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The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 11.3 - Vocabulary and skills development for the textbook Navigate Elementary A2 - Coursebook with authors Jake Hughes and Katie Wood from Oxford University Press

Question

Work with a partner. Guess the meaning of the highlighted words in the article. What helped you decide?

Answer

  • brilliant: really good – The adjective describes a scientist famous for excellence.
  • award: to give as a prize – The infinitive verb ‘to award’ acts on the noun ‘the prize’ similarly for individuals and teams.
  • individual: one person – The noun refers to ‘one person’ and compares to ‘team’ in the same sentence.
  • maximum: the most – The noun suggests an upper limit ‘of three’.
  • crucial: very important. – The adjective hints at the (most) important members of the team.
  • great: really good – The adjective suggests ‘the very best’ tennis players and F1 drivers.
  • coach: trainer/person who helps the players with their game. – support staff who help/teach individuals
  • dietician: person who tells players what to eat and drink – a noun derived from the word ‘diet’
  • focusing: action of concentrating only on a part – verb, derived from ‘focus’, narrowing scope/vision
  • huge: very big – The adjective includes the ‘many more people’ working.

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