Words and Expressions Passage A Internet and Education Experiencing English 1 1. accessible: Examples: The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and

Words and ExpressionsWords and Expressions

Passage A Internet and Education

Experiencing English 1

1. accessible:

Examples:

• The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air.

• Storing customer details on computer makes them readily accessible.

easy to reach, get into, obtain, use, or talk to




2. approach:

Examples:

• Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.

1) n. the way to deal with something

• Michael is always very logical in his approach.




2. approach:

Examples:

• We needs to find the best way of approaching the problem.

2) v. to deal with something

• I must tell him that I can’t loan my few savings to him, but I don’t know how to approach this topic.




3. explore:

Examples:

• If I have time in the summer, I’d like to explore some of the less well-known area of the country.

• Let’s explore this issue / question / topic / idea more fully.

to search and discover




4. extend:

Examples:

• The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see.

1) (to cause ) to reach, stretch, continue; to add to in order to make bigger or longer

• We have planned to extend our publishing of children’s books.




4. extend:

Examples:

• I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness.

2) to offer or give

• The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house.




5.in addition (to):

Examples:

• The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several apartments.

• In addition to apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges.

besides; furthermore; used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned




6. issue:

Examples:

• The need for more staff is not at issue, but finding suitable people has not been an easy job.

• Don’t worry about who will do it—that’s just a side issue.

a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about




7. play a role:

Examples:

• She plays the leading role in a television show.

•Does religion have a role to play in society today?

play a part in a play; take part in and make changes happen




8. source:

Examples:

• Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.

• Experts are trying to find /locate the source of the pollution in the water supply.

the place sth. comes from or start at, or the cause of sth.




9. spread out:

Examples:

• We spread the picnic rug out on the ground , and sat down to eat.

• The suburbs spread out for miles to either side of the city.

to cover or stretch over a large area




10. take over:

Examples:

• This firm has taken over three companies this year.

• I’ve asked my assistant to take over preparing the reports.

to take control of something

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Words and Expressions Passage A Internet and Education Experiencing English 1 1. accessible: Examples: The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and