A. Complete the passage below by writing one word in each gap.
Weather has a significant effect on all our lives, wherever we live. This is true, (1) _____ the nature of the weather. In some parts of the world, where it is hot and dry, people (2) _____ whether or not there will be enough rainfall for the crops to (3) _____ and thrive. The population in such areas live with a constant (4) _____ of drought. Other parts of the world (5) _____ from the opposite problems, especially at certain periods of the year. Frequently it rains heavily and when it (6) _____ down for a long time there is a possibility of floods which can (7) _____ great damage to property and even (8) _____ of life. Snowy scenes always look very pretty and clean on (9) _____ cards. Those who lives in countries where heavy snowfalls are (10) _____ will tell you that snow is not like this. When it (11) _____ to slush it becomes grey and most unattractive. Snow can (12) _____ driving conditions very difficult, especially when it forms deep snowdrifts, and it can also be dangerous. Many people in areas where it (13) _____ a lot love to ski and the ski slopes also (14) _____ a lot of visitors. However, from time to time the ski slopes are affected by avalanches and these can (15) _____ in tragedy.
B. Use the words given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in the space.
1. The first inhabitants of Iceland were a group of _____ families who settled on the island in AD 874. NORWAY 2. There was disagreement about whether the country needs to maintain a _____. DETER
3. Hundreds of _____ from the war zone have arrived in the city and we are trying to find homes for them. EVACUATE
4. _____ patients are often given exercises to help prevent their muscles from becoming stiff. BED
5. It was this passion for fast cars that led to his _____ death at the age of 33. TIME
6. Every effort is made to _____ any errors before the book is printed. RIGHT
7. In a recent opinion poll, a majority of _____ were against nuclear weapons. RESPONSE
8. Her mouth is _____ lipsticked and her eyes are wide open with anticipation. SEDUCE
9. The script has a refreshing _____ and sparkle. SPONTANEOUS
10. It’s better to be an _____ and eat a variety of plant and animals in case there is a shortage of one particular kind of food.
C. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. Do you have a good relationship with your boss? Are________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. There isn’t much likelihood of it snowing today.
It’s ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Does he know enough English to get by in his job?
Is his ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. It was noticed because of his exclamation.
Had it ______________________________________________________________________________________
5. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
No ________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. “There won’t be peace until free elections are held,” he warned.
He warmed that only when _____________________________________________________________________
7. We very much regret the closure, although there really was no alternative.
Much ______________________________________________________________________________________
8. It is vital that people see that the system is changing.
The system must be ___________________________________________________________________________ 9. The thought passed through his mind and the decision was taken a moment later.
The thought had no ___________________________________________________________________________ 10. There is a widespread assumption that a drug overdose caused the soul musician’s death.
The soul musician’s death is ____________________________________________________________________ D. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way.
1. The child might have been drowned when he swam in the river alone. RISKED
2. No one’s ever spoken to me like that before. USED
3. Few people came to the singer’s farewell concert. POOR
4. You’re supposed to take the medicine every night for five nights. RUNNING
5. The accusation that he had stolen the money was unfounded. WRONGLY
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