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Use the words given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits the space.
1 Safety tests on old cars have been throughout Europe
(STANDARD) standardised
2 There were complaints that the advertisements were to women
(OFFEND) offensive
3 We eventually began the task of sorting through his papers
(LABOR) laborious
4 Children normally feel a lot of about their first day at school (ANXIOUS) anxiety
5 She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is English (TYPE) typically
6 That’s a very flower arrangement you have there (ART) artistic
7 He was about his looks, spending hours in the gym (VANITY) vain
8 The engineering sector achieved significant last year (GROW)
growth
9 They’ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the buildings and roads in
(MINI) miniature
10 He was from a wound in his shoulder (BLOOD) bleeding
11 Her first novel, “More Innocent Times”, was published in 1977 (TITLE) entitled
12 There is a(n) simple explanation of what happened (SUPPOSE)
supposedly
13 Over 30,000 will run in the New York marathon
(COMPETE) competitors
14 A UN force has been sent in to try and the area worst affected by the Civil War (PEACE) pacify
15 Her face showed a(n) of fear and excitement (MIX) mixture
16 In his later paintings, he used a more blend of colors
(HARMONY) harmonious
17 The new director of the TV station is likely to make major changes in (PERSON) personnel
18 The reports are treated as strictly (CONFIDENCE) confidential
19 If you come to the at 10.30, the doctor will see you then
(SURGICAL) surgery
20 Watch how she does it and then do (LIKE) likewise
21 The painting consists of four blocks of color (RECTANGLE)
rectangular
22 He had grown up in a(n) because his mother could not take care of him (ORPHAN) orphanage
23 He is the author of three books and articles (NUMBER) numerous
24 That was one of the most exhibitions I’ve seen
(SPECTACLE) spectacular
25 They’ve got very kids, as I remember (QUARREL) quarrelsome
26 Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse-drawn
(CARRY) carriage
27 There is something wrong with anyone who is so rude
(HABIT) habitually
28 The police have taken the of every man in the neighbourhood who
matched the rapist’s description (FINGER) fingerprints
29 Plants keep cool during the summer by water from their leaves
(VAPOUR) evaporating
30 She bought a(n) about the castle from the tourist office (BOOK) booklet
Trang 231 It’s impossible to prove that the factory is responsible for the pollution (CONCLUDE) conclusively
32 The sounds made by young babies were very similar to those used in early speech (VOICE) vocal
33 Children from a(n) background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime (PRIVILEGE) underprivileged
34 The line between the real and the is very blurred in the film world
(FABLE) fabulous
35 The streets were with strings of coloured lights
(LUMINOUS) illuminated
36 , the side effects of the drugs were not discovered until many people had been seriously damaged by it (TRAGEDY) Tragically
37 The magazine offers tips on cutting your house costs
(MAINTAIN) maintenance
38 The window-dresser has arranged the clothes very in the windows of the department store (ART) artistically
39 She scooped up a(n) of sand and let it truckle through her fingers
(HAND) handful
40 It is for companies to provide details of their industrial processes
(OBLIGE) obligatory
41 The government has a policy of letting the -ill be cared for in the community (MIND) mentally
42 They knew that a vaccine for the virus was possible
(THEORY) theoretically
43 That staircase of theirs is the most beautiful piece of
(CARPENTER) carpentry
44 The band performed very in the concert last night
(IMPRESS) impressively
45 In a recent opinion poll, a majority of were against nuclear weapons (RESPONSE) respondents
46 In the exam, we had to write one essay (DESCRIBE) descriptive
47 I’m not to being treated like this (CUSTOM) accustomed
48 How do we know humans from apes? (EVOLUTION) evolved
49 Teenagers always try to be of their parents (DEPEND) independent
50 The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is
(POLLUTE) unpolluted
51 Her boring essay is the one that I have ever read (LENGTH) longest
52 My opinion is that ghosts are There are no ghosts in this world (EXIST)
non-existent
53 At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a(n)
ovation (STAND) standing
54 The university has the use of dictionaries during language examinations (AUTHOR) authorised
55 A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two, sometimes
unpleasant, (ALTERNATE) alternatives
56 It is very difficult to find Mrs Burton’s shop, for it was from all others in the street (DISTINGUISH) indistinguishable
