Contents Science and technology Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3
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Animals in the wild Exercise 4 ............................................ 6 Exercise 5 ............................................ 7 Exercise 6 ............................................ 9
Travels Exercise 7 Exercise 8 Exercise 9
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Nature Exercise 10 Exercise 11 Exercise 12 Exercise 13 Exercise 14 Exercise 15
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Contents Emotions and attitudes Exercise 16 Exercise 17 Exercise 18 Exercise 19 Exercise 20 Exercise 21 Exercise 22 Exercise 23 Exercise 24 Exercise 25
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Being healthy Exercise 26 ............................................ 44 Exercise 27 ............................................ 45 Exercise 28 ............................................ 46
Piracy Exercise 29 Exercise 30 Exercise 31 Exercise 32
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Let’s solve it! Exercise 33 ............................................ 54 Exercise 34 ............................................ 56 Exercise 35 ............................................ 58
Contents Phrasal verbs Exercise 36 Exercise 37 Exercise 38 Exercise 39 Exercise 40 Exercise 41 Exercise 42 Exercise 43 Exercise 44 Exercise 45
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Occupations and roles Exercise 46 ............................................ 76 Exercise 47 ............................................ 78
Idioms, proverbs and figures of speech Exercise 48 ............................................ 79 Exercise 49 ............................................ 80 Exercise 50 ............................................ 81
Similes Exercise 51 ............................................ 82 Exercise 52 ............................................ 83 Exercise 53 ............................................ 84
Contents People Exercise 54 ............................................ 85 Exercise 55 ............................................ 86 Exercise 56 ............................................ 87
Places Exercise 57 ............................................ 89 Exercise 58 ............................................ 90 Exercise 59 ............................................ 91
Objects and sounds Exercise 60 ............................................ 93
Collective nouns Exercise 61 ............................................ 94 Exercise 62 ............................................ 95 Exercise 63 ............................................ 97
Synonyms and word substitution
Exercise 64 ............................................ 99 Exercise 65 ............................................ 101 Exercise 66 ............................................ 102
Contents General revision Exercise 67 Exercise 68 Exercise 69 Exercise 70 Exercise 71 Exercise 72 Exercise 73 Exercise 74 Exercise 75 Exercise 76 Exercise 77 Exercise 78 Exercise 79 Exercise 80 Exercise 81 Exercise 82 Exercise 83 Exercise 84 Exercise 85 Exercise 86 Exercise 87 Exercise 88 Exercise 89 Exercise 90 Exercise 91
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Contents Exercise 92 ............................................ 142 Exercise 93 ............................................ 143 Exercise 94 ............................................ 144 Exercise 95 ............................................ 145 Exercise 96 ............................................ 147 Exercise 97 ............................................ 148 Exercise 98 ............................................ 150 Exercise 99 ............................................ 152 Exercise 100 ............................................ 154
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Choose the best answer. 1. Based on your mumps. (1) signs (2) indications (3) symptoms (4) surfaces
, it is possible that what you are having is the
to help me with my typing speed,”
2. “Hi, I am looking for a typing said Julie. (1) platform (2) software (3) apparatus (4) machine 3.
have determined that the reactor is safe to resume operations. (1) Examiners (2) Professionals (3) Leaders (4) Experts
4. The doctor will only give her a looked through the patient’s reports. (1) solution (2) verdict (3) ruling (4) diagnosis 5. The search for a/an holy grail of medical science. (1) cure (2) solution (3) answer (4) root
for her condition after he has
for cancer is considered by most to be the
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6. During the (1) investigation (2) excavation (3) experience (4) exhibition
, the team uncovered a full skeleton of a T-Rex.
7. The scientists have (1) realised (2) invented (3) investigated (4) discovered
bacteria that can break down oil.
