XII. In each row of four words, three words have a similar meaning and one has a completely different meaning. Choose the word with a different meaning.



121. A blur

   B frighten

   C scare

   D terrify

 

122. A amazing

    B bizarre

   C magnificant

   D superb

 

123. A careful

   B economical

   C prudent

   D staggering

 

124. A equipment

   B facilities

   C installation

   D staff

 

125. A dreary

   B dull

   C lifeless

   D odd

 

126. A contract

   B employ

   C hire

   D judge

 

127. A  augment

  B expand

  C increase

   D inhale

 

128. A cheat

    B con

    C mislead

    D redeem

 

129. A copy

  B emulate

  C loathe

  D mimic

 

130. A ascertain

   B attach

   C inquire

   D investigate

 

XIII. Complete the text by choosing a word from the left.

acid
damages
endangered
environmental
extinction
global
greenhouse
ozone
planet
poisonous
policies
pollution
pressure
protecting
rainforest
recycled
resources
subsidizing
unleaded
warming

Nowadays, it is difficult to avoid (131)________ issues. We are always being told how (132) _____ is having an adverse effect on our (133)_____. (134) gases from factories destroy the (135) _____ layer, contributing to the (136) ___ effect which results in global (137)____. (138)____ rain is destroying trees: as more and more (139)___ is destroyed, the threat to wildlife increases, with several (140)____ species already threatened with (141)________.  In brief, we are heading towards an (142)_____ disaster. However, we can all do something to help the environment from further degradation. For a start, we should try to reserve energy (143)____ such as oil and coal, by turning down our central heating or making less use of our cars (most cars use (144)___ petrol, but this still (145)______ the environment). Secondly, since many everyday items such as glass and paper can be (146)______ , we should try to deposit them in paper and glass 'banks' rather than throw them in the bin. Thirdly, if we want to become seriously committed, we can join (147)_____ groups such as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, which can be very effective in persuading governments to adopt greener (148)_____ : these include (149)_____ public transport, (150)_______ wildlife and maintaining the 'green belts' around our towns and cities.

 

 


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