Unit 7.part 2

Question 1

(noun) – a disadvantage or a negative aspect of something.

Answer 1

Con. One major con of living in a big city is the high cost of rent.

Question 2

(noun) – the subjects, lessons, and academic content taught in a school, college, or university.

Answer 2

Curriculum. The school updated its curriculum to include more technology and science classes.

Question 3

(noun) – a negative feature or condition that makes something less effective, less successful, or puts someone in an unfavourable position.

Answer 3

Disadvantage. One disadvantage of living far from the city centre is the long commute to work.

Question 4

(adjective) – extremely bad or harmful; causing great damage or suffering.

Answer 4

Disastrous. The company made a disastrous decision that led to huge financial losses.

Question 5

(adjective) – very poor, depressing, or causing a low mood; extremely bad in quality.

Answer 5

Dismal. The students’ test results were dismal, so the teacher decided to review the material again.

Question 6

(noun) – a school subject that teaches practical household skills, such as cooking, sewing, and managing a home.

Answer 6

Domestic science. She learned basic cooking techniques in her domestic science class.

Question 7

(adjective) – extremely bad, unpleasant, or causing fear.

Answer 7

Dreadful. The weather was so dreadful that everyone stayed indoors.

Question 8

(verb) – to get rid of something unwanted, often by leaving it in a place where it should not be.

Answer 8

Dump. They decided to dump the old furniture in the recycling center.

Question 9

(verb) – to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently.

Answer 9

Endure. She had to endure long hours of studying before the final exam.

Question 10

(verb) – to force someone to leave their home or country.

Answer 10

Exile. The dictator exiled his opponents to prevent them from returning.