{"id":3121,"date":"2023-10-04T11:10:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T11:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecole9ja\/?p=3121"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:13:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T11:13:58","slug":"week-7-ss2-second-term-english-language-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecolebooks.com\/nigeria\/posts\/week-7-ss2-second-term-english-language-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 7 – SS2 Second Term English Language Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0WEEK SEVEN
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n
    Structure \u2013 More about Phrasal Verbs.
    \n<\/strong><\/div>\n

    Remember phrasal verbs are made up of verbs followed by a prepositions or adverbs \u2013 particles. The meanings of these combinations, as already known, cannot be determined in isolation, rather they have to be comprehended from the entire phrase. These meanings can sometimes be obvious or obscure. When the meaning is obscure, it becomes idiomatic. On the other hand, if the meaning is obvious it becomes non-idiomatic. Some phrasal verbs can express single meaning while in some cases, a single phrasal verb may have different meanings. <\/p>\n

      \n
    1. \n
      Phrasal verb with obvious meaning
      \n<\/strong><\/div>\n

      Example:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0They waited for him to come down
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0They were sitting down\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n

    2. \n
      Phrasal verb with obscure meaning
      \n<\/strong><\/div>\n

      Example:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The convict broke down (lost control of his feelings)
      \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Did you catch on (understand)?
      \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I will not be surprised if he goes back on his words (= breaks his promise)\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n
      Phrasal verbs with same meaning.
      \n<\/strong><\/div>\n

      \"\"\/Example: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0After completing his prison term, he kept out of
      \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kept away from\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0trouble
      \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stayed away from\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n
      Phrasal verb with different meanings.
      \n<\/strong><\/div>\n

      Example:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0During the Christmas party, I fell in with (met by chance) an old friend of mine.
      \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I am ready to fall in with (agree to) anything you propose.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0At this juncture, it is necessary to note that a single verb can combine with different particles. This means that there will be a change in meaning of each phrasal verb as the particle changes.
      \nExample: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. \n
        break in \u2013 enter a building by force.\n<\/div>\n

        break up \u2013 end a relationship
        \nbreak down \u2013 stop working suddenly
        \nbreak through \u2013 to overcome.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/li>\n

      2. \n
        turn out \u2013 prove, show\n<\/div>\n

        turndown \u2013 reject\/refuse
        \nturnin \u2013 submit <\/p>\n

        \u00a0turnoff \u2013 make somebody lose interest or feel bored\n<\/li>\n

      3. \n
        stand up for \u2013 support\n<\/div>\n

        stand up to \u2013 oppose <\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/li>\n

      4. \n
        give in \u2013 surrender\n<\/div>\n

        give up \u2013 renounce
        \ngive away \u2013 reveal <\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/li>\n

      5. \n
        look after \u2013 take care of\n<\/div>\n

        look down on \u2013 despise
        \nlook up to \u2013 respect\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        EVALUATION
        \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. \n
          From the words lettered A \u2013 D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences.\n<\/div>\n
            \n
          1. Personally, I ________ rather easily when it comes to arguments. A. give in B. give from C. give against D. give on\n<\/li>\n
          2. If she takes _______ her mother, you can be sure of her efficiency. A. up B. on C. with D. after\n<\/li>\n
          3. Their marriage finally ____________ A. fell about B. fell apart C. fell down D. fell upon\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
          4. \n
            For each of the underlined phrasal verb, substitute with a single-word verb.\n<\/div>\n
              \n
            1. It is doubtful my provisions will hold out for one more week.\n<\/li>\n
            2. He is always hard up because he does not lay out his money wisely.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u00a0READING ASSIGNMENT
              \n<\/strong>Countdown in English, pg 240 \u2013 241.<\/p>\n

              \u00a0<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. \n
                Summary \u2013 Advancement in Technology, Effective English, pg 109
                \n<\/strong><\/div>\n

                The passage reveals that advanced technology has brought about productivity of workers. Many organisationsnow use computers not only to save, access information but also, to save time and cost. With flow of information, however, every organisation has to be security conscious. There is need for protection against hackers\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u00a0EVALUATION
                \n<\/strong>Relationships of time \u2013 see Effective English pg 112. <\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. \n
                  Speech Work – <\/strong>\/\u02a7\/ and \/\u222b\/, \/\u02a4\/ and \/\u0292\/\n<\/div>\n

