b. urgent b. a lot of b. amountB. Using PrefixesStudy the
meanings of these prefixes. Then choose the correct prefixes to
complete these words from the reading. The definition of each word
is given in parentheses.co-, con- with, togetherdemo- peopleex- out
of, from, beyond
non-, un- not poly- many
pre- before uni- one1. 2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9. 10. 11. 12.
.hesive (united; won't come apart).graphics (statistics about
population).gamous (having many marriages). que (only one of a
kind).ceed (go beyond).wed (not married).profit (doesn't make a
profit). tribute (give a part of a whole).marital (before being
married).nection (attachment, bond).forms (clothing that's the same
for everyone in a particular group).tensive (a lot)III. Making
Sense of SentencesFind each phrase in the indicated paragraph of
the article. Read the whole paragraph. Then choose the statement
that best conveys the meaning of the phrase.1.a stable and cohesive
unit (2)a.The family members love each other.b.The family will not
be separated by divorce.2.the feminization of poverty (2)a.Poverty
is becoming weaker and more timid.b.Many more women than men are
poor.3.rising divorce rates (2)a.The number of divorces is higher
now than it was in the past.b.A bigger percentage of couples is
getting divorced now than in the past.4.much more likely to be poor
(7)a.The children don't mind being poor.b.The children have a
greater chance of being poor.News / Features
