Unit 4
REVISION BEFORE THE TEST
Start
Index
HEADLINES
APC
INVERSION
RELATIVE CLAUSES
HEADLINES
No nukes for Ukraine – State Department
+ info
EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
+ info
Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed
+ info
France's Macron to host Canada's Carney in Paris on Monday
+ info
U.S. calls for better access to Korean market, South Korean trade minister says
+ info
Biden accused of hypocrisy as he seeks extradition of Julian Assange
+ info
Al Jazeera journalist arrested in Tunisia amid crackdown on freedom of press
+ info
BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz is ‘completely biased’, minister claims
+ info
China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
+ info
French journalist arrested in Ethiopia accused of ‘conspiracy to create chaos’
+ info
APC
The EU warned it could restrict exports of vaccines made in the bloc, while Germany's health minister demanded "fair distribution".
+ info
Mr Yang said human rights in the US were at a low point, black Americans are "slaughtered".
+ info
The EU failed with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The pandemic fallout will have to be high on the agenda.
+ info
Donald Trump left the White House (for good, one hopes). Europeans recognize that a well-functioning transatlantic alliance will be crucial for protecting their interests in this century.
+ info
U.S. troops are poised to leave Afghanistan for good after 20 years. Many Afghans fear the Taliban will once again stage large-scale devastating attacks against civilians.
+ info
INVERSION
The leadership of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was so strong that he managed to turn a tiny developing country into a first-world city state.
+ info
Having been ousted in a parliamentary vote of no-confidence, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan still has high prospects for a comeback, if a majority of the public supports him in the next general elections.
+ info
As soon as Macron introduced his project “the European Political Community” comprising all Europe’s democracies, both inside and outside the European Union, it immediately marked his diplomatic success.
+ info
British politics has never been plagued by such turbulence, with Rishi Sunak, former chancellor of the exchequer, becoming the country’s fifth prime minister in six years.
+ info
Ethiopia’s government and the Tigray rebel group have agreed to sign a peace accord only after two years of people’s suffering and a trail of atrocities and war crimes on both sides.
+ info
The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party didn’t realise that it would undergo factional division naming exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy its acting president.
+ info
Xi Jinping toured Wuhan last week to celebrate a triumph over the coronavirus pandemic, and he also inspected “Optics Valley”, a symbol of China’s technological ambitions.
+ info
President Sissoco wouldn’t have dissolved Guinea-Bissau’s parliament if it hadn’t been involved in corruption and embezzlement.
+ info
If Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele didn’t give inspiration to the citizens and leaders across Latin America, they wouldn’t support him.
+ info
Erdogan has not pursued an amicable foreign policy across the Mediterranean region, and he has not harmonized Ankara’s relations with its NATO allies either.
+ info
RELATIVE CLAUSES
The negotiations ______ are currently taking place between the United States and Iran aim to revive the nuclear deal ______ has been a contentious issue in international relations for years.
+ info
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs in Japan ______ has extensive experience in diplomacy, is tasked with improving relations with neighboring countries ______ have been strained over historical disputes.
+ info
Ahead of the Quad summit India’s PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, discussed trade and security issues ______ highlighted the growing partnership between India and the United States ______ strategic interests align in the Indo-Pacific region.
+ info
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau ______ government has focused on climate change initiatives, recently attended a summit ______ leaders discussed global environmental policies ______ are increasingly urgent in the face of climate crises.
+ info
Emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation, President Luis Arce is seeking to rebuild alliances with South American partners ______ were challenged during previous administrations.
+ info
The diplomatic efforts ______ are being led by the African Union aim to mediate tensions in the Horn of Africa ______ have escalated due to geopolitical rivalries involving regional powers.
+ info
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres ______ tenure has been marked by calls for global cooperation, addressed the need for collective action on climate change ______ poses a significant threat to international stability.
+ info
Norway, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, has recently implemented new policies to support the integration of immigrants many ______ are actively contributing to the economy of the country.
+ info
President Gustavo Petro ______ has been a proponent of social reform, is managing complex relations with neighboring countries in Latin America ______ have expressed concerns over economic policies that impact the region.
