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Religion, Faith & SecularismL07
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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishreligion-faith-secularismreligionsecularismword formationkey word transformation

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 religion, faith & secularism.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instrucciones: Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in CAPITALS. Use only one word per gap.

  1. The sudden disappearance of religious influence in the region is often attributed to rapid ____.
  2. Many theologians argue that faith is an ____ experience that cannot be quantified.
  3. The temple was built with such ____ that it remains a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
  4. Some critics argue that the religious group's ____ of the truth is problematic.
  5. The monk's life of ____ was an inspiration to many young followers.
  6. There was a significant ____ in the number of people attending services during the decade.
  7. The priest's ____ was so moving that many were moved to tears.
  8. In some cultures, the concept of the divine is deeply ____ with the natural world.

RELIGION INTANGIBLE MAGNIFICENCE EXCLUSIVITY RETIREMENT DECLINE DEVOUTNESS INTERTWINED

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instrucciones: 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. The church's influence on local politics has been growing lately. | INCREASE → There has been a ____ in the church's influence on local politics. 2. It was a decision made by the council that caused much controversy. | COUNCIL → The ___ caused much controversy. 3. He was so surprised by the miracle that he couldn't speak. | SHEER → The __ of the miracle left him speechless. 4. The suddenness of the religious revival caught everyone off guard. | SUDDEN → Everyone was caught off guard by __ of the religious revival. 5. The philosopher's views on spirituality were very influential. | PHILOSOPHER → The __ were highly influential. 6. The priest's decision to leave the order was very unexpected. | UNEXPECTED → The priest's _____ was very unexpected.

Answer key

  1. secularisation
  2. intangible
  3. magnificence
  4. exclusivity
  5. retirement
  6. decline
  7. devoutness
  8. intertwined
  9. steady increase
  10. council decision
  11. sheer wonder
  12. the suddenness
  13. philosopher's views
  14. unexpected decision