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ELS Reading Exercises and Answers

The document contains excerpts from 25 reading comprehension passages on various topics. Each excerpt contains 3 multiple choice questions testing understanding of vocabulary and details from the passage. The excerpts are brief, ranging from a few sentences to short paragraphs. They cover subjects like museums, reading, food, technology, sports, and more.
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10 .

THE MUSEUM ROBBERY


E x . 1 : a) armed b) bandit c) bind d) gag e) artifact f) precious stones g) bury h) eruption i) item j) inlaid
k) coin I) lax m) flimsy n) partition
Ex.2: 1.E 2.B 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.flimsy 2.bound 3.lax 4.buried 5.partition

1 1 . READING
E x . 1 : a) streamlined b) whiz c) hurtle d) hasten e) breathless f) velocity g) as for h) accomplish i) fascinating
j) diversions
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.D 3.A
Ex.3: 1.breathless 2.accomplished 3.fascinating 4.hastened 5.as for

12 . READING TO THE CHILD


E x . 1 : a) comic strips b) amusement c) tightly d) unlocked e) awareness f) form g) springboard h) leap
i) voluntary j) self-selected k) pass through I) incentive m) on his own
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.C 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.voluntary 2.leapt 3.amusement 4.form 5-tightly

15 . JUST FOR PLEASURE


E x . 1 : a) civilization b) articles c) consume d) nutrient e) spices f) condiments g) herbs h) lining i) manufactured
j) in moderation k) mild stimulant I) excrete m) excessively n) on any medical grounds
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.C 3.A
Ex.3: 1.civilizations 2.in moderation 3.excessively 4.nutrient 5.consumed

14. THE INVADERS


E x . 1 : a) enterprising b) unwisely c) multiply d) incredibly e) overrun f) devastation g) herbage h) variety
i) susceptible j) fatal k) local epidemic I) drastically m) diminish
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.B 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.susceptible 2.multiplied 3.enterprising 4.devastation 5.diminished

15. WEANING
E x . 1 : a) weaning b) delicate c) process d) nourishment e) spirit f) neglected g) substitute h) encouragement
i) pass lightly j) intense k) desire I) be surrendered
Ex.2: 1.E 2.B 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.substitute 2.Delicate 3.neglected 4.intense 5.spirit

16 . THE COMPUTER
E x . 1 : a) basically b) device c) ingest d) modify e) enlarge f) brainpower g) muscle power h) in terms of
i) minutely j) manipulate k) calculation I) century m) remark n) infinite o) swiftly
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: 1.remarked 2.in terms of 3.manipulate 4,device S.ingest

17 . WHEN SEIZED WITH CRAMP


E x . 1 : a) conceive b) sink c) instantly d) presence of mind e) spot f) knot g) proceed h) disregard i) rub
j) smartly k) paddle I) deprive m) reason n) overpower o) mingled p) clutch at q) instinctively
Ex. 2: 1.E 2.B 3.D
Ex.3: 1.deprived 2.conceive 3.presence of mind 4.mingled 5.rubbed

18 . A "SISSY" OR A "TOM-BOY"
E x . 1 : a) actively b) doll c) occasionally d) ridicule e) remonstrance f) stuffed g) cot h) particularly i) boisterous
j) label k) torn-boy I) conform to m) abstain n) sissy
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.D 3.C
Ex.3 : 1.abstain 2.occasionally 3.conform to 4.actively 5.particularly

19 . THE CHAIN OF HOPE


E x . 1 : a) stricken by poverty b) torn by conflict c) deformity d) prospect e) take root f) cured g) achieve h) simply
i) bring into action j) link k) participate I) highly m) free of charge n) complimentary o) network
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.A 3.C
Ex.3: 1.deformities 2.network 3.links 4.free of charge 5.prospect

2 0 . CHARLES CHAPLIN
E x . 1 : a) music-hall b) slums c) poverty d) go mad e) optimism f) determination g) justified h) instant i) slapstick
j) tramp k) mannerism I) go with m) bowler hat n) flat-footed o) sore
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.E 3.C
Ex.3: 1.goes with 2.determination 3.instant 4.sore S.justified

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2 1 . TO CURE THE CRUELTY OF CHILDREN
Ex. 1 : a) combative/agressive b) instinct c) survive d) repress e) anti-social f) revenge oneself g) sufferings
h) desire i) sense j) channels k) sympathetic I) suffice
Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.desire 2.repress 3.sympathetic 4.suffice 5.sense

22 . HEADSET STEREOS
Ex . 1 : a) headset stereo b) in common c) hearing loss d) roughly e) equivalent to f) commercial g) accumulate
h) irreplaceable i) accelerate j) noise-induced k) insidious I) apparent
Ex.2: 1.A 2.B 3.D
Ex.3: Uncommon 2.apparent 3.irreplaceable 4.roughly 5.insidious

2J. THE REASONS FOR RAPID POPULATION GROWTH


Ex. 1 : a) old age pension b) income c) savings d) look to someone e) acceptance ^ in turn g) basic h) attiiua
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.D 3.C
Ex.3: 1.attitude 2.in turn 3.look to 4.basic 5.income

24. LIFE AFTER DEATH


Ex.1 : a) funeral b) passage c) cremation d) joy e) celebration f) gather g) pay one's last respects h) procession
i) corpse j) container k) transfer I) soul m) scatter n) cleansing o) purification
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.container 2.transfer 3.gathered 4.scattered 5.procession

25. NOTTINC HILL CARNIVAL


Ex. 1 : a) bank holiday b) traditions c) emigrate d) steel band e) beforehand f) float g) oil drum h) streamer
i) amplifier j) roar k) brass band I) exotic m) make one's way n) stall
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.E 3.C
Ex.3: 1.emigrate 2.made our way 3.beforehand 4.exotic 5.stalls

26. ALFRED NOBEL - A MAN OF CONTRASTS


Ex . 1 : a) contrasts b) fortune c) in company d) in private e) patriotic f) explosive g) mining h) publicity i) fame
j) have a taste for k) glory I) will m) outstanding n) memorial
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.D 3.C
Ex.3: 1.publicity 2.outstanding 3.contrasts 4.in private 5.fortune

27 . ATTITUDES TOWARDS MONEY


Ex. 1: a) be obsessed b) accumulate c) mattress d) deprive oneself of e) elaborate f) make use of g) utilization
h) acute i) modify
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.B 3.A
Ex.3: 1.mattress 2.is...obsessed 3.acute 4.modified 5.make use of

28 . SPIDERS
Ex . 1 : a) thrive b) abdomen c) harden d) retreat [noun] e) weave f) web g) twist h) wire i) quote j) halt
k) prey-capturing I) evolve
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.D 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.thrived 2.halted 3.retreat 4.harden 5.quote

29 . HOW TO TRAIN ELEPHANTS


Ex . 1 : a) train b) respectively c) tough d) resentful e) at a later stage f) affection g) calves h) pine to death
i) deprive of j) take with a grain of salt
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.A 3.D
Ex.3 : Laffection 2.depriving...of 3.respectively 4.resentfui 5.at a later stage

TO. TEENAGE ENTREPRENEURS


Ex. 1 : a) entrepreneur b) content c) revenue d) be after e) desire f) destiny g) ingenuity h) inner drive i) clear-
cut j) engaging k) effervescent I) rear m) unprecedented n) mayhem
Ex.2: 1.A 2.C 3.D
Ex.3: 1.clear-cut 2.unprecedented 3.content 4.destiny 5.inner drive

5 1 . CHINESE NEW YEAR


Ex.1 : a) lunar b) calendar c) feast d) dragon e) firecracker f) superstition g) sweeping h) trash
Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.sweeping 2.superstition 3.lunar 4.trash 5.calendar

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5 2 . LEVI STRAUSS
E x . 1 : a) immigrant b) step off c) wear out d) miner e) manufacture f) low-cut g) bend h) get fitted up with
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.C 3.B
Ex.3: 1.miner 2.low-cut 3.immigrant 4.get fitted up with 5.worn out

55 . ASTROLOGY
E x . 1 : a) mysterious b) fate c) poor d) profitable e) zodiac sign f) put forward g) hence h) column
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex.3 : 1.profitable 2.mysterious 3.zodiac sign 4.hence 5.fate

54 . THE IMPORTANCE OF DREAMS


E x . 1 : a) punctuate b) peculiar c) burst d) drifting e) jerky f) exhibit g) implications
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.C 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.drifting 2.peculiar 3.exhibiting 4.punctuated 5.bursts

