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9 ‘Men in Suits’. 10 She found her uncle’s study door shut so she decided to ring Brett in Sydney. She picked up the phone and heard her uncle speaking to another man. 11 He plans to write a true crime book about a Wombat Valley farmer who disappeared the year before. 12 He didn’t hear the explosion because when he works he wears earplugs, shuts the door and window, and even puts a draught-stopper along the bottom of the door. What does it mean? 13 Phil Macy thinks it would make him sound like someone exciting rather than just someone who is a bit forgetful and didn’t turn off the gas. 14 Justine couldn’t hang up because she was intrigued by the other man’s voice and its threatening tone. She wanted to find out what he was after. 15 Justine seems like a loyal friend. The fact that she keeps in touch with Brett shows this. She is probably a bit sneaky, too, because she rings Brett behind her uncle’s back and listens in to a phone conversation. 16 Her uncle seems to be very kind. He is obviously looking after Justine, who is living with him, and he gives her a half-birthday present to cheer her up after Brett leaves for Sydney. He also needs total peace and quiet when he works, which is demonstrated by the earplugs and other precautions he takes. UNIT 26: Going down like lead What is being said? 1 a frenetic frantic b hypnotic unblinking, as though trying to hypnotise c disdain to regard as unworthy of notice, to scorn d forlornly unhappily e livewire an energetic person (or dog) f recurrent happening repeatedly g lethargy fatigue, tiredness h deteriorated became worse i abdominal around the stomach area j parameters measurable qualities k insidious harmful and barely noticeable l laborious taking time and effort 2 Little Dipper was normally full of energy, a livewire whose tail never stopped wagging. 3 Recurrent diarrhoea and lethargy. 4 They thought he might be going blind. 5 His condition had deteriorated and he was vomiting, he wouldn’t eat and he was in abdominal discomfort. 6 The vet needed more information from two sources: some routine blood tests and a more detailed history of the events leading up to Dipper’s visit to the vet. 7 The blood tests were generally normal but showed a few inconsistencies in the blood cells. 8 Dipper’s family was renovating a miner’s cottage. 9 Other poisons act much more quickly, while lead poisoning is slow and insidious. 10 Dipper was put in hospital at the vet’s where the treatment is fairly simple but laborious. At home, all the building materials were put out of Dipper’s reach. What does it mean? 11 Because they like the taste and will lick or even swallow the object in question. 12 Because the symptoms were an unusual mixture and were not what you would expect from a previously fit young dog. 13 Because the symptoms had persisted for over a month. If Dipper had eaten something poisonous he should either have recovered or died in that time. 14 The joke is that lead is heavy so it sinks, and Dipper’s lead poisoning has caused his health to sink too. UNIT 27: First the cattle, now for the brumbies What is being said? 1 a heritage part of the nation’s history, worthy of preservation b inseparable cannot be separated c ecological impact affecting the interaction of plants and animals in an area d scant very little e ecologist someone who studies the interrelations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings f erosion-prone an area where the topsoil is likely to be worn away g integral a necessary part of something (needed to make it whole) h conundrum a hard or puzzling question, a riddle i anecdotal evidence evidence by word of mouth, someone telling their own story 2 Because they are damaging the alpine environment. 3 Wild horses, deer and goats. 4 They have been concentrating on cattle up to now, and cattle grazing has now been banned. 5 i bare ground where they congregate ii fouling waterways iii damaging bogs and moss beds iv creating trails in erosion-prone country 6 Sambar deer are shy and solitary and consequently they would be difficult to find. 7 People are seen as the greatest long-term threat. 