Unit 2

Question 1

noun

a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events.

Answer 1

era

/ˈɪərə/

We live in an era of globalization and technological change.

Question 2

noun

the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years.

Answer 2

evolution

/ˌevəˈluːʃn/

Darwin’s theory of evolution explains how species adapt to their environment

Question 3

noun

things that have been discovered, especially objects of historical or archaeological interest.

Answer 3

finds

/faɪndz/

The museum displays some of the most important archaeological finds of the last century.

Question 4

noun

a person who is one of the first people to do something.

Answer 4

pioneer

/ˌpaɪəˈnɪər/

He was a pioneer in the field of biotechnology

Question 5

noun

small pieces or amounts of something that are left from a larger original piece or amount.

Answer 5

remnants

/ˈremnənts/

The remnants of the meal were fed to the dog

Question 6

noun

an act of thinking about the past.

Answer 6

retrospect

/ˈretrəʊspekt/

In retrospect, I think I made the right decision.

Question 7

noun

the present situation or condition.

Answer 7

status quo

/ˌsteɪtəsˈkwəʊ/

Some people are not happy with the status quo and want to change the system.

Question 8

noun

a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens.

Answer 8

transition

/trænˈzɪʃn/

The country is in transition from dictatorship to democracy

Question 8

noun

a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving.

Answer 8

trend

/trend/

There is a growing trend towards online shopping

Question 9

adjective

sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant.

Answer 9

abrupt

/əˈbrʌpt/

Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room.

Question 10

adjective

Answer 10

bygone

Question 11

adjective

Answer 11

fleeting

Question 12

adjective

Answer 12

immense

Question 13

adjective

Answer 13

infinitesimal

Question 14

adjective

Answer 14

moderate

Question 15

adjective

Answer 15

periodic

Question 16

adjective

Answer 16

preceding

Question 17

adjective

Answer 17

prehistoric

Question 18

adjective

Answer 18

profound

Question 19

adjective

Answer 19

rapid

Question 20

adjective

Answer 20

topical

Question 21

adjective

Answer 21

tremendous

Question 22

adjective

Answer 22

turbulent

Question 23

adjective

Answer 23

pressed for time

Question 23

adjective

Answer 23

have time on your hands

Question 24

adjective

Answer 24

in next to no time

Question 24

adjective

Answer 24

in the blink of an eye

Question 25

adjective

Answer 25

there aren’t enough hours in the day

Question 26

adjective

Answer 26

time goes so fast

Question 27

Verb

Answer 27

excavate

Question 28

noun [ U ]

time when you are not working or do not have anything you must do:

Answer 28

spare time

/ˈspeər ˈtɑɪm/

I think when you’re really young, your spare time seems to last in eternity.

Question 29

phrase about time

A phrase expressing the feeling of time seeming to stretch on indefinitely.

Answer 29

“last in eternity”

/lɑːst.ɪn.ɪˈtɜːrnɪti/

I think when you’re really young, your spare time seems to last in eternity.

Question 30

phrasal verb . (disapproving)

​(disapproving) to go on for too long

Answer 30

drag on

/dræɡ ɒn/

I think when you’re really young, your spare time seems to last in eternity. It just drags on and on.

Question 31

phrase about time

A phrase used to describe something that lasts a very long time.

Answer 31

go on for ages

/ɡəʊ ɒn fɔːr ˈeɪdʒɪz/

when I was a child, I remember the summer holidays went on for ages.

Question 32

phrase about time

To have extra or spare time.

Answer 32

Have so much time on my hands

/hæv soʊ mʌtʃ taɪm ɒn maɪ hændz/

when I was a child, I remember the summer holidays went on for ages and I have so much time in my hands.

Question 33

phrase about time

Happens almost immediately or very quickly

Answer 33

in next to no time

/ɪn nɛkst tuː noʊ taɪm/

when I was a child, I remember the summer holidays went on for ages and I have so much time in my hands. Then in next to no time, you’re an adult and time seems to speed up.

Question 34

phrase about time

phrase that related to: “Perception of time passing faster than usual.”

Answer 34

time seems to speed up

/taɪm siːmz tuː spiːd ʌp/

when I was a child, I remember the summer holidays went on for ages and I have so much time in my hands. Then in next to no time, you’re an adult and time seems to speed up.

Question 35

expression

Feeling that time or an event is passing more quickly than expected.

Answer 35

It just goes so fast

/ɪt dʒʌst ɡoʊz soʊ fɑːst/

when I was a child, I remember the summer holidays went on for ages and I have so much time in my hands. Then in next to no time, you’re an adult and time seems to speed up. It just goes so fast.

Question 36

phrase about time

Not enough time to do everything one wants or needs to do.

Answer 36

There aren’t enough hours in the day

/ðɛr ɑːrnt ɪˈnʌf ˈaʊərz ɪn ðə deɪ/

when I was a child, I remember the summer holidays went on for ages and I have so much time in my hands. Then in next to no time, you’re an adult and time seems to speed up. It just goes so fast and there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done.

Question 37

phrase about time

To be in a hurry or not having much time left to do what one needs to do.

Answer 37

Pressed for time

/prɛst fɔːr taɪm/

when I was a child, I remember the summer holidays went on for ages and I have so much time in my hands. Then in next to no time, you’re an adult and time seems to speed up. It just goes so fast and there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. You feel constantly pressed for time

Answer 38

the past is a/another country