GATEWAY C1 UNIT 5 Vocabulary revision Macmillan worksheet

Complete the dialogues with these words, collocated with communication or voice. Add the necessary words.at the top of your • breakdown of • face-to-facestay in regular • lower your • means of • speak with onetone of 1 A: It wasn’t the content of what he said to me, it was the cold way he said it.B: So his tone of voice wasn’t supportive?2 A: I’m tired of having these disagreements by text – we’re getting nowhere.B: Yes, face-to-face communication is always the best way to resolve your differences.3 A: Have you read that article about the twins with autism whose only means of communication was saying prime numbers to each other?B: I have. It was incredible how high the numbers went – 20 digits!4 A: I don’t know why I don’t do well in debates.B: It could be a breakdown of communication – your words might say one thing, but your body language might express something quite different.5 A: I saw this news programme which said that loud voices are less trustworthy.B: So you should lower your voice next time you ask to borrow your parents’ car!6 A: Before we start the campaign we should be clear about what our message is.B: Yes, if we all speak with one voice our message will be stronger.7 A: I don’t know why I bother – she never listens.B: Well, the way you speak at the top of your voice probably annoys her.8 A: How did you get so many followers on your blog?B: Well, I post updates every day. It’s important that we stay in regular communication. Collocations Join these words below with their collocation synonyms. distinguish tell the difference reluctantly admit hate to say vocally protest speak out against give your opinion speak your mind be honest tell the truth I was right told you so overhear hear someone say almost say be about to say not speaking to each other not be on speaking terms be silent have nothing to say fear of saying the wrong thing not trust yourself to speak share your opinion with someone tell someone what you think