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Page 1: Word Formation - Revised Past Papers (2014) (Grade 9)

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Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

Europe. (

We eventually

papers. (

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

at school. (

That

The engineering sector achieved significa

year. (

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

in 1977. (

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

(SUPPOSE

Her face showed

10 The

11 Watch how she does it and then do

12 The painting consists of four

(RECTANGLE

13 The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

costs. (

14 The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

15 That staircase of theirs

__________

16 In t

17 I’m not

18 Hundreds of mature trees were

(ROOT

19 How do we know humans

20 He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (

21 A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

22 I am simply trying to

(CERTAIN

23 If you come to the

then. (

24 In his later paintings he used a more

colours. (

25 It was a(n)

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

26 She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

__________

27 She is accused of playing a(n)

Grade

from

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

Europe. (

We eventually

papers. (

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

at school. (

That’s a very _

The engineering sector achieved significa

year. (

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

in 1977. (

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

SUPPOSE

Her face showed

The reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

RECTANGLE

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

costs. (

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs

__________

In the exam we had to write one

m not

Hundreds of mature trees were

ROOT

How do we know humans

He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to

CERTAIN

If you come to the

then. (

In his later paintings he used a more

colours. (

It was a(n)

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

__________

She is accused of playing a(n)

Grade

from Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

Europe. (

We eventually

papers. (

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

at school. (

s a very _

The engineering sector achieved significa

year. (GROW

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

in 1977. (

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

SUPPOSE

Her face showed

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

RECTANGLE

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

costs. (MAINTAIN

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs

__________

he exam we had to write one

m not __________

Hundreds of mature trees were

ROOT)

How do we know humans

He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to

CERTAIN

If you come to the

then. (SURGICAL

In his later paintings he used a more

colours. (

It was a(n)

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

__________

She is accused of playing a(n)

Grade

Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

Europe. (STANDARD

We eventually

papers. (LABOUR

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

at school. (ANXIOUS

s a very _

The engineering sector achieved significa

GROW

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

in 1977. (TITLE

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

SUPPOSE)

Her face showed

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

RECTANGLE

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

MAINTAIN

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs

__________. (

he exam we had to write one

__________

Hundreds of mature trees were

How do we know humans

He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to

CERTAIN)

If you come to the

SURGICAL

In his later paintings he used a more

colours. (HARMONY

It was a(n) __________

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

__________ English. (

She is accused of playing a(n)

Grade

Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

STANDARD

We eventually began the __________ task of sorting through his

LABOUR

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

ANXIOUS

s a very ___

The engineering sector achieved significa

GROW)

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

TITLE)

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

Her face showed

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

RECTANGLE)

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

MAINTAIN

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs

. (CARPENTER

he exam we had to write one

__________

Hundreds of mature trees were

How do we know humans

He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to

If you come to the

SURGICAL

In his later paintings he used a more

HARMONY

__________

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

English. (

She is accused of playing a(n)

Grade

Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

STANDARD

began the __________ task of sorting through his

LABOUR)

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

ANXIOUS

_____ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

)

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

Her face showed a(n) __________

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

MAINTAIN)

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs

CARPENTER

he exam we had to write one

__________

Hundreds of mature trees were

How do we know humans

He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to

If you come to the

SURGICAL)

In his later paintings he used a more

HARMONY

__________

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

English. (

She is accused of playing a(n)

Grade 9

Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

STANDARD)

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

ANXIOUS)

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

a(n) __________

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

)

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs

CARPENTER

he exam we had to write one

__________ to being treated like this. (

Hundreds of mature trees were

How do we know humans

He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to

If you come to the ____

In his later paintings he used a more

HARMONY)

__________

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

English. (TYPE

She is accused of playing a(n)

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Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

)

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

)

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

a(n) __________

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs

CARPENTER)

he exam we had to write one

to being treated like this. (

Hundreds of mature trees were

How do we know humans

He had grown up in a(n)

not take care of him. (ORPHAN

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to

__________

In his later paintings he used a more

__________ of the President

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

TYPE)

She is accused of playing a(n)

Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

a(n) __________

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (

That staircase of theirs is the most beautiful piece of

)

he exam we had to write one

to being treated like this. (

Hundreds of mature trees were

How do we know humans _______

He had grown up in a(n) __________

ORPHAN

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

I am simply trying to __________

______

In his later paintings he used a more

of the President

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

)

She is accused of playing a(n)

Word Formation

revised past papers

Pho Thong Nang Khieu

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

a(n) __________

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the

cared for in the community. (MIND

is the most beautiful piece of

he exam we had to write one

to being treated like this. (

Hundreds of mature trees were

______

__________

ORPHAN

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (

__________

______ at 10:30, the doctor will see you

In his later paintings he used a more

of the President

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

She is accused of playing a(n) _

Word Formation

revised past papers

Pho Thong Nang Khieu (HCMC)

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

a(n) __________ of fear and excitement.

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do

The painting consists of four __________

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the

MIND

is the most beautiful piece of

he exam we had to write one __________

to being treated like this. (

Hundreds of mature trees were

________

__________

ORPHAN)

A UN force has been sent in to try and

worst affected by the civil war. (PEACE

__________

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

In his later paintings he used a more

of the President

arms deals that shocked the nation. (

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

_______

Word Formation

revised past papers

(HCMC)

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

of fear and excitement.

reports are treated as strictly __________.