5 5 . EUROPE'S LAST UTOPIA


E x . 1 : a) Santa Claus b) sleigh c) put one's roots down d) solitude e) Utopia f) sandwiched g) in the middle of
nowhere
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.E 3.A
Ex.3: 1.put her roots down 2.sleigh 3.in the middle of nowhere 4.sandwiched 5.solitude

56 . THE GORILLA'S CHEST-BEATING


E x . 1 : a) flamboyant b) intimidating c) drum [verb] d) palm e) cupped f) explode g) bluff h) intruder i) high
spirits j) spine
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: Lhigh spirits 2.intimidating 3.cupped 4.spine 5.intruder

5 7 . LOVE
E x . 1 : a) absorbing b) pre-eminent c) sentiment d) humility e) pride f) self-assertion g) reconcile h) tenderness
i) precipitate j) pond
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.B 3.D
Ex.3 : 1.pre-eminent 2.reconcile 3.absorbing 4.sentiments 5.Humility

5 8 . THE MIND'S EYE


E x . 1 : a) feather b) lead c) pop d) a pair of scales e) cube f) mound g) conceive h) sharp i) blurred j) magic
lantern k) summon up I) in the mind's eye
Ex. 2: 1.A 2.E 3.B
Ex.3: l.pop 2.summon up 3.blurred 4.feathers 5.in the mind's eye

5 9 . THE WILL TO LIVE


E x . 1 : a) devote b) pioneer c) hover d) twilight e) reach f) hang in the balance g) resurrect h) will i) wavering
j) plea k) reassure I) combat m) instinctual n) bolster o) obeisance
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.E 3.C
Ex.3 : 1,plea 2.reach 3.reassure 4.resurrect 5.devotes

4 0 . DEBATE OVER THE WORLD'S FUTURE


E x . 1 : a) decline b) supplement c) replace d) debate e) issue f) spawn g) volume h) scholar i) optimism
j) gloom k) aspect I) accelerate m) interdependent n) precedent o) uncharted waters p) challenging
Ex. 2 : 1.B 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.accelerate 2.aspects 3.volume 4.challenging 5.supplement

4 1 . THE IMPORTANCE OF LETTER-WRITING


E x . 1 : a) spell b) land c) contractor d) bid e) driveway f) slack season g) solid h) cinders i) graded j) drained
k) crack I) hammer
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.cracked 2.bids 3.solid 4.hammered 5.land

4 2 . THE WIND'S WITH US


E x . 1 : a) whistle b) moan c) gust d) take refuge e) gateway f) get a lift g) beckon h) unsteadily i) handlebars
j) exhilaration k) float I) elation
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.C 3.B
Ex.3 : 1.beckoning 2.moaning 3.floated 4.took refuge 5.whistled

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45 . WEEP FOR HEALTH
Ex.1 : a) digestion b) raise c) maintained d) prolonged e) tight f) dry g) rigid h) let oneself pour forth i) suppressed
j) trigger k) ailment I) weeping m) reversal n) breakdown o) transition p) genuine q) impulse
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.rigid 2.triggered 3.genuine 4.breakdown 5.impulse

4 4 . THE BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY


Ex . 1 : a) get a bad press b) scornful c) ignorance d) slavery e) fancy f) brutalized g) medieval h) knight
i) armoured j) charger k) starving I) peasant m) marvel
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.C
Ex.3: 1.brutalized 2.scornful 3.ignorance 4.marvels 5.fancied

4 5 . NADIA COMANECI
Ex . 1 : a) burst on the scene b) victory c) leap d) routine e) flip f) twist g) grab h) whirl i) spin j) dazzling
k) dismount
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.E 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.leapt 2.grabbed 3.victory 4.twisted 5.dazzling

46 . THE TITANIC
Ex . 1 : a) icy depths b) casualties c) marine d) strike e) vessel f) insure g) reason h) ominous i) dead ahead
j) helm k) hard over I) (be) reversed m) gash n) hull o) head-on p) bow q) crippled r) afloat
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.E 3.D
Ex. 3: Lgash 2.insured 3.crippled 4.ominous 5,marine

4 7 . WHERE NEW PRODUCTS COME FROM


Ex. 1: a) desire b) basic necessities c) shelter d) creative e) staff f) discovery g) accidental h) (be) sought for
i) punch-card j) specifically k) extensive I) market research m) consumer n) retailer
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.D 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.accidental 2.desire 3.extensive 4.discovery 5.creative

4 8 . HOW TO TREAT FROSTBITE


Ex. 1 : a) injury b) (be) combined with c) susceptible d) tingle e) numb f) tissue g) thaw h) essential i) rub
j) friction k) lukewarm I) blanket m) sensation n) swollen o) blister p) dressing
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.B
Ex. 3: Lnumb 2.swollen 3.susceptible 4.sensation 5.essential

4 9 . UNFAIRNESS TO THE PIC


Ex. 1 : a) unfairness b) significance c) deplorable d) image e) domestic f) source g) durable h) reputation i) filthy
j) relatively k) seek I) relief m) wallow n) shallow o) waterhole p) fastidious
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.fastidious 2.relief 3.seeking 4.source 5.image

50. TEA INNOVATIONS


Ex . 1 : a) innovation b) purchase c) exposition d) popularize e) booth f) desperation g) simultaneously h) sample
i) sew j) seal [verb] k) pour in I) instant m) bulk n) convenience o) ordinary p) sediment
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: 1,purchases 2.simultaneously 3.popularize 4.convenience 5.sealed

5 1 . THE FATHER OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT


Ex . 1 : a) foremost b) concept c) fine d) catering e) variety f) wild game g) inspire h) renowned i) temporarily
j) imitator k) between them I) culinary m) responsible for
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.A 3.E
Ex.3: 1.between them 2.temporarily 3.responsible for 4.foremost 5.inspire

52. SOCRATES
Ex.1 : a) rough b) garment c) barefoot d) poke holes in faulty arguments e) (be) ranked f) self-control
g) endurance h) unmatched i) snub j) unkempt k) fascinated I) doctrine m) chiefly n) disciple
o) influence p) succeeding
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.C
Ex.3 : 1.ranked 2.endurance 3.unkempt 4.unmatched 5.fascinated

55. POSSESSING A MATHEMATICAL MIND


Ex. 1 : a) discipline b) illustrate c) grab d) put out/douse e) flammable f) pad g) calculation h) glance i) fervently
j) satisfied k) murmur
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.discipline 2.illustrate 3.flammable 4.pad 5.satisfied

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54 . SHORT STORIES
Ex. 1 : a) curiosity b) pace c) competitive d) means e) conceivable f) plot g) background h) tumult i) concisely
j) graphically
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.concisely 2.means 3.conceivable 4.background 5.competitive

55. THE SPICE TRADE


Ex. 1 : a) spices b) artfully c) withhold d) valuable e) commerce f) evolution g) notable h) holy i) healing power
j) filter down k) in moderated form I) beverages m) preserve n) mask o) partially p) spoiled q) flavour
r) venture
Ex.2: 1.E 2.B 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.withheld 2.preserve 3.spices 4.venture 5.valuable

56. ALEXANDRE DUMAS


Ex. 1: a) action b) literature c) inaccurate d) playwright e) prominent f) vivid g) hire h) collaborators i) here and
there j) plot k) charm I) omission m) practice n) sum o) (be) fulfilled
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.vivid 2.inaccurate 3.prominent 4.playwright 5.omission

57 . CLASSIFYING LIFE FORMS


Ex. 1: a) initially b) precise c) a matter of debate d) complex e) (be) composed of f) cell g) (be) classified
h) synthesize i) lack j) pigment k) properly I) comprise m) distinguish
Ex.2: 1.E 2.D 3.B
Ex.3: 1.distinguish 2.classified 3.matter of debate 4.lack 5.precise

58 . ICE-BORG
Ex. 1 : a) imperturbable b) relentless c) stroke d) (be) dubbed e) circuit f) tournament g) wonder h) status
i) drop out (of) j) qualify k) encounter I) coach m) victory n) break a record o) make a comeback
p) obsolete q) oversized
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.B
Ex.3: 1.drop out 2.relentless 3.coach 4.victory 5.obsolete

59. SMALL WHALES


Ex . 1: a) mammal b) warm-blooded c) constant d) (be) exposed to e) nostril f) located g) surface h) in contrast
(to) i) seize j) primarily k) captivity I) (be) observed m) intensively n) adaptability o) tank p) participant
q) acrobatic r) (be) noted (for) s) curiosity
Ex.2: 1.E 2.D 3.A
Ex.3 : 1.noted 2.surface 3.seize 4.located S.adaptability

