ANSWER KEY

INTERMEDIATE PASSAGES
1. THE BEST RECRUITING AGENTS
Ex.1: a) situation b) per annum c) wages d) circulate e) attic f) recruiting g) desperately h) pioneer i) prospects
j) overseas k) free I) assisted m) passage
Ex.2: İ.C 2.D 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.prospects 2.free 3.circulated 4.pioneers 5.desperately

2. TO BRING BACK LOST MEMORIES

Ex.1: a) forever b) device c) wander d) at will e) clue f) pursue g) network h) terror i) tremendous
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.pursue 2.tremendous 3.clue 4.devices 5.wander

5. PALM TREES
Ex.1: a)-plus b) yield c) end-product d) obtain e) majority f) benefit g) extract h) nutritious i) convert
j) arduous k) top
Ex. 2: 1.A 2.C 3.E
Ex.3: 1.obtained 2.topped 3.yields 4.extracted 5.converted

4. OVERREACTING TO A JOKE
Ex.1: a) habitually b) retell c) possess d) particularly e) keen f) sense of humour g) vaguely h) deficiency
i) frequently j) go to extremes k) mediocre I) likely m) get a rise out of someone n) likewise o) be prone
p) appreciative q) discriminating
Ex.2: 1.E 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.Likewise 2.discriminating 3.vaguely 4.particularly 5.likely

5. ALPINE FORESTS
Ex.1: a) lifeguard b) peak c) barrier d) avalanche e) landslide f) boon g) fell h) meadow i) abandon j) keen
k) exploit I) phenomenon m) estimate n) descend o) inhabited p) depletion
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.depletion 2.barriers 3.abandoned 4.felled 5.descended

6. THE ASSEMBLY LINE

Ex.1: a) coach b) assembly line c) mass production d) eventually e) lack f) obsolete g) sharply h) manufacturer
i) utilize
Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.sharply 2.utilize 3.obsolete 4.lacks 5.eventually

7. ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO COSMETICS

Ex.1: a) survey b) nasal c) irritation d) cracked e) symptom f) dermatitis g) scaling h) swelling i) itching
j) likely k) relief I) convert m) injurious n) particular o) hypo-allergenic p) relatively
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.converted 2.relatively 3.cracked 4.particular S.irritation

8. THE "JAZZ ACE"

Ex.1: a) decade b) depict c) restless d) disillusionment e) farewell f) arms g) unadorned h) forceful i) satirize
j) mediocre k) vividly I) dissect m) section
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.vividly 2.farewells 3.restless 4.unadorned 5.depicts

9. PACIFIC SALMON FOR THE JAPANESE

Ex. 1: a) raw b) pickled c) baked d) fried e) skull f) process g) buzz h) stall i) slice j) iced-down k) slab
I) stacked m) concrete
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.stalls 2.processed 3.raw 4.concrete 5.slice

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

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

1 2 . READING TO THE CHILD

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

15. JUST FOR PLEASURE

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

14. THE INVADERS

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

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

1 6 . THE COMPUTER
E x . 1 : a) basically b) device c) ingest d) modify e) enlarge f) brainpower g) muscle power h) in terms of
i) minutely j) manipulate k) calculation I) century m) remark n) infinite o) swiftly
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: 1.remarked 2.in terms of 3.manipulate 4,device S.ingest

17. WHEN SEIZED WITH CRAMP

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

18. A "SISSY" OR A "TOM-BOY"

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

19. THE CHAIN OF HOPE

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

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

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

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

2J. THE REASONS FOR RAPID POPULATION GROWTH

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

24. LIFE AFTER DEATH

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

25. NOTTINC HILL CARNIVAL

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

26. ALFRED NOBEL - A MAN OF CONTRASTS

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

2 7 . ATTITUDES TOWARDS MONEY

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

2 8 . SPIDERS
E x . 1 : a) thrive b) abdomen c) harden d) retreat [noun] e) weave f) web g) twist h) wire i) quote j) halt
k) prey-capturing I) evolve
Ex.2: 1.A 2.D 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.thrived 2.halted 3.retreat 4.harden 5.quote

2 9 . HOW TO TRAIN ELEPHANTS

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

TO. TEENAGE ENTREPRENEURS

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

5 1 . CHINESE NEW YEAR

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

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

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

5 4 . THE IMPORTANCE OF DREAMS

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

5 5 . EUROPE'S LAST UTOPIA

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

5 6 . THE GORILLA'S CHEST-BEATING

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

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

5 8 . THE MIND'S EYE

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

5 9 . THE WILL TO LIVE

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

4 0 . DEBATE OVER THE WORLD'S FUTURE

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

4 1 . THE IMPORTANCE OF LETTER-WRITING

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

4 2 . THE WIND'S WITH US

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

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

4 4 . THE BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY

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

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

4 6 . THE TITANIC
E x . 1 : a) icy depths b) casualties c) marine d) strike e) vessel f) insure g) reason h) ominous i) dead ahead
j) helm k) hard over I) (be) reversed m) gash n) hull o) head-on p) bow q) crippled r) afloat
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.D
Ex. 3: Lgash 2.insured 3.crippled 4.ominous 5,marine

4 7 . WHERE NEW PRODUCTS COME FROM

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

4 8 . HOW TO TREAT FROSTBITE

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

4 9 . UNFAIRNESS TO THE PIC

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

50. TEA INNOVATIONS

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

5 1 . THE FATHER OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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

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

55. POSSESSING A MATHEMATICAL MIND

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

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

55. THE SPICE TRADE

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

56. ALEXANDRE DUMAS

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

57. CLASSIFYING LIFE FORMS

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

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

59. SMALL WHALES

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

6 0 . SWIMMING BIRDS OF THE ANTARCTIC

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

6 1 . LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

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

6 2 . OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS

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

65. I-HO CH'UAN

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

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

6 5 . HISTORY OR BIOGRAPHY?
E x . 1 : a) biography b) similarity c) synonymous d) evaluate e) factual f) relevant g) recorded h) seek
i) narrative j) segment k) (be) concerned (with) I) contemporary
Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.concerned 2.similarities 3.relevant 4.segment 5.evaluate

66. ARE THEY EVIL?

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

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

6 8 . FROM HOLY WATER TO COCA-COLA

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

6 9 . THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL

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

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

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

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

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

75. FAKE ART

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

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7 4 . THE ORGAN OF VISION
Ex. 1: a) intricate b) delicate c) rest upon d) adaptable e) primarily f) artificial g) strain h) in shape i) extend
j) lifespan k) visual I) deficiency m) undetected n) backward o) defective p) emerge
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.extend 2.deficiency 3.primarily 4.emerged 5.strain

7 5 . OUEEN VICTORIA
E x . 1 : a) reign b) uninterrupted c) rapid d) workshop e) proclaim f) withdraw g) public affairs h) threshold
Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.D
Ex.3: 1.withdraw 2.rapid 3.uninterrupted 4.workshop 5.proclaimed

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE PASSAGES

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

2. DARWIN'S THEORY OF EVOLUTION

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

5. TIMING THE CRITICISM

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

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

5. THE LOST SETTLERS

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

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

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

9. ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL

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

10. FAITH IN DRUGS

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

1 1 . THE LOCH NESS MONSTER

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

1 2 . THE PUFFER FISH

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

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

14. THE CHINESE LANGUAGE

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

15. JACOUELINE BOUVIER KENNEDY ONASSIS

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

16. THE EXACTLY RIGHT WORD

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

17. THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIETY

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

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

19. BIGGER MAY NOT BE BETTER

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

2 0 . TO TEACH OR NOT TO TEACH

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

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

22. WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING AT?

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

25. BOUNCING BALLS AND BEATING HEARTS

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

24. HENRY FORD: HUMANITARIAN AND BUSINESSMAN?

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

25. THE WANDERING MINSTREL

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

26. CREATIVE WRITING

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

2 7 . THE FIRST RENAISSANCE MAN

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

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E x . 1 : a) catastrophe b) strike c) clue d) fate e) debris f) wharf g) freighter h) collier i) bring forward j) top-
heavy k) flip over I) vanish m) en route n) logical
Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.C
Ex.3: 1.debris 2.flip...over 3.top-heavy 4.vanish 5.en route

2 9 . MIGUEL GIL MORENO

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

5 0 . THE DANGER OF HEIGHT

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

5 1 . FROM HASHSHASHIN TO ASSASSIN

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

5 2 . ETERNAL ART, TRANSITORY TECHNOLOGY

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

5 5 . BOGEY AND BACALL

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

5 4 . VITAMIN FROM "VITAL AMINE"

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

5 5 . DR. DEAN ORNISH'S PROGRAM

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

5 6 . THOMAS CARLYLE
E x . 1 : a) set to work b) monumental c) volume d) be in someone's possession e) manuscript f) maid g) appalled
h) frantic i) grief j) utter k) reproach I) console m) cut up n) affirm o) dignified p) sacred q) exert
r) majestic s) individual
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.C
Ex.3: 1.manuscripts 2.maid 3.frantic 4.uttered 5.reproach

57. ROME'S FOUNTAINS

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

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5 8 . THE PYRENEES
Ex.1: a) jagged b) barrier c) foothill d) hospitable e) access f) abruptly g) flanking h) steep i) gorge
j) impassable k) lofty I) summit m) peasant n) maxim o) comparative p) hinder q) participation
Ex.2: 1.D 2.A 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.foothills 2.hospitable 3.maxim 4.abruptly 5.impassable

5 9 . SUSAN ELOISE HINTON

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

4 0 . SEE NAPLES AND DIE!

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

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

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

4 5 . SIR JAMES PALL McCARTNEY

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

4 4 . THE FIRST MAN-MADE OBJECTS IN THE SKY

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

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

4 6 . ORGANIC FARMING
Ex.1: a) remarkable b) strain c) resistant d) commercially e) livestock f) hence g) gradually h) raise i) show
someone around j) set something/someone apart k) pasture I) feed [noun] m) worm n) eventually
o) storage
Ex.2: 1.A 2.D 3.E
Ex.3: 1.show...around 2.-resistant 3.Hence 4.remarkable 5.commercially

4 7 . THE NEED FOR THE STUDY OF HISTORY

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

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

4 9 . THE BEGINNING OF SYNTHETICS

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

50. JAPANESE GARDENS

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

5 1 . THE TEMPLE OF BOROBODUR

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

52. CULTURE SHOCK

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

55. FIELDS OF PSYCHOLOGY

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

54. THE GINSENG PLANT

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

55. THE ENCLISH LANGUAGE

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

56. HEALTH EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

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

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

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

59. EVEN BETTER THAN TODAY'S TEXTILES

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

6 0 . YANKEE
E x . 1 : a) nickname b) mystery c) pronounce d) equivalent e) diminutive f) scornfully g) distinction h) sprightly
i) impudent j) victorious k) marching I) verse m) dandy
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.E
Ex.3: 1.distinctions 2.equivalent 3.Marching 4.impudent 5.verses

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

6 2 . OCAI MORI
Ex.1: a) profoundly b) convinced c) selectively d) recklessly e) destroy f) be appointed g) tale h) sensation
i) compose j) course k) factual I) hero m) emotional n) striking
Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.E
Ex.3: 1 .selectively 2.convinced 3.appointed 4.sensation 5.emotional

bJ. ONE REASON TO VISIT AMERICA

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

64. AN EXAMPLE OF ABSTRACT ART

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

65. A PARADISE FOR AUTHORS AND ARTISTS

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

6 6 . HARRIET MONROE
E x . 1 : a) leftover b) space c) verse d) major e) circulation f) pay (one's) own way g) accomplish h) well-to-do
i) support [verb] j) pledge k) annually I) launch m) motto n) notable
Ex.2: 1.B 2.C 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.well-to-do 2.motto 3.notable 4.pledged 5.annually

6 7 . GULLIVER'S TRAVELS
Ex.1: a) remote b) imaginary c) condemn d) exaggeration e) vain f) malicious g) bloodthirsty h) giant i) amiable
j) commonplace k) insensitive I) despise m) degraded n) vicious o) bitterness p) dry q) narrative
r) fantastic s) pygmy
Ex.2: 1.B 2.C 3.B
Ex.3: 1.exaggeration 2.amiable 3.malicious 4.commonplace 5.pygmies

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

6 » . THE MODERN APPROACH TO DISPLAYING ANIMALS

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

7 0 . HELEN KELLER
Ex. 1: a) severe b) blind c) deaf d) constant e) companion f) sight g) partially h) restore i) manual j) raised
k) dot I) sensitive m) throat n) motion o) master [verb] p) stillness q) clutch r) leap s) rapture
Ex.2: 1.B 2.B 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.rapture 2.severe 3.companions 4.manual 5.master

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

7 2 . BACKPACKERS
E x . 1 : a) subculture b) limited budget/slim wallet c) roughly d) durable e) purchase f) evenly g) urban h) united
i) passion j) exotic k) option I) assemble m) highlight [noun] n) strive o) loose
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.A
Ex.3: 1.exotic 2.urban 3.limited budget/slim wallet 4.subculture 5.united

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

74. CHANGING TRENDS IN AUTO COLOUR

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

75. THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE

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

ADVANCED PASSAGES

1. THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

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

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

5. THE DIARIES OF SAMUEL PEPYS

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

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

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

6. LIFTING THE DIVORCE BAN

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

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

8. PARENTS' ATTITUDE TO ADOLESCENTS

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

9. THE CODE OF HAMMURABI

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

10. THE HOME OFFICE - THE SHORTEST COMMUTE

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

1 1 . THE AGE OF SAMURAIS AND SHOCUNS

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

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

15. THE POLCAR SISTERS

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

14. THE TIGRIS RIVER

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

15. JAMES HARCREAVES

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

16. THE FAUST LEGEND

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

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

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

19. EARLY BRITISH PRISONS

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

2 0 . WILLIAM TELL
E x . 1 : a) supposedly b) tyrannical c) pole d) bow e) pace [noun] f) quiver [noun] g) slip h) pierce i) slay j) in a
rage k) flee I) everlasting m) lay the foundation of
Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.A
Ex.3: 1.tyrannical 2.paces 3.slaying 4.fled 5.in a rage

2 1 . IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC

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

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

25. THE EFFECTS OF SCARY MOVIES ON CHILDREN

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

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

2 5 . THE END OF THE MINOAN CIVILIZATION

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

2 6 . ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM
E x . 1 : a) be exposed b) toxic waste c) prevalent d) hazardous e) landfill f) predominantly g) in the vicinity
h) background i) disposal j) banned k) ship [verb] I) pour m) extract [verb] n) smash o) beneath
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.are exposed 2.prevalent 3.in the vicinity 4,pouring 5.smashed

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

2 8 . THE REMAINS OF THE QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE

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

2 9 . A LONGING FOR THE PAST

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

JO. THE ODYSSEY

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

5 1 . THE MADRID METRO

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

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

5 5 . THE SHIFTING ECONOMY

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

5 4 . A DIFFERENT OUTLOOK ON LIFE

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

5 5 . THE HAYMARKET RIOT

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

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

5 7 . FIRDAWSI
Ex.1: a) reliable b) account c) native d) dowry e) compose f) couplet g) paltry h) make amends i) indigo
j) shipment k) cemetery I) burial m) award n) bear [verb] o) contemporary
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.dowry 2.bears 3.paltry 4.award 5.native

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

5 9 . HOW TO LIVE TO BE 100

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

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

4 1 . HOW TO BECOME A KING?

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

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

4 5 . OWNER OF A SAMURAI ARMY

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

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

4 5 . PELE, THE SOCCER LEGEND

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

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

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

4 8 . THE ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS OF WAR

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

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

50. MAGNIFICENT MALLS

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

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