Watch how she does it and then do __________

__________

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the

MIND)

is the most beautiful piece of

__________

to being treated like this. (

Hundreds of mature trees were __________

__ from apes? (

__________ because his mother could

A UN force has been sent in to try and

PEACE

__________

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

In his later paintings he used a more

of the President

arms deals that shocked the nation. (REVEAL

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

____

Word Formation

revised past papers

(HCMC)

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

of fear and excitement.

reports are treated as strictly __________.

__________

__________

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the

is the most beautiful piece of

__________

to being treated like this. (

__________

from apes? (

because his mother could

A UN force has been sent in to try and

PEACE)

__________ the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

In his later paintings he used a more

of the President’s involvement in secret

REVEAL

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

____ part in the plot. (

Word Formation

revised past papers

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significa

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

of fear and excitement.

reports are treated as strictly __________.

__________

__________

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the

is the most beautiful piece of

__________ essay. (

to being treated like this. (

__________

from apes? (

because his mother could

A UN force has been sent in to try and __________

the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

In his later paintings he used a more __________

s involvement in secret

REVEAL

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

part in the plot. (

Word Formation

revised past papers

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

The engineering sector achieved significant __________ last

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

of fear and excitement.

reports are treated as strictly __________. (CONFIDE

__________. (

__________ blocks of colour.

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

The government has a policy of letting the __________

is the most beautiful piece of

essay. (

to being treated like this. (CUSTOM

__________

from apes? (

because his mother could

__________

the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

__________

s involvement in secret

REVEAL)

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

part in the plot. (

Word Formation

revised past papers

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

nt __________ last

He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (BLOOD

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

of fear and excitement.

CONFIDE

. (LIKE

blocks of colour.

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house

__________

is the most beautiful piece of

essay. (

CUSTOM

__________ in the storm.

from apes? (EVOL

because his mother could

__________

the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

__________

s involvement in secret

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

part in the plot. (

Word Formation

revised past papers

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

nt __________ last

BLOOD

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

of fear and excitement.

CONFIDE

LIKE)

blocks of colour.

The magazine offers tips on cutting your house __________

__________

is the most beautiful piece of

essay. (SCRIBE

CUSTOM)

in the storm.

EVOL

because his mother could

__________

the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

__________ blend of

s involvement in secret

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

part in the plot. (

Word Formation

revised past papers

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (

nt __________ last

BLOOD

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

of fear and excitement. (

CONFIDE)

blocks of colour.

__________

__________

is the most beautiful piece of

SCRIBE

)

in the storm.

EVOLUTION

because his mother could

__________ the area

the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

blend of

s involvement in secret

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

part in the plot. (NOBLE

Word Formation

revised past papers

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

___ flower arrangement you have there. (ART

nt __________ last

BLOOD)

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

(MIX

blocks of colour.

__________

__________ ill be

is the most beautiful piece of

SCRIBE)

in the storm.

UTION

because his mother could

the area

the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

blend of

s involvement in secret

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

NOBLE

Word Formation

revised past papers

Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout

began the __________ task of sorting through his

Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day

ART)

nt __________ last

Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published

There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened.

MIX)

blocks of colour.

__________

ill be

is the most beautiful piece of

in the storm.

UTION)

because his mother could

the area

the facts of the case.

at 10:30, the doctor will see you

blend of

s involvement in secret

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is

NOBLE)

Word Formation

revised past papers

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29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

Word Formation

revised past papers

28 The company is

29 There were complaints that the advertisements were

__________

30 We are all

31 The company is keen to develop its own

of computer programming. (

32 He was

(VANITY

33 They knew that a vaccine for the virus was

(THEORY

34 Over 30,000

(COMPETE

35 The names of all the dead were

(S

36 The new director of the TV station is likely to make major

changes in

37 They

buildings and roads in

38 They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(

__________

39 The company was inefficient because it was highly

(BUREAU

40 Gathered all together in the church, they are going to

__________

(MEMORY

41 He is the autho

42 That was one of the most

(SPECTACLE

43 They

44 Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse

drawn

45 There is something wrong with anyone who is so

rude. (

46 The police have taken the

neighbourhood who matched the rapist

(FINGER

47 Plants keep cool during the summer by

their leaves. (

48 The streets were

(LUMINOUS

49 __________

until many people had been seriously damaged by it.

(TRAGEDY

50 The

growth. (

51 They regarded him as the

52 She bought a(n)

office. (

Word Formation

revised past papers

The company is

There were complaints that the advertisements were

__________

We are all

The company is keen to develop its own

of computer programming. (

He was

VANITY

They knew that a vaccine for the virus was

THEORY

Over 30,000

COMPETE

The names of all the dead were

SCRIPT

The new director of the TV station is likely to make major

changes in

They’

buildings and roads in

They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(

__________

The company was inefficient because it was highly

BUREAU

Gathered all together in the church, they are going to

__________

MEMORY

He is the autho

That was one of the most

SPECTACLE

They’

Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse

drawn

There is something wrong with anyone who is so

rude. (

The police have taken the

neighbourhood who matched the rapist

FINGER

Plants keep cool during the summer by

their leaves. (

The streets were

LUMINOUS

__________

until many people had been seriously damaged by it.