6 0 . SWIMMING BIRDS OF THE ANTARCTIC


Ex. 1: a) ancestor b) paddle c) flipper d) useless e) stiff f) feathers g) master h) (be) adapted to i) impenetrable
j) streamlined k) crawl stroke I) steer m) leap
Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex.3: 1.stiff 2.impenetrable 3.ancestor 4.master 5.steer

6 1 . LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN


Ex . 1 : a) influential b) create a bridge between c) breakthrough d) instrumental e) predecessor f) come easily
g) perfect [verb] h) symptom i) disability j) progressively k) seemingly I) humiliation m) despair n) cure
o) orally
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.E
Ex.3: 1.come easily 2.disability 3.despair 4.seemingly 5.breakthrough

62 . OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS


Ex . 1 : a) utilize b) domesticated c) burden d) cultivate e) amuse f) console g) (be) tamed h) in the course of
time i) selective breeding j) scrawny k) jungle I) descendant m) vicious n) in captivity
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.amuse 2.vicious 3.console 4.descendant 5.burden

65. I-HO CH'UAN


Ex . 1 : a) roam b) ba^id c) righteous d) harmonious e) fist f) impervious g) bullet h) urban i) thug j) resent
k) ally I) drive m) set the stage for n) revolutionary
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.E 3.E
Ex.3: 1.impervious 2.driven 3.roam 4.resented 5.urban

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64 . IS IT ART?
E x . 1 : a) power shovel b) dynamo c) (be) fashioned d) artificial e) average f) distinction g) date(s) (from)
h) point of view i) skill j) warfare k) (be) equated with I) sculpture m) in (that) broader sense n) adequate
0) reasoning
Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.C
Ex.3: 1.equated with 2.artificial 3.skill 4.point of view 5.average

65 . HISTORY OR BIOGRAPHY?
E x . 1 : a) biography b) similarity c) synonymous d) evaluate e) factual f) relevant g) recorded h) seek
i) narrative j) segment k) (be) concerned (with) I) contemporary
Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.concerned 2.similarities 3.relevant 4.segment 5.evaluate

66 . ARE THEY EVIL?


E x . 1 : a) superstition b) (be) associated with c) black magic d) witch e) embodiment f) wickedness g) (be)
tortured h) (be) sealed i) dwindle j) spread k) epidemic I) regain m) rodent n) persecution o) evident
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.evident 2.epidemic 3.superstition 4.regained 5.torture

6 7 . WHY LEAVE?
E x . 1 : a) migrate b) native land c) racial d) deprivation e) tolerance f) motive g) exhausted h) impel i) (be)
oppressed j) in all likelihood k) prime I) poverty-stricken m) rural n) toil o) misery
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.D 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.exhausted 2.tolerance 3.motive 4.in all likelihood 5.impelled

68 . FROM HOLY WATER TO COCA-COLA


E x . 1 : a) temple b) squirt c) coin d) vending machine e) dispenser f) snuff g) honour h) insert i) lay (something)
bare j) entitled k) lid I) elevated m) change n) soft drink
Ex.2: 1.D 2.C 3.B
Ex.3: l.lid 2.soft drinks 3.elevated 4.change 5.entitled

6 9 . THE BIRTH OF ROCK AN D ROLL


E x . 1 : a) Negro b) country c) create a sensation d) in a row e) inspire f) hit chart g) simplified h) version
i) distribution j) executive k) employ I) adolescent m) crush
Ex. 2 : 1.C 2.E 3.A
Ex.3: 1.inspired 2.employ 3.created a sensation 4.in a row 5.simplified

7 0 . JUDO
E x . 1 : a) perfect b) example c) skill d) brute force e) opponent f) weight g) intimidate h) overpower i) invent
j) combat k) bully I) found m) efficient n) deter o) enemy p) tournament q) technique
Ex. 2 : 1.B 2.C 3.C
Ex.3: 1.example 2.technique 3.tournament 4.founded 5.invented

7 1 . THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART'S FAMOUS STEPS


E x . 1 : a) budget b) unparalleled c) collection d) exhibits e) superb f) palatial g) attraction h) popularity i) hero
j) train [verb] k) bother I) structure m) merely n) glimpse o) scene
Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.glimpse 2.collection 3.bother 4.scene 5.exhibits

7 2 . A COUNTRY WALK
E x . 1 : a) distance b) miner c) path d) ascend e) steep f) summit g) pillar h) rock i) hearty j) descend k) trail
1) menace [verb] m) rattle n) torrential o) take shelter p) shepherd q) saturated r) chat s) ease [verb]
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.B
Ex.3: 1.distance 2.rock 3.took shelter 4.chat 5.ease

75. FAKE ART


E x . 1 : a) flood b) forgery c) supposedly d) genuine e) counterfeiter f) deceptive g) reputation h) haroour
i) masterpiece j) curator k) authenticity I) investment
Ex.2: 1.A 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.harbour 2.curator 3.investment 4.authenticity 5.flooding

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74 . THE ORGAN OF VISION
Ex. 1: a) intricate b) delicate c) rest upon d) adaptable e) primarily f) artificial g) strain h) in shape i) extend
j) lifespan k) visual I) deficiency m) undetected n) backward o) defective p) emerge
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.extend 2.deficiency 3.primarily 4.emerged 5.strain

75 . OUEEN VICTORIA
E x . 1 : a) reign b) uninterrupted c) rapid d) workshop e) proclaim f) withdraw g) public affairs h) threshold
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.C 3.D
Ex.3: 1.withdraw 2.rapid 3.uninterrupted 4.workshop 5.proclaimed

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE PASSAGES

1. HEALTH EDUCATION
E x . 1 : a) effective b) conduct c) resort d) barrier e) diffident f) consult g) the other end of the scale h) infallible
i) miraculous j) thus k) emerge I) respond m) circumstance n) inflammation
Ex.2: 1.E 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.emerge 2.circumstances 3.resort 4.miraculous 5.conducted

2. DARWIN'S THEORY OF EVOLUTION


E x . 1 : a) evolution b) stir c) origin d) species e) ignorant f) alike g) bitter h) on scientific grounds i) refusal to
return abuse j) pour scorn on k) violent I) stormy outbursts m) conquer
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.species 2.stir 3.origin 4.alike 5.bitter

5. TIMING THE CRITICISM


E x . 1 : a) moral instruction b) absorbed c) pass over one's head d) cuddle up e) be apt f) spoil g) set up
h) mental struggle i) fatigue j) psychic k) physical I) creative impulse m) sense of inferiority n) neurotic
disorder o) incapacitate
Ex. 2: 1.A 2.E 3.C
Ex.3: 1.cuddle up 2.sense of inferiority 3.absorbed 4.fatigue 5.is apt

4. HAGIA SOPHIA
E x . 1 : a) consecrate b) wisdom c) fireproof d) immense e) pillar f) molten g) arch h) lesser i) dome
j) overwhelming k) defy I) gravity m) noted n) temple o) ornament p) chandelier q) conceal
Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.A
Ex.3: 1.concealed 2.defied 3.overwhelming 4.immense 5.lesser

5. THE LOST SETTLERS


E x . 1 : a) set up b) expedition c) deserted d) indications e) scratch f) inland g) explorers h) pale i) remote
j) curious k) lanky I) Negroid m) distinctly
Ex. 2 : 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.scratched 2.curious 3.pale 4,distinctly S.remote

6. TO TAKE UP EXERCISE
E x . 1 : a) long-term b) maintenance c) switch to something d) exertion e) shed f) pound g) combine h) reject
i) unduly j) caloric expenditure k) briskly I) work off m) scrumptious n) concede o) confirm p) sedentary
q) ndjustments
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.B 3.D
Ex. 3: 1. combines 2.conceded 3.rejected 4.confirmed 5.adjustments

7. JAPANESE EMPLOYEES
E x . 1 : a) loyal b) enterprise c) be laid off d) seniority e) fringe benefits f) promotion g) chief executives h) junior
staff
Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.been laid off 2.promotion 3.loyal 4.fringe benefits 5.seniority
8. TEMPERAMENTS OF MAN AND WOMAN
E x. 1 : a) temperament b) introvert c) extrovert d) fiercely e) introspective f) meditative g) reflect h) engage in
i) take the initiative j) trait k) self-assertive
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.A 3.D
Ex.3: 1.reflects 2.introvert 3.fiercely 4.taken the initiative 5.meditative

9. ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL


E x . 1 : a) guy b) rattle c) china d) booming e) crank up f) drown out g) smart h) mirror image i) zap j) stifle
k) fanciful I) din m) instantaneously n) inverse
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.D 3.C
Ex.3: 1.smart 2.fanciful 3.rattling/rattle 4.instantaneously 5.drowned out

10 . FAITH IN DRUGS
E x. 1 : a) skeptical b) forefathers c) fervently d) outpatient e) tangible f) ointment g) grant
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.granted 2.skeptical 3,tangible 4.ointment 5.fervently

1 1 . THE LOCH NESS MONSTER


E x . 1 : a) overlook b) brooding c) moorland d) upheaval e) churn f) boil g) banish h) be stranded i) hazy
j) magnify k) humps
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.B 3.E
Ex.3: 1.be stranded 2.upheaval 3.overlooking 4. hazy 5.magnify

12 . THE PUFFER FISH


E x . 1 : a) honorable b) gourmet c) feeble d) hint e) gleaming f) jaws g) agape h) entrails i) fearsome
j) reasonable k) sphere I) gulp m) sac n) belly o) swell p) tough q) predator r) intimidate s) squirt
t) deflate
Ex.2: 1.D 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.reasonable 2.swelled 3.squirting 4.intimidate 5.gleaming

13. SPARTACUS
E x . 1 : a) slave b) strike fear into the heart(s) of someone c) constantly d) menace e) calculate f) outnumber
g) citizens h) resent i) brutal j) plantation labourers k) capable I) withstand m) formidable n) runaway
o) terrorize p) insurrection q) be crushed r) be slain
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.C 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.outnumbered 2.formidable 3.resents 4.capable 5.(has) calculated

14. THE CHINESE LANGUAGE


E x . 1 : a) script b) consecutive c) continuity d) largely e) nature f) stand for g) (be) sounded h) gradual
i) emergence j) dialect k) modification I) dominance m) significant n) visual appeal o) give rise to
p) calligraphy q) comparable
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.E 3.A
Ex.3 : 1.significant 2.emergence 3.modifications 4.stand for 5.consecutive

15 . JACOUELINE BOUVIER KENNEDY ONASSIS


E x . 1 : a) mystique b) due in great part (to) c) glamorous d) grace e) flair f) celebrity g) in one's own right
h) predecessor i) accomplished j) hostess k) patron I) assassination m) magnate n) media spotlight
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.D 3.E
Ex.3: 1.predecessor 2.due in great part 3.assassination 4.celebrity 5.in her own right

16 . THE EXACTLY RIGHT WORD


E x . 1 : a) concern b) form c) detail d) struggle e) goal f) faultless g) prose h) revolt i) environment j) reveal
k) contempt I) bourgeoisie m) (be) opposed to n) serial o) (be) brought to trial p) morally offensive q) (be)
acquitted r) gathering
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.opposed 2.reveal 3.struggle 4.contempt 5.faultless

17 . THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIETY


E x . 1 : a) instability b) distortion c) thwart d) compartmentalize e) strive f) pawn g) rebel h) submit i) stereotyped
j) pedestrian k) urge i) patterned m) defect
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.D 3.C
Ex. 3: Lurge 2.stereotyped 3.distortion 4.defect 5.instability

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18. THE HABIT OF CHEERFULNESS
Ex. 1 : a) benefit b) humorous c) remark d) gripe e) lambast f) wind up g) executive h) tremendous i) affably
j) skipping k) particularly I) for one's sake m) recitation n) accusation o) pervade p) take for granted
q) crabbed r) clang s) foundation
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.B 3.C
Ex.3: l.tremendous 2.foundation 3.pervaded 4.taking...for granted 5.humorous

19 . BIGGER MAY NOT BE BETTER


Ex. 1 : a) pasta b) plentiful c) appetizing d) bargain for e) consumer f) sum up g) watch h) intake i) permanent
j) restriction k) excess I) giant/large/king-size m) all the rage n) waistline o) apparently p) distort
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.A 3.A
Ex.3: 1.pasta 2.waistline 3.bargained for 4.intake 5.plentiful

20 . TO TEACH OR NOT TO TEACH


Ex. 1 : a) emotionally b) innately c) evil d) doubt e) formal f) envision g) cultivation h) senses i) intellect
j) memorizing k) firsthand experience I) stand aside
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.firsthand experience 2.senses 3.doubt 4.memorizing 5.intellect

2 1 . ROMANTICISM
Ex. 1: a) force b) shape c) impact d) self e) commonly f) definition g) rejection h) emphasis i) reason j) assert
k) (be) ordered I) (be) constructed m) sorrow n) fictional o) suicide p) vogue q) sweep
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.A 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.rejection 2.impact 3.commonly 4.shape 5.emphasis

22 . WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING AT?


Ex. 1 : a) weeping b) echo c) hasten d) (be) obliged e) emotional f) response g) stimulus h) serve i) (be) rooted
in j) contraction k) facial I) altered m) bring forth n) analyze
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.B 3.E
Ex.3: 1.contraction 2.obliged 3.echo 4.hasten 5.altered

25. BOUNCING BALLS AND BEATING HEARTS


Ex. 1 : a) intriguing b) bouncy c) rub away d) stick e) flexibility f) elasticity g) durability h) cushion [verb] i) blow
j) dampen k) component I) insulation m) conveyor belt n) surgical o) lining
Ex.2: 1.D 2.D 3.B
Ex.3: 1.elasticity 2.durability 3.insulation 4.intriguing 5.lining

24 . HENRY FORD: HUMANITARIAN AND BUSINESSMAN?


Ex. 1: a) (be) stunned b) assembly line c) overnight d) deride e) humanitarian f) simply g) mass production
h) consumer i) amid j) multitude k) notion I) go against the grain m) coupled with
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.simply 2.derided 3.go against the grain 4.notion 5.stunned

25. THE WANDERING MINSTREL


Ex . 1: a) minstrel b) noble c) desolate d) eagerly e) gather f) chant g) thrilling h) chivalry i) infidel j) courteous
k) keep (one's) word I) exemplify m) ballad n) forgiveness o) sin p) for its own sake
Ex.2: 1.D 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1 .thrilling 2.keep their word 3.for its own sake 4.courteous 5.forgiveness

26. CREATIVE WRITING


Ex. 1 : a) term b) routine c) account d) fact e) pleasure f) aesthetic g) turmoil h) violence i) tedium j) brutal
k) wonder I) involvement
Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.E
Ex.3: 1.violence 2.routine 3.account 4.pleasure 5.tedium

27 . THE FIRST RENAISSANCE MAN


Ex . 1 : a) Renaissance man D) accomplishment c) human endeavour d) like [noun] e) casual f) patron of the arts
g) exquisite h) assure i) obscure j) sculptor k) prototype I) (be) portrayed m) illustration n) elevate
o) exposition
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.E
Ex.3 : 1.obscured 2.illustrations 3.elevated 4.assured 5.like

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28 . WITHOUT A TRACE
E x . 1 : a) catastrophe b) strike c) clue d) fate e) debris f) wharf g) freighter h) collier i) bring forward j) top-
heavy k) flip over I) vanish m) en route n) logical
Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.C
Ex.3 : 1.debris 2.flip...over 3.top-heavy 4.vanish 5.en route

2 9 . MIGUEL GIL MORENO


E x . 1 : a) shiver b) shock c) rebel [noun] d) massacre e) troops f) compelling g) powerful h) practise [verb]
i) wholeheartedly j) obligation k) bear witness I) unequalled m) suffering n) conflict o) perpetrator
p) brutal
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.E 3.A
Ex.3: 1.massacre 2.obligations 3.brutal 4.wholeheartedly 5.shock

50 . THE DANGER OF HEIGHT


E x . 1 : a) collapse b) highlight c) statistics d) incident e) crash [verb] f) poor g) level h) cramped i) trigger [verb]
j) contagious k) abdomen I) contract [verb] m) reduce n) space o) ventilate p) average q) minimize
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.B 3.A
Ex.3: 1.collapsed 2.statistics 3.cramped 4.contagious 5.ventilated

5 1 . FROM HASHSHASHIN TO ASSASSIN


Ex. 1: a) adoption b) assassination c) derive d) secret e) order f) found g) gain h) control i) fortress j) sect
k) means I) terrorize m) nickname n) hideaway o) vision-inducing p) (Islamic) paradise q) disciple
r) glorious s) afterlife t) eventually u) corrupted
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.derived 2.terrorized 3.nickname 4.hideaway 5.assassination

