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4 5 . WEEP FOR HEALTH 54. SHORT STORIES
Ex.1: a) digestion b) raise c) maintained d) prolonged e) tight f) dry g) rigid h) let oneself pour forth i) suppressed
Ex.1: a) curiosity b) pace c) competitive d) means e) conceivable f) plot g) background h) tumult i) concisely
j) trigger k) ailment I) weeping m) reversal n) breakdown o) transition p) genuine q) impulse
j) graphically
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.B
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.rigid 2.triggered 3.genuine 4.breakdown 5.impulse
Ex. 3: 1.concisely 2.means 3.conceivable 4.background 5.competitive
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 55. THE SPICE TRADE
i) armoured j) charger k) starving I) peasant m) marvel Ex.1: a) spices b) artfully c) withhold d) valuable e) commerce f) evolution g) notable h) holy i) healing power
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.C j) filter down k) in moderated form I) beverages m) preserve n) mask o) partially p) spoiled q) flavour
Ex.3: 1.brutalized 2.scornful 3.ignorance 4.marvels 5.fancied r) venture
Ex.2: 1.E 2.B 3.B
4 5 . NADIA COMANECI Ex. 3: 1.withheld 2.preserve 3.spices 4.venture 5.valuable
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 56. ALEXANDRE DUMAS
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.C Ex. 1: a) action b) literature c) inaccurate d) playwright e) prominent f) vivid g) hire h) collaborators i) here and
Ex. 3: 1.leapt 2.grabbed 3.victory 4.twisted 5.dazzling there j) plot k) charm I) omission m) practice n) sum o) (be) fulfilled
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.B
4 6 . THE TITANIC Ex. 3: 1.vivid 2.inaccurate 3.prominent 4.playwright 5.omission
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 57. CLASSIFYING LIFE FORMS
Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.D Ex. 1: a) initially b) precise c) a matter of debate d) complex e) (be) composed of f) cell g) (be) classified
Ex. 3: Lgash 2.insured 3.crippled 4.ominous 5,marine h) synthesize i) lack j) pigment k) properly I) comprise m) distinguish
Ex.2: 1.E 2.D 3.B
4 7 . WHERE NEW PRODUCTS COME FROM Ex.3: 1.distinguish 2.classified 3.matter of debate 4.lack 5.precise
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 58. ICE-BORG
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.C Ex.1: a) imperturbable b) relentless c) stroke d) (be) dubbed e) circuit f) tournament g) wonder h) status
Ex. 3: 1.accidental 2.desire 3.extensive 4.discovery 5.creative i) drop out (of) j) qualify k) encounter I) coach m) victory n) break a record o) make a comeback
p) obsolete q) oversized
4 8 . HOW TO TREAT FROSTBITE Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.B
Ex.1: a) injury b) (be) combined with c) susceptible d) tingle e) numb f) tissue g) thaw h) essential i) rub
Ex.3: 1.drop out 2.relentless 3.coach 4.victory 5.obsolete
j) friction k) lukewarm I) blanket m) sensation n) swollen o) blister p) dressing
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.B
59. SMALL WHALES
Ex. 3: Lnumb 2.swollen 3.susceptible 4.sensation 5.essential
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
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 q) acrobatic r) (be) noted (for) s) curiosity
j) relatively k) seek I) relief m) wallow n) shallow o) waterhole p) fastidious Ex.2: 1.E 2.D 3.A
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.A Ex.3: 1.noted 2.surface 3.seize 4.located S.adaptability
Ex. 3: 1.fastidious 2.relief 3.seeking 4.source 5.image
6 0 . SWIMMING BIRDS OF THE ANTARCTIC
50. TEA INNOVATIONS Ex. 1: a) ancestor b) paddle c) flipper d) useless e) stiff f) feathers g) master h) (be) adapted to i) impenetrable
E x . 1 : a) innovation b) purchase c) exposition d) popularize e) booth f) desperation g) simultaneously h) sample j) streamlined k) crawl stroke I) steer m) leap
i) sew j) seal [verb] k) pour in I) instant m) bulk n) convenience o) ordinary p) sediment Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.A Ex.3: 1.stiff 2.impenetrable 3.ancestor 4.master 5.steer
Ex. 3: 1,purchases 2.simultaneously 3.popularize 4.convenience 5.sealed
6 1 . LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
5 1 . THE FATHER OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT E x . 1 : a) influential b) create a bridge between c) breakthrough d) instrumental e) predecessor f) come easily
E x . 1 : a) foremost b) concept c) fine d) catering e) variety f) wild game g) inspire h) renowned i) temporarily g) perfect [verb] h) symptom i) disability j) progressively k) seemingly I) humiliation m) despair n) cure
j) imitator k) between them I) culinary m) responsible for o) orally
Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.E Ex.2: 1.A 2.E 3.E
Ex.3: 1.between them 2.temporarily 3.responsible for 4.foremost 5.inspire Ex.3: 1.come easily 2.disability 3.despair 4.seemingly 5.breakthrough
7 5 . OUEEN VICTORIA
6 5 . HISTORY OR BIOGRAPHY?
E x . 1 : a) reign b) uninterrupted c) rapid d) workshop e) proclaim f) withdraw g) public affairs h) threshold
E x . 1 : a) biography b) similarity c) synonymous d) evaluate e) factual f) relevant g) recorded h) seek
Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.D
i) narrative j) segment k) (be) concerned (with) I) contemporary
Ex.3: 1.withdraw 2.rapid 3.uninterrupted 4.workshop 5.proclaimed
Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E
Ex. 3: 1.concerned 2.similarities 3.relevant 4.segment 5.evaluate
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8. TEMPERAMENTS OF MAN AND WOMAN 18. THE HABIT OF CHEERFULNESS
E x . 1 : a) temperament b) introvert c) extrovert d) fiercely e) introspective f) meditative g) reflect h) engage in Ex.1: a) benefit b) humorous c) remark d) gripe e) lambast f) wind up g) executive h) tremendous i) affably
i) take the initiative j) trait k) self-assertive j) skipping k) particularly I) for one's sake m) recitation n) accusation o) pervade p) take for granted
Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.D q) crabbed r) clang s) foundation
Ex.3: 1.reflects 2.introvert 3.fiercely 4.taken the initiative 5.meditative Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.C
Ex.3: l.tremendous 2.foundation 3.pervaded 4.taking...for granted 5.humorous
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 19. BIGGER MAY NOT BE BETTER
k) fanciful I) din m) instantaneously n) inverse Ex.1: a) pasta b) plentiful c) appetizing d) bargain for e) consumer f) sum up g) watch h) intake i) permanent
Ex.2: 1.A 2.D 3.C j) restriction k) excess I) giant/large/king-size m) all the rage n) waistline o) apparently p) distort
Ex.3: 1.smart 2.fanciful 3.rattling/rattle 4.instantaneously 5.drowned out Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.A
Ex.3: 1.pasta 2.waistline 3.bargained for 4.intake 5.plentiful
10. FAITH IN DRUGS
E x . 1 : a) skeptical b) forefathers c) fervently d) outpatient e) tangible f) ointment g) grant 2 0 . TO TEACH OR NOT TO TEACH
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.A Ex.1: a) emotionally b) innately c) evil d) doubt e) formal f) envision g) cultivation h) senses i) intellect
Ex. 3: 1.granted 2.skeptical 3,tangible 4.ointment 5.fervently j) memorizing k) firsthand experience I) stand aside
Ex. 2: 1.B 2.A 3.C
1 1 . THE LOCH NESS MONSTER Ex. 3: 1.firsthand experience 2.senses 3.doubt 4.memorizing 5.intellect
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
2 1 . ROMANTICISM
Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.E
Ex.1: a) force b) shape c) impact d) self e) commonly f) definition g) rejection h) emphasis i) reason j) assert
Ex.3: 1.be stranded 2.upheaval 3.overlooking 4. hazy 5.magnify
k) (be) ordered I) (be) constructed m) sorrow n) fictional o) suicide p) vogue q) sweep
Ex.2: 1.D 2.A 3.B
1 2 . THE PUFFER FISH
Ex. 3: 1.rejection 2.impact 3.commonly 4.shape 5.emphasis
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
22. WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING AT?
t) deflate
Ex.1: a) weeping b) echo c) hasten d) (be) obliged e) emotional f) response g) stimulus h) serve i) (be) rooted
Ex.2: 1.D 2.C 3.A
in j) contraction k) facial I) altered m) bring forth n) analyze
Ex. 3: 1.reasonable 2.swelled 3.squirting 4.intimidate 5.gleaming
Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.E
13. SPARTACUS Ex.3: 1.contraction 2.obliged 3.echo 4.hasten 5.altered
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 25. BOUNCING BALLS AND BEATING HEARTS
o) terrorize p) insurrection q) be crushed r) be slain Ex.1: a) intriguing b) bouncy c) rub away d) stick e) flexibility f) elasticity g) durability h) cushion [verb] i) blow
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.C 3.B j) dampen k) component I) insulation m) conveyor belt n) surgical o) lining
Ex. 3: 1.outnumbered 2.formidable 3.resents 4.capable 5.(has) calculated Ex.2: 1.D 2.D 3.B
Ex.3: 1.elasticity 2.durability 3.insulation 4.intriguing 5.lining
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 24. HENRY FORD: HUMANITARIAN AND BUSINESSMAN?
i) emergence j) dialect k) modification I) dominance m) significant n) visual appeal o) give rise to Ex.1: a) (be) stunned b) assembly line c) overnight d) deride e) humanitarian f) simply g) mass production
p) calligraphy q) comparable h) consumer i) amid j) multitude k) notion I) go against the grain m) coupled with
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.A Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.D
Ex.3: 1.significant 2.emergence 3.modifications 4.stand for 5.consecutive Ex.3: 1.simply 2.derided 3.go against the grain 4.notion 5.stunned
5 4 . VITAMIN FROM "VITAL AMINE" 4 4 . THE FIRST MAN-MADE OBJECTS IN THE SKY
E x . 1 : a) certain b) maintain c) identify d) demonstrate e) addition f) citrus fruits g) substitute h) unpolished 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) compound j) propose k) vital I) widespread m) drop I) propeller m) sphere n) be exhausted o) oar p) overlook q) crush r) inflate
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.E 3.A Ex.2: 1.E 2.A 3.B
Ex.3: 1.Certain 2.dropped 3.compounds 4.substituting 5.identify Ex.3: Lsoar 2.blades 3.flapping 4.overlooked 5.inflate
55. THE ENCLISH LANGUAGE 65. A PARADISE FOR AUTHORS AND ARTISTS
Ex.1: a) functional b) adopt c) aviation d) commerce e) sphere f) specialized g) heritage h) tie [noun] i) a E x . 1 : a) paradise b) highly c) value [verb] d) flourish e) influence f) instrumental g) shape [verb] h) vital
means of j) comprehend i) patronage j) nobility k) inspiration I) inquiry m) integrity
Ex. 2: 1.E 2.C 3.B Ex.2: 1.E 2.B 3.C
Ex. 3: 1.a means of 2.functional 3.ties 4.sphere 5.specialized Ex.3: 1.paradise 2.instrumental 3.integrity 4.inspiration 5.flourish
4. CRANBERRY
7 0 . HELEN KELLER
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
Ex. 1: a) severe b) blind c) deaf d) constant e) companion f) sight g) partially h) restore i) manual j) raised
dripping k) devise I) concoction m) evolve n) viable o) pesticide p) weed [verb] q) swallow r) pollination
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 s) Thanksgiving t) heritage u) fall
Ex. 3: 1.rapture 2.severe 3.companions 4.manual 5.master Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.B
Ex.3: 1.viable 2,heritage 3.devising 4.crushed 5.is... well-versed in
