601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam

«The new edition of this popular classroom supplement hones students' English language skills with 40 updated lessons that include: — Word lists and definitions; — Pronunciation notes; — Fascinating facts about word origins and usage; — Exercises, games, and puzzles to facilitate vocabulary building. Also included are interesting essay passages that place words taken from the book's vocabulary list into story contexts. A newly added section called «Panorama of Words» shows how some of the 601 words are used in a variety of sources — newspapers, magazines, books, television, and speeches. Students planning to take standardized tests will find this book to be a helpful vocabulary builder. It also makes a valuable reference book for ESL students.»