5 2 . ETERNAL ART, TRANSITORY TECHNOLOGY


E x . 1 : a) permanent b) technique c) revert d) displace e) obsolete f) march g) rest h) creative i) astound
j) frescoes k) outmoded I) steppingstone m) artwork n) distinctive o) imitation p) integrity
Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.reverted 2.steppingstone 3.distinctive 4.imitation 5.rested/rests

55 . BOGEY AND BACALL


E x . 1 : a) prominence b) husky-voiced c) captivate d) screen e) enduring f) talent g) solid h) show business
i) career j) debut k) opposite I) dubbed m) sophisticated n) mannerism o) sultry p) emulate q) generate
r) senior
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.C 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.prominence 2.emulate 3.captivated 4.debut 5.senior

54 . VITAMIN FROM "VITAL AMINE"


E x . 1 : a) certain b) maintain c) identify d) demonstrate e) addition f) citrus fruits g) substitute h) unpolished
i) compound j) propose k) vital I) widespread m) drop
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.E 3.A
Ex.3 : 1.Certain 2.dropped 3.compounds 4.substituting 5.identify

5 5 . DR. DEAN ORNISH'S PROGRAM


Ex. 1: a) to combat b) intervention c) physician d) throwback e) moderate [adjective] f) contrast [verb] g) holistic
h) regimen i) halt j) buildup k) reluctance I) be labelled m) guru n) convert [noun] o) reverse p) highlight
[noun] q) abundantly r) reimburse s) policyholder t) alternative
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.A 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.contrasts 2.intervention 3.buildup 4.moderate S.holistic

56 . THOMAS CARLYLE
E x . 1 : a) set to work b) monumental c) volume d) be in someone's possession e) manuscript f) maid g) appalled
h) frantic i) grief j) utter k) reproach I) console m) cut up n) affirm o) dignified p) sacred q) exert
r) majestic s) individual
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.C
Ex.3: 1.manuscripts 2.maid 3.frantic 4.uttered 5.reproach

57 . ROME'S FOUNTAINS
E x . 1 : a) fountain b) immortalize c) verse d) enshrine e) descriptive f) cast g) churning h) allegedly i) eventual
j) imaginative k) graceful I) colossal m) charming n) wrestle o) seaborne p) numerous q) illuminated
Ex.2: 1.B 2.B 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.descriptive 2.wrestling 3.immortalized 4.cast 5.illuminated

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58 . THE PYRENEES
Ex. 1 : a) jagged b) barrier c) foothill d) hospitable e) access f) abruptly g) flanking h) steep i) gorge
j) impassable k) lofty I) summit m) peasant n) maxim o) comparative p) hinder q) participation
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.foothills 2.hospitable 3.maxim 4.abruptly 5.impassable

59 . SUSAN ELOISE HINTON


Ex.1 : a) initials b) deflect c) strike a chord d) adolescent e) confrontation f) rival g) controversy h) explosive
i) tame [verb] j) feature [verb] k) alienated I) peers m) veer n) path
Ex.2: 1.A 2.B 3.D
Ex.3: 1.deflect 2.peers 3.strike a chord 4.alienated 5.initials

4 0 . SEE NAPLES AND DIE!


Ex . 1: a) proverb b) testify c) enduring d) remarkable e) approximately f) jut g) peninsula h) background
i) waterfront j) be flanked by (something) k) imposing I) foremost m) overlooking
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.proverb 2.imposing/remarkable 3.jut 4.waterfront 5.testify

4 1 . KATHERINE MANSFIELD
Ex. 1 : a) keen b) insight c) incident d) reluctantly e) allowance f) accomplished g) spontaneous h) distressed
i) strive j) pure k) subtle I) variation m) mood n) recognition
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.accomplished 2.keen 3.allowance 4.spontaneous 5.subtle

4 2 . SANTA CLALIS
Ex. 1 : a) jolly b) province c) eventually d) bishop e) persecution f) successor g) burial shrine h) pilgrimage
i) devotion j) transformation k) (be) associated with I) sleigh m) mode n) resemble
Ex. 2: 1.A 2.D 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.jolly 2.provinces 3.persecution 4.pilgrimage 5.transformation

45 . SIR JAMES PALL McCARTNEY


Ex . 1 : a) band b) immersed in c) impressed d) compose e) memorable f) lonely g) willingness h) autograph
i) pose [verb] j) dub [verb] k) cute I) prevalent m) genre n) merit o) obscure [verb] p) complement
q) trademark
Ex.2: 1.B 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: 1.lonely 2.pose 3.dubbed 4.genre 5.immersed in

44 . THE FIRST MAN-MADE OBJECTS IN THE SKY


Ex. 1 : a) soar b) kite c) boomerang d) blade e) carve f) prophesy g) friar h) flap i) conceive j) hollow k) ethereal
I) propeller m) sphere n) be exhausted o) oar p) overlook q) crush r) inflate
Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: Lsoar 2.blades 3.flapping 4.overlooked 5.inflate

45 . TOURISM
Ex. 1 : a) recreation b) steadily c) significant d) out of place e) current f) be confused with g) brief h) distant
i) an end in itself j) cuisine k) reliant I) uncomplimentary m) imply n) shallow
Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.E
Ex.3: Lout of place 2.confused with 3.end in itself 4.cuisine 5.recreation

46 . ORGANIC FARMING
Ex. 1 : a) remarkable b) strain c) resistant d) commercially e) livestock f) hence g) gradually h) raise i) show
someone around j) set something/someone apart k) pasture I) feed [noun] m) worm n) eventually
o) storage
Ex.2: 1.A 2.D 3.E
Ex.3: 1.show...around 2.-resistant 3.Hence 4.remarkable 5.commercially

47 . THE NEED FOR THE STUDY OF HISTORY


E x . 1 : a) figure b) prominently c) syllabus d) well-populated e) properly f) conceive g) by reasoning h) parallel
i) means j) misleading k) infallibly I) merely m) fragmentary n) evidence o) underestimate p) radical
Ex.2: 1.A 2.D 3.E
Ex.3: 1.parallel 2.prominently 3.merely 4.properly 5.infallibly

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4 8 . HOW TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH
Ex. 1 : a) proper b) wield c) death-grip d) clench e) palm f) scrub g) vigorously h) overzealous i) gums j) recede
k) exposed I) roots m) exert n) grip o) soft p) bristles q) circular r) strokes
Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.exposed 2.receding 3.vigorously 4.proper 5.soft

4 9 . THE BEGINNING OF SYNTHETICS


Ex . 1 : a) unwind b) fine c) thread d) crushed e) silk-like f) fibre g) artificial h) synthesize i) ever-lengthening
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.C 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.unwind 2.artificial 3.fine 4.ever-lengthening 5.crushed

50. JAPANESE GARDENS


Ex . 1: a) miniature b) landscape c) on a small scale d) wind [verb] e) tiny f) refresh g) pavilion h) graceful
i) well-being j) date back as far as k) purity I) twist m) lasting n) sacred o) cultivate p) shade q) blossom
r) fade s) stand for t) loyalty
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.D 3.E
Ex.3: 1.graceful 2.stand for 3.refresh 4.well-being 5.shade

5 1 . THE TEMPLE OF BOROBODUR


Ex . 1 : a) fountain b) molten c) treasure d) temple e) labourer f) carved g) stupa h) ash i) governor j) chop
k) reveal
Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.revealed 2.carved 3.molten 4.treasures 5.chop

52. CULTURE SHOCK


Ex . 1 : a) challenge b) collide with c) disorientation d) undergo e) implication f) cognitive g) component
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.underwent 2.challenge 3.components 4.implications 5.disorientation

55 . FIELDS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Ex . 1 : a) comprise b) enterprise c) be engaged in d) vocational guidance e) navigation f) diagnosis g) tranquilizer
h) disparate i) derive from j) conception
Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.D
Ex.3 : 1.navigation 2.comprise 3.conceptions 4.disparate 5.is...engaged in

54 . THE GINSENG PLANT


Ex. 1 : a) stocky b) appendage c) lore d) formidable e) walks of life f) covet g) fleshy h) confines i) sup j) peasant
k) judiciously l) ingest m) boost n) ebb
Ex.2: 1.D 2.A 3.E
Ex.3: 1.boost 2.stocky 3.walks of life 4.confines 5.formidable

55. THE ENCLISH LANGUAGE


Ex. 1 : a) functional b) adopt c) aviation d) commerce e) sphere f) specialized g) heritage h) tie [noun] i) a
means of j) comprehend
Ex. 2: 1.E 2.C 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.a means of 2.functional 3.ties 4.sphere 5.specialized

