Such (31. OCCUR)_______ are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.
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Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given.
They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial)
→ John____________________________________________________________.How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation)
→ How do_________________________________________________________.
This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt)
→ There is_________________________________________________________.
Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to _________ rather thin.
I have very _________ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question)
→ My changing____________________________________________________.
The noise of the typewriter really _________ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
Writing an essay.
“Recycling is saving up our lives”.
What do you think of that matter? Write an essay of about 280- 300 words to support your points.
Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences.
Is an inexperienced civil servant_________ to the task of running the company.
Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would_______ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of them.
The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that________.
Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap.
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain (26. CONCEPT)_______ regarding its evil nature.
Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most (27. VENOM)_______ species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by (28. COMPARE)_______ that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (29. FATAL)_______ are rare.
Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (30. SOLITUDE)_______ by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such (31. OCCUR)_______ are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.
Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______. Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (35. RESIST)_______ to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.
Hotel rooms must be _________ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.
