unit 4 key words in unit 4 (page 56). vocabulary key words in unit 4 (page 56) make sure you...

Unit 4

KEY WORDS in Unit 4 (page 56)

VOCABULARY

KEY WORDS in Unit 4 (page 56)Make sure you understand these

terms!

Previous knowledge activity ...!!

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argueto speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with themThe children are always arguing.

(be) desperate

• very serious or bad: desperate poverty, a desperate shortage of food/suppliesThe situation is desperate - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies.• very great or extremeThe earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help.

Be opposed to

to disagree with a principle or planShe's opposed to religious education in schools.


claim

to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it[+ (that)] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.[+ to infinitive] He claims to have met the President, but I don't believe him.

comply withto act according to an order, set of rules or request

He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply.to ~ with an order;to ~ with the law;

confinementwhen a person or animal is kept somewhere, usually by forceShe spent most of those years under house arrest or close confinement.


conform to

to obey a rule or reach the necessary stated standard, or to do things in a traditional way

Members must conform to a strict dress code.(be in accordance with)

Counterattack an attack intended to stop or oppose an attack by an enemy or competitor

The Republicans have launched a strong counterattack against the Democrats' manifesto.

defendto protect someone or something against attack or criticismThey are fighting to defend their beliefs/interests/rights.He vigorously defended his point of view.


deprived ofnot having the things that are necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food or good living conditionsShe had a deprived childhoodHe comes from a deprived background.a deprived area

dignity calm, serious and controlled behaviour that makes people respect youHe longs for a society in which the dignity of all people is recognized.I think everyone should be able to die with dignity.

the opinion that you have of your own importance and valueHow could you wear something so indecent? Have you no dignity?In hospital, she felt stripped of all her dignity.

get into trouble

to have problemsThe teenager got into serious trouble when he left school and started trafficking with drugs.


get involved in to be included in something, to take part in or feel part of it (= play a part in sth)

She got involved in different projects.I wish I had never got involved in this stupid situation.

Get locked up lock somebody upto put someone in a prison or a hospital

Murderers should be locked up in prison for life.

Have a right toYou have a right to comment on the exams with your teachers.


ideology imitate

imprisoned

isolated

not near to other places an isolated farm/village

happening or existing only once, separate There were only a few isolated cases of violent behaviour.

feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people Working at home was making her feel increasingly isolated.

Person who has been put in prisonMandela was imprisoned for many years


Object toto feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?He objects to the label ‘bad student' which he is often given.

ostracise (-ed)

penaltya punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law

The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.The death penalty in many countries hasn’t been abolished.

to avoid someone intentionally or to prevent them from taking part in the activities of a group

My colleagues ostracized me after I criticized the company in public.

protest

when someone is punished Many people think that the death penalty is too severe a punishment for any crime.

run a risk

self-respect respect for yourself which shows that you value yourself

What you did took away your dignity and self-respect.

giving your opinions in a powerful way so that other people will notice de caràcter fort, dominant

punishment

react

rebel

resist

self-assertive

to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want them to succeed

My father supported the Labour Party all his life.Which team do you support, RM or FCB?

= sopesar, considerar, ponderar els avantatges i els contres de …

an advantage or a reason for doing something One of the big pros of living in Madrid is the night life.

pro = advantagecon = contra

support

weigh up the prons and cons

of something

Correction of previous knowledge activity

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Sum-up activity:

Workbook: Activitiy 1 a, b, c on page 32

Page 172 on student’s book:

LEXICON with the translation into French

Correction of activity:

Workbook: Activitiy 1 on page 32

1. deprived2. punishment3. rebel4. support5. argue6. ostracized7. confinement8. object9. resist

Verbal form

noun

DeprivePunishRebel

SupportArgue

OstracizedConfineObjectResist

DeprivationPunishment

RebelSupport

ArgumentOstracism

ConfinementObjection

Resistance