8. We should reduce the use of plastics because plastics are not . (1) biodegradable (2) recyclable (3) reusable (4) cheap to look at galaxies far away from
9. Astronomers use telescopes in the Earth. (1) hubs (2) headquarters (3) observatories (4) stations
10. This shop does not sell products that go through animal (1) experiments (2) testing (3) torture (4) cruelty
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Choose the best answer. 1. The lab technician tried the experiment three times to ensure that the results were . (1) constant (2) consistent (3) persistent (4) acute of a researcher is important if he or she wants to be respected. 2. The (1) credibility (2) name (3) position (4) status sources of energy like electricity and hydrogen,
3. Hybrid cars use to fuel car travel. (1) secondary
(2) alternative
4. He handled the (1) species
cautiously, placing it slowly under the microscope. (2) specimen (3) specifics (4) speciality
(3) primary
(4) main
5. The seismograph is used to (1) conclude (2) tally
the strength of an earthquake. (3) count (4) measure
6. It is still impossible to accurately (1) calculate (2) imagine
tomorrow’s weather. (3) forecast (4) envisage
our science projects to her by tomorrow 7. My teacher told us to morning, or we will fail. (1) submit (2) complete (3) end (4) produce to scientists who have made discoveries 8. The Nobel Prize is and innovations that change the lives of humankind. (1) dispersed (2) distributed (3) assigned (4) awarded for inventing the printing press. (3) justifiable (4) liable
9. Johannes Gutenberg was (1) accused (2) responsible
10. After long exposures to the elements, a building’s external structure will . (1) evaporate (2) dissipate (3) deteriorate (4) crumble
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Choose the words with the closest meaning to the underlined words and fill in the numbers in the brackets. 1. Scientists have to be very exact with their terms and measurements. (1) distinct (2) close (3) defined (4) precise ( ) 2. Online portals are not allowed to reveal their member’s vital information without consent. (1) disclose (2) disseminate (3) inform (4) relate ( ) 3. As computers become more sophisticated, they continue to grow smaller in size. (1) decompress (2) shrink (3) swell (4) dip ( ) 4. Switch off the lights when you are not using them to help save energy. (1) keep (2) store (3) provide (4) conserve ( ) 5. The lab assistant thoroughly cleans the lab apparatus at the end of each day. (1) dilutes (2) purifies (3) sterilises (4) filters ( )
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6. Facial, voice and thumbprint recognition are replacing keys and locks as security precautions. (1) switching (2) substituting (3) changing (4) converting ( ) 7. Mobile phones are so commonplace now that many individuals own more than one phone. (1) diverse (2) sections (3) multiple (4) multitude ( ) 8. The new mineral was tested for its properties to see if it could be put to scientific use. (1) preferences (2) characteristics (3) individualities (4) statuses ( ) 9. Penicillin was one of the most useful discoveries in the field of medical science. (1) beneficial (2) important (3) exciting (4) relevant ( ) 10. Plants need water, sunlight and carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis. (1) complete (2) achieve (3) conduct (4) make ( )
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Choose the best answer. 1. The two lion cubs were saved from the wild and raised in . (1) custody (2) sanctuary (3) zoo (4) captivity which allows it to blend in with its 2. The chameleon is a master of surroundings. (1) deception (2) camouflage (3) intrigue (4) trickery poachers snatch baby bears from their mothers to sell to
3. The circuses. (1) crafty
(2) conniving
(3) unscrupulous (4) devious
4. Animals in wildlife sanctuaries can live and (1) hunt (2) group (3) breed 5. Dogs were (1) protected (2) domesticated
by man tens of thousands of years ago. (3) captured (4) trained and skilful hunter. (3) gentle (4) intelligent
6. The killer whale or orca is an/a (1) quiet (2) flawless 7. (1) Fluid
safely. (4) mingle
loss is a major problem faced by many wildlife animals. (2) Habitat (3) Energy (4) Protection
of extinction from being over 8. Many wild animals are nearing the hunted and suffering the loss of their habitat. (1) brink (2) rim (3) centre (4) pole 9. The hunters sunset to hunt. (1) brought
with rifles, binoculars and nets, set out into the (2) fetched
(3) carried
(4) equipped
10. The submarine descended into the depths of the ocean, looking for of the dark. (1) natives (2) denizens (3) locals (4) populations 6
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Choose the best answer. 1. The octopuses were of intelligence. (1) faced (2) introduced (3) shown (4) subjected
to a slew of tests to determine their level
when it saw the great white shark was to swim
2. The seal’s first for land. (1) instinct (2) idea (3) knowledge (4) understanding
3. The crab crawled under the coral reefs, looking for (1) remains (2) morsels (3) leftovers (4) scraps 4. The moray eel is a/an (1) silent (2) devious (3) aggressive (4) wild 5. The life the wild. (1) expectation (2) experience (3) expectancy (4) length
of food.
underwater creature that is very territorial.
of a killer whale in captivity is only half of those living in
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6. The meerkats group. (1) scrambled (2) crawled (3) climbed (4) waddled 7. Hippopotamuses (1) dunk (2) sleep (3) swim (4) wallow 8. The student research. (1) stole (2) trapped (3) locked (4) hunted
into their holes when a predator charged at the
in mud to keep themselves cool.
multiple moth specimens from the jungle for his
9. Many herbivores live and travel in groups as there is (1) fear (2) speed (3) welfare (4) safety 10. Although the desert looks like it is animals and plants. (1) void (2) empty (3) abandoned (4) deserted
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in numbers.
of life, it is home to many
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Choose the best answer. 1. There is only one (1) old (2) adult (3) strong (4) dominant
male in a lion’s pride.
2. Komodo dragons (1) lounge (2) spread (3) loiter (4) bask
under the hot sun to keep their bodies warm.
3. It’s a common misconception that hyenas hunt. (1) steal (2) scavenge (3) rummage (4) ambush
for food instead of
that is closed up to lay her eggs safely.
