Objective Proficiency p 43. Keys and Vocabulary

Ex 3
KEY
a to set out: to intend. E.g. Mike, you’ve been doing Pricewise a long time now, is it something you set out to do? 

Set out: to begin a job, task, etc. with a particular aim or goal. Intend. Sp. proponerse. E.g. She set out to break the world record. They succeeded in what they set out to do.
 



b to take on: to agree to do. E.g. They wanted a consumer slot, so I took it on.


Take sth on: to decide to do something; to agree to be responsible for something/somebody. To agree to do sth. E.g. I can't take on any extra work. We're not taking on any new clients at present.



c to look into / to check out: to investigate. E.g. Where do the stories you look into come from?/ We check it out thoroughly of course, and then we contact everyone involved

look into something: to examine something. E.g. A working party has been set up to look into the problem. 

Check something out: to find out if something is correct, or if somebody is acceptable. E.g. The police are checking out his alibi. We'll have to check him out before we employ him.
 



d to follow up: to make inquiries. E.g. We actually read all the correspondence and we follow up some stories immediately but most are fi led for future use on our database. 

Follow sth up: to find out more about something that somebody has told you or suggested to you. Investigate. To make inquiries.  E.g. The police are following up several leads (clues) after their TV appeal for information.



e to stand out: to be highlighted. E.g. Do any particular stories stand out in your memory? 


Stand out (as something): to be much better or more important than somebody/ something. E.g. Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. 

 

f to find out: to discover. E.g. One of our researchers handed over the cash and tried to find out if being a lord would help him out in London. 




g to try out: to test. E.g. it’s a great idea, but I’ve not actually tried it out. 



h to point out: to mention. E.g. The supermarket was very apologetic when we pointed out these problems and sent the customer some shopping vouchers. 




i to put up with: to tolerate. E.g. as they cost upwards of a hundred pounds, people weren’t prepared to put up with this, but when they returned them to the shop, the shop didn’t want to know. 


Put up with somebody/something: to accept somebody/something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining. Tolerate. E.g. I don't know how she puts up with him. I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer.  



j to back down: to concede. E.g. We contacted the manufacturer with evidence of the problem and they were more than happy to back down and refund the money paid by the purchasers.

Back down (on/from something):to take back a demand, an opinion, etc. that other people are strongly opposed to; to admit defeat. To concede. E.g. She refused to back down on a point of principle.

Phrase Spot:



 

  • The right way round/up UK (US the right way around/up): in the correct position. E.g The lid has to go on the right way round or it won't fit. Keep the bottle the right way up.
  • By rights: In a just or proper manner; justly. If the situation was fair. E.g. By rights, it should be my turn next.  By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine.
  • It serves somebody right (for doing something): used to say that something that has happened to somebody is their own fault and they deserve it. E.g. Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish.
  • In the right: If you are in the right, what you are doing is morally or legally correct. E.g. He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side).
  • To be right under your nose: when something is extremely obvious yet you can't see. Right in front of you. E.g. Doesn't the answer always seem to be right under one's nose? 
  • As right as rain: absolutely fine. In excellent health or condition. E.g. He was sick last weekend, but now he is as right as rain.
  • To make all the right noises: to seem to be enthusiastic about something. E.g He made all the right noises about my audition but I couldn't tell if he was genuinely impressed. 
  • Right on time: at the correct time; no later than the specified time. E.g. He arrived right on time. 
  • To be within your rightsacting legally in one's own interest. E.g. I know I am within my rights when I make this request. You are not within your rights!
  • The film rights: legal agreement by which a writer concedes that a film company make a film of a story. E.g. The film rights belong to DreamWorks. 
KEY

a By rights 
By rights: In a just or proper manner; justly. If the situation was fair. E.g. By rights, it should be my turn next.  By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine.


b as right as rain 
As right as rain: absolutely fine. In excellent health or condition. E.g. He was sick last weekend, but now he is as right as rain.


c in the right
In the right: If you are in the right, what you are doing is morally or legally correct. E.g. He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side).


d right under their noses 
To be right under your nose: when something is extremely obvious yet you can't see. Right in front of you. E.g. Doesn't the answer always seem to be right under one's nose?


e the film rights
All set: If you're all set, you are ready for something. Sp. Estar listo para hacer algo. E.g. I'm all set to leave the country.

The film rights: legal agreement by which a writer concedes that a film company make a film of a story. E.g. The film rights belong to DreamWorks.



f right on time 
Turn up: to arrive. E.g. We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.
Right on time: at the correct time; no later than the specified time. E.g. He arrived right on time.


g within your rights
To be within your rightsacting legally in one's own interest. E.g. I know I am within my rights when I make this request. You are not within your rights!


h makes all the right noises 
To make all the right noises: to seem to be enthusiastic about something. E.g He made all the right noises about my audition but I couldn't tell if he was genuinely impressed.


i the right way round/ up
The right way round/up UK (US the right way around/up): in the correct position. E.g The lid has to go on the right way round or it won't fit. Keep the bottle the right way up.



j serve Michelle right 
It serves somebody right (for doing something): used to say that something that has happened to somebody is their own fault and they deserve it. E.g. Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish.



