Iceland_B2+Handout and word bank_reading missing sentences

Reading 3a • B2+ Vocabulary VOCABULARY HANDOUT / CAMBRIDGE B2 FIRST Iceland: A Strange Land of Contrasts 10 high-utility words and expressions • English definitions • Complete B2+ examples 01 CONSTANT (adj) Definition happening all the time, or repeatedly without stopping. In the article “through constant volcanic eruptions” Example Teenagers often face constant pressure to do well at school, even when they are trying their best. 02 LEAD TO (v) Definition to cause something to happen, often as a result of a situation or action. In the article “led to a famine” Example Spending too many hours online can lead to problems with sleep and concentration. 03 DISRUPTION (n) Definition an interruption that stops something from continuing normally. In the article “caused a lot of disruption” Example The heavy snow caused major disruption to transport, so many students arrived late. 04 INHABITANTS (n-plural) Definition the people or animals that live in a particular place. In the article “deforestation by inhabitants over the years” Example The island’s inhabitants depend on tourism and fishing for many of their jobs. 05 BARELY Definition only just; almost not. In the article “with barely three hours of daylight a day” Example We had barely enough time to finish our project before the teacher collected it. 06 ISOLATION (n) Definition the state of being separated from other people or places. In the article “the isolation of this unique island” Example For some teenagers, moving to a new school can create a feeling of isolation at first. 07 THROUGHOUT Definition during the whole of a period of time, from beginning to end. In the article “throughout Iceland’s recorded history” Example Our school organises sporting events throughout the year, not just in summer. 08 PERMANENT (adj) Definition lasting for a long time or forever; not temporary. In the article “there is no permanent population” Example Plastic pollution can cause permanent damage to marine environments. 09 SUFFER FROM (v) Definition to experience something unpleasant, such as an illness or a problem. In the article “suffers from pollution and environmental problems” Example Many students suffer from stress when they have several important exams in one week. 10 MANAGE (v) Definition to organise, control or deal with something successfully. In the article “manage fish stocks in the sea” Example If you manage your time effectively, you can study and still have time for your friends. STUDY TIP Learn words in useful combinations: constant pressure · lead to problems · cause disruption · suffer from stress · manage your time.Reading 3a • B2+ Vocabulary Iceland: A Strange Land of Contrasts B2+ Vocabulary Practice | Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exercise 1 – Complete the sentences Complete each sentence with the correct word or expression from the box. Use each one only once. WORD BANK barely • constant • disruption • inhabitants • isolation • lead to • manage • permanent • suffer from • throughout 1. Too much stress can __________ serious health problems. 2. The storm caused major __________ to flights. 3. Teenagers sometimes __________ a lack of sleep. 4. The island has only 500 permanent __________. 5. I had __________ finished my homework when my friends arrived. 6. The accident caused __________ damage to the building. 7. The school organises different activities __________ the year. 8. During the pandemic, many people experienced social __________. 9. There is __________ pressure on students to achieve good grades. 10. Learning to __________ your time effectively is an important skill. Exercise 2 – Personalise the vocabulary Complete these sentences with your own ideas. Try to use B2+ language. 1. Spending too much time on social media can lead to ... 2. One thing that causes disruption at my school is ... 3. Many teenagers suffer from ... 4. Throughout the school year, I ... 5. One of the biggest challenges teenagers face is managing ...Reading 3a • B2+ Vocabulary Answer key – Exercise 1 No. Answer 1 lead to 2 disruption 3 suffer from 4 inhabitants 5 barely 6 permanent 7 throughout 8 isolation 9 constant 10 manage FCE tip: Learn vocabulary in chunks rather than as individual words. For example, learn lead to serious consequences, cause major disruption, suffer from a lack of sleep, and manage your time effectively. These expressions can be useful in both writing and speaking.Reading 3a • B2+ Vocabulary