Sincerity (n) (С2) - honesty.
Example: My grandfather was a man o f deep sincerity 12 Periodical (n) - a magazine or newspaper, especially on a serious subject, that is
published regularly.
Example: She has written for several legal periodicals. 13 Aspiration (n) (C2) - something that you hope to achieve.
Example: I’ve never had any political aspirations. 14
Attainable (adj) (C2) - possible to achieve.
Example: We must ensure that we do not set ourselves goals that are not attainable. 15 Vastly (adv) - very much.
Example: vastly different; vastly superior; vastly improved 16
To convey (v) - to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by
other people.
Example: I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help. 17
To unify (v) - to bring together; combine.
Example: With his speech, the president sought to unify the country. 18
To provoke (v) - to cause a reaction, especially a negative one.
Example: Test results provoked worries that the engine could overheat. 19
Controversy (n) (C1) - a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually
because it affects or is important to many people.
Example: There was a big controversy over the use of drugs in athletics. 20
To promote (v) (B2) - to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support
something.
Example: Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products. 21
Notorious (adj) (C1) - famous for something bad.
Example: The company is notorious for paying its bills late.
Day 22
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13,which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.