Vocabulary Ex5

1.
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only one word in each space.
Wake Up, It’s Summer
The summer season makes 1........ of us feel good, and scientists believe that they
2
....... discovered the reason for this. “Bright light makes you feel more awake and
helps you sleep better,” says Dr.Arendt, from the University of Surrey, 3............. is
studying the effect of light 4........ the human body. Light travels through the eye
and sends a message to the part of the brain that controls sleep and appetite. So in
the summer months 5......... sunlight is increased, your energy level goes 6....., thus
decreasing the need to eat and sleep. 7.........addition, the heat from the sun also
8
.......... a calming effect as it reduces blood pressure, producing a feeling of
relaxation. Sea and mountain air are also beneficial in summer as they make you
breathe 9......... deeply, increasing the 10......... of oxygen in your blood. For 11.........,
people, however, there is a negative side 12.......summer. Those suffering 13.........
low blood pressure may experience feelings of tiredness and anxiety at this 14........
of the year. Experts advise such people to 15..........up exercise and to add more salt
16
....... their diet. So, if you can, enjoy the benefits of bright light, warm days and
you’ll feel completely refreshed.
1 all 9 more
2 have 10 level
3 who 11 some
4 on 12 to
5 when 13 from
6 up 14 time
7 in 15 take
8 has 16 to
2
For questions 1-15, read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D
best fits each space. There’s an example at the beginning (0)
Saving Europe's Woodlands
Hidden in almost every European country there are ancient and untouched forests.
These forests are often 0 … in wildlife and are 1 … to many endangered species.
One example is a small patch of Scottish forest which 2 … a variety of coniferous
trees 3 … for a wide range of birds and insects. Although many of the ancient 4 …
of Europe worshipped trees, there is 5 … respect for them today. The World
Wildlife Fund has decided to 6 … attention to the importance of Europe's ancient
woodlands. They are asking for the remaining forests to be protected by controlling
the trade in wood. 7 …, governments are being asked to regenerate forests where 8
…, and manage them in a more nature-friendly way. At present almost a third of
western Europe is 9 … by trees. Unfortunately, many of these were only 10 …
recently. This means they can't support such a(an) variety of plant and animal life.
If we destroy the ancient forests, we will cause many species to 12 … extinct. The
decline of ancient forests began thousands of years ago. Yet, with the growing
awareness of the 13 … of ancient woodlands, it is hoped those remaining will be
14 … . By the year 2000 the W.W.F. Hopes to have 15 … many forest reserves
across Europe. It isn't too late to do something for our ancient trees.
0A full B wealthy C prosperous D rich

1A house B place C home D shelter
2A contains B includes C embraces D holds
3A capable B suitable C able D plenty
4A humans B peoples C beings D persons
5A small B tiny C little D few
6A draw B bring C carry D move
7A As well as B In addition C Too D Plus
8A necessary B important C urgent D vital
9A loaded B packed C full D covered
10A placed B put C plotted D planted
11A deep B wide C excessive D extreme
12A come B end C become D get
13A value B advantage C gravity D seriousness
14A released B endured C survived D saved
15A done up B set up C brought up D made out
3
Read the text below and look carefully at each line. If a line is correct, put a
tick (√) by it. If it has a word which should not be there, write the word at the
end of the line.
Toys
Toys are tools that they help children to 1 they

enjoy that vital activity, play. Play is the 2 that
means of by which children learn about the 3 of
world and how to be use their bodies. Toys 4 be
also help children develop the ability 5 √
to use up their imagination. It is not always 6 up
the most expensive a toy that they find most 7 a
fascinating. The most best toys for young 8 most
children include jigsaws and pull-along toys 9 √
on a string. Balls and climbing frames help 10 √
children
to develop movement skills. The children really 11 to
like to playing in padding pools or sandpits. 12 to
They also like to copy after their parents, 13 after
so they enjoy small versions of kitchen and 14 √
garage equipment. In fact, almost anything 15 √
can be turned into a toy. Children love 16 √
playing and will use whatever is at their hand. 17 √
4.
Find the word which should not be in the sentence
1. He was promoted as because of his exceptional perfomance at work.

2. As a result of his being waking up late, he missed the meeting.
3. The woman who greeting the crowd is the Duchess of Kent.
4. The star hired a bodyguard for fear of she might be kidnapped.
5. A pen is used for to writing.
6. Despite of being pressed for time, he listened to her complaints.
7. Brilliant though his proposals as were, they were not accepted.
8. I’ll collect the tickets before I will go to the office.
9. Nobody knows the reason for his being absence.
10.She crossed the street to avoid from meeting him.
5
Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in
the space. Write your word in the answer boxes provided.
Cars on Display
At a recent 1............ auto show, several 2............. cars were displayed. They are
designed to be smaller, lighter and to be powered by new, 3............ advanced
engines. Few of these cars will go into 4............. since they are only concept cars.
Other new ideas include using 5............. to power cars. It is most 6............
promising fuel. The 7 ......... of electric cars is their heavy batteries and their need
to be 8 .............. recharged. Another new concept is a computer system which
helps the 9........... with 10............... . Cars of the future will change the way we
drive 11............. .
1 JAPAN Japanese
2 EXPERIMENT experimental
3 TECHNOLOGY technologically
4 PRODUCE production
5 ELECTRIC electricity
6 ECONOMIC economically
7 ADVANTAGE disadvantage
8 FREQUENT frequently
9 DRIVE driver
10 NAVIGATE navigation
11 CONSIDER considerably
6.
1. Complete the conversation with words from the box.
balance – do you mean – what you’re saying – didn’t catch that – haven’t heard
from you – running out of – put it well – see what you’re – going back to
1. I understand what you’re saying, but... .

2. We’re running out of time, so ...
3. I see what you’re getting at, but have ... .
4. When you say that, do you mean that ... .
5. On balance, I think that ... .
6. Stefan put it well when he said ... .
7. ... going back to what you said earlier, ... .
8. Lola, we haven’t heard from you yet?.
9. Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
1. Match the first half of the phrases in ex.1 with the second half A-I
A7. Going back to what you said earlier, …Patrick, I think you were referring
to James Joyce, right?
B4. When you say that, do you mean that… you think the Easter Rising did
not change the opinions of Irish writers?
C2. We’re running out of time, so .... can we just have one more question?
D5. On balance, I think that... Anglo-Irish literature was already developing
fast and the struggle for independence had little effect.
E3. I see what you’re getting at, but have... you considered the fact that Joyce
wasn’t in Ireland at the time?
F9. Sorry, I didn’t catch that... Could you say it again?
G8. Lola, we haven’t heard from you yet?.. What do you think of Emilla’s
opinion?
H1. I understand what you’re saying, but... your statement ignores the facts
on the ground. Joyce couldn’t be in two places at once.
I6. Stefan put it well when he said .... he thought that English literature could
not have developed so much without the Irish renaissance.

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Wake Up, It’s Summer

Saving Europe's Woodlands

0A full B wealthy C prosperous D rich

Toys are tools that they help children to 1 they

1. He was promoted as because of his exceptional perfomance at work.

1. I understand what you’re saying, but... .

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