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 5. THE ENVIRONMENT
i) asylum j) satire k) persecution I) patron m) forerunner n) era o) pirate p) spice [verb] q) memoirs E x . 1 : a) literally b) a far cry c) spaciousness d) exterminate e) alien f) span g) ignorance h) greed i) folly
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.D j) wanton k) wastefulness I) squander m) ultimately
Ex. 3: 1.forerunner 2.persecution 3.memoirs 4.verse 5.pamphlet Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.D
Ex.3: Lafarcry 2.Ignorance 3.squandered 4.alien 5.literally
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 6. LIFTING THE DIVORCE BAN
i) passion j) exotic k) option I) assemble m) highlight [noun] n) strive o) loose E x . 1 : a) narrow b) constitutional c) amendment d) margin e) victory f) cast [verb] g) prompt h) uphold
Ex.2: 1.C 2.C 3.A i) account for j) outcome k) cite I) custody m) lift n) ban [noun] o) challenge [verb]
Ex.3: 1.exotic 2.urban 3.limited budget/slim wallet 4.subculture 5.united Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.A
Ex. 3: l.ban 2.narrow 3.cast 4.custody 5.cited
7 Î . GRAFFITI
Ex.1: a) inscription b) evolve c) vandalism d) denote e) rebel [verb] f) as such g) extravagant h) tag [verb] 7. JOHN GRISHAM
i) marker j) showcase [verb] k) intricate I) mimic m) craving n) adherence o) sample [verb] p) anticipated E x . 1 : a) (have) an ear for b) legalese c) thriller d) suspenseful e) feature [verb] f) underdog g) oppressor h) trial
q) mural r) hobo i) victim j) stir k) intense I) emotion m) devote n) practice o) top-grossing p) solidify q) command [verb]
Ex.2: 1.D 2.C 3.E Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.A
Ex.3: 1.inscription 2.craving 3.as such 4.markers 5.mural Ex.3: 1.emotions 2.underdog 3.an ear for 4.trial 5.victim
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5 2 . WILLIAM H. TAFT 4 2 . THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE
E x . 1 : a) justice b) fitted c) chuckle d) memorable e) fair f) complexion g) take no offense h) get stuck 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
i) collapse j) elevation k) by all odds I) trembling m) ample n) pause o) grin p) gulp q) climax r) laughter
Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.B
s) invariably
Ex.3: 1.contradicted 2.edge 3.irrespective of 4.evenly 5.inquiry
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.A 3.D
Ex. 3: 1.invariably 2.elevations 3.trembling 4.ample 5.grin
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
5 5 . THE SHIFTING ECONOMY
i) pavilion j) wrought k) theme I) fertility m) barren n) landscape o) recapture p) constitution
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.E 3.E
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: Ltook off 2.patriotism 3.wrought 4.theme 5.barren
Ex.3: l.tremendous 2.ended up 3.shifting 4.outoftune 5.fill the needs of
4 4 . WARRIOR WOMEN
5 4 . A DIFFERENT OUTLOOK ON LIFE Ex.1: a) excavation b) contents c) sword d) dagger e) bow [noun] f) preliminary g) conclusion h) nomadic
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 i) provocative j) bowlegged k) quiver [noun] I) armament m) archery n) mounted o) bear some relation to
k) flashlight I) pierce m) cone n) ablaze p) speculative
Ex.2: 1.D 2.A 3.B Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.B
Ex. 3: l.joy 2.flashlight 3.conventional 4.froth 5.dimly Ex. 3: 1.excavation 2.preliminary 3.speculative 4.mounted 5.contents
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