TRAGEDY

The __________

growth. (

They regarded him as the

She bought a(n)

office. (

Word Formation

revised past papers

The company is

There were complaints that the advertisements were

__________

We are all

The company is keen to develop its own

of computer programming. (

He was __________

VANITY

They knew that a vaccine for the virus was

THEORY

Over 30,000

COMPETE

The names of all the dead were

CRIPT)

The new director of the TV station is likely to make major

changes in

’ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the

buildings and roads in

They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(

__________

The company was inefficient because it was highly

BUREAU

Gathered all together in the church, they are going to

__________

MEMORY

He is the autho

That was one of the most

SPECTACLE

’ve got very

Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse

drawn __________

There is something wrong with anyone who is so

rude. (HABIT

The police have taken the

neighbourhood who matched the rapist

FINGER)

Plants keep cool during the summer by

their leaves. (

The streets were

LUMINOUS

__________

until many people had been seriously damaged by it.

TRAGEDY

__________

growth. (

They regarded him as the

She bought a(n)

office. (BOOK

Word Formation

revised past papers

Advanced English

The company is

There were complaints that the advertisements were

__________ to women. (

We are all __________

The company is keen to develop its own

of computer programming. (

__________

VANITY)

They knew that a vaccine for the virus was

THEORY)

Over 30,000

COMPETE)

The names of all the dead were

)

The new director of the TV station is likely to make major

changes in __________

ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the

buildings and roads in

They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(

__________ manipulation of statistics. (

The company was inefficient because it was highly

BUREAU)

Gathered all together in the church, they are going to

__________

MEMORY)

He is the autho

That was one of the most

SPECTACLE

ve got very

Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse

__________

There is something wrong with anyone who is so

HABIT

The police have taken the

neighbourhood who matched the rapist

)

Plants keep cool during the summer by

their leaves. (

The streets were

LUMINOUS

__________, the side effects of the drugs were not discovered

until many people had been seriously damaged by it.

TRAGEDY)

__________

growth. (RETAIN

They regarded him as the

She bought a(n)

BOOK

Word Formation

Advanced English

The company is

There were complaints that the advertisements were

to women. (

__________

The company is keen to develop its own

of computer programming. (

__________

They knew that a vaccine for the virus was

Over 30,000 __________

)

The names of all the dead were

The new director of the TV station is likely to make major

__________

ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the

buildings and roads in

They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(

manipulation of statistics. (

The company was inefficient because it was highly

Gathered all together in the church, they are going to

those who lost their lives in the Great War.

He is the autho

That was one of the most

SPECTACLE)

ve got very

Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse

__________

There is something wrong with anyone who is so

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53 It’s impossible to prove __________ that the factory is

responsible for the pollution. (CONCLUDE)

54 The __________ sounds made by young babies were very

similar to those used in early speech. (VOICE)

55 Children from a(n) __________ background are statistically more

likely to become involved in crime. (PRIVILEGE)

56 The line between the real and the __________ is very blurred in

the film world. (FABLE)

57 This attack on a defenceless elderly person is an act of purely

__________. (COWARD)

58 A UN force has been sent in to try and __________ the area

worst affected by the civil war. (PEACE)

59 The program will take a detailed and __________ look at the

problem of homelessness. (PROVOKE)

60 He became editor of the __________ Irish journal “The Bell”.

(LEGEND)

61 Vitamin C increases the __________ of iron from food.

(ABSORB)

62 The players were __________ by the referee’s decision. (FURY)

63 If you are sweating a lot you should wear a(n) __________.

(ODOUR)

64 They executed Russia’s __________ family in 1918. (EMPIRE)

65 The window-dresser has arranged the clothes very __________

in the windows of the department store. (ART)

66 She scooped up a(n) __________ of sand and let it truckle

through her fingers. (HAND)

67 It is __________ for companies to provide details of their

industrial processes. (OBLIGE)

68 The seller usually pays a commission to the __________ or

auction company based on a percentage of the final sale

price. (AUCTION)

69 The main __________ of pension equality so far have been

men. (BENEFIT)

70 Falling coffee prices have __________ many Third World

economies. (POOR)

71 The first inhabitants of Iceland were a group of __________

families who settled on the island in AD 874. (NORWAY)

72 There was disagreement about whether the country needs to

maintain a(n) __________. (DETER)

73 Hundreds of __________ from the war zone have arrived in the

city and we are trying to find homes for them. (EVACUATE)

74 __________ patients are often given exercises to help prevent

their muscles from becoming stiff. (BED)

75 It was this passion for fast cars that led to his __________ death

at the age of 33. (TIME)

76 Every effort is made to __________ any errors before the book

is printed. (RIGHT)

77 In a recent opinion poll, a majority of __________ were against

nuclear weapons. (RESPONSE)

78 Her mouth is __________ lipsticked and her eyes are wide open

with anticipation. (SEDUCE)

79 The script has a refreshing __________ and sparkle.

(SPONTANEOUS)

80 It’s better to be a(n) __________ and eat a variety of plant and

animals in case there is a shortage of one particular kind of

food. (-VORE-)

81 VOS is a(n) _________ agency which finds, selects and places

volunteers in response to overseas requests. (RECRUIT)

82 The editor must be able to justify the choices he makes

and this obviously limits his __________. (SUBJECT)

83 The waiter often finds the __________ nature of his work rather

congenial. (SERVE)

84 This monument was erected to __________ those who died.

(MEMORY)

85 When he was found he wore the __________ of a tattered shirt,

which indicated that he had been lost or abandoned some

years before. (REMAIN)

86 England’s greatest __________ Shakespeare, one of whose

most read works is Hamlet, is still the dominant role in

literature. (PLAY)

87 There is still no __________ about how the Neanderthals were

driven to extinction, leaving our Homo sapiens ancestors

without any competition. (CONSENT)

88 Too much of the food we eat nowadays is full of chemicals

and other __________. (ADD)

89 All animals, and probably other __________ such as trees, or

even the universe itself, must in the nature of things ‘wear out’.

