unit 1

Question 1

origin

Answer 1

the beginning or cause of something:
It’s a book about the origin of the universe.
Her unhappy childhood was the origin of her problems later in life.
What’s the origin of this saying? (= Where did it come from?)

Question 2

phase

Answer 2

any stage in a series of events or in a process of development:
The project is only in its initial phase as yet, but it’s looking quite promising.
We’re entering a new phase in international relations.

Question 3

sake

Answer 3

in order to help or bring advantage to someone:
Please do it, for David’s sake.
Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.
I hope for both our sakes that you’re right!

Question 4

temper

Answer 4

the tendency to become angry very quickly:
She has a real temper.
He’s got a really bad temper.

Question 5

treasure

Answer 5

(hazine)very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money:
Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure.
When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams.

Question 6

trial

Answer 6

iz

Question 7

wisdom

Answer 7

the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments:
I certainly hope to gain a little wisdom as I grow older.
He hosts a weekly radio programme in which he dispenses wisdom (= gives his opinions) on a variety of subjects.
I tend to doubt the wisdom of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.
Did we ever stop to question the wisdom of going to war?

Question 8

bad-tempered (adj)

Answer 8

huysuz

Question 9

forthcoming (adj)

Answer 9

önümüzdekii:

We have just received the information about the forthcoming conference.

Question 10

odd (adj)

Answer 10

strange or unexpected:
Her father was an odd man.
What an odd thing to say.
The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together.

Question 11

pure (adj)

Answer 11

not mixed with anything else:
a pure cotton shirt
pure orange juice
pure English honey

Question 12

sacred (adj)

Answer 12

kutsal
considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god:
sacred relics/temples
This area is sacred to the Apaches.

Question 13

straihgtforward (adj)

Answer 13

easy
easy to understand or simple:
Just follow the signs to Bradford - it’s very straightforward.

Question 14

tender

Answer 14

nazik
gentle, loving, or kind:
a tender look/smile
What you need is some tender loving care.

Question 15

transparent adj

Answer 15

şeffaf
If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly:
Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing.
Her blouse was practically transparent!

Question 16

adverse adj

Answer 16

olumsuz
having a negative or harmful effect on something:
The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather conditions.
They received a lot of adverse publicity/criticism about the changes.
So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects.