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OET Unit 2
OET Unit 2
OET Unit 2
In a small village nestled between rolling hills and serene landscapes, lived a
______________ community. The residents were known for their ______________ nature,
always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Among them was a ______________ farmer named Ivan. He was recognized as the most
______________ and dedicated worker in the entire village. Ivan's days were filled with the
rhythmic sounds of his plow and the cheerful hum of his hard-working spirit.
In contrast, there was a less amiable character named Boris, who was infamous for his
______________ and ______________ demeanor. He seldom greeted his neighbors and was
often caught making ______________ remarks under his breath. His ______________
behavior created a tense atmosphere in the village.
One day, a new family moved into the village, bringing a breath of fresh air. The family was
______________ and approachable, with a kind and ______________ demeanor. They
quickly became friends with their neighbors, melting away the ______________ atmosphere
created by Boris.
As time passed, the village flourished with harmonious relationships, thanks to the
______________ efforts of the hard-working individuals and the ______________ attitude of
the newcomers. The once ______________ village had transformed into a thriving and
interconnected community, leaving everyone ______________ and astonished at the positive
change. The lessons learned from this transformation were clear – a little kindness and a lot
of hard work can turn even the most unfriendly environment into a peaceful and prosperous
one.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for each of the given words:
quiet
o Synonyms: silent, tranquil, hushed
o Antonyms: noisy, loud, boisterous
hard-working
o Synonyms: diligent, industrious, conscientious
o Antonyms: lazy, idle, lethargic
confident
o Synonyms: self-assured, assured, poised
o Antonyms: insecure, doubtful, hesitant
generous
o Synonyms: charitable, benevolent, magnanimous
o Antonyms: selfish, stingy, miserly
polite
o Synonyms: courteous, well-mannered, respectful
o Antonyms: rude, impolite, discourteous
clever
o Synonyms: intelligent, sharp, astute
o Antonyms: foolish, unintelligent, dull-witted
gentle
o Synonyms: tender, mild, kind
o Antonyms: rough, harsh, aggressive
mean
o Synonyms: malicious, spiteful, unkind
o Antonyms: kind, generous, benevolent
talkative
o Synonyms: chatty, loquacious, verbose
o Antonyms: silent, reserved, taciturn
unfriendly
o Synonyms: hostile, aloof, cold
o Antonyms: friendly, amiable, warm
rude
o Synonyms: impolite, disrespectful, discourteous
o Antonyms: polite, courteous, respectful
upset
o Synonyms: distressed, disturbed, perturbed
o Antonyms: calm, composed, unaffected
distresses
o Synonyms: bothers, troubles, agitates
o Antonyms: soothes, comforts, alleviates
ashamed
o Synonyms: embarrassed, humiliated, mortified
o Antonyms: proud, unashamed, confident
astonished
o Synonyms: amazed, surprised, shocked
o Antonyms: unsurprised, indifferent, unimpressed
terrified
o Synonyms: frightened, scared, horrified
o Antonyms: calm, unafraid, fearless
annoyed
o Synonyms: irritated, bothered, vexed
o Antonyms: pleased, content, satisfied
envious
o Synonyms: jealous, covetous, resentful
o Antonyms: content, satisfied, indifferent
Certainly! Here are the filled gaps for the exercise sentences and the completed text:
In a small village nestled between rolling hills and serene landscapes, lived a quiet
community. The residents were known for their gentle nature, always willing to lend a
helping hand to those in need.
Among them was a hard-working farmer named Ivan. He was recognized as the most
diligent and dedicated worker in the entire village. Ivan's days were filled with the rhythmic
sounds of his plow and the cheerful hum of his hard-working spirit.
In contrast, there was a less amiable character named Boris, who was infamous for his
unfriendly and rude demeanor. He seldom greeted his neighbors and was often caught
making mean remarks under his breath. His unfriendly behavior created a tense atmosphere
in the village.
One day, a new family moved into the village, bringing a breath of fresh air. The family was
generous and approachable, with a kind and polite demeanor. They quickly became friends
with their neighbors, melting away the unfriendly atmosphere created by Boris.
As time passed, the village flourished with harmonious relationships, thanks to the hard-
working efforts of the diligent individuals and the generous attitude of the newcomers. The
once unfriendly village had transformed into a thriving and interconnected community,
leaving everyone astonished and upset at the positive change. The lessons learned from this
transformation were clear – a little kindness and a lot of hard work can turn even the most
unfriendly environment into a peaceful and prosperous one.