(ORGAN)

90 My favourite subject at school was _________ geography. Now I

want to study it at university. (DOUBT)

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1 The band performed very __________ in the concert last night.

(IMPRESS)

2 Teenagers always try to be ________ of their parents. (DEPEND)

3 The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is

__________. (POLLUTE)

4 Her boring essay is the __________ one that I have ever read.

(LENGTH)

5 My opinion is that ghosts are __________. There are no ghosts

in this world. (EXIST)

6 At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist

a(n) __________ ovation. (STAND)

7 The university has __________ the use of dictionaries during

language examinations. (AUTHOR)

8 A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be

made between two, sometimes unpleasant, __________. (ALTER)

9 It is very difficult to find Mrs. Burton’s shop, for it was

__________ from all others in the street. (DISTINGUISH)

10 When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the

__________ hospitality of the fans. (COMPARE)

11 The teacher’s criticism has __________ Tom’s interest in

learning. (DIE)

12 The staff’s bad behaviour has brought __________ to the whole

company. (GRACE)

13 Panda is __________ to China only. (NATION)

14 Traditional __________ are a good source of fun and

entertainment. (CELEBRATE)

15 The public were angry with the Minister’s __________ to tell the

truth about the bribery. (REFUSE)

16 Young children should be well aware of their __________

manner. (BEHAVE)

17 Please put the books back to where you took them. Don’t

__________ any of them. (PLACE)

18 The _______ are scheduled to take off at 15:00 and 15:30. (FLY)

19 I’ve never met such a strong man. His energy seems

__________. (EXHAUST)

20 Those rose bushes need protection. Spray them with

__________. (INSECT)

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21 Don’t you know that your good result will make your parents

__________ proud of you? (MEASURE)

22 Be careful. You may be __________ to put all your eggs in one

basket. (ADVICE)

23 The boy watched the performance of the tigers, ___________

with amazement. (BREATHE)

24 I would like to express my admiration for his ___________ of

knowledge. (PROFOUND)

25 The cancellation of the case resulted from the ___________ in

court of the defendant resulted in. (APPEAR)

26 The ___________ of the Ministry of Education announced the

date of the graduation exam. (SPEAK)

27 Mercedes is a very ___________ car. (DEPEND)

28 There should be ___________ staff in case someone is absent

and needs to be replaced. (STAND)

29 You’ll be punished for all your ___________. (DO)

30 With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very

___________. (CONSUME)

31 As __________ as he is, it’s not surprising that he believed their

lies. (IMPRESS)

32 Our factories, cars and power stations may poison the

environment with __________ gases and chemical waste.

(POLLUTE)

33 The monument was erected in __________ of the fallen soldiers

for posterity. (REMEMBER)

34 Being a career woman, Angelina devoted herself exclusively to

__________ her career. (FAR)

35 Hopefully, patients infected with influenza A/H1N1 can be

treated with __________ drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza. (VIRUS)

36 Urban sewage and industrial waste that man discharges into

the sea have a(n) __________ effect on marine life. (DELETE)

37 We should make young people realize that drug-taking is

__________. (DESTROY)

38 Good jobs are in short supply these days and you need to be

on the __________ for them as a result. (LOOK)

39 The invention of software by Bill Gates brought __________

wealth to him when he was 25. (TELL)

40 Mind your language, you guys. It is __________ rude. (EXCUSE)

41 One of the most studied of all ‘kitchen cures’, ginger has been

used __________ for millennia. (MEDICINE)

42 Whenever examination is in progress, I often see parents,

family members and __________ waiting anxiously outside the

exam sites. (WISH)

43 There was a(n) __________ in the arrangements so I missed my

flight. (SLIP)

44 __________ skill is the one skill that can grant you the

opportunity to get a good job. (LEAD)

45 Bill Gates is a(n) __________ story of an entrepreneur.

(SUCCEED)

46 Such a kind man would never __________ hurt his friend’s

feelings. (INTEND)

47 The scenery along the coast was __________. (BREATHE)

48 Because of a car __________, she didn’t get to the airport in

time for her flights. (BREAK)

49 The __________ need assistance from the whole society.

(POVERTY)

50 Her bedroom is __________ decorated with her favourite

souvenirs from her trips. (PLEASE)

51 We are offering many special price __________ on printers this

month. (REDUCE)

52 Students hate their classmates who get __________ treatment

from their teachers. (PREFER)

53 Explosives are __________ weapons. (DIE)

54 Three of the __________ tried to escape through the window.

(CAPTURE)

55 We were all surprised at her __________ to help. (REFUSE)

56 Health care was __________ in ancient time. There was no

hospital or doctor then. (EXIST)

57 What the teacher does first is to check __________ of the

students. (ATTEND)

58 The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient

__________. (MANAGE)

59 __________ are built to entertain and educate people about

marine life. (AQUATIC)

60 The educational program we are launching is to __________

teenage girls in rural areas. (POWER)

61 The clothes we wear, like a(n) __________ language, can give

out message. (SPEAK)

62 After months of surveillance, the police could take the

criminals __________. (AWARE)

63 They won the case because of the __________ of the defendant.

(APPEAR)

64 Some country lanes are _______ to cars in rainy seasons. (PASS)

65 The mechanic __________ fixed our car, which really upset us.

(PROFESS)

66 His __________ of his opponent led to his biggest failure.

(ESTIMATE)

67 Most tourists are amazed at the __________ splendours of the

Rocky Mountains. (SCENERY)

68 Circumstances have __________ a change of plan; otherwise,

things would become worse. (COMPULSORY)

69 On its __________, your passport may be renewed for a further

five years. (EXPIRE)

70 The interior decoration of the hotel presents __________, which

is just one of the drawbacks. (TASTE)

71 We all take pride in our __________ friendship. (DESTROY)

72 He arrived, as if in answer to her __________. (PRAY)

73 She travels to different parts of the world as part of her job in

that __________ company. (NATION)

74 The little boy dreams of being a sports __________ for the TV

station. (COMMENT)

75 He proposes closing down all the __________ factories in the

area. (ECONOMY)

76 Managers should be more __________ to the needs of their

staff. (RESPOND)

77 She felt __________ by her classmate’s arrogant behaviours.

(LITTLE)

78 Let’s join us for a(n) __________ drink at the pub! (CELEBRATE)

79 The winners of the two __________ are to compete for the

trophy at the end of the month. (FINAL)

80 The song always brings back her lovely __________ memories.

(CHILD)

81 To my surprise, they treated me __________ enough. (PLEASE)

82 The Red Cross is sending emergency aid to the __________

country. (FAMINE)

83 Since the __________, we have had all the locks changed.

(BREAK)

84 The article failed to __________ the unemployment issue.

(PUBLIC)

85 The volcanic lava __________ as it cools. (SOLID)

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86 Foreign language learning is __________ an issue that has

attracted a lot of attention. (ARGUE)

87 Expenditure on wildlife protection has been cut to a(n)

__________ minimum due to the economic crisis. (REDUCE)

88 Besides traditional courses and discussions, our teachers may

sometimes conduct online __________. (TUTOR)

89 The destruction caused by Alzheimer’s disease has been

likened to the __________ of a hard drive, beginning with the

most recent files and working backward. (ERASE)

90 The strikers of our home team played __________ well during

the last match. We scored four goals. (STAND)

91 The __________ of the Roman fortifications was one of their

prides during the war. (VULNERABLE)

92 He insisted that his project be __________ by the Council

thought it was costly and impractical. (PRIOR)

93 Though she tried to keep calm, I noticed some __________ in

her voice. (URGE)

94 Compared to foreign universities, Vietnamese universities are

still __________ to meet a great number of students. (EQUIP)

95 Michael Jackson’s first two music videos were __________ effort

with the Hollywood director John Landis. (JOIN)

96 I am afraid that you have been __________ about the schedule.

The key speech will be on Friday, not today. (INFORM)

97 __________ as Joe is, he is quite reliable and trustworthy.

(EXPERIENCE)

98 Unicorns and dragons are just Asian __________ and legendary

animals. (IMAGINE)

99 A popular type of vaccine contains living __________ that have

been caused harmless. (ORGANIC)

100 The suspect was questioned why there was no __________ in

his diary that day. (ENTER)

3 from HCMC Exam for the Gifted

1 You may have some __________ during the first few days but

you’ll soon get used to it. (COMFORT)

2 I often get __________ when I travel by boat. (SEA)

3 Thanks to the __________ of the soil, there’s plenty of food on

the Island. (FERTILE)

4 What a nuisance! The Internet is sometimes __________ at peak

hours. (REACH)

5 Parents sometimes complain about teachers giving a great

number of __________ to their children. (SIGN)

6 Those remote areas are still ________ to the Internet. (ACCESS)

7 The __________ of knowledge for the young is a policy to

follow. (RICH)

8 No ______ details about the celebration have been given. (FAR)

9 Would you like to go _________ with us this Sunday? (PICNIC)

10 The principal said some __________ words to the pupils before

the exam. (COURAGE)

11 Junior high school is __________ in most countries. (COMPEL)

12 Farmers have to use __________ to protect their crops. (HERB)

13 He is a(n) ___ person who directly says what he thinks. (SPEAK)

14 Smoking does __________ harm to human lungs. (REPAIR)

15 His __________ attitude toward the teachers deserves

punishment. (RESPECT)

16 __________ is what he takes up as a hobby. (COOK)

17 Take them to the __________ centre, please. (CYCLE)

18 He seems __________ about life and everything. Just like a

happy child, really! (CARE)

19 Our teacher is a(n) __________ person. It seems as if he is

always ready to shout. (HOT)

20 He had his phone __________ because he is going away for

some time. (CONNECT)

21 That __________ should be stopped at any rate. (PRACTICE)

22 The fire was __________, and the loss was high. (CONTROL)

23 I don’t think the students are __________; they did their best.

(BLAME)

24 There will be no extra-curricular activities in the __________

future. (SEE)

25 The idea that the sun ‘rises’ is a popular _________. (CONCEIVE)

26 After a six-month course, his English __________ is really

something. (ACQUIRE)

27 He accepted the offer __________. He didn’t want the job very

much. (VOLUNTEER)

28 Most people agree that celebrations have become too

__________. (COMMERCE)

29 The fuel __________ of this car is rather high. (CONSUME)

30 Local people assembled to welcome back their __________

army. (TRIUMPH)

31 A(n) __________ figure suddenly appeared in front of us.

(GHOST)

32 They exchanged the usual __________ before getting down to

discussing business. (PLEASE)

33 Professor Jackson has joined the company, working in the

__________ section. (ADVICE)

34 The company was hit by a(n) __________ of crisis. (SUCCESS)

35 He incurred her __________ by refusing her invitation. (PLEASE)

36 Thousands of African children are __________; they suffer from

malnutrition. (NOURISH)

37 I could see several __________ in your performance today,

Roddick! (DRAW)

38 We are grateful to him for his __________ in teaching career.

(HEART)

39 You have to find a(n) __________ person to ask for an objective

judgement. (INTEREST)

40 As a result of her good __________, she’s made a lot of

achievements in her life. (BRING)

41 His success in the field of mathematics is __________.

(PHENOMENON)

42 __________, this TV program should be carefully censored.

(EDUCATE)

43 Several __________ have been eliminated so far. (CONTEST)

44 __________ is the study of animals and their behaviours. (ZOO)

45 The city council is thinking of building a(n) __________ system.

(GROUND)

46 His contribution to the development of sports makes him a(n)

__________ figure. (REPLACE)

47 He bought that tie in a(n) __________ shop at the airport.

(DUTY)

48 In all __________, they will be successful in their project.

(PROBABLE)

49 The composition should be __________; there may be spelling

mistakes in it. (READ)

50 It is education that helps with the __________ of knowledge for

the young. (BROAD)

51 We need greater __________ in how we deal with the problem

of traffic congestion. (FLEX)

52 The principal has placed a great number of __________ on

picnicking activities. (CONSTRAIN)

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53 Delays at the International Airport are far from __________.

(NEGLECT)

54 Several __________ have been used, which is environmentally

damaging. (FRIDGE)

55 I feel that he is __________ helping us this time; he doesn’t

seem wholehearted. (RELUCTANCE)

56 The __________ of bird flu can bring about disastrous effects.

(BREAK)

57 The woman stated that she had not __________ those street

children. (TREAT)

58 There is every __________ that school will be innovated. (LIKE)

59 This is a famous school for pupils with hearing __________.

(PAIR)

60 She is cooking the meal under the __________ eye of her

mother. (WATCH)

61 He’s a university student majoring in __________. (CLIMATE)

62 The teacher gave us a(n) __________ lesson on conservation.

(INTRODUCE)

63 To be completely fair, we need a(n) ______ person. (INTEREST)

64 The inauguration ceremony was given __________ coverage.

(WORLD)

65 After working really hard for the examination, he deserved

a(n) __________ holiday. (EARN)

66 Such important work needs __________. (EXACT)

67 The article I read the other day was quite __________. That’s

why I keep it for later reference. (INFORM)

68 _______ enough, no-one else has applied for the job. (AMAZE)

69 Please check the __________ of the language lab on that day.

(AVAIL)

70 The tendency now is to __________ our cell phone ringtones.

(PERSON)

71 Wimbledon is widely __________ as being the premier tennis

tournament. (KNOW)

72 Frankly, they are just my mere __________. (ACQUAINT)

73 I really appreciate the author’s __________ the animals in that

fable. (PERSON)

74 The water in this lake is poisoned by _______. (CONTAMINATE)

75 Our new __________ are a lot more beautiful than we expected.

(ROUND)

76 You should choose a partner who compensates for your

several __________. (SHORT)

77 Judo is a(n) __________ sport to take up because you do not

need much equipment. (EXPENSE)

78 __________ speaking, their goal is to promote healthier eating

habits. (BASIS)

79 The audience was completely absorbed in their __________

performance. (WITCH)

80 He was known as a(n) __________ criminal. (FAME)

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1 Hundreds of soldiers were sent to Japan to help the people in

__________ areas. (DISASTER)

2 As his political power has shrunk, the General has grown

__________ more dependent on the army. (RESPOND)

3 __________ scan helps to show the size of the cancer cells.

(SOUND)

4 Reduction in government spending will __________ further cuts

in public services. (NECESSARY)

5 Aquatic plants can only grow __________. (WATER)

6 It is advisable to __________ the water to keep your golden fish

alive. (OXYGEN)

7 Playing sports can enrich the quality of our lives __________.

(MEASURE)

8 A lot of leaves in Vietnam’s forests are said to have __________

properties. (MEDICINE)

9 English is a(n) __________ subject at school. (COMPEL)

10 Thousands of __________ pour out of the mosque after the

prayer service. (WORSHIP)

11 His achievements as a political reformer have been nothing

short of __________. (SUCCEED)

12 The bank teller is accused of __________ $50,000 to pay off

gambling debts in Cambodia. (APPROPRIATE)

13 __________ children often have poor concentration and require

very little sleep. (ACT)

14 Your criticising her seems __________, considering that the

proof is not found yet. (MATURE)

15 The problem with video games is that they are __________.

(ADDICT)

16 __________ projects have been responsible for destroying the

natural habitats of many animals. (URBAN)

17 He doesn’t look like the sort of man you should __________

your luggage to. (TRUTH)

18 This nine-year-old genius is __________ equivalent to someone

twice in his age. (INTEL)

19 A way of preserving the environment is to check how we

dispose of __________ material. (CYCLE)

20 His __________ of the late Michael Jackson drew hearty laughter

from the audience. (PERSON)

21 During the economic crisis __________ with the government

increases. (ILLUSION)

22 We sent her a copy of the book in __________ of her part in its

creation. (KNOW)

23 For some reason he __________ mistakes his phone number for

his ID number. (COUNT)

24 The wall of the church was __________ with the names of the

dead from the Great War. (SCRIPT)

25 He wants the job purely for reasons of __________ and

ambition. (VAIN)

26 Since they had their first baby they’ve both become quite

__________. (DOMESTIC)

27 The prime minister seemed to have been caught __________ by

this sudden attack of criticism. (AWARE)

28 __________ notes with the diagram should be sent to the

consumers. (EXPLAIN)

29 __________ perception is the ability to know things without

using hearing, seeing, touch, taste or smell. (SENSE)

30 Shops of this type, once rare, are now __________. (NUMBER)

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There can be little that (1) __________ (HORROR) a house-owner

more than discovering they have been burgled. Even if the thief

has only taken a box containing something he (2) __________

(MISTAKE) believed to be valuable but which in fact only contains

some family photographs, the effect on the owner can be

devastating. They may be worthless to the thief, but these items

are considered (3) __________ (REPLACE) by the owner.

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Moreover, the owner’s sense of loss is often (4) __________

(COMPANY) by a feeling of being unsafe in their own home as

they know that, in all (5) __________ (LIKE), the items will not be

found and the thieves not caught.

So what can we do to (6) __________ (LESS) the chance of our

valuables being taken? First of all, burglars prefer homes which

are easily (7) __________ (ACCESS) to them, so it’s a good idea to

take some simple (8) __________ (CAUTIOUS) such as locking all

your windows and doors. Also, do not enable the burglar to

break into your house (9) __________ (NOTICE) by erecting high

fences around your property. Burglars are also deterred by the

(10) __________ (PRESENT) of dogs on a property, so if you are

not a pet owner, record the loud barking of a friend’s and play

the recording while you’re out.

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A Chimpanzees use a system of different sounds to

communicate with each other. These sounds have (1) __________

(VARIETY) (2) __________ (MEAN) and chimps use them as a

means of (3) __________ (COMMUNICATE). This is one (4)

__________ (SIMILAR) between chimps, whales and dolphins. There

has been a great deal of (5) __________ (SCIENCE) research into

this (6) __________ (RECENT). However, this research has not

produced (7) __________ (PROVE) that these animals really have a

language. A(n) (8) __________ (COLLECT) of sounds is not the

same thing as a language, which has some kind of (9) __________

(GRAMMAR) structure. Most scientists are in (10) __________

(AGREE) about this.

B With its mind-bending (1) __________ (DIVERSE) – from

snowcapped mountains to sun-washed beaches, tranquil temples

to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban

hubs – it’s hardly (2) __________ (SURPRISE) that India has been

dubbed the planet’s most multidimensional country.

The continent is home to more than a billion people, and its

wide range of ethnic groups translates into an intoxicating (3)

__________ (CULTURE) cocktail for the traveller. For those on a(n)

(4) __________ (SPIRIT) quest, India has a large number of sacred

sites and stirring philosophies, while lovers of the great outdoors

can paddle in the shimmering waters of the palm-fringed

beaches or simply breathe the scent of wildflowers on a

rejuvenating forest walk. And then there’s the food! From (5)

__________ (TASTE) south Indian rice dumplings to zesty north

Indian curries, travellers are treated to a positively (6) __________

(SEDUCE) meal of subcontinental specialities.

Demystifying India is a perpetual work-in-progress and for

many travellers, that’s (7) __________ (PRECISE) what makes her so

deeply (8) __________ (ADDICT). Ultimately, it’s all about (9)

__________ (SURRENDER) yourself to the unknown: this is the India

that nothing can prepare you for because it’s very essence – it’s

(10) __________ (ELUDE) soul – lies in its mystery. Love it or loathe

it – most visitors seesaw between the two – India will jostle your

entire being and no matter where you go or what you do, it’s a

place you’ll never forget.

C In Vietnam, one of the best places to spend holiday is the

romantic highland city called Da Lat, which is also known for its

(1) _________ (TRANQUIL). First, the superb scenery,

complemented by the pleasant climate all year round, provides

a(n) (2) ________ (POEM) setting for romance. Just imagine

walking among tall pine trees on windswept hills, standing in awe

of a(n) (3) ________ (SPECTACLE) waterfall, or sitting among

carpets of (3) ________ (FRAGRANCE) flowers at sunset. Second,

travelling to Da Lat, people can engage in a wide range of

activities. For example, beautiful gardens and buildings in lovely

French (4) __________ (COLONY) architecture located in quiet (5)

_________ (NEIGHBOUR) offer exciting adventure. People can also

stroll along tree-lined boulevards in the shade of huge pine trees,

exploring shops that sell traditional handicrafts unique to Da Lat.

