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5. Name one aspect of Marco Polo’s account that you fi nd hard to believe. Give reasons for your
answer.

Vocabulary

Read the following sentences. The two sentences use the highlighted word with diff erent functions.

A number of merchants formed an organization.
They number the boats to know who they belong to.

Note that in the fi rst sentence the word number serves the function of a noun and in the second, that
of a verb. Now look at another example:

The fi shers supply the oysters to other countries.
The supply of the pearls was very regular.

In the fi rst sentence, the word supply is used as a verb and in the second, as a noun.

A. The same word is used twice in the following sentences. Underline it when used as a verb
and circle it when used as a noun.
1. The merchants know that when they trade pearls with the king, it is always a good trade.
2. The experts subject the oysters to close scrutiny as the subject of quality is an important
one.

3. No one could question them as there was no question about their knowledge.
4. The group of merchants will only profi t if the profi ts are divided equally.
5. Fishing pearls is unlike any other type of fi shing.

B. Complete the sentences with nouns derived from the verbs in brackets.

1. Travelling to other places is an activity that gives a lot of _____________ (enjoy) and
_____________ (satisfy).
2. An eager mind is able to gather a lot of _____________ (inform) about diff erent people and
cultures.
3. Getting _____________ (guide) and help from genuine people is of vital _____________
(import).

4. One must be careful about personal _____________ (belong) as well.
5. Although it is exciting and adventurous, constantly meeting unknown people can sometimes
lead to _____________ (exhaust).
6. When travelling abroad, it is wise to maintain a _____________ (connect) with one’s embassy.

C. Pick at least fi ve words from the text and use them as both nouns and verbs in sentences of
your own.

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