+ info
Having taken office during a challenging economic period, President Cyril Ramaphosa is working to strengthen South Africa's position in the African Union ______ has been tested by rising unemployment and energy crises.
+ info
not.... not
The negotiations that are currently taking place between the United States and Iran aim to revive the nuclear deal, which has been a contentious issue in international relations for years.
not.... not
President Gustavo Petro, who has been a proponent of social reform, is managing complex relations with neighboring countries in Latin America, which have expressed concerns over economic policies that impact the region.
not.... not
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs in Japan, who has extensive experience in diplomacy, is tasked with improving relations with neighboring countries, which have been strained over historical disputes.
Tunisian authorities have arrested an Al Jazeera reporter, the network’s bureau chief said on Thursday, as campaigners voiced concern over a growing number of journalists behind bars in the north African country. He told AFP that police did not disclose the reasons for the arrest, late on Wednesday, nor where Sassi was being held. There was no official comment from Tunisian authorities.
Al Jazeera journalist arrested in Tunisia amid crackdown on freedom of press
not.... not
Norway, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, has recently implemented new policies to support the integration of immigrants, many of whom are actively contributing to the economy of the country.
No nukes for Ukraine – State Department
The US won’t gift nukes to Kiev, but a top official refused to publicly rule out a first strike
if a majority of the public supports should a majority of the public support
Having been ousted in a parliamentary vote of no-confidence, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan still has high prospects for a comeback, should a majority of the public support him in the next general elections.
not.... not
Having taken office during a challenging economic period, President Cyril Ramaphosa is working to strengthen South Africa's position in the African Union, which has been tested by rising unemployment and energy crises.
So strong was the leadership
So strong was the leadership of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew that he managed to turn a tiny developing country into a first-world city state.
The European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two EU diplomats said on Friday.
EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
A minister has lashed out at a satirical Radio 4 show as being “completely biased” in the latest allegation from the Conservatives about BBC impartiality.Downing Street was forced on Monday to deny the government was pursuing an agenda against the BBC after Lucy Frazer accused the corporation of bias and argued that it needed to adapt or risk losing the trust of audiences.
BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz is ‘completely biased’, minister claims
not.... not
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, whose government has focused on climate change initiatives, recently attended a summit where leaders discussed global environmental policies, which are increasingly urgent in the face of climate crises.
U.S. troops are poised to leave Afghanistan for good after 20 years. Many Afghans fear the Taliban will once again stage large-scale devastating attacks against civilians.
U.S. troops poised to leave Afghanistan for good after 20 years, many Afghans fear the Taliban will once again stage large-scale devastating attacks against civilians.
Were Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele not to give inspiration to the citizens and leaders across Latin America, they wouldn’t support him.
If Salvadoran .... didn’t give
Were .... to do
has never been
Never before has British politics been plagued by such turbulence, with Rishi Sunak, former chancellor of the exchequer, becoming the country’s fifth prime minister in six years.
Never before has
Erdogan has not pursued an amicable foreign policy across the Mediterranean region, nor has he harmonized Ankara’s relations with its NATO allies.
not.... not
......., nor has...
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for a meeting in Paris on Monday in Carney's first foreign visit since taking office
France's Macron to host Canada's Carney in Paris on Monday
not.... not
The diplomatic efforts that are being led by the African Union aim to mediate tensions in the Horn of Africa, which have escalated due to geopolitical rivalries involving regional powers.
Only after two years of people’s sufferings and a trail of atrocities and war crimes on both sides have Ethiopia’s government and the Tigray rebel group agreed to sign a peace accord.
only after
Mr Yang said human rights in the US were at a low point, black Americans are "slaughtered".
Mr Yang said human rights in the US were at a low point, black Americans being "slaughtered".
President Sissoco wouldn’t have dissolved Guinea-Bissau’s parliament had it not been involved in corruption and embezzlement.
if it hadn’t been
had it not
Once the United States has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new trade arrangements, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.
Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed
Donald Trump left the White House (for good, one hopes). Europeans recognize that a well-functioning transatlantic alliance will be crucial for protecting their interests in this century.
