Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL

Description

This bestselling workbook provides a resource for students studying towards the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. It has been written for students at intermediate level and above, and is particularly appropriate for anyone who plans to study or train at an English-speaking college or university. Fully updated for this fourth edition, the book provides exercises to help teach and build general and topic-specific vocabulary related to the IELTS test and also covers grammar, use of English, comprehension and spelling. Suitable for both self-study and the classroom, it includes a range of activities to help students build and improve their English vocabulary and language skills. - Tests and improves vocabulary using a variety of useful, interesting and enjoyable exercises - Easy-to-use format with clear instructions - Comprehensive answer key with additional information - Includes IELTS-style Speaking and Writing tasks with sample answers to allow for productive practice of target language Cover Title Introduction Contents Addition, equation, and conclusion American English Changes Comparing and Contrasting Condition and requirement Confusing words Idioms and colloquialisms 1 Idioms and colloquialisms 2 Idioms and colloquialisms 3 Idioms and colloquialisms 4 Metaphors Modified words Numbers and symbols Obligation and option Opinion, attitude, and belief Opposites 1: Verbs Opposites 2: Adjectives Phrasal verbs 1 Phrasal verbs 2 Phrasal verbs 3 Presenting an argument Pronouns and determiners Similar meanings: Adjectives 1 Similar meanings: Adjectives 2 Similar meanings: Nouns Similar meanings: Verbs 1 Similar meanings: Verbs 2 Spelling Starting and stopping Task commands Time Word association: Adjectives Word association: Nouns Word association: Verbs Word forms: Nouns from verbs Word forms: Nouns from adjectives Word forms: Adjectives from verbs Working words Topics 1: Children and families Topics 2: Education Topics 3: Food and diet Topics 4: The media Topics 5: Money and finance Topics 6: Nature and the environment Topics 7: On the road Topics 8: Science and technology Topics 9: Town and country Topics 10: Travel Topics 11: Work Mini topics Vocabulary record sheet Vocabulary record sheet sample Answers Copyright