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Video Vocabulary
Match these words from the video to the definitions.
1. to coin a) disused, antiquated, rudimentary
2. cockney b) characteristic of a native language of the East End of London
3. obsolete c) to mark point in line of levels
4. to voice d) accurate, correct
5. to omit e) to invent a new word
6. proper f) to reproduce itself, grow, increase rapidly
7. benchmark g) give utterance to, express
8. to proliferate h) leave out, not inset or include
Use the words from the exercise above to complete the following sentences.
1. It is the __________ sense of the word.
2. J. Swift ___________ his concern that English was changing.
3. Speak __________ English!
4. __________ is a local dialect.
5. Do not include ___________words in your composition.
6. The Age of Reason _____________a lot of new words.
7. He _____________ the terms in the areas of law, medicine and physical science.
8. New words were ___________by I. Newton.
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Segment 1
| 0.24-2.03 |
Word for word Watch the following segment and complete it word for word.
In 1713 “The Englishman”, a)_______5______________ into the English language ‘orrery’. It was taken from the name of the Earl of Orrery, who b)__________4______________ to build a machine being c)_____3___________ of the Earth’s movement _d)___________4__________ . The Age of Reason began in the late 17th century. It was _e)_______4______________ war. The war made familiar such words and phrases as f)____________________________________________ .
Segment 2
| 2.36-5.05 |
Before you watch the segment read the questions. Then watch the video and answer the questions.
1. When was the Royal Society founded?
2. In what language were learned books usually written? Why?
3. What textbook written by Newton was published in English?
4. What words were coined by Newton?
5. What terms did Newton introduce?
Segment 3
| 9.55-12.00 |
Before you watch the segment read the questions. Then watch the video and choose the trueanswer.
1. What were Samuel Johnson’s merits?
a) He introduced new words.
b) He was a famous lexicographer.
c) He was a champion in this field.
2. What was he criticized for?
a) He included proper names.
b) He did not want to include terms.
c) He included obsolete words.
3. What areas were not included in the dictionary?
a) physics and mathematics
b) law, medicine and physical science
c) history and law
4. When was the dictionary published?
a) in 1755
b) in 1855
c) in 1765
Segment 4
| 35.30-40.46 |
Before you watch the segment read the questions. Then watch video and answer the questions.
1. Who was working on improving the steam engine?
2. What part of the machine was the key to efficient steam power?
3. What Exhibition was opened in the purpose-built Crystal Palace?
4. What was displayed there?
5 What new words appeared in the English language as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
6. What classical languages were employed by scientists?
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