AUTUMN COLORS
A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ____ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ____ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their ____ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most ____ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual ____ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the ____ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is ____ (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to ____ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not ____ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ____ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England.
I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs ____ his old friends.
It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___.
That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ____ by now.
After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.
I don’t know what the matter with him is. He ____ (7. act) funny since you ____ (8. be) away.
I don’t know why you ____ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom.
Write an essay
Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development.
Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion.
My best friend, James, was no longer there. He ____ (15. go) away.
I’m sure he must ____ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I ____ (4. come).