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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishtravel-culture-identityword formationkey word transformationsculturetravel

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 travel, culture & identity.

Part 1 — Word formation

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

  1. The sudden _____ of the ancient ruins caused a massive surge in local tourism. RELY
  2. Many travellers find that the _____ of local customs can lead to awkward social situations. MISUNDERSTAND
  3. Exploring remote villages provides an _____ insight into how traditional lifestyles are preserved. UNPARALLELED
  4. The museum's new exhibit aims to highlight the _____ of different ethnic groups within the city. DIVERSITY
  5. For many, a sense of _____ is deeply tied to the language they speak from childhood. IDENTITY
  6. The guide's _____ account of the expedition made us feel as if we were actually there. VIVID
  7. There is an _____ need to protect endangered cultural heritage sites from over-tourism. IMPERATIVE
  8. The _____ of the landscape was so breathtaking that we all stood in silence. MAGNIFICENT

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. Because she had travelled to so many countries, she felt very at home in any airport. EXPERIENCED → ________ countries, she felt very at home in any airport.

2. As soon as he finished his meal, he decided to head off to the local market. FINISHED → _____ his meal, he decided to head off to the local market. 3. Since the city was built on a volcanic island, the architecture is quite unique. BEING → ____ on a volcanic island, the architecture is quite unique. 4. Because he was overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the cathedral, he couldn't speak. OVERWHELMED → _____ by the sheer scale of the cathedral, he couldn't speak. 5. After they had spent months planning the trip, they finally set off. SPENT → ____ months planning the trip, they finally set off. 6. Because the flight was delayed, we spent the entire afternoon in the terminal. DELAYED → ________ by the flight, we spent the entire afternoon in the terminal.

Answer key

  1. discovery
  2. misunderstanding
  3. unparalleled
  4. diversity
  5. identity
  6. vivid
  7. imperative
  8. magnificence
  9. Having experienced so many
  10. Having finished
  11. Being built
  12. Overwhelmed
  13. Having spent
  14. Being delayed