaction time and the capacity to stop the vehicle
quickly.
A devotion B temptation C resolution

2) Firefighting is a/an _________ dangerous calling. Namely, firefighters can be exposed to

extreme environments from the firehouse to the fireground.
A boundlessly B rationally C inherently

3) ____________, the decision rests with the child’s parents. It is the child's parents who have the
right to authorize or refuse the treatment.
A Reluctantly B Temporarily C Ultimately

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