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Vocabulary
Is there anyone in the garden or is it just the wind … through the trees?
Correct Answer: A. whistling- Explanation: "Whistling" refers to the sound commonly made by wind moving through trees. "Drizzling" refers to light rain, and "pouring" indicates heavy rain.
I’m tired of breathing car exhaust … every time I walk around the city.
Correct Answer: C. fumes- Explanation: "Fumes" refers to harmful gas emissions from vehicles. "Fog" refers to thick mist, and "smoke" is typically associated with fire.
Call… and pick up your CD sometime.
Correct Answer: B. out- Explanation: The phrase "call out" is commonly used when inviting someone to pick something up or join in an activity.
The rain isn’t that bad; it’s only … .
Correct Answer: A. drizzling- Explanation: "Drizzling" indicates light rain, which implies it isn’t severe. "Roaring" and "howling" would not fit in this context.
Thousands … their lives each year in natural disasters.
Correct Answer: B. lose- Explanation: "Lose" is the correct verb form here, as it refers to people unintentionally dying. "Waste" and "miss" don't fit the context of natural disasters.
The concert was called … due to the storm.
Correct Answer: C. off- Explanation: The phrasal verb "called off" means the concert was canceled. "Called on" and "called out" do not convey cancellation.
Fill in the Missing Word:
The skies were … under the snow.
Correct Answer: B. buried- Explanation: "Buried" describes being covered deeply, especially by snow.
The … people were immediately taken to hospital.
Correct Answer: B. injured- Explanation: "Injured" refers to people who have been harmed and thus require medical attention.
Be careful not to stay too long under the… sun.
Correct Answer: B. scorching- Explanation: "Scorching" describes extremely hot sun which can cause burns.
The panda is a(n) … species.
Correct Answer: A. endangered
- Explanation: "Endangered" indicates that the panda is at risk of extinction.
- The wind … all night so I couldn’t sleep.
Correct Answer: A. howled
- Explanation: "Howled" describes the sound of the wind, often associated with strong gusts.
- The lifeguard managed to … the child out of the water.
Correct Answer: A. pull
- Explanation: "Pull" indicates that the lifeguard physically removed the child from the water.
- Food and clothes have been …. among the homeless.
Correct Answer: B. distributed
- Explanation: "Distributed" means that food and clothes were spread out to those in need.
- All flights have been cancelled because of the … snowstorm.
Correct Answer: B. huge
- Explanation: "Huge" describes the snowstorm's size and intensity.
Grammar
Mark has decided to join/joining an environmental organisation.
Correct Answer: to joinPeople should use/to use eco-friendly cleaning products, which are safer for the environment.
Correct Answer: useNeighbouring countries promised sending/to send supplies and rescue workers to the areas that were hit by the hurricane.
Correct Answer: to sendJudy didn’t let her children to go/go underwater diving.
Correct Answer: goDan avoids buying/to buy anything that cannot be recycled later.
Correct Answer: buyingI’ll never forget taking/to take part in a rescue mission for the first time.
Correct Answer: takingPeter was looking forward to starting/to start his new job at the animal shelter.
Correct Answer: startingTina was proud to join/joining in the antiwar protest.
Correct Answer: to joinThey are tired of live/living in the dirty, noisy city, so they’ve decided to move to the countryside.
Correct Answer: livingSarah stopped to work/working on this project a month ago.
Correct Answer: working
Completing the Sentences with Correct Word Forms
These black bears are getting used to … on the wildlife reserve. (live)
Correct Answer: livingWhen we were young, the river near town used to … so much cleaner. (be)
Correct Answer: beFrank had to get used to … on the left. (drive)
Correct Answer: drivingRick used to … regular bulbs, but now he only buys energy-conserving ones. (buy)
Correct Answer: buy
Completing the Sentences with Correct Word Forms
A large part of the country’s budget is spent on … . DEFEND
Correct Answer: defenseThis year’s World Kindness Concert will be full of terrific … . PERFORM
Correct Answer: performancesThere is a … once a week for recyclable items. COLLECT
Correct Answer: collectionThe protestors made a big … outside the town hall. DISTURB
Correct Answer: disturbance
Everyday English Responses
A: I believe we should all do our part to help fight world hunger. B:
Correct Response: b) True.A: We should have a first aid kit in the car in case of emergency. B:
Correct Response: a) I agree.A: Did you know that there are already 700 extinct species of mammals? B:
Correct Response: a) Really? I didn’t know that.A: Don’t throw that bottle out, you should recycle it. B:
Correct Response: b) You’re right.
Reading Comprehension Statements
Heating and air conditioning influence the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air.
Correct Answer: T (True)Home appliances don’t need much energy to run.
Correct Answer: F (False)When travelling, the only way to save energy is to use public transport.
Correct Answer: F (False)You do not need to change your daily routine to save energy.
Correct Answer: F (False)Everyone can participate in conserving energy and saving the planet.
Correct Answer: T (True)
Listening Exercise
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