4. A hornbill will sit in a nest (1) cavity (2) space (3) crack (4) opening
in the shadows of the jungle waiting to pounce on 5. The leopard unsuspecting small prey. (1) pauses (2) sneaks (3) lurks (4) climbs
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6. The rattlesnake is always vibrations to tell if a predator is nearby. (1) wary (2) suspicious (3) paranoid (4) scared
, preferring to mate with only one
7. A large number of birds are partner throughout their lives. (1) monogamous (2) selective (3) solitary (4) loners 8. Thousands of people (1) withstand (2) succumb (3) surrender (4) yield
of its surroundings and uses
to snake bites in India each year.
9. The drought was unforgiving this year causing many animals in the . savannah to (1) terminate (2) finish (3) perish (4) end 10. The jaguar prevent escape. (1) shadows (2) prowls (3) stalks (4) creeps
its prey and ambushes it at the last moment to
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Choose the best answer. 1. By the time we drew near the peak, everyone was tired and slowly up the path. (1) wobbling (2) slithering (3) jogging (4) trudging that 2. I took a map from the counter to find out the popular local we can visit today. (1) places (2) attractions (3) lures (4) sceneries at Narita airport. (3) resting (4) delay
3. We will be spending four hours in (1) waiting (2) transit 4. The (1) stable
waters of this lake is perfect for fishing. (2) tumultuous (3) placid (4) volatile
scenery along this beach is the main reason 5. The beautiful and many couples have their wedding here. (1) quiet (2) blissful (3) calm (4) idyllic 6. He hung onto the side of the cliff waterfall. (1) clumsily (2) precariously
before abseiling down the (3) hazardously (4) ineptly
7. “We will be landing shortly. Fasten your seat belts seats upright,” said the air hostess. (1) securely (2) safely (3) steadily
and put your (4) tightly
guide. He helped a member of our 8. Our tour leader is a very group to get a replacement passport within 24 hours. (1) reliable (2) steadfast (3) consistent (4) trustworthy 9. We were having so much fun backpacking in Australia that we had our trip for an extra two weeks. (1) spread (2) lengthened (3) extended (4) expanded to give the home address and number of your contact 10. “It is person for your travel insurance before we can process it,” said the booking agent. (1) needful (2) right (3) urgent (4) necessary 11
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Choose the best answer. 1. We are supposed to meet the rest of the group at the to get our boarding tickets from our tour guide. (1) arrival (2) transit (3) domestic (4) departure
hall
2. Passengers are advised to stow their baggage in the overhead . (1) compartment (2) drawer (3) closet (4) box to wait for their flight.
3. The guests were brought to the VIP (1) lounge (2) station (3) bar (4) counter 4. They chose the longest (1) destination (2) route (3) flight (4) way
so that they can enjoy the scenery.
today and white water rafting
5. The group decided to go cave tomorrow. (1) sightseeing (2) expedition (3) exploring (4) visiting
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6. “The will take three to six months. I’ll write to you whenever I can,” said the young sailor to his mother, with a tear in his eye. (1) tour (2) flight (3) cruise (4) voyage in fifteen minutes,” announced the co-pilot to
7. “We will make our the passengers. (1) drop (2) descent (3) decline (4) reduction
of five Southeast Asian countries last
8. We backpacked across the year. (1) edges (2) borders (3) corners (4) limits
us our tickets despite cancelling
9. The travel agencies refused to the tours due to the earthquake. (1) rearrange (2) replace (3) refund (4) return 10. A good (1) citizen (2) foreman (3) chauffeur (4) Samaritan
stopped and helped us change our punctured car tyre.
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Choose the best answer. 1. You need to buy travel (1) assurance (2) insurance (3) immunity (4) contracts
before you go off to Australia.
so I know what we are doing on the
2. Can I have a copy of the first day of the tour? (1) itinerary (2) summary (3) tickets (4) plan
3. The torrential rain caused the people on the ship to be deserted island. (1) dropped (2) grouped (3) stranded (4) abandoned
on a
island for my honeymoon,”
4. “I’m looking for a trip to a/an said the tycoon’s new wife. (1) surfer (2) sunny (3) isolated (4) exotic
in Australia for three weeks, sleeping in budget hotels 5. They and travelling by bus. (1) backpacked (2) hitchhiked (3) trekked (4) drove
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6. While the plane prepared for take-off, the air stewardesses did the . flight safety (1) presentation (2) demonstration (3) performance (4) pitch flowed 30 miles inland and washed away whole residential 7. The areas. (1) flood (2) landslide (3) earthquake (4) tsunami 8. I like travelling as it allows me to experience new (1) languages (2) traditions (3) cultures (4) games 9. To prepare for take-off, passengers are asked to (1) close (2) fasten (3) enclose (4) shut
and food.
their seat belts.
10. We experience jet lag whenever we are in another time zone that our to. body is not (1) familiarised (2) accustomed (3) recognised (4) seasoned
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