Finally, people visiting Da Lat can enjoy luxury because of its (7)

__________ (MODERN). By way of illustration, there are (8)

__________ (DELIGHT) hotels that have special rooms for them

with candles and beautiful decorations. It is also possible for

them to enjoy local specialties to the (9) __________

(ACCOMPANY) of soft music in elegant restaurants which are

open until late at night. In conclusion, Da Lat is the Vietnamese’s

first choice for a(n) (10) __________ (MEMORY) holiday.

D Gift exchange, which is also called ceremonial exchange, is the

transfer of goods or services that, although regarded as (1)

__________ (VOLUNTEER) by people involved, is part of the

expected social (2) __________ (BEHAVE). Gift exchange may be

distinguished from other types of exchange in several respects.

The first offering is made in a generous manner and there is no

haggling between donor and (3) __________ (RECEIVE). The

exchange is an expression of an existing social relationship or the

establishment of a new one that differs from (4) __________

(PERSON) market relationships; and the profit in gift exchange

may be in the sphere of social relationships and prestige rather

than in material advantage. The gift-exchange cycle entails (5)

__________ (OBLIGE) to give, to receive, and to return. Sanctions

may exist to induce people to give. (6) __________ (REFUSE) to

accept a gift may be seen as rejection of social relations and may

lead to enmity. The reciprocity of the cycle rests in the (7)

__________ (NECESSARY) to return the gift. The prestige associated

with the appearance of (8) __________ (GENEROUS) dictates that

the value of the return be (9) __________ (APPROXIMATE) equal to

or greater than the value of the original (10) __________ (SIGNIFY)

expression of social relations.

7 from Hanoi Exam for the Gifted

1 Each member of the group worked __________ to achieve a

common aim. (SELF)

2 They dare not leave their children __________ for even a

moment. (ATTEND)

3 Help is immediately sent to the __________ of the earthquake.

(SURVIVE)

4 During his speech he kept on __________ his tie. (STRAIGHT)

5 I was late because I __________ how much time I needed.

(ESTIMATE)

6 “Video recorders have __________ my life,” he said. (REVOLT)

7 The audience burst into __________ at the end of the play.

(APPLAUD)

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8 __________ parked cars usually get a ticket and are sometimes

towed away. (LEGAL)

9 The homemade ice-cream __________ after it had been in the

freezer for an hour. (HARD)

10 He is so __________. He can’t make up his mind. (DECIDE)

11 My teacher is very _____ about the history of Vietnam. (KNOW)

12 It was a long, slow film. I nearly died of __________. (BORE)

13 I enjoyed the book very much because it was so ______.

(READ)

14 The traffic in the city is __________, especially in rush hours.

(CHAOS)

15 __________ houses are degraded more quickly than inhabited

ones. (USE)

16 We can look forward to a period of __________. (PROSPER)

17 The teacher warned the children that if they __________ again,

they would be punished. (BEHAVE)

18 He would never do anything to __________ the lives of his

children. (DANGEROUS)

19 Though there are some __________, solar energy is still widely

used today. (ADVANTAGE)

20 Her __________ worries his parents the most. (APPEAR)

21 The neighbours are so tired because her dogs keep barking

__________. (CONTROL)

22 __________ surveys have been given out but no one collected

them. (NUMBER)

23 Your lack of __________ has caused you to give such hurtful

comments. (SENSE)

24 The scientists have __________ predicted the direction of the

storm. (SUCCESS)

25 His __________ words were whispered into his wife’s ear. (DIE)

26 There are a few __________ in the village after a sudden

tornado. (SURVIVE)

27 I haven’t seen you for __________. (AGE)

For some inexplicable reason, university students have always had

an image of being (28) __________ (UTTER) irresponsible young

people who play their music at (29) __________ (DEAF) volumes at

all times of the day and night, hardly ever do any real work and

spend every night attending (30) __________ (DRINK) parties until

the small hours of the morning. Personally, I think this portrayal of

students as such totally (31) __________ (REPEL) parasites, is (32)

__________ (GROSS) unfair, not least because living such an

excessive lifestyle continually would be (33) __________ (PRACTICE)

impossible when combined with the absolutely (34) __________

(MASS) workloads of modern degree courses.

It (35) __________ (SIMPLE) isn’t possible on a modern degree

course in the UK to get up some time at around lunchtime.

Students that I know seem to have lectures almost every day and

spend the rest of their time working (36) __________ (AWE) hard

indeed. They may let off some steam once every month or so

and it is probably these (37) __________ (RELATE) rare occasions

that have given undergraduates their fearsome reputation.

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The world’s oldest captive goldfish, named Tish, has died (1)

__________ (PEACE) at home in his tank. Tish, who had reached the

(2) __________ (REMARK) age of 43, was won by seven-year-old

Peter Hand at a fair. He (3) __________ (ORIGIN) shared his bowl

with Tosh, who died in 1975; he also outlived the family’s other

pets, (4) __________ (INCLUDE) dogs, rabbits and hamsters. When

Peter left home, his parents took (5) __________ (RESPOND) for

Tish, who moved with them to Yorkshire, where they now live in

(6) __________ (RETIRE). His (7) __________ (APPEAR) in the

Guinness Book of Records came when he turned 41. The normal

procedure of counting the microscopic growth rings on a fish’s

scales could not be used to establish (8) __________ (PROVE) of his

age. Because he had been kept indoors and was unaffected by (9)

__________ (SEASON) changes, this method was (10) __________

(RELY) and friends of the family had to sign affidavits, written

statements supporting the owner’s claim.

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