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| Word/Phrase | Definition | Example (Academic Context) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | to change frequently between two levels | Temperatures in the region fluctuated significantly during the decade. | | to stabilise | to become steady and stop changing | After a period of rapid growth, the population began to stabilise . | | to trigger | to cause something to start suddenly | The new law triggered a series of protests. | | to contribute to | to be one of the causes of something | Poor diet can contribute to heart disease. | | a sharp rise | a sudden and large increase | There was a sharp rise in unemployment last year. | | a gradual decline | a slow, steady decrease | Experts noted a gradual decline in test scores. | | a consequence | a result or effect of an action | One consequence of global warming is rising sea levels. | | to level off | to stop rising or falling and become flat | Sales increased rapidly in spring, then levelled off in summer. |
Features a 650-word glossary with phonetics, along with appendices for collocations and affixes. Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice Upper Intermediate B2
Uses real academic texts and student essays to demonstrate how words function in context.
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) defines the B2 level as "Upper Intermediate." At this stage, a learner can understand the main ideas of complex texts and interact with a degree of fluency. However, academic success demands more. Across Goodreads and Amazon, learners praise this book
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The Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice Upper Intermediate B2 book offers a range of features that make it an ideal resource for learners: | | to contribute to | to be
This piece mirrors the Oxford series by integrating , contextual use , and productive control of key B2 academic verbs and nouns. Would you like a similar set on another theme (e.g., Evaluating Evidence , Comparing Data , or Linking Arguments )?
: Includes over 250 activities to practice 650 essential academic words, ensuring learners encounter terms multiple times for better retention. Authentic Contexts
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