                  \u00a0\/\u222b\/
                  \nThis is a voiceless palato \u2013 alveola fricative consonant. It is realized when the tip of the tongue and blade make a light contact with the alveolar ridge and the airstream escapes with a frictional noise.
                  \nExamples \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0sh –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0sheep, shop
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ch-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0champagne, machine
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0s –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0sugar, sure
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ss- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0mission, pressure
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0c – \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ocean
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ti –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0nation, education
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ci –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0special, sufficient <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\/\u02a7\/
                  \nThis is called voiceless palato \u2013 alveolar affricate. In its production, the blade and rims of the tongue from a total obstruction to the airstream with the alveolar ridge while the front of the tongue is raised towards the hard palate. The spellings symbols for \/\u02a7\/ are listed below
                  \nExamples\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ch –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0chief, church
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0-ture –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0nature, picture
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0tch –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0match, catch
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0-teous\u2013righteous, courteous
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0tual –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ritual, factual <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\/\u0292\/
                  \nThis consonant is a voiced palato \u2013 alveolar fricative which has the same process of articulation as \/\u1d98\/ except that the vocal cords vibrate as if it is produced. In other words, \/\u0292\/ is the voiced counterpart of the voiceless \/\u222b\/. The symbols for \/\u0292\/ are as follows:
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0usual, measure
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0z\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0seizure,
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0si\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0evasion, vision <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\/\u02a4\/
                  \nThis is the voiced palato \u2013 alveolar affricate which is the same way as \/t\u1d98\/. However, \/\u02a4\/ is voiced because the vocal cords vibrate during its production. The spelling symbols for \/\u02a4\/ are as follows:
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0j\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0judge, joy
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0gin, giant
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0dg\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0bridge, badge
                  \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0soldier<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0SoundContrast
                  \n<\/strong>\"\"\/\/\u1d98\/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/t\u1d98\/
                  \nlash\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0latch
                  \nmash\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0match
                  \ndish\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ditch
                  \nfish\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fetch
                  \nship\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0chip
                  \nshop\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0chop \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\"\"\/\/\u1d98\/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/\u0292\/
                  \nsure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0genre
                  \nbash\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0beige
                  \nrush\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0rouge
                  \nfission\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0vision
                  \npressure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0pleasure <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\"\"\/\/t\u1d98\/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/\u02a4\/
                  \ncheer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0jeer
                  \nchin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0gin
                  \ncheap\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0jeep
                  \nchaste\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0jest
                  \nbreach\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0bridge
                  \netch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0edge
                  \nrich\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ridge\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \u00a0EVALUATION
                  \n<\/strong>Identify the underlined consonant sound used in each the words below:
                  \n<\/strong>sheep\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/ \/
                  \nAsia\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/ \/
                  \ninvasion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/ \/
                  \njoke\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/ \/
                  \npunctual\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/ \/ <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0READING ASSINGMENT
                  \n<\/strong>Oral English for Schools and Colleges, page 54 \u2013 58 <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. \n
                    Vocabulary Development \u2013 Technology.
                    \n<\/strong><\/div>\n
                      \n
                    1. Invention \u2013<\/strong>a thing or an idea that has been invented\n<\/li>\n
                    2. Pollution \u2013<\/strong>substances that make air, water, soil etc. dirty\n<\/li>\n
                    3. Robot \u2013<\/strong>a machine that can do some tasks that a human can do and that works automatically or is controlled by a computer.\n<\/li>\n
                    4. Fumes \u2013<\/strong>smoke, gas or something similar that smells strongly or is dangerous to breathe in\n<\/li>\n
                    5. Astronauts \u2013<\/strong> a person whose job involves travelling and walking in spacecraft.\n<\/li>\n
                    6. Spacecraft \u2013<\/strong> a vehicle that travels through space\n<\/li>\n
                    7. Missile \u2013<\/strong> a weapon that is sent through the air that explodes when it hits the thing it is aimed at\n<\/li>\n
                    8. Mast \u2013<\/strong> a tall pole on a boat or ship that supports the sails\/ a tall metal tower with an aerial that sends and receives radio or television signal.\n<\/li>\n
                    9. Automobile \u2013<\/strong> a car.\n<\/li>\n
                    10. Technician \u2013<\/strong> a person whose job is keeping a particular type of equipment or machinery in good condition\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Some other words include:
                      \nComputer, electronic, factory, machine, install, telephone, industry, metro-line, traffic, high-precision, discoveries etc.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      \u00a0EVALUATION
                      \n<\/strong>Complete each of the following sentences with one of the words in brackets (discoveries, transfer of technology, manufacture, life, style, standard of living, pollution, labour, market, revolutionalised, fumes, robot)
                      \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. Nigeria can only achieve greatness in technology ______________\n<\/li>\n
                      2. Our ___________ is rather low.\n<\/li>\n
                      3. Mr. Onum has made several amazing __________ this year.\n<\/li>\n
                      4. Too many industries in the town cause ___________.\n<\/li>\n
                      5. I am determined to ____________ bar soap in that factory.\n<\/li>\n
                      6. When the retrenchment exercise began, many people were thrown into the _____________.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        \u00a0READING ASSIGNMENT
                        \n<\/strong>Countdown in English, pg 175<\/p>\n

                        \u00a0GENERAL EVALUATION\/REVISIONAL QUESTIONS
                        \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. \n
                          Write two words each to show contrast of the following pairs of sounds:\n<\/div>\n

                          \/\u1d98\/ and \/\u0292\/
                          \n\/t\u1d98\/ and \/\u02a4\/\n<\/li>\n

                        2. Write five examples of phrasal verbs and their meanings.
                          \n\t\t\t\t<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          \u00a0WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
                          \n<\/strong>Section A
                          \n<\/strong>Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
                          \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. Olu was delighted when he heard the news. A. saddened B. frightened C. saddenedD. frightened\n<\/li>\n
                          2. His hard work proved fruitful in the end. A. negative B. hostile C. futile D. ordinary\n<\/li>\n
                          3. Amadi is too garrulous for my liking. A. laconic B. slow C. dull D. dumb\n<\/li>\n
                          4. The doctor certified the tumourmalignant. A. benign B. ripe C. painless D. dangerous\n<\/li>\n
                          5. You have ample time to do the job A. little B. less C. enough D. excess\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            \u00a0Section B
                            \n<\/strong>Practice 2 page 123, unit 8, Effective English <\/p>\n

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