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Property and Product Analysis: Advanced Vocabulary Worksheet

Worksheet
Grade 12
English

Property and Product Analysis: Advanced Vocabulary Worksheet

Section 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match the vocabulary terms in the left column with their correct definitions in the right column by writing the corresponding letter in the space provided. Each term is only used once.
  1. Dilapidated ________
  1. Mint condition ________
  1. Cutting-edge ________
  1. Fully reconditioned ________
  1. Reproduction ________
Definitions:
  • A. Repaired, cleaned, and restored to a working state, often better than its previous condition.
  • B. A copy of a work of art or an object, rather than the original version.
  • C. In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
  • D. In perfect condition; as if it has never been used or worn.
  • E. Highly advanced; using the latest and most modern technology.


Section 2: Fill-in-the-Gaps

Instructions: Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate word or phrase from the word bank provided. Ensure the word bank is used correctly according to the context.
Word Bank:
  • formerly
  • abandoned
  • renovate
  • trace the history
  • ultra-modern
  1. The building was ________ in the late 19th century and has stood empty ever since, attracting urban explorers.
  1. Historians spent years trying to ________ of the manor to find out who the original architect was.
  1. The property was ________ owned by a famous novelist, but it has changed hands many times since her death.
  1. Although the exterior looks traditional, the interior features an ________ kitchen with smart appliances and sleek surfaces.
  1. The new owners plan to ________ the old stables and turn them into a guest house for visitors.


Section 3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Instructions: For each question, choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) that correctly completes the sentence or defines the term used.
  1. When a product is described as being in "mint condition," it means it is:
  • A. Polished and smelling like peppermint.
  • B. Brand new or as good as new, without any damage.
  • C. An old item that has been poorly repaired.
  • D. A replica of a more expensive original product.
  1. A "genuine antique" grandfather clock is most likely to be:
  • A. A modern imitation made of plastic.
  • B. An item mass-produced in a factory last year.
  • C. A valuable object of considerable age, typically over 100 years old.
  • D. A digital device that looks old-fashioned.
  1. Which of the following best describes an "innovative anti-snore device"?
  • A. A traditional pillow used for decades.
  • B. A newly developed tool using creative design to solve a problem.
  • C. A discarded piece of medical equipment from the 1950s.
  • D. A manual written by a doctor about sleep cycles.
  1. If a guidebook is described as "up-to-date," it contains:
  • A. Historical facts from the medieval period.
  • B. Only black and white photographs.
  • C. Information that is currently accurate and modern.
  • D. Rumors and unverified local legends.


Section 4: True or False

Instructions: Read the following statements and write TRUE or FALSE in the space provided based on your understanding of the descriptive vocabulary.
  1. A house that has "fallen into decay" is likely to have a very high market value and require no repairs. ________
  1. A "second-hand" item can never be described as being "good as new." ________
  1. "Original packaging" refers to the box or container the product was first sold in by the manufacturer. ________


Section 5: Open-Ended Activities

Instructions: Provide detailed responses for each task in the spaces provided.
fig 1: A dilapidated and run-down house, illustrating a property in a state of decay.
fig 1: A dilapidated and run-down house, illustrating a property in a state of decay.

  1. Visual Analysis Task: Look at the image of the house above (Figure 1). Using at least three vocabulary words from the list below, write a short paragraph (3–4 sentences) describing the current state of this property.
Vocabulary: dilapidated, run-down, fallen into decay, formerly, abandoned.

fig 2: The ruins of a medieval stone tower, representing historical property and decay.
fig 2: The ruins of a medieval stone tower, representing historical property and decay.

  1. Historical Description Task: Refer to the image of the medieval tower (Figure 2). Imagine you are an archaeologist. Briefly explain why it is difficult to "trace the history" of this structure based on its current state as "ruins."

fig 3: A conceptual representation of cutting-edge technology featuring a futuristic smartphone design.
fig 3: A conceptual representation of cutting-edge technology featuring a futuristic smartphone design.

  1. Product Marketing Task: Look at the device in Figure 3. Write a two-sentence advertisement for this "Sako G5000" mobile phone, incorporating the phrases "cutting-edge technology" and "brand-new."