Ex 5 Speaking
1. Where do you like to shop- in a town centre or in an out-of-town mall?
2. What do you think of the threat to small independent shops from large chains?
3. Why do you think shopping centres or malls are so popular?

Possible answers  
I prefer to shop in a town centre because there are more independent stores. I hate out-of-town shopping centres or malls because they are just full of the big chain stores, all selling similar things. 
I think it’s terrible that there are so few small independent shops in my town. I can quite understand why people go out of town to do their shopping – after all, it’s probably more convenient and possibly the prices are lower – but I prefer the variety that small independent shops provide. 
Parking provision is probably the main reason why shopping centres or malls are so popular. Added to that is the fact that, in some cold, rainy climates, it is more comfortable to shop in a warm, indoor mall rather than having to battle against the elements on the High Street.
Vocabulary
Provision: /prəˈvɪʒn/ the act of supplying somebody with something that they need or want; something that is supplied. E.g. housing provision. The government is responsible for the provision of health care. There is no provision for anyone to sit down here. The provision of specialist teachers is being increased. Parking provision.
the elements [plural] the weather, especially bad weather. E.g. Are we going to brave the elements and go for a walk? To be exposed to the elements. To battle against the elements.


Ex 5 (2002 edition)
KEY
Answers
1 A is correct. B,C and D take the preposition from.



2 D is correct because source collocates with impeccable. 



3 A is correct. Seek out means to look for or concentrate on in this case. 
Aries: /ˈeəriːz/ the first sign of the zodiac, the Ram.  
Seek somebody/something out: to look for and find somebody/something, especially when this means using a lot of effort.  
Hold out: 1 to last, especially in a difficult situation. E.g. We can stay here for as long as our supplies hold out. 2 to resist or survive in a dangerous or difficult situation. E.g. The rebels held out in the mountains for several years.  
Hold out something: to offer a chance, hope or possibility of something. Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering. 
Hold sth. out: to put your hand or arms, or something in your hand, towards somebody, especially to give or offer something. E.g. He held out the keys and I took them.  
Make out:(informal) used to ask if somebody managed well or was successful in a particular situation. How did he make out while his wife was away? 
Make somebody out: to understand somebody's character. 
Make sb/sth out: to manage to see somebody/something or read or hear something. Distinguish. E.g. I could just make out a figure in the darkness. I could hear voices but I couldn't make out what they were saying. 
Make sb/sth out: to say that something is true when it may not be. E.g. She's not as rich as people make out. He made out that he had been robbed. She makes herself out to be smarter than she really is. 
Make sth out: to write out or complete a form or document. E.g. He made out a cheque for €100. The doctor made out a prescription for me. Applications must be made out in triplicate. 2 
Make sth out: (used in negative sentences and questions) to understand something; to see the reasons for something. E.g.I can't make out what she wants. 
Gemini: /ˈdʒemɪnaɪ/the third sign of the zodiac, the Twins. 
Gear: the equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity. Climbing/fishing/sports, etc. gear. 
Scorpio: /ˈskɔːpiəʊ/ the 8th sign of the zodiac, the Scorpion. 
Astrologer: /əˈstrɒlədʒ ə/ a person who uses astrology to tell people about their character, about what might happen to them in the future, etc. 
 




4 C is correct because it is contrasting what is said in the previous sentence with what is being said now.
Take sb by surprise: to attack or capture somebody/something unexpectedly or without warning. To happen unexpectedly so that somebody is slightly shocked; to surprise somebody. E.g. The police took the burglars by surprise. His frankness took her by surprise.



Aquarius: /əˈkweəriəs/ the 11th sign of the zodiac. Aquarian: /əˈkweəriən/ 
Virgo: /ˈvɜːɡ əʊ/ the 6th sign of the zodiac, the Virgin.



5 A is correct. We use tendency to talk about people who have an inclination towards doing something.
Drive: a strong desire to do things and achieve something; great energy. E.g. He'll do very well—he has tremendous drive. 

Taurus: /ˈtɔːrəs/ the second sign of the zodiac, the Bull. Taurean: /ˈtɔːr i‿ən/. 
Pisces: /ˈpaɪsiːz/ the 12th sign of the zodiac, the Fishes. Piscean: /ˈpaɪs i‿ən/    
Cancer: the fourth sign of the zodiac, the Crab. Cancerian: /(ˌ)kæn ˈsɪər i‿ən/

6 A is correct. It forms the collocation brand loyalty

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