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Blockchain, Crypto & Decentralised FinanceL07
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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

50 minC1c1use_of_englishblockchain-crypto-decentralised-financeblockchaincryptodecentralised financeword formation

Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of blockchain, crypto & decentralised finance.

Unit 31: Blockchain, Crypto & Decentralised Finance

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in CAPITALS at the end of each line.

  1. The sudden _____ in Bitcoin's value left many amateur investors in a state of panic. VOLATILE
  2. Many experts argue that the _____ of decentralised finance will revolutionise traditional banking. EMERGE
  3. The blockchain provides an _____ record of all transactions, making fraud extremely difficult. ALTER
  4. Due to the _____ of the technology, many regulatory bodies are struggling to keep up. COMPLEX
  5. The _____ of smart contracts allows for automated, trustless agreements between parties. IMPLEMENT
  6. Without proper _____, the crypto market remains a playground for speculators. REGULATE
  7. The _____ of the new protocol was met with widespread scepticism from the tech community. VALID
  8. Investors must be aware of the _____ risks associated with high-yield liquidity pools. SUBSTANTIAL

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

1. Most people believe that Bitcoin is the future, but some think it is just a bubble. | WHICH Some people believe Bitcoin is the future, __ others consider it a mere bubble. 2. I haven't seen such a significant rise in crypto prices in years. | SUCH Never _ a significant rise in crypto prices. 3. If you don't invest now, you will miss the opportunity to gain early advantages. | OR You must invest now, __ you will miss the opportunity to gain early advantages. 4. He lost a lot of money in the crash, and he also lost his reputation. | AS WELL He lost a lot of money in the crash _ his reputation. 5. It is difficult to understand how the ledger works without a technical background. | DIFFICULTY Without a technical background, __ understand how the ledger works. 6. I'll send you the whitepaper, and then you can read it. | ONCE You can read the whitepaper __ I send it to you.

Answer key

  1. volatility
  2. emergence
  3. unalterable
  4. complexity
  5. implementation
  6. regulation
  7. validity
  8. substantial
  9. which
  10. have I seen such
  11. or else
  12. as well as
  13. there is difficulty to
  14. once I have sent