56. HEALTH EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS


Ex . 1 : a) detailed/complicated b) function c) structure d) circulation e) distress f) exertion g) basic h) muscle
i) partnership j) distribute k) be trained I) deliver m) volume n) beat o) compensate p) elaborate
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.E 3.B
Ex.3: 1.compensate 2.basic 3.distress 4.vo!ume 5.distributing

57 . APOLLO 15
Ex. 1 : a) abort b) considerable c) ingenuity d) figure out e) jury-rig f) undocking g) retain h) propulsion i) in the
wake of j) board [noun] k) trace [verb] I) inadequate m) switch n) assembly o) dysfunction p) insulation
q) subsequent r) blast s) defect
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: Laborted 2.ingenuity 3.traced 4.assembly 5.in the wake of

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58 . JOAQUIN MURIETA
Ex . 1 : a) hero b) villain c) resent d) prejudice e) prospect [verb] f) band g) outlaw h) raid i) stagecoach
j) legislation k) capture I) ranger m) rumour
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.resented 2.raids 3.rumour 4.stagecoaches S.villain

59 . EVEN BETTER THAN TODAY'S TEXTILES


Ex. 1 : a) strip b) bundle c) tuck away d) tomb e) article f) fragment g) spin h) smooth i) yarn j) loom k) dyer
I) hue m) at one's command n) gay o) elaborate p) ingeniously q) garment
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.E 3.E
Ex.3: 1.ingeniously 2.yarn 3.bundles 4.at his command 5.tucked away

60 . YANKEE
Ex . 1 : a) nickname b) mystery c) pronounce d) equivalent e) diminutive f) scornfully g) distinction h) sprightly
i) impudent j) victorious k) marching I) verse m) dandy
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.E
Ex.3 : 1.distinctions 2.equivalent 3.Marching 4.impudent 5.verses

61 .S PH IN X
Ex . 1 : a) monster b) reigning c) stately d) staring e) crouched f) outstretched g) majesty h) serpent i) wiliness
j) wise k) mysterious I) be carved m) gazing
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.D 3.A
Ex.3: 1.monster 2.mysterious 3.carved 4.crouched 5.serpent

62 . O CAI MORI
Ex. 1 : a) profoundly b) convinced c) selectively d) recklessly e) destroy f) be appointed g) tale h) sensation
i) compose j) course k) factual I) hero m) emotional n) striking
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.B 3.E
Ex.3: 1 .selectively 2.convinced 3.appointed 4.sensation 5.emotional

bJ. ONE REASON TO VISIT AMERICA


Ex . 1 : a) volume b) obscure c) confinement d) convicted e) trial f) petty g) beggar h) debtor i) means j) reform
Ex.2: 1.B 2.A 3.E
Ex.3: 1.obscure/are obscuring 2.reformed 3.petty 4.confinement 5.convicted

64 . AN EXAMPLE OF ABSTRACT ART


Ex.1: a) draw upon b) recognizable c) process d) intention e) simplified f) outline g) signify h) distinguished
i) vague j) interpret k) brick I) dull m) sharp n) dim
Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.A
Ex.3 : 1.intention 2.draws upon/drew upon 3.vague 4.outline 5.interpreted

65 . A PARADISE FOR AUTHORS AND ARTISTS


Ex . 1 : a) paradise b) highly c) value [verb] d) flourish e) influence f) instrumental g) shape [verb] h) vital
i) patronage j) nobility k) inspiration I) inquiry m) integrity
Ex.2: 1.E 2.B 3.C
Ex.3: 1.paradise 2.instrumental 3.integrity 4.inspiration 5.flourish

66 . HARRIET MONROE
Ex . 1 : a) leftover b) space c) verse d) major e) circulation f) pay (one's) own way g) accomplish h) well-to-do
i) support [verb] j) pledge k) annually I) launch m) motto n) notable
Ex.2: 1.B 2.C 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.well-to-do 2.motto 3.notable 4.pledged 5.annually

67 . GULLIVER'S TRAVELS
Ex. 1 : a) remote b) imaginary c) condemn d) exaggeration e) vain f) malicious g) bloodthirsty h) giant i) amiable
j) commonplace k) insensitive I) despise m) degraded n) vicious o) bitterness p) dry q) narrative
r) fantastic s) pygmy
Ex.2: 1.B 2.C 3.B
Ex.3: 1.exaggeration 2.amiable 3.malicious 4.commonplace 5.pygmies

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68. CYRUS FIELD
Ex.1: a) promote b) lay c) persuasive d) determination e) overcome f) failure g) mainland h) speed [verb]
i) receipt j) globe k) fund I) investor m) exchange [verb] n) unintelligible o) undeterred
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.unintelligible 2.undeterred 3.mainland 4.globe 5.failure

6» . THE MODERN APPROACH TO DISPLAYING ANIMALS


Ex . 1 : a) approach b) enclosure c) bare d) resemble e) plain f) seemingly g) wander h) edge i) trench j) moat
k) artificial I) durable m) withstand n) rough
Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.D
Ex.3 : 1.durable 2.edge 3.bare 4.rough 5.withstand

70 . HELEN KELLER
Ex. 1: a) severe b) blind c) deaf d) constant e) companion f) sight g) partially h) restore i) manual j) raised
k) dot I) sensitive m) throat n) motion o) master [verb] p) stillness q) clutch r) leap s) rapture
Ex.2: 1.B 2.B 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.rapture 2.severe 3.companions 4.manual 5.master

7 1 . DANIEL DEFOE
Ex . 1 : a) the ministry b) engaged c) speculate d) pamphlet e) verse f) periodical g) social welfare h) bankruptcy
i) asylum j) satire k) persecution I) patron m) forerunner n) era o) pirate p) spice [verb] q) memoirs
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.forerunner 2.persecution 3.memoirs 4.verse 5.pamphlet

72 . BACKPACKERS
Ex . 1 : a) subculture b) limited budget/slim wallet c) roughly d) durable e) purchase f) evenly g) urban h) united
i) passion j) exotic k) option I) assemble m) highlight [noun] n) strive o) loose
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.A
Ex.3: 1.exotic 2.urban 3.limited budget/slim wallet 4.subculture 5.united

7 Î . GRAFFITI
Ex. 1 : a) inscription b) evolve c) vandalism d) denote e) rebel [verb] f) as such g) extravagant h) tag [verb]
i) marker j) showcase [verb] k) intricate I) mimic m) craving n) adherence o) sample [verb] p) anticipated
q) mural r) hobo
Ex.2: 1.D 2.C 3.E
Ex.3: 1.inscription 2.craving 3.as such 4.markers 5.mural

74 . CHANGING TRENDS IN AUTO COLOUR


Ex . 1 : a) shade b) flavour c) exterior d) finish e) account for f) equate g) precision h) bar i) chiseled j) enhance
k) right now/currently I) perennially m) considerably n) fade o) advent p) instant
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.E 3.B
Ex.3: Laccountfor 2.enhanced 3.perennially 4.advent 5.equate

75 . THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE


Ex. 1 : a) evolve b) be endowed with c) domestic d) blessing e) curse f) industrious g) resourceful h) instinct
i) call for j) endeavour [noun] k) initiate [verb] I) eccentric m) bold n) overcome o) adversity p) tenacity
q) catalyst r) virtually s) the spirit of enterprise
Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.E
Ex.3: 1.adversities 2.initiated 3.industrious 4.calls for 5.endeavours

ADVANCED PASSAGES

1. THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE


Ex.1: a) entrusted b) headquarters c) spirit d) inspire e) revival f) self-perpetuating g) convinced
h) downfall i) undermine j) in no sense k) permanent I) reside m) for life
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.entrusted 2.spirit 3.revival 4.undermine 5.resides

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2. THE HISTORY OF WINE
Ex . 1: a) trade b) ferment c) yeast d) convert e) vinegar f) respectively g) fortify h) spirit
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.yeast 2.convert 3.spirits 4.trade 5.fortify

5. THE DIARIES OF SAMUEL PEPYS


Ex . 1 : a) sobriety b) dramatist c) to the full d) momentous e) plague f) failing g) regretfully h) shorthand
i) confidential j) cipher k) decipher I) significance m) vigorous n) racy o) colloquial p) deliberately
Ex.2: 1.E 2.D 3.A
Ex.3: 1.shorthand 2.to the full 3.sobriety 4.failing 5.decipher

4. CRANBERRY
Ex . 1 : a) be well-versed in b) cranberry c) grow wild d) marsh e) bog f) Pilgrims g) dye h) stem i) crush j) fat
dripping k) devise I) concoction m) evolve n) viable o) pesticide p) weed [verb] q) swallow r) pollination
s) Thanksgiving t) heritage u) fall
Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.B
Ex.3: 1.viable 2,heritage 3.devising 4.crushed 5.is... well-versed in

