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Tax Policy, Inequality & RedistributionL07
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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishtax-policy-inequality-redistributiontax policyinequalityredistributionword 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 tax policy, inequality & redistribution.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. For some lines, no word is needed.

The debate over fiscal policy often centres on the __ (1) between economic growth and social equity. While some argue that high taxation on the wealthy is _ (2) for funding public services, others claim it stifles investment. This __ (3) between different economic schools of thought often leads to political instability. Furthermore, the _ (4) of wealth within certain societies has reached levels that many consider __ (5) in a modern democracy. Without effective redistribution, the gap between the rich and the poor may become _ (6) to bridge. Therefore, policymakers must seek a __ (7) approach to ensure that tax laws promote both stability and fairness, avoiding any _ (8) of social cohesion.

  1. EQUAL
  2. NECESSARY

  3. DIFFER

  4. ACCUMULATION

  5. ACCEPT
  6. IMPOSSIBLE
  7. BALANCE
  8. BREAK

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. It was a mistake to think that tax cuts would automatically lead to job creation. | TURNED → It ______ that tax cuts would automatically lead to job creation. 2. I haven't seen the latest report on wealth inequality, but I've read a summary of it. | ONE → I haven't seen the latest report on wealth inequality, but I've read _____. 3. He didn't want to pay the inheritance tax, so he donated his assets to charity. | PREVENTED → His desire to avoid paying inheritance tax _____ to charity. 4. Many people believe the tax system is unfair, and they are right to do so. | WHICH → Many people believe the tax system is unfair, ______. 5. "I'll implement the new policy tomorrow," the minister said. | WOULD → The minister said _____ the new policy the following day. 6. We need to address the wealth gap, and we need to do it quickly. | DO → We need to address the wealth gap, and _____.

Answer key

  1. equilibrium
  2. necessary
  3. difference
  4. accumulation
  5. acceptable
  6. impossible
  7. balanced
  8. breakdown
  9. turned out
  10. one
  11. prevented him from donating his assets
  12. which is a valid view
  13. he would implement
  14. so must we do so