Unit 11

Unit 11 Extra practice

1 Wordsnake
Find ten words related to learning.

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2 Synonyms
Complete the sentences with the correct form of these synonyms of the words in brackets.

absorb connect grasp ignorant inspire pick up

1 A successful teacher should be able to connect (engage) with students from different
backgrounds.
2 I never used to be able to (understand) much in maths and science classes.
3 This is the painting which (motivated) me to become an artist.
4 I was quite (unknowing) of our country’s past until I started reading history books.
5 I find listening to music can help me (take in) information when I’m studying.
6 You should start a new course if you want to (acquire) more knowledge.

3 Complete the sentences with these words.

heart late lesson live mistakes trade

1 I’m going to be a mature student, but I suppose it’s never too late to learn.
2 I’m going to watch Frank at work so I can learn some tricks of the .
3 If you’re willing to learn from your , then you can improve your skills in no time.
4 I have to learn this poem by , but I’ve got a terrible memory.
5 Bob will soon learn his when his business starts losing money.
6 It might take some time, but I’m sure he’ll learn to with his learning difficulty.

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Unit 11
Unit 11 Extra practice
4 Crossword
Complete this crossword with the words missing from the sentences.
1
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2
N
3
M O
4
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5 6
L L A
7
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D M
G G C
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Down
1 Tom has acquired so much knowledge from all those books that he’s read.
2 Jane said she had a gut that she’s failed the exam.
4 I only have a understanding of French, but I’d love to learn more.
5 Some animal behaviourists have managed to teach animals such as chimpanzees how to
with sign language.
6 I struggle with maths, but I’m quite comfortable doing some arithmetic.
9 I did some research to out what was the best course for me to do at university.

Across
3 Adele has such a good that she never forgets anything.
7 Do you believe that animals can have thoughts and like humans?
8 When she was only 12 years old, it suddenly her that she wanted to be a doctor.
10 Are all animals able to between colours and shapes?

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