5. THE ENVIRONMENT
Ex . 1 : a) literally b) a far cry c) spaciousness d) exterminate e) alien f) span g) ignorance h) greed i) folly
j) wanton k) wastefulness I) squander m) ultimately
Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.D
Ex.3: L af ar cr y 2.Ignorance 3.squandered 4.alien 5.literally

6. LIFTING THE DIVORCE BAN


Ex . 1 : a) narrow b) constitutional c) amendment d) margin e) victory f) cast [verb] g) prompt h) uphold
i) account for j) outcome k) cite I) custody m) lift n) ban [noun] o) challenge [verb]
Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: l.ban 2.narrow 3.cast 4.custody 5.cited

7. JOHN GRISHAM
Ex . 1 : a) (have) an ear for b) legalese c) thriller d) suspenseful e) feature [verb] f) underdog g) oppressor h) trial
i) victim j) stir k) intense I) emotion m) devote n) practice o) top-grossing p) solidify q) command [verb]
Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.A
Ex.3: 1.emotions 2.underdog 3.an ear for 4.trial 5.victim

8. PARENTS' ATTITUDE TO ADOLESCENTS


Ex . 1 : a) slur b) disloyalty c) spiteful d) dignity e) disillusionment f) stand up to something g) be touched
h) infallibility i) drive someone into something
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.was...touched 2.spiteful 3.driven into 4.dignity 5.disillusionment

9. THE CODE OF HAMMURABI


Ex. 1 : a) code b) remnant c) the body d) tribal e) inscribe f) case law g) judicial h) tariff i) distinct j) obligation
k) adoption I) perpetuate m) retaliation n) penalty o) offense p) capital punishment q) unintended
r) manslaughter s) wilful
Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.E
Ex.3: 1.retaliation 2.remnants 3.Capital punishment 4.perpetuated 5.penalty

10. THE HOME OFFICE - THE SHORTEST COMMUTE


Ex . 1 : a) commute [noun] b) maintain c) reflect on d) to that end e) on location f) astound g) look into h) loft
i) self-contained j) bounce k) distraction I) cool m) bleary-eyed n) stick to o) focused
Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: 1.commute 2.distraction 3.on location 4.to that end 5.self-contained

1 1 . THE AGE OF SAMURAIS AND SHOCUNS


Ex. 1: a) commemorate b) warlord c) diminish d) emerge e) distinct f) loyalty g) territory h) chieftain i) resumption
j) exclusively k) code I) encompass m) self-sacrifice n) tough o) exhibited
Ex.2: 1.E 2.D 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.commemorates 2.warlords 3.emerged 4.resumption 5.diminished

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12 . TRAINING TO BE A DANCER
Ex.1: a) strenuous b) pre-eminent c) would-be d) progressively e) rigorous f) refined g) limbs h) torso i) be
molded into j) posture k) exceptional I) apprenticeship m) glamour n) stature o) multitude p) gifted
q) aspire
Ex.2: 1.B 2.C 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.aspired 2.posture 3.torso 4.limbs 5.gifted

15. THE POLCAR SISTERS


Ex . 1 : a) domain b) domination c) feat d) match [verb] e) surpass f) rank g) replace h) be acclaimed i) lag
behind j) genius k) be immersed in I) diversion m) endurance n) grueling
Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: 1.endurance 2.rank 3.matched (surpassed) 4.lags behind 5.diversion

14 . THE TIGRIS RIVER


Ex . 1: a) rim [verb] b) tributary c) principally d) swamp e) channel f) fertile g) flourish h) splendid i) steamer
j) irrigate k) tremendous I) silt m) shallow
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.C 3.E
Ex. 3: l.rim 2.swamp 3.tributary 4.shallow S.irrigate

15. JAMES HARCREAVES


Ex. 1 : a) obscurity b) contrast [verb] c) sharply d) yarn e) spinning f) confined g) card h) loom i) horizontal
j) spindle k) tangled I) overturn m) revolve n) vertical o) proceed
Ex.2: 1.D 2.A 3.C
Ex.3: 1.tangled 2.overturned 3.sharply 4.confined 5.obscurity

16. THE FAUST LEGEND


Ex. 1 : a) spring up b) in league with c) feat d) reputed e) charlatan f) alchemist g) anonymous h) wizard
i) supernatural j) bargain k) pact I) surrender oneself m) glimpse n) Hell
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.glimpse 2.hell 3.charlatan 4.reputed 5.sprung up

17. HALLUCINOGENS
Ex . 1 : a) distort b) hallucinate c) non-existent d) sensation e) infinitesimal f) pronounced g) induce h) heightened
i) perception j) image k) slip I) indifferent m) swing n) unmask o) undetected p) disorder
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.non-existent 2.distorted 3.heightened 4.indifferent 5.undetected

18 . CONFUCIUS
Ex . 1 : a) humane b) disciple c) cemetery d) weep e) grave [noun] f) fate g) oppressive h) fierce i) virtuous
j) teachings k) edit I) revere m) erect n) conduct o) be centered on (something)
Ex. 2: 1.E 2.D 3.B
Ex.3: 1.humane 2.fate 3.centred on 4.teachings 5.conduct

19 . EARLY BRITISH PRISONS


E x . 1 : a) vagrant b) idle c) minor d) debtor e) major f) be executed g) be neglected h) pooriy i) subject to
j) filth k) vivid I) spur [verb] m) sweeping n) influential o) coincide p) diminish q) decaying r) alleviate
Ex. 2: 1.E 2.A 3.D
Ex.3: 1.vagrant 2.idle 3.filth 4. executed 5.subject to

20 . WILLIAM TELL
Ex . 1: a) supposedly b) tyrannical c) pole d) bow e) pace [noun] f) quiver [noun] g) slip h) pierce i) slay j) in a
rage k) flee I) everlasting m) lay the foundation of
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.E 3.A
Ex.3 : 1.tyrannical 2.paces 3.slaying 4.fled 5.in a rage

2 1 . IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC


Ex. 1 : a) formerly b) accompaniment c) by ear d) distinctively e) lively f) ornamented g) contrast [verb] h) ballad
i) diverse j) prominent k) interrelated I) plaintive m) sprightly n) betrayal o) newsworthy
Ex.2: 1.A 2.C 3.E
Ex.3: 1.by ear 2.betrayal 3.accompaniment 4.newsworthy 5.ballads

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22 . BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS
E x . 1 : a) pioneer b) fresh c) conceive d) expand e) scope f) core g) numerous h) release i) moderately
j) debut k) pursue I) successive m) good will n) emergence o) emphasis p) duplicate [verb] q) circuit
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.pioneers 2.debut 3.pursue 4.emergence 5.emphasis

25 . THE EFFECTS OF SCARY MOVIES ON CHILDREN


E x .1 : a) scare [noun] b) emit c) roar d) beast e) virtually f) appetizer g) regardless of h) nightmare i) warp
j) parental guidance
Ex. 2: 1.A 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: Lroar 2.parental guidance 3.emits 4.regardless of 5.warp

24 . PAUL SERENO
E x . 1 : a) willingness b) remote c) piece together d) reject e) application f) provisions g) big game h) order
[noun] i) sediment j) miniature k) conduct I) red tape m) gruelling n) rewarding
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.A 3.B
Ex.3 : 1.miniature 2.piece together 3.willingness 4.provisions 5.rejected

25 . THE END OF THE MINOAN CIVILIZATION


E x . 1 : a) flourish b) splendid c) dominate d) be confined to e) ruins f) abrupt g) overthrow h) invasion i) fleet
j) intact
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.ruins 2.flourished/been flourishing 3.was confined to 4.splendid 5.overthrown

26 . ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM
E x . 1 : a) be exposed b) toxic waste c) prevalent d) hazardous e) landfill f) predominantly g) in the vicinity
h) background i) disposal j) banned k) ship [verb] I) pour m) extract [verb] n) smash o) beneath
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.are exposed 2.prevalent 3.in the vicinity 4,pouring 5.smashed

2 7 . MINIATURE ADULTS
E x . 1 : a) pale b) worn-out c) lank d) quenched e) be engaged in f) measure g) relief map h) be executed i) in
accordance with j) mirror k) firsthand I) remote m) abstract n) realm o) distort
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.D 3.E
Ex.3 : 1.relief map 2.firsthand 3.in accordance with 4.was/were engaged in 5.worn-out

