TASK COMMANDS Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

TASK COMMANDS

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has the same or a similar meaning to the first sentence. In each case, you need one word only. The first and last letters of each word are in their correct place. Use the words to complete the crossword on the next page.

Across

2	Recognize and understand the problems that low-income groups face in the U.S.A. I____________y the problems faced by low-income groups in the U.S.A.
4	Explain why violence on the streets of our cities is becoming more common. A____________t for the increase in violence on the streets of our cities.
6	Give reasons why protecting the countryside around cities is important. A____________e the case for protecting the countryside around cities.
8	Describe how nuclear technology has developed over a period of time. T____________e the development of nuclear technology.
9	Say how much it will cost to set up your own website, either by guessing or by using available information to calculate it. E____________e the cost of setting up your own website.
12	Look at the differences between the way young people live in your country with the way they do in the U.S.A. C____________e the lifestyle of young people in your country with those in the U.S.A.
13	Explain clearly and exactly what the word “terrorism” means. D____________e the word “terrorism”.
15	Explain, with clear examples, why it is important to eat healthily. I____________e the importance of a healthy diet.
16	Carefully consider and calculate the ways your English has improved since you started using this book. A____________s the improvements you have made in your English since you started using this book.
17	Say what you think will happen with space travel and exploration in the future. P____________t the future of space travel and exploration.
18	Study carefully the things that cause global warming. E____________e the causes of global warming.

Down

1	Say or write down your career plans for the future, but just give the main points, and don't go into detail. O____________e your career plans for the future.
3	Give more details than you have already given on how mass globalization is affecting developing countries. E____________e on the effects of mass globalization in developing countries.
5	Provide a short account of the most important aspects of the role the United Nations has had since 1945. S____________e the role United Nations has played since 1945.
7	Show me how this computer works by using it yourself. D____________e how this computer works.
10	Think carefully about how useful a new student social center would be before making a judgement. E____________e how useful a new student social center would be.
11	Study or explain in detail what is happening around the world as a result of climatic change. A____________e the effects of climatic change around the world.
13	Write or talk in detail about the advantages and disadvantages of growing up in a big city. D____________s the advantages and disadvantages of growing up in a big city.
14	Give good reasons why the government spends so much on defense.  J____________y the government's excessive spending on defense.

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