Donald Trump having left the White House (for good, one hopes). Europeans recognize that a well-functioning transatlantic alliance will be crucial for protecting their interests in this century.
China and Russia stood by Iran on Friday after the United States demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect" and all sanctions ought to be lifted.
China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
Antoine Galindo is accused of conspiring with rebels, but press freedom groups say no evidence has been found and call for his immediate release
French journalist arrested in Ethiopia accused of ‘conspiracy to create chaos’
Joe Biden has been accused of hypocrisy for demanding the release of journalists detained around the world while the US president continues seeking the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from Britain to face American espionage charges.
Biden accused of hypocrisy as he seeks extradition of Julian Assange
The United States has called for better access to the market of South Korea, particularly in the agriculture and technology sectors, South Korea's trade minister said on Sunday.
U.S. calls for better access to Korean market, South Korean trade minister says
The EU warned it could restrict exports of vaccines made in the bloc, while Germany's health minister demanded "fair distribution".
The EU warned it could restrict exports of vaccines made in the bloc, with Germany's health minister demanding "fair distribution".
No sooner had ... than
No sooner had Macron introduced his project “the European Political Community” comprising all Europe’s democracies, both inside and outside the European Union, than it immediately marked his diplomatic success.
Hardly had ... when
Little did the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party realise that it would undergo factional division naming exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy its acting president.
didn’t realise
Little did
not.... not
Emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation, President Luis Arce is seeking to rebuild alliances with South American partners, which were challenged during previous administrations.
not.... not
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, whose tenure has been marked by calls for global cooperation, addressed the need for collective action on climate change, which poses a significant threat to international stability.
Not only did Xi Jinping tour Wuhan last week to celebrate a triumph over the coronavirus pandemic, but he also inspected “Optics Valley”, a symbol of China’s technological ambitions.
Not only .... but also
The EU failed with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The pandemic fallout will have to be high on the agenda.
The EU having failed with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the pandemic fallout will have to be high on the agenda.
not.... not
Ahead of the Quad summit India’s PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, discussed trade and security issues, which highlighted the growing partnership between India and the United States, whose strategic interests align in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Unit 4
REVISION BEFORE THE TEST
Start
Index
HEADLINES
APC
INVERSION
RELATIVE CLAUSES
HEADLINES
No nukes for Ukraine – State Department
+ info
EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
+ info
Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed
+ info
France's Macron to host Canada's Carney in Paris on Monday
+ info
U.S. calls for better access to Korean market, South Korean trade minister says
+ info
Biden accused of hypocrisy as he seeks extradition of Julian Assange
+ info
Al Jazeera journalist arrested in Tunisia amid crackdown on freedom of press
+ info
BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz is ‘completely biased’, minister claims
+ info
China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
+ info
French journalist arrested in Ethiopia accused of ‘conspiracy to create chaos’
+ info
APC
The EU warned it could restrict exports of vaccines made in the bloc, while Germany's health minister demanded "fair distribution".
+ info
Mr Yang said human rights in the US were at a low point, black Americans are "slaughtered".
+ info
The EU failed with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The pandemic fallout will have to be high on the agenda.
+ info
Donald Trump left the White House (for good, one hopes). Europeans recognize that a well-functioning transatlantic alliance will be crucial for protecting their interests in this century.
+ info
U.S. troops are poised to leave Afghanistan for good after 20 years. Many Afghans fear the Taliban will once again stage large-scale devastating attacks against civilians.
+ info
INVERSION
The leadership of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was so strong that he managed to turn a tiny developing country into a first-world city state.
+ info
Having been ousted in a parliamentary vote of no-confidence, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan still has high prospects for a comeback, if a majority of the public supports him in the next general elections.
+ info
As soon as Macron introduced his project “the European Political Community” comprising all Europe’s democracies, both inside and outside the European Union, it immediately marked his diplomatic success.
+ info
British politics has never been plagued by such turbulence, with Rishi Sunak, former chancellor of the exchequer, becoming the country’s fifth prime minister in six years.
+ info
Ethiopia’s government and the Tigray rebel group have agreed to sign a peace accord only after two years of people’s suffering and a trail of atrocities and war crimes on both sides.