8 People drive through locked gates, leaving the way open for more feral animals to enter the park. People also make their own tracks with their cars, causing more erosion and destroying the delicate alpine flora. What does it mean? 9 The article is making the point that there are other feral animals to remove from the Alpine National Park, even though cattle grazing has been banned. UNIT 28: The Fat Man What is being said? 1 a Adam’s ale water b kumara sweet potato c trifle a dessert made with sponge cake covered with custard, cream, jelly and fruit d kale a type of cabbage e sago the soft inner portion of the trunk of a palm, used to make pudding f fowls hens g scullery a room where dishes are kept and washed h dripping fat that comes from meat when it is cooked i blancmange a custard-like dessert made with milk and cornflour j a dry town a town where alcohol is not sold 2 She was making a joke about his constant hunger, as if the food he ate just fell out of a hole in his stomach and he would not be so hungry if she could sew up the hole. 3 ‘Chew your food thirty-two times otherwise your stomach won’t digest it’ and ‘Hard food for hard times’. 4 Colin’s mother’s sayings almost drove him mad, because she kept repeating them so often. 5 Colin wanted cake, biscuits, fresh white bread and strawberry jam – the kind of food that his mother could not afford to buy. 6 Colin’s mother gave him mince stew, curly kale, bread pudding, sago, a crust with some dripping on it and water. 7 When Colin’s father had a job the family had roasts for dinner, with date roll or custard trifle for dessert. 8 Colin hated sago pudding more than any other. 9 Skinny, hungry and greedy. 10 The story begins on the day Colin’s mother gives him bread and dripping and sends him outside. 11 At Grandma’s place. 12 Every two or three weeks. What does it mean? 13 Life was hard for the Potter family. Colin’s father did not have a job and they could not afford enough good food for a growing boy. They used old peanut butter jars for glasses and had only water to drink. 14 Because there was a depression on and Colin’s father could not find a job. 15 Answers will vary. UNIT 29: Café Minimale What is being said? 1 a entrée dish served before the main course b aromatic spicy, fragrant c coriander aromatic plant with leaves and seeds used for flavouring d simmered gently boiled e broth thin soup of meat or fish stock f samosas fried triangular pastry containing spiced vegetables or meat g piquant agreeably sharp or appetising h ultimate the very best i succulent juicy j wholesome promoting good health k vibrant bright and striking l fragrant sweet smelling m clotted very thick n trio group of three o pistachio edible pale green nut p tangerine small citrus fruit like an orange q palate sense of taste r relish enjoy greatly 2 Coriander and cumin. 3 Crusty French bread. 4 False. 5 True. 6 A bed of mashed potato. 7 Ultimate, succulent, wholesome, vibrant. 8 Cinnamon ice-cream. 9 Three different flavoured ice-creams are served. What does it mean? 10 Some possibilities: use of many adjectives, detailed and colourful descriptions, exotic ingredients and combinations. 11 Spiced sweet potato soup with bread. Chicken dumplings in chilli broth. Samosas with dipping sauce. Tuna on mashed potato with capsicum chutney. Hamburger with grilled cheese and tomato salsa. Sticky date pudding with cream and ice-cream. Three different flavoured ice-creams. 12 This luscious chocolate pudding will delight all chocolate lovers. It is accompanied by rich vanilla ice-cream and clotted cream. UNIT 30: Hooning future foretold What is being said? 1 a hooning showing off by driving fast and dangerously b foretold predicted c landmark study a study which marks a new direction d hyperactivity abnormally active (hyper means over or beyond) e antisocial not friendly or sociable (against society) f interaction communication with others g initial first h guarantee a promise or assurance i ground-breaking project an original project (breaking new ground) j RACV Royal Automobile Club of Victoria k intervention interference 2 It means that a study has shown that the driving behaviour of adults can be predicted by the behaviour of young children. 3 Aggression, hyperactivity, attention problems, antisocial activities and difficulty with relationships. 4 To examine links between risky driving and childhood characteristics. 5 27% 6 The 18 – 25 year old drivers hold 14% of Victorian licences. 7 She is a researcher for the Institute of Family Studies. 8 From the ages of 5 to 8. 9 They can be helped in their interactions with others and controlling their initial reactions. 10 i 43% had crashed while driving ii Almost a third had been picked up speeding iii Nearly two-thirds drove when very tired 11 Anne Harris is the chief behavioural scientist for the RACV. 12 She suggests broader early intervention work with young people, before they are 15 years old. What does it mean? 13 RACV, the Australian Institute of Family Studies and the Transport Accident Commission. These groups are all experts in their respective areas. 14 A driver need to focus completely on driving safely. A driver who cannot concentrate could easily cause an accident. 