Ractice exams 3-4 page
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| The police ....... that a famous gangster is responsible for the recent murders, but they cannot arrest him because they have no solid evidence.
A) surround B) reject C) reveal D)suspect E) hope
A) wasteful B) useless C) extravagant D) desperate E) constant
A) well-paid B) intentional C) compulsory D) monetary E) voluntary
A) decision B) deterrent C) encouragement D) necessity E) willingness
A) struggle B) resist C) receive D) accept E) embrace
A) deserve B) describe C) invite D) ignore E) devise
A) retreat B) sulk C) neglect D) lose E) regret
A) terrific B) dreadful C) tremendous D) tempting E) enjoyable
A) assessment B) appointment C) assignment D) treatment E) agreement
A) slightly B) partly C) ordinarily D) entirely E) formally
A) uneasy B) disturbed C) bored D) deliberate E) anxious
A) misery B) perception C) determination D) management E) competence
A) adjust B) confirm C) demand D) balance E) accommodate
A) active B) energetic C) reluctant D) forced E) willing
A) industrious B) pitiful C) confused D) ashamed E) valueless
A) cancel B) determine C) confirm D) establish E) justify
A) courtesy B) cruelty C) domination D) compassion E) suspicion
A) requirement B) resistance C) defense D) demand E) intention
A) wasteful B) useless C) devastating D) economical E) exhausting
A) favourite B) supportive C) disapproving D) moody E) contrary
A) relieved B) avoided C) hindered D)expanded E) abused
A) approval B) offence C) interest D) admiration E) attention
A) adequately B) heavily C) extensively D) wastefully E) completely
A) identification B) arrival C) appearance D) emergence E) occurrence
A) inconsistent B) unhappy C) affectionate D) cheerful E) conceited
A) praiseworthy B) helpful C) appreciative D) realistic E) valuable
A) accordingly B) heavily C) incessantly D) distantly E) lovingly
A) assistance B) imagination C) finance D) hallucination E) disturbance
A) insured B) remembered C) reminded D) excluded E) reasoned
A) curable B) rescuing C) untreatable D) permissible E) preventive
A) insult B) resent C) protect D) prevent E) insure
A) effort B) endeavour C) requirement D) payment E) struggle
A) justification B) objection C) permission D) liberty E) privilege
A) significant B) tempting C) ignorant D) enjoyable E) satisfying
A) relieve B) stimulate C) slaughter D) release E) relax
A) realistic B) alternative C) correct D) genuine E) exact
A) indulge B) oblige C) rectify D) tolerate E) authorise
A) contest B) equation C) declaration D) trial E) debate
A) invaluably B) inevitably C) inestimably D) instinctively E) insistently
A) profitable B) selective C) negligible D) approximate E) filling
A) situation B) prediction C) preference D) occurrence E) condition
A) violent B) fragile C) powerful D) vulnerable E) offensive
A) determine B) domesticate C) isolate D) deserve E) educate
A) similarly B) essentially C) presumably D) incessantly E) ceaselessly
A) thrifty B) arrogant C) extravagant D) determined E) intensive
A) allege B) apologise C) forget D) defend E) recognise
A) vitality B) exhibition C) happening D) imagination E) existence
A) rapidly B) constantly C) casually D) painstakingly E) deliberately
A) distil B) evaporate C) boil D) ferment E) discover
A) cunning B) encouraging C) reliable D) deceitful E) virtuous
A) contracted B) shrank C) expanded D) condensed E) enhanced
A) complimentary B) fortunate C) favourable D) adverse E) conflicting
A) ascent B) humility C) reduction D) decrease E) decline
A) version B) narration C) interpretation D) description E) interrogation
A) moderate B) deliberate C) extreme D) excessive E) proper
A) precisely B) strictly C) approximately D) formerly E) preferably
A) probable B) deliberate C) measurable D) casual E) protective
The benefits of trees to the environment are well-known facts. The leaves of trees help clean the air by taking in carbon dioxide and then releasing oxygen, during a process known as photosynthesis. The root systems of trees play an important role in conserving water, as well as deterring soil erosion and flooding. However, in addition to benefits to the environment, scientists are now discovering that trees have a direct effect on our health. Trees filter pollution which contributes to health problems such as asthma. Studies have shown that stress associated with driving is reduced when the road driven along is lined with trees. Further research suggests that stress and anxiety are lower in hospital patients who can see trees from their beds. There has been much publicity about the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays from the Sun, but a single tree can protect you as much as some sun creams and dense forest can cut out all the harmful ultraviolet rays. Trees are popular because of the beauty they bring into our lives, but the sense of tranquillity that we get from sitting under a tree may have a more direct and positive effect on our general health . EXERCISE 1: Find words or phrases in the passage which mean the COLUMN A COLUMN B a) advantage .............................................................................. b) to let loose; give off .............................................................................. c) the part of a plant below ground .............................................................................. d) to keep from being lost or wasted; save .............................................................................. e) hinder: discourage .............................................................................. f) the surface layer of the Earth, supporting plant life .............................................................................. g) a wearing away; a disintegrating .............................................................................. h) be partly responsible for .............................................................................. i) indicate .............................................................................. j) the state of being worried .............................................................................. k) a person receiving care or treatment, especially from a doctor .............................................................................. 1) bringing information about something to the notice of the people .............................................................................. m) causing damage .............................................................................. n) thick .............................................................................. o) appealing to the general public .............................................................................. p) calm; peace ..............................................................................
EXERCISE 3: Complete the sentences selecting words from Column B in EXERCISE 1.
2. A COUNTRY WALK We started our hike at the Usk Bridge From there, we walked around Park Farm and then a short distance along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal until we reached the old miners' path. We took this path and began to ascend the steep hillside. The path led ' to the summit and a pillar of rock, known locally as 'Lonely Shepherd'. From this paint, we had a wonderful view over the Usk valley. After eating a hearty lunch, we descended back into the valley by the forest trail. Suddenly the black clouds overhead, which had been intimidating us with rain all day, rattled with thunder and the heavens opened. As the rain was torrential, we took shelter in an old shepherd's hut. Saturated with rain, we sat round chatting and waiting for the rain to ease, but the heavy ram continued to fall. Having no other option, we continued our hike, looking forward to a warm fire and a hot drink at the finish. EXERCISE 1: Find words or phrases in the passage which mean the same as: COLUMN A COLUMN B
b) a worker who digs out coal, diamond, etc. .............................................................................. c) a thin line of ground marked by people walking .............................................................................. d) to climb up .............................................................................. e) highly inclined rise; rising sharply .............................................................................. f) the top of a hill or a mountain .............................................................................. g) a long slender vertical structure; column .............................................................................. h) a large mass of stone .............................................................................. i) do something in a loud, cheerful and friendly manner .............................................................................. j) to climb down .............................................................................. k) a rough track through open country or forests .............................................................................. 1) to frighten; to scare .............................................................................. m) to make a series of short, sharp sounds in succession .............................................................................. n) (of rain) pouring very rapidly and heavily .............................................................................. o) to provide a refuge/protection .............................................................................. p) a person who watches sheep .............................................................................. q) very wet; soaking .............................................................................. r) to talk in a light, informal manner .............................................................................. s) to lessen EXERCISE 2: Choose the correct answer according to the passage.
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