Active Skills for Reading 2 (Unit 7: A World of Music)


Real Life Skill

Dictionary Usage: Choosing the Right Word

In English, there are many words that are similar in meaning but are not exactly the same. A good English dictionary has examples that show how each word is used. These examples can help you choose the correct word.

A Expect, hope, and look forward to are similar in meaning. Read the dictionary entries below, then complete the following sentences. Explain your choices to a partner.

expect v. to believe very strongly that something will happen

Example: I expect it to be sunny tomorrow, since the weather forecast says there will be good weather for the rest of the week.

hope v. to want something to happen, to believe that there is a possibility that it can happen

Example: I hope it will be sunny tomorrow as I really want to go to the beach.

look forward to phr. v. to expect that something will happen and to be very excited about it; to anticipate something

Example: I look forward to going to the beach tomorrow with my friends.

1. The audience has paid a lot of money for this show, so they ______ it to be entertaining.


2. I'm really ______ a two-week vacation; it'll be great to have some time away from school!


3. I would love to get a new TV. I ______ to buy one next year if I can save enough money.


4. I studied really hard for this exam, so I ______ at least to pass.


B Now write a sentence each for expect, hope, and look forward to. Share your sentences with a partner.

  1. expect:
  2. hope:
  3. look forward to:
Sample Answers

1. I expect the train to arrive on time because it's always punctual.
2. I hope to visit Paris one day.
3. I look forward to meeting my friends this weekend.

What Do You Think?

  1. Have musical styles from other countries influenced the music scene in your country? Give some examples.
  2. Who are the most popular musicians in your country right now? Do you like them? Do you know of any musicians in your country who sing in another language?
  3. Do you know any song lyrics in English? Say or sing a song for your partner!
Sample Answers

1. Yes, K-pop and Western pop have greatly influenced my country's music. Many young artists now incorporate electronic beats and rap into their music.
2. Currently, some of the most popular musicians in my country are indie bands and K-pop idols. I like some of them. There are also artists who sing in English to reach a wider audience.
3. Yes, I know many English song lyrics. I love singing "Someone Like You" by Adele.
Chapter - 2: Vocabulary Skill - Easily Confused Words

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