15 The Institute could be interested in connecting dangerous driving to family behaviour and interactions. The Institute may want to try to intervene in such families. (Other responses are possible.) 16 She does not want young children to be labelled as dangerous drivers before they even drive a car. It could affect their self-esteem. UNIT 31: Only the traffic is a cross to bear What is being said? 1 a cross to bear a burden b leisurely not hurrying c diverge change direction d old-world charm the beauty of times gone by e French colonial heritage buildings and culture remaining from when Vietnam was a French colony f embalmed preserved a dead body with chemicals g mausoleum a stately and magnificent tomb h lotus a flower, similar to a water lily i brassy harsh, loud and bold j pagodas temples k symbolise stand for or represent something 2 Bicycles and motorbikes. 3 The advice is to step off the footpath slowly but confidently, cross the road at a leisurely pace and do not stop. 4 Hanoi is described as the capital and cultural centre of Vietnam, a stylish and gracious city. 5 It surprises visitors to find that the French colonial heritage has survived the war. 6 A trip to the mausoleum to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. 7 It is a thousand kilometres south of Hanoi. 8 Saigon. 9 Schoolgirls in traditional long white tunics chatting on mobile phones, and modern shopping centres near ancient pagodas. 10 Tiny rose apples, lotus seeds, camomile, orange fruit for dyeing rice and century-old eggs. 11 Notre Dame Cathedral. 12 Tanks crashed through the gates, symbolising the end of the Vietnam War. What does it mean? 13 The traffic is the only problem in Hanoi because everything else is wonderful for the tourist. 14 Because the streets are narrow and there are many wonderful shop-houses to see. 15 Hanoi sounds more gracious and elegant, but slower, whereas Ho Chi Minh City is more colourful, lively and modern. UNIT 32: Young doctors What is being said? 1 a physiology the study of the body and its parts and how they function b psychology the study of the mind and how it works c placement to be employed in a particular position d leg work running errands, doing basic tasks e internship a year of supervised practice undertaken by all new graduates f haematology the study of the nature, function and diseases of the blood 2 Physiology and psychology. 3 Four years. 4 The United Kingdom and India. 5 Because her parents were nurses, she wanted to work in science and she wanted to work with people. 6 Because she loved them and because they were required for her career choice. 7 Because people get sick twenty-four hours a day. 8 Because she is the junior doctor—the senior doctor makes the important decisions and tells Helen what she must do. 9 Helen enjoys working with people and developing good relationships with people who have serious problems. 10 The paperwork. 11 Not to listen your maths teacher when he says you’ll never make it! What does it mean? 12 A doctor would be required to keep detailed and accurate records of each patient’s condition and treatment in order to ensure that they are being treated correctly. (Other responses are possible.) 13 Helen suggests that her maths teacher was not very encouraging and she gets satisfaction from having proved him wrong. UNIT 33: Old man’s many moods What is being said? 1 a unpredictable impossible to predict, changeable b treacherous extremely dangerous, unable to be trusted c purpose-built built for a specific purpose or reason d aqueduct a constructed channel for carrying water e perched sitting high up f silt an earthy deposit laid down by a river g levee natural embankments built up by the river h anabranch arm of a river which separates from and later rejoins the main stream i diverse varied j migratory regularly moving from one place to another k profusion a plentiful amount l yabbies Australian freshwater crayfish 2 The water is low and there are snags. 3 The Kingfisher. 4 Barmah Lake. 5 Migratory birds from as far away as Siberia. 6 A coolamon is a dish made of bark and used by the Aborigines to carry food and sometimes babies. 7 The redgum’s flower. What does it mean? 8 Because silt from floods has built up to form natural levee banks. 9 Because the lake is slowly silting up. 10 He means that the fact that it is too crooked for timber or too hollow for firewood has enabled it to survive for possibly 1000 years. 11 The ‘old man’ referred to is the river itself. It is a term of respect which acknowledges the Murray’s age and power. The Mississippi River in the USA is referred to as ‘old man river’ and this could be where the term originated. UNIT 34: Stunt performer What is being said? 1 a visual impact impression made by visual display b evaluate assess c logical sequence list of actions in an order which makes good sense d reflexes automatic physical responses e flexibility ability to bend the body easily in all directions 2 In order to entertain. 