Task B, Replacing Informal Words with Academic Vocabulary: Short Answer Exercise
| (Nowadays) |
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In recent years; In recent times; Recently; Currently; Today |
| (Besides) |
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Additionally; What's more; Furthermore; It is also true that, |
| (As we all know) |
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It is well known that; It is generally agreed that; It is widely accepted / understood / believed that / It is generally believed that |
| (hot topic) |
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a controversial issue; a contentious problem |
| (get) |
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attain; receive; earn; make; |
| (getting) |
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becoming; growing |
| (got) |
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acquired; attained; received |
| (big) |
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major; large; important; significant |
| (more and more) |
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an increasing number / a growing / rising number (for countable nouns) / an increasing amount; a growing amount (for uncountable nouns); increasingly |
| (just) |
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as few as (countable); as little as (uncountable) |
| (good) |
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preferable; beneficial; effective; advantageous |
| (bad) |
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undesireable; not preferable; poor; ineffective |
| (a lot of) |
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many; a considerable number of (for countable nouns); a great deal / amount of / a considerable amount of (for uncountable nouns) |
| (a lot) |
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considerably; significantly |
| (really) |
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highly; notably; greatly; abundantly |
Replace the informal words in parentheses ( ) with more academic words having the same meaning. Refer to the previous activity if you have trouble.
(As we all know,) pollution in Hong Kong is a serious problem that needs immediate attention.
It is difficult to (get) a high score on the public examinations in Hong Kong.
Mainland mothers coming to Hong Kong to give birth has been (a hot topic) in recent years.
Finance consultants (get) a good salary and large yearly bonuses.
The problem of racism is (getting) worse.
The researcher (got) a great deal of data through surveys, interviews and focus groups.
Shopping and eating are two (big) reasons people from around the world flock to Hong Kong.
(A lot of) people in China are poor and have never had the opportunity to travel in or outside of their country.
(A lot of) food is wasted in Hong Kong every day.
Recent research reveals that (more and more) Hong Kongers are moving back to Hong Kong from Canada.
(More and more) contaminated food has been found in the city.
A recent study revealed that (just) 10 percent of employed people are happy in their work.
(Nowadays,) as unemployment worsens, competition in the job market is becoming increasingly fierce.
(Besides,) finding work in a depressed economy is time-consuming, challenging and often frustrating.
Recent research suggests that many people believe that the ban on smoking in restaurants and other public places in Hong Kong is not (good).
Research also suggests a majority believe that too many educational reforms in Hong Kong are (bad).
It can be (really) damaging when a Signal 9 or Signal 10 typhoon hits Hong Kong.