57 When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the hospitality of the fans (COMPARE) incomparable
58 The teacher’s criticism has Tom’s interest in learning (DIE) deadened
59 Panda is to China only (NATION) native
60 Traditional are a good source of fun and entertainment
(CELEBRATE) celebrations
61 The public were angry with the Minister’s to tell the truth about the
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(BEHAVE) behavioral
63 Please put the books back to where you took them Don’t any of them (PLACE) misplace
64 The are scheduled to take off at 15:00 and 15:30 (FLY) flights
65 I’ve never met such a strong man His energy seems
(EXHAUST) inexhaustible
66 The boy watched the performance of the tigers, with amazement
(BREATHE) breathless
67 The cancellation of the case resulted from the in court of the defendant resulted in (APPEAR) non-appearance
68 The of the Ministry of Education announced the date of the graduation exam (SPEAK) spokesman
69 Mercedes is a very car (DEPEND) dependable
70 There should be staff in case someone is absent and needs to be replaced (STAND) standby
71 You’ll be punished for all your (DO) wrongdoings
72 With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very (CONSUME)
time-consuming
73 As as he is, it’s not surprising that he believed their lies (IMPRESS)
impressionably
74 Our factories, cars and power stations may poison the environment with gases and chemical waste (POLLUTE) polluting
75 The monument was erected in of the fallen soldiers for posterity
(REMEMBER) remembrance
76 Being a career woman, Angelina devoted herself exclusively to her career (FAR) furthering
77 Hopefully, patients infected with influenza A/H1N1 can be treated with drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza (VIRUS) antiviral
78 skill is the one skill that can grant you the opportunity to get a good job (LEAD) Leadership
79 Bill Gates is a(n) story of an entrepreneur (SUCCEED) success
80 Such a kind man would never hurt his friend’s feelings (INTEND)
intentionally
81 The scenery along the coast was (BREATHE) breath-taking
82 Because of a car , she didn’t get to the airport in time for her flights (BREAK) breakdown
83 The need assistance from the whole society (POVERTY) poor
84 Her bedroom is decorated with her favourite souvenirs from her trips (PLEASE) pleasantly
85 We are offering many special price on printers this month (REDUCE)
reductions
86 Students hate their classmates who get treatment from their teachers (PREFER) preferential
87 Explosives are weapons (DIE) deadly
88 We were all surprised at her to help (REFUSE) refusal
89 Health care was in ancient time There was no hospital or doctor then (EXIST) non-existent
90 What the teacher does first is to check of the students (ATTEND)
attendance
91 The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient (MANAGE)
management
92 The educational program we are launching is to teenage girls in rural areas (POWER) empower
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spoken
94 He became editor of the Irish journal “The Bell” (LEGEND) legendary
95 Vitamin C increases the of iron from food (ABSORB) absorption
96 Some country lanes are to cars in rainy seasons (PASS) impassable
97 The mechanic fixed our car, which really upset us (PROFESSION)
unprofessionally
98 His of his opponent led to his biggest failure (ESTIMATE)
underestimation
99 Most tourists are amazed at the splendours of the Rocky Mountains (SCENERY) scenic
100 Circumstances have a change of plan; otherwise, things would become worse (COMPULSORY) compelled
101 On its , your passport may be renewed for a further five years (EXPIRE)
expiry / expiration
102 The interior decoration of the hotel presents , which is just one of the drawbacks (TASTE) tastelessness
103 We all take pride in our friendship (DESTROY) indestructible
104 He arrived, as if in answer to her (PRAY) prayers
105 She travels to different parts of the world as part of her job in that
company (NATION) multinational / international
106 The little boy dreams of being a sports for the TV station (COMMENT)
commentator
107 He proposes closing down all the factories in the area (ECONOMY)
uneconomic
108 Managers should be more to the needs of their staff (RESPOND)
responsive
109 Let’s join us for a(n) drink at the pub! (CELEBRATE) celebratory
110 The winners of the two are to compete for the trophy at the end of the month (FINAL) semi-finals
111 The song always brings back her lovely memories (CHILDREN)
childhood
112 To my surprise, they treated me enough (PLEASE) pleasantly
113 Since the , we have had all the locks changed (BREAK) break-in
114 The article failed to the unemployment issue (PUBLIC) publicise
115 The volcanic lava as it cools (SOLID) solidifies
116 Their first public was not very successful (PERFORM) performance
117 She found her job (BORE) boring
118 I can’t understand the of fishing (ATTRACT) attractiveness
119 She showed self-control (ADMIRE) admirable
120 , I won’t be able to attend the meeting (FORTUNATE) unfortunately
121 Japan was very rapidly in the late nineteenth century (INDUSTRY)
industrialised
122 This is a project to help the people (HOME) homeless
123 The meal was cheap (AMAZE) amazingly
124 Most of the students are making good progress, but Michael is a(n) case (HOPE) hopeless
125 You may have some during the first few days but you’ll soon get used to
it (COMFORT) discomfort
126 He drives so that he often has accidents (CARE) carelessly
127 , the accident was not serious (HAPPY) happily
128 The British government the railways in 1948 (NATION) nationalized
129 I often get when I travel by boat (SEA) seasick
130 It is more to travel by train than by car (ECONOMY) economical
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133 Thanks to the of the soil, there’s plenty of food on the Island (FERTILE)
fertility
134 , they were unable to make his dream come true (FORTUNE)
unfortunately
135 I find your magazine very (INFORM) informative
136 The kids found the show (FASCINATE) fascinating
137 The school is now very That’s why the quality of teaching and learning is much better (EQUIP) well-equipped
138 Teenagers always try to show that they are of their parents (DEPEND)
independent
139 But more , learning gives us the pleasure of discovery (IMPORTANCE)
importantly
140 Their attempt to reach the top of the mountain was because of the severe weather (SUCCEED) unsuccessfully
141 They had a chance to take part in a lot of activities (CULTURE) cultural
142 Honesty is a(n) quality (ADMIRE) admirable
143 The computer can help us to get a lot of useful from the Net (INFORM)
information
144 What a nuisance! The Internet is sometimes at peak hours (REACH)
unreachable
145 Parents sometimes complain about teachers giving a great number of to their children (ASSIGN) assignments
146 There’s an international between Vietnam and Laos this evening
(FRIEND) friendship
147 The of the bird flu is worrying (BREAK) outbreak
148 Those remote areas are still to the Internet (ACCESS) inaccessible
149 He made quite a number of in his career as a footballer (SUCCEED)
successes
150 The of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow (RICH) enrichment
151 No details about the celebration have been given (FAR) further
152 He feels because of the teacher’s voice (SLEEP) sleepy
153 Things in this shop are cheaper than those in other shops (COMPARE)
comparatively
154 Would you like to go with us this Sunday? (PICNIC) picnicking
155 The principal said some words to the pupils before the exam
(COURAGE) encouraging
156 The teacher’s knowledge and care win her pupil’s (ADORE) adoration
157 It is to live in the country than in the city (HEALTH) healthier
158 Junior high school is in most countries (COMPEL) compulsory
159 Farmers have to use to protect their crops (HERB) herbicide(s)
160 He gave some very explanations, and was not punished (PERSUADE)
persuasive
161 He is a(n) scientist although he is still young (KNOW) well-known
162 Winning a game is sometimes not so important as in it (PARTICIPATE)
participating
163 The his father created in him helps him to be a good doctor (INSPIRE)
inspiration
164 Using electricity to cook is , I’m afraid (ECONOMY) uneconomical
165 He is a(n) person who directly says what he thinks (SPEAK) outspoken
166 Another problem is the of rivers and lakes in the area (DIRT) dirtying
167 Smoking does harm to human lungs (REPAIR) irreparable
168 His attitude toward the teachers deserves punishment (RESPECT)
disrespectful
169 That plan can, I hope be realised (PRACTICE) practically
Trang 6170 She is one of our greatest to appear in the play (PERFORM) performers
171 The new car goes at a(n) speed (AMAZE) amazing
172 Ours is not one of the most countries in the world (INDUSTRY)
industrialized
173 We should do something to help people (HOME) homeless
174 All the dancers performed (ATTRACT) attractively
175 I won’t let him use my motorbike because he rides very (CARE)
carelessly
176 Hundreds of mature trees were in the storm (ROOT) uprooted
177 I am simply trying to the facts of the case (CERTAIN) ascertain
178 It was a(n) of the President’s involvement in secret arms deals that
shocked the nation (REVEAL) revelation
179 She is accused of playing a(n) part in the plot (NOBLE) ignoble
180 The company is to new ideas at all times (RECEIVE) receptive
181 We are all to you for your help (DEBT) indebted
182 The company is keen to develop its own in the area of computer
programming (EXPERT) expertise
183 The names of all the dead were on the monument (SCRIPT) inscribed
184 They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(n) manipulation of statistics (FRAUD) fraudulent
185 The company was inefficient because it was highly _
(BUREAU) bureaucratic
186 Gathered all together in the church, they are going to those who lost their lives in the Great War (MEMORY) commemorate
187 The of old technology has slowed the company’s growth
(RETAIN) retention
188 They regarded him as the of their country (SAVE) savious
189 This attack on a defenceless elderly person is an act of purely
(COWARD) cowardice
190 The program will take a detailed and look at the problem of homelessness (PROVOKE) provocative
191 The players were by the referee’s decision (FURY) infuriated
192 If you are sweating a lot you should wear a(n) (ODOUR) deodorant
193 They executed Russia’s family in 1918 (EMPIRE) imperial
194 The seller usually pays a commission to the or auction company based on
a percentage of the final sale price (AUCTION) auctioneer
195 The main of pension equality so far have been men
(BENEFIT) beneficiaries
196 Falling coffee prices have many Third World economies
(POOR) impoverished
197 The first inhabitants of Iceland were a group of families who settled on the island in AD 874 (NORWAY) Norwegian
198 There was disagreement about whether the country needs to maintain a (DETER) deterrent
199 Hundreds of from the war zone have arrived in the city and we are trying
to find homes for them (EVACUATE) evacuees
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201 It was this passion for fast cars that led to his death at the age of 33 (TIME) untimely
202 Every effort is made to any errors before the book is printed
(RIGHT) rectify
203 Her mouth is lipsticked and her eyes are wide open with anticipation (SEDUCE) seductively
204 The script has a refreshing and sparkle (SPONTANEOUS) spontaneity
205 It’s better to be a(n) and eat a variety of plant and animals in case there is
a shortage of one particular kind of food (VORE) omnivore
206 The staff’s bad behaviour has brought to the whole company
(GRACEFUL) disgrace
207 Those rose bushes need protection Spray them with (INSECT)
insecticide(s)
208 Don’t you know that your good result will make your parents proud of you? (MEASURE) immeasurably
209 Be careful You may be to put all your eggs in one basket (ADVICE) ill-advised
210 I would like to express my admiration for his of knowledge
(PROFOUND) profundity
211 Urban sewage and industrial waste that man discharges into the sea have a(n)
effect on marine life (DELETE) deleterious
212 We should make young people realize that drug-taking is (DESTROY)
self-destructive
213 Good jobs are in short supply these days and you need to be on the for them as a result (LOOKING) lookout
214 The invention of software by Bill Gates brought wealth to him when he was 25 (TELL) untold
215 Mind your language, you guys It is rude (EXCUSE) inexcusably
216 One of the most studied of all ‘kitchen cures’, ginger has been used for millennia (MEDICINE) medicinally
217 Whenever examination is in progress, I often see parents, family members and
waiting anxiously outside the exam sites (WISH) well-wishers
218 There was a(n) in the arrangements so I missed my flight (SLIP) slip-up
219 Three of the tried to escape through the window (CAPTURE) captives
220 are built to entertain and educate people about marine life (AQUATIC)
Aquariums
221 After months of surveillance, the police could take the criminals
(AWARE) unawares
222 They won the case because of the of the defendant (APPEAR) non-appearance
223 She felt by her classmate’s arrogant behaviours (LITTLE) belittled
224 The Red Cross is sending emergency aid to the country (FAMINE)
famine-stricken
225 is what he takes up as a hobby (COOK)
226 Take them to the centre, please (CYCLE)
227 He seems about life and everything Just like a happy child, really! (CARE)
228 She is always and polite in front of the elders (DRESS)
229 He is a music ; he has a good collection of songs (ENTHUSIASM)
230 Our teacher is a(n) person It seems as if he is always ready to shout (HOT)
231 Drinking will your ability to perform well on the stage (BAD)
232 He had his phone because he is going away for some time (CONNECT)
Trang 8233 That should be stopped at any rate (PRACTICE)
234 Michael Jordan is one of the greatest of all times (BASKET)
235 is what he takes up as a hobby (CARPENTER)
236 I wish I had her hair (MANAGE)
237 The fire was , and the loss was high (CONTROL)
238 She is always and polite in front of the elders (BEHAVE)
239 I don’t think the students are ; they did their best (BLAME)
240 I didn’t know about John’s (DEPART)