3 Jumping from high buildings, driving and crashing fast cars, entering flaming buildings, performing stunts on horses, boats, trucks and water skis. 4 To check safety aspects and provide safety reports. 5 To provide advice or assist with safety. 6 By using careful timing and props. 7 There are no specific educational requirements, but employers prefer applicants who have finished Year 10. 8 Stunt performers are usually trained on the job by experienced staff. 9 Stunt performers can work for film companies, television stations, video production houses, entertainment centres, circuses, shopping centres and showgrounds. 10 A successful stunt performer must have ability and motivation. What does it mean? 11 Because the actors may not possess the skills required for the stunt, and the risk of injury to the actor is minimised by using a stunt performer. 12 The greatest visual impact will make the film more exciting and entertaining. 13 To make sure they make no dangerous mistakes which could injure them. 14 Quick reflexes and flexibility, good eyesight, a sense of timing, responsible attitude towards safety. (Rest of answer will vary) UNIT 35: Mobile phone etiquette What is being said? 1 a etiquette the rules of correct behaviour b proliferation rapid increase in numbers c patron regular customer d succumb give in e enraged extremely angry f curriculum a course of study g impart tell or give h social pariah social outcast i SMS short message service j imperative essential k navigational equipment equipment that ensures that a plane is on the correct course 2 The etiquette, or rules for the polite use of mobile phones. 3 You may be distracted by the conversation you are having, or you may take your eyes off the road to read your messages or dial a number. 4 The disapproving glares of the other patrons. 5 By using your mobile when a film is showing. 6 It could be seen as an insult to your teachers. 7 If you used your phone, you could distract people from a show they have paid a lot of money to see. 8 It would be very distracting to others and would prevent people from concentrating on the lecture. 9 Because it could interfere with electronic life-saving equipment. 10 If you use your mobile on a plane it can interfere with the navigational equipment and possibly cause an accident. What does it mean? 11 Because the mobile is a relatively new invention and people need to learn to use it appropriately and with courtesy. 12 Answers will vary UNIT 36: Owe, owe, owe. Oh no! What is being said? 1 a vulnerable open to harm b inducement an attraction that leads you on c refinance provide with further capital d accountable responsible for something 2 Because they offer ‘credit card goodies’ to customers. 3 The sad truth is that banks and lenders do not want you to pay off your credit card in full. 4 This is a reference to the seven dwarves’ song in Snow White. 5 i If you pay the minimum payment on your credit card bill you will end up paying more in interest in the long run. ii Bank advertisements tell us we can live well despite being in debt. iii Banks send unsolicited invitations to extend our credit limits. 6 You could end up paying almost a third more than you borrowed. 7 It lets us keep on spending. 8 i People who were unable to pay their monthly balance in full. ii People who had recently made large purchases. 9 i Our spending is our responsibility. ii Banks should be held accountable for trying to keep our accounts in the red. What does it mean? 10 ‘Owe, owe, owe’ refers to Santa’s ‘Ho, ho, ho’. This is a reference to the description of the banks as acting like Santa in the article. 11 (One example:) ‘Has all that loving and giving been replaced with a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach about how you’re going to pay for it all?’ The reader is being asked to think about the consequences of overspending at Christmas. Directory: Secondary Secondary -> Chapter 13 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Nations, States, and Nation-States A. Logistics Secondary -> The school board of miami-dade county, florida Secondary -> Chapter 3 Tracking the aids epidemic in the United States: Diffusion Through Space and Time A. Logistics Secondary -> The state of ict/Computing delivery in Key Stage 3 and 4 Secondary -> Application for Art Elective Programme (aep) Centre (2016) Secondary -> Chapter 9 Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Market Areas and the Urban Hierarchy A. 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