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2015. november 11., szerda

10 of The Best Natural Spectacles

First read the ten situations (a-j) and then read the ten texts (1-10). Decide which text goes best with which situation.

a./ You are fond of some boat ride with exciting swirls.

b./ You feel like joining a group of ornithologists to watch the skyline.

c./ You’d better not ramble without a guide.

d./You would like to participate in a birdwatching break in summer.

e./ You would like to expand your knowledge of topography.

f./ Potholing takes your fancy as recreational pastime.

g./ You are keen on examining rarities of vegetation.

h./ You fancy watching the celestial display of fabulous lights.

i./ You are into some exhilarating watersports in the river.

j./ Preserved remains of animals, plants and organisms are for your liking.

The Wonder of Wool

Find some expressions, phrases in the text which are equivalent for the definitions provided.

In a state of painful suspense (paragraph 1) –
Extreme or unchanging in attitude, opinion (paragraph 1)-
Worn till it’s old and shabby (paragraph 2)-
A coarse, rugged often nubby woollen fabric (paragraph 2)-
Take in through (paragraph 3) –
Protection of the fabric from getting smaller (paragraph 3)-
Resistant to blotches (paragraph3)-
Not equal as in size, length or quality (paragraph 4)-
A tract of land that supports grass or other vegetation eaten by domestic graing animals (paragraph 5)-
Lacking vigour or energy (paragraph5) –
Reach the lowest possible level (paragraph 7)-
Wet spongy ground (paragraph 7)-
Relating to a much earlier period (paragraph 8)-
Break into small fragments and pieces (paragraph 8)-
To cause to be unable to think with clarity (paragraph 9)-
An unpredictable change or development of circumstances (paragraph 9) –
To slope downward, descent (paragraph 10)-
A female sheep, especially when fully grown (paragraph 10)-