241 I didn’t, in the , enjoy my holiday (LITTLE)
242 There will be no extra-curricular activities in the future (SEE)
243 The idea that the sun ‘rises’ is a popular (CONCEIVE)
244 After a six-month course, his English is really something (ACQUIRE)
245 He accepted the offer He didn’t want the job very much (VOLUNTEER)
246 Most people agree that celebrations have become too (COMMERCE)
247 Going swimming every day would have very effects (BENEFIT)
248 The fuel of this car is rather high (CONSUME)
249 Local people assembled to welcome back their army (TRIUMPH)
250 A(n) figure suddenly appeared in front of us (GHOST)
251 They exchanged the usual before getting down to discussing business (PLEASURE)
252 Professor Jackson has joined the company, working in the section
(ADVICE)
253 The company was hit by a(n) of crisis (SUCCESS)
254 He incurred her by refusing her invitation (PLEASED)
255 Thousands of African children are ; they suffer from malnutrition
(NOURISH)
256 I could see several in your performance today, Roddick! (DRAW)
257 We are grateful to him for his in teaching career (HEART)
258 You have to find a(n) person to ask for an objective judgement
(INTEREST)
259 As a result of her good , she’s made a lot of achievements in her life (BRING)
260 His success in the field of mathematics is (PHENOMENON)
261 , this TV program should be carefully censored (EDUCATE)
262 Several have been eliminated so far (CONTEST)
263 is the study of animals and their behaviours (ZOO)
264 The city council is thinking of building a(n) system (GROUND)
265 His contribution to the development of sports makes him a(n) figure (REPLACE)
266 He bought that tie in a(n) shop at the airport (DUTY)
267 In all , they will be successful in their project (PROBABLE)
268 The composition should be ; there may be spelling mistakes in it (READ)
269 It is education that helps with the of knowledge for the young (BROAD)
270 We need greater in how we deal with the problem of traffic congestion (FLEX)
271 The principal has placed a great number of on picnicking activities (CONSTRAIN)
272 Delays at the International Airport are far from (NEGLECT)
273 Several have been used, which is environmentally damaging
(REFRIGERATION)
274 I feel that he is helping us this time; he doesn’t seem wholehearted (RELUCTANCE)
275 The of bird flu can bring about disastrous effects (BREAK)
276 The woman stated that she had not those street children (TREAT)
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279 She is cooking the meal under the eye of her mother (WATCH)
280 of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches
(ACCUMULATE)
281 Many species of bee are almost in this area now (EXIST)
282 Hundreds of unemployed could be pushed back towards crime by the closure of job training
programs (PRISON)
283 Special attention will be paid to people from areas (ADVANTAGE)
284 She is a funny, determined and woman who laughs at herself more than anyone else does (DEAR)
285 I’m looking for my pen which vanished from my desk overnight
(ACCOUNT)
286 The chemical properties of the substance are still understood
(COMPLETE)
287 _ or reduction in the value of the pound may help exports, but it will also increase inflation (VALUE)
288 Many women feel travelling home at night alone (PANIC)
289 She turned away from his hands (STRETCH)
290 A major in peace negotiations has been achieved (BREAK)
291 It is not harmful to take that drug because it is (ADDICT)
292 Girls tend to do better academically in single-sex schools than in ones (EDUCATE)
293 Having made that morally terrible mistake, they are now
(CONSCIENCE)
294 is the study of crime and criminals (CRIME)
295 He is a little He should have less fat intake (WEIGH)
296 The number of from junior high school is increasing in a worrying way (DROP)
297 He is said to be a(n) person who never stops work until very late
(WORK)
298 She was very sad because she was of talking him into accepting the offer (CAPABILITY)
299 You can wear this watch when you swim; it is (RESIST)
300 Among the world famous tennis players is Pete Sampras, who had a(n) career (ILLUSTRATE)
301 Katherine Hepburn won four Oscar in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role (STATUE)
302 The reform project requires an initial of $30 million (LAY)
303 There are great in health care across the country People in rural areas still suffer more (EQUAL)
304 The curriculum is developed; therefore, students benefit a great deal (SYSTEM)
305 That eligible student always demonstrates high (COMPETE)
306 Do you really think you have enough to be in the school’s soccer team? (ATHLETE)
307 should be severely punished (HUNT)
308 The bottled water is carefully checked to remove any (PURE)
309 A performance of synchronized swimming is often very (EYE)