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Key to Unit 6 Reading One Dealing with unfamiliar words 4 Match the words in the box with their definitions. 1 equal to something else in quality or importance (comparable) 2 having no money and unable to pay what is owed (bankrupt) 3 a strong feeling of wanting to have or to do something, especially something that is bad for you (temptation) 4 a short journey that you take for pleasure (excursion) 5 someone or something that is different in some way from other people or things and so cannot be included in a general statement (exception) 6 the process of becoming fit and healthy again after an illness or injury (recovery) 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. 1 When you buy clothes, there are often two labels, one which shows the price and the other, the make and other information. 2 When researchers claim something a fact, it’s because it’s true. 3 Someone who is fashion-conscious likes to wear clothes which are very up-to-date. 4 To do something with ease means doing it without any difficulties. 5 Something which is the norm is usual or expected. 6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes. 1 When the three main symptoms of shopaholism are put together, it becomes an addiction. (combined) 2 A rough guess at the amount of what Victoria Beckham spends on clothes every year is ￡100,000. (estimation) 3 You may have a false impression of freedom when you’re a shopaholic. (illusion) You may have an illusion of freedom when you’re a shopaholic. 4 Most people today consider it normal being in debt. (accept) 7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions. 1 If you smile broadly, is your smile (a) very happy and wide, or (b) very small and quick? 2 Is buzz likely to be (a) a pleasant, or (b) an unpleasant feeling? 3 Is a mall (a) a department store, or (b) a large building with a lot of shops and restaurants? 4 If you’re addicted to something, is it likely to be (