+ info
The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party didn’t realise that it would undergo factional division naming exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy its acting president.
+ info
Xi Jinping toured Wuhan last week to celebrate a triumph over the coronavirus pandemic, and he also inspected “Optics Valley”, a symbol of China’s technological ambitions.
+ info
President Sissoco wouldn’t have dissolved Guinea-Bissau’s parliament if it hadn’t been involved in corruption and embezzlement.
+ info
If Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele didn’t give inspiration to the citizens and leaders across Latin America, they wouldn’t support him.
+ info
Erdogan has not pursued an amicable foreign policy across the Mediterranean region, and he has not harmonized Ankara’s relations with its NATO allies either.
+ info
RELATIVE CLAUSES
The negotiations ______ are currently taking place between the United States and Iran aim to revive the nuclear deal ______ has been a contentious issue in international relations for years.
+ info
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs in Japan ______ has extensive experience in diplomacy, is tasked with improving relations with neighboring countries ______ have been strained over historical disputes.
+ info
Ahead of the Quad summit India’s PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, discussed trade and security issues ______ highlighted the growing partnership between India and the United States ______ strategic interests align in the Indo-Pacific region.
+ info
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau ______ government has focused on climate change initiatives, recently attended a summit ______ leaders discussed global environmental policies ______ are increasingly urgent in the face of climate crises.
+ info
Emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation, President Luis Arce is seeking to rebuild alliances with South American partners ______ were challenged during previous administrations.
+ info
The diplomatic efforts ______ are being led by the African Union aim to mediate tensions in the Horn of Africa ______ have escalated due to geopolitical rivalries involving regional powers.
+ info
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres ______ tenure has been marked by calls for global cooperation, addressed the need for collective action on climate change ______ poses a significant threat to international stability.
+ info
Norway, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, has recently implemented new policies to support the integration of immigrants many ______ are actively contributing to the economy of the country.
+ info
President Gustavo Petro ______ has been a proponent of social reform, is managing complex relations with neighboring countries in Latin America ______ have expressed concerns over economic policies that impact the region.
+ info
Having taken office during a challenging economic period, President Cyril Ramaphosa is working to strengthen South Africa's position in the African Union ______ has been tested by rising unemployment and energy crises.
+ info
not.... not
The negotiations that are currently taking place between the United States and Iran aim to revive the nuclear deal, which has been a contentious issue in international relations for years.
not.... not
President Gustavo Petro, who has been a proponent of social reform, is managing complex relations with neighboring countries in Latin America, which have expressed concerns over economic policies that impact the region.
not.... not
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs in Japan, who has extensive experience in diplomacy, is tasked with improving relations with neighboring countries, which have been strained over historical disputes.
Tunisian authorities have arrested an Al Jazeera reporter, the network’s bureau chief said on Thursday, as campaigners voiced concern over a growing number of journalists behind bars in the north African country. He told AFP that police did not disclose the reasons for the arrest, late on Wednesday, nor where Sassi was being held. There was no official comment from Tunisian authorities.
Al Jazeera journalist arrested in Tunisia amid crackdown on freedom of press
not.... not
Norway, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, has recently implemented new policies to support the integration of immigrants, many of whom are actively contributing to the economy of the country.
No nukes for Ukraine – State Department
The US won’t gift nukes to Kiev, but a top official refused to publicly rule out a first strike
if a majority of the public supports should a majority of the public support
Having been ousted in a parliamentary vote of no-confidence, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan still has high prospects for a comeback, should a majority of the public support him in the next general elections.
not.... not
Having taken office during a challenging economic period, President Cyril Ramaphosa is working to strengthen South Africa's position in the African Union, which has been tested by rising unemployment and energy crises.
So strong was the leadership
So strong was the leadership of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew that he managed to turn a tiny developing country into a first-world city state.
The European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two EU diplomats said on Friday.
EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
A minister has lashed out at a satirical Radio 4 show as being “completely biased” in the latest allegation from the Conservatives about BBC impartiality.Downing Street was forced on Monday to deny the government was pursuing an agenda against the BBC after Lucy Frazer accused the corporation of bias and argued that it needed to adapt or risk losing the trust of audiences.
BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz is ‘completely biased’, minister claims
not.... not
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, whose government has focused on climate change initiatives, recently attended a summit where leaders discussed global environmental policies, which are increasingly urgent in the face of climate crises.
U.S. troops are poised to leave Afghanistan for good after 20 years. Many Afghans fear the Taliban will once again stage large-scale devastating attacks against civilians.
U.S. troops poised to leave Afghanistan for good after 20 years, many Afghans fear the Taliban will once again stage large-scale devastating attacks against civilians.
Were Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele not to give inspiration to the citizens and leaders across Latin America, they wouldn’t support him.
If Salvadoran .... didn’t give
Were .... to do
has never been
Never before has British politics been plagued by such turbulence, with Rishi Sunak, former chancellor of the exchequer, becoming the country’s fifth prime minister in six years.
Never before has
Erdogan has not pursued an amicable foreign policy across the Mediterranean region, nor has he harmonized Ankara’s relations with its NATO allies.
not.... not
......., nor has...
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for a meeting in Paris on Monday in Carney's first foreign visit since taking office
France's Macron to host Canada's Carney in Paris on Monday
not.... not
The diplomatic efforts that are being led by the African Union aim to mediate tensions in the Horn of Africa, which have escalated due to geopolitical rivalries involving regional powers.
Only after two years of people’s sufferings and a trail of atrocities and war crimes on both sides have Ethiopia’s government and the Tigray rebel group agreed to sign a peace accord.
only after
Mr Yang said human rights in the US were at a low point, black Americans are "slaughtered".
Mr Yang said human rights in the US were at a low point, black Americans being "slaughtered".
President Sissoco wouldn’t have dissolved Guinea-Bissau’s parliament had it not been involved in corruption and embezzlement.
if it hadn’t been
had it not
Once the United States has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new trade arrangements, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.
Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed
Donald Trump left the White House (for good, one hopes). Europeans recognize that a well-functioning transatlantic alliance will be crucial for protecting their interests in this century.
Donald Trump having left the White House (for good, one hopes). Europeans recognize that a well-functioning transatlantic alliance will be crucial for protecting their interests in this century.
China and Russia stood by Iran on Friday after the United States demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect" and all sanctions ought to be lifted.
China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
Antoine Galindo is accused of conspiring with rebels, but press freedom groups say no evidence has been found and call for his immediate release
French journalist arrested in Ethiopia accused of ‘conspiracy to create chaos’
Joe Biden has been accused of hypocrisy for demanding the release of journalists detained around the world while the US president continues seeking the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from Britain to face American espionage charges.
Biden accused of hypocrisy as he seeks extradition of Julian Assange
The United States has called for better access to the market of South Korea, particularly in the agriculture and technology sectors, South Korea's trade minister said on Sunday.
U.S. calls for better access to Korean market, South Korean trade minister says
The EU warned it could restrict exports of vaccines made in the bloc, while Germany's health minister demanded "fair distribution".
The EU warned it could restrict exports of vaccines made in the bloc, with Germany's health minister demanding "fair distribution".
No sooner had ... than
No sooner had Macron introduced his project “the European Political Community” comprising all Europe’s democracies, both inside and outside the European Union, than it immediately marked his diplomatic success.
Hardly had ... when
Little did the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party realise that it would undergo factional division naming exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy its acting president.
didn’t realise
Little did
not.... not
Emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation, President Luis Arce is seeking to rebuild alliances with South American partners, which were challenged during previous administrations.
not.... not
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, whose tenure has been marked by calls for global cooperation, addressed the need for collective action on climate change, which poses a significant threat to international stability.
Not only did Xi Jinping tour Wuhan last week to celebrate a triumph over the coronavirus pandemic, but he also inspected “Optics Valley”, a symbol of China’s technological ambitions.
Not only .... but also
The EU failed with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The pandemic fallout will have to be high on the agenda.
The EU having failed with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the pandemic fallout will have to be high on the agenda.
not.... not
Ahead of the Quad summit India’s PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, discussed trade and security issues, which highlighted the growing partnership between India and the United States, whose strategic interests align in the Indo-Pacific region.