28 . THE REMAINS OF THE QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE


E x . 1 : a) notorious/infamous b) vessel c) vast d) accumulate e) plunder f) seaboard g) sunken h) hull i) clutter
j) literally k) come to rest I) vicinity m) chronicle [verb] n) run aground o) inlet p) sophisticated
q) consistent
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.D 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.seaboard 2.accumulated 3.vicinity 4.sunken 5.chronicled

29 . A LONGING FOR THE PAST


E x . 1 : a) grass-roots b) achievement c) recipient d) launch [verb] e) hail from f) profile g) recall h) canopy
i) pluck j) vast k) stand [noun] I) encroachment m) pathetic n) come to terms with o) excessive
p) devastating q) consequence
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.D
Ex.3: 1 .grass-roots 2.recipient 3.hail from 4.canopy 5.encroachment

JO. THE ODYSSEY


E x . 1 : a) circumstance b) reasonable c) infer d) background e) assumption f) tale g) pervade h) epic i) well
j) vividly k) wandering I) imaginary m) indication n) fleece o) sum up p) be woven into
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.background 2.indication 3.assumption 4.reasonable 5.epic

5 1 . THE MADRI D METRO


E x . 1 : a) remarkable b) rivalled c) expansion d) air raid e) shelter [noun] f) sequentially g) cope with h) influx
i) sprawl j) ascendancy k) install i) downtown m) outlying n) circuit o) interchange p) extensive
q) integrated
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.C 3.C
Ex.3: 1.air raids 2.shelter 3.cope with 4.installed 5.rivalled

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52 . WILLIAM H. TAFT
E x. 1 : a) justice b) fitted c) chuckle d) memorable e) fair f) complexion g) take no offense h) get stuck
i) collapse j) elevation k) by all odds I) trembling m) ample n) pause o) grin p) gulp q) climax r) laughter
s) invariably
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.A 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.invariably 2.elevations 3.trembling 4.ample 5.grin

5 5 . THE SHIFTING ECONOMY


E x . 1 : a) shifting b) fill the needs of c) end up d) fate e) dissolution f) out of tune g) profit margin h) tremendous
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.D 3.A
Ex.3: l.tremendous 2.ended up 3.shifting 4.outoftune 5.fill the needs of

54 . A DIFFERENT OUTLOOK ON LIFE


E x . 1 : a) blanket b) dimly c) boom d) froth e)joy f) tumult g) conventional h) shore i) ghost crab j) fleet-legged
k) flashlight I) pierce m) cone n) ablaze
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.A 3.B
Ex. 3: l.joy 2.flashlight 3.conventional 4.froth 5.dimly

5 5 . THE HAYMARKET RIOT


E x . 1 : a) strike [noun] b) riot c) clash d) intensify e) denounce f) wound [verb] g) descent h) rally [noun]
i) accuse j) be sentenced k) startling I) lack m) spark [verb] n) outrage [noun]
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.A 3.D
Ex. 3: 1 .riot 2.descent 3.accused 4.intensified 5.wounded

56 . THESEUS
E x . 1 : a) distant b) mourning c) tribute d) maiden e) devour f) monster g) slay h) thread i) winding j) quest
k) hoist I) treachery m) reverence n) oracle o) refuge
Ex.2: 1.D 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: Lslew 2.devoured 3.refuge 4.hoisted 5.quest

57 . FIRDAWSI
Ex .1: a) reliable b) account c) native d) dowry e) compose f) couplet g) paltry h) make amends i) indigo
j) shipment k) cemetery I) burial m) award n) bear [verb] o) contemporary
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.C 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.dowry 2.bears 3.paltry 4.award 5.native

5 8 . MALPRACTICE
E x . 1 : a) malpractice b) misconduct c) client d) incompetence e) valid f) claim g) breach h) causation
i) practitioner j) applicable k) liable I) dissatisfied m) compensation n) vindication o) plaintiff
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.C 3.E
Ex.3: 1.valid 2.liable 3.vindication 4.clients 5.practitioner

59 . HOW TO LIVE TO BE 100


E x . 1 : a) aging b) lifespan c) broadly d) modification e) be halved f) impractical g) speculation h) prolong
i) fairly j) restriction k) intake I) immaturity m) undernourished n) deficiency o) geriatric
Ex. 2: 1.E 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.deficiency 2.lifespan 3.impractical 4.immaturity 5.halve

4 0 . T H E INTERNET
E x . 1 : a) research b) military c) connect d) develop e) commercial f) significant g) usage h) catch up i) predict
j) estimate k) population I) personal m) straightforward n) cost-effective o) formality p) capability
Ex.2 : 1.A 2.A 3.C
Ex.3 : 1.population 2.research 3.straightforward 4.caught up 5.usage

4 1 . HOW TO BECOME A KING?


E x . 1 : a) practical b) rebel against c) royalty d) grow e) side with f) enrage g) stubborn h) severe i) beat
j) cane k) tyranny I) solitary confinement m) cell n) execution o) accompany p) flight q) ruthless r) crafty
s) cynical
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.A 3.E
Ex.3 : 1.rebelled against 2.grew 3.stubborn 4.sides with 5.enrages

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4 2 . THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE
Ex. 1 : a) cosmology b) inquiry c) assumption d) contradict e) observable f) be discarded g) assume
h) irrespective of i) consequence j) edge k) evenly I) expansion m) contraction
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.B
Ex.3 : 1.contradicted 2.edge 3.irrespective of 4.evenly 5.inquiry

4 5 . OWNER OF A SAMURAI ARMY


Ex . 1 : a) intellectual b) brilliant c) torn between d) take off e) confession f) screenplay g) patriotism h) temple
i) pavilion j) wrought k) theme I) fertility m) barren n) landscape o) recapture p) constitution
Ex.2 : 1.C 2.E 3.E
Ex. 3: Ltook off 2.patriotism 3.wrought 4.theme 5.barren

44 . WARRIOR WOMEN
Ex. 1 : a) excavation b) contents c) sword d) dagger e) bow [noun] f) preliminary g) conclusion h) nomadic
i) provocative j) bowlegged k) quiver [noun] I) armament m) archery n) mounted o) bear some relation to
p) speculative
Ex.2 : 1.D 2.B 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.excavation 2.preliminary 3.speculative 4.mounted 5.contents

45 . PELE, THE SOCCER LEGEND


Ex . 1 : a) pure b) victory c) permanent d) debut e) score [verb] f) comeback g) reportedly h) farewell
i) nickname j) average-sized k) blessed I) tremendous m) superbly n) accurately o) accomplishment
p) recipient
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.debut 2.nickname 3.average-sized 4.recipient 5.accomplishments

4 6 . GRAND CANYON
Ex. 1 : a) spectacular b) imposing c) distinctive d) hue e) extend f) adjoining g) rim h) paved i) trail j) mule
k) vast I) rapids m) compare with n) moist o) drought-resistant
Ex.2 : 1.E 2.A 3.A
Ex.3: 1.distinctive 2.rapids 3.compares with 4.imposing 5.adjoining

4 7 . FESTIVAL IN ZIMBABWE
Ex. 1 : a) somewhat b) controversial c) initiative d) nurture e) incredibly f) desperate g) petty h) and so on
i) on behalf of j) acknowledge k) be confronted with I) destitution m) modestly priced n) fuel o) commodity
p) split q) distraction
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: 1.on behalf of 2.and so on 3.somewhat 4.controversial 5.commodity

4 8 . THE ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS OF WAR


Ex . 1 : a) render b) degradation c) stumbling block d) evergreen e) be diminished f) irrigation g) major
h) refugee i) choke j) fume k) overload [verb] I) sewer m) neglect [noun] n) intervene
Ex.2: 1.D 2.D 3.C
Ex.3: 1.sewer 2.diminishing 3.refugees 4.overloads 5.stumbling block

4 9 . AOUACULTURE
Ex. 1 : a) embrace [verb] b) diverse c) harvesting d) processing e) artificial f) culture g) still [adjective] h) project
[verb] i) five-fold j) account for k) approximately I) quantity m) tillable n) shrink o) vertical p) multiple
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.E 3.C
Ex. 3: . 1.shrinks 2.account for 3.project/are projecting 4.harvesting 5.embraces

50. MAGNIFICENT MALLS


Ex. 1 : a) magnificent b) mall c) enclose d) theme park e) department store f) snack bar g) attraction
h) miniature i) slide j) regulation-sized k) rink I) fashioned after m) amusement park n) exhibit
Ex.2 : 1.B 2.C 3.D
.Ex.. 3: 1.miniature 2.exhibits 3.attraction 4.department store 5.snack bar

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