Keys for Exercises Summer Part 2

Country in the City – A Rosemary Day

Read the following text and decide which prepositions are missing from 1-10. Some of them can occur more than once.

1.     without

2.     from

3.     to

4.     from

5.     with

6.     in

7.     by

8.     up

9.     with

10.  with

The Head Mistresses

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

used for saying that something is clearly true (paragraph 1)- there’s no denying

lively, bold and confident (paragraph1)- jaunty

a mag printed on shiny paper (paragraph1)- glossy

communication that consists of comments that people make to each other in an informal way (paragraph 2)- word-of-mouth

steer or direct something (paragraph 2)- take the helm

hats that are sold in shops (paragraph 3)- millinery

a belief that you are able to do things (paragraph3)- confidence

work very hard (paragraph 4)- slaving over

the activity of growing and studying garden plants (paragraph 4)- horticulture business

make an attempt at something (paragraph4)- to have a go

fundamental elements, principles and skills (paragraph 6)- rudiments of trade

spread extremely fast (paragraph 6)- spread like wildfire

avoid doing something (paragraph 6)- get out of the habit

untidy or dirty (paragraph 7)- scruffy

an official document to give someone the permission to do something (paragraph 9)- licence

enough, and often more than needed (paragraph 9)- ample

take control of something (paragraph 10)- hand over the reins

talking to each other and telling each other what they are doing (paragraph 10)- liaising

ordinary, not impressive (paragraph 11)- no great shakes

All You Need to Know about… Food Imports

The following sentence chunks are from the text. Put them into Hungarian.

Explore your larder and most likely you will find it full of imported food.- Ha benyitunk a kamránkba nagyon valószínű, hogy rengeteg importból származó élelmiszerre lelünk.

But the erosion of import controls and subsidies for British farmers, coupled with the buying power of big retailers, have all opened up the market to imports.- Az import szabályozás és a brit gazdáknak járó juttatások gyengülése, a nagyobb viszonteladók vásárlóerejével párosulva mind piacokat nyitott meg az import termékek számára.

The volume of food imports has increased sevenfold since 1960.- Az élelmiszer behozatal mértéke 1960 óta hétszeresével növekedett.

Food miles are significant part of the carbon footprint of almost every one of us.- Szinte mindannyiunk ökolábnyomának jelentős részét az élelmiszer szállításhoz kapcsolódó távolság teszi ki.

Food  security is an increasing concern.- Az élelmiszer biztonság egyre égetőbb kérdés.

Where the Wild Things Are – Swallowtail Butterflies of Norfolk

Read the following text and decide which prepositions are missing from 1-20. Some of them can occur more than once.

1.of

2.to

3.with

4.on

5.under

6.with

7.on

8.for

9.into

10.to

11.by

12.n

13.of

14.at

15.at

A Fruitful Future

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

1. a transformed outbuilding with a new function (paragraph 1)-converted barn
2. a short distance; a relatively short distance. (paragraph 1)-a stone’s throw
3. a great amount of something  (paragraph 2)- an abundance
4. existing in great quantity or ample supply. (paragraph 2) -plentiful
5.  being attracted and tempted (paragraph 2) –lured by
6. doing and faring well, prospering (paragraph 2) -flourishing
7. underestimate the value of (paragraph 3) – take something for granted
8. an arched form above an enclosed space, room (paragraph 4) –vaulted ceiling
9. consisting of a number of different kinds (paragraph 4) - assorted
10. a very large image, such as a painting or enlarged photograph, applied directly to a wall or ceiling (paragraph 5) - mural
11. a deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water (paragraph 6) – a well
12. set forth (paragraph 5) – this poses a constant challenge
13. having lost all hope (paragraph 5) - desperate
14. diminishing gradually in force and power, relax (paragraph 7)- be winding down
15. grow vigorously, flourish (paragraph 7) -  thrive

Norfolk in Particular

For questions 1-20 read the text below. Use the root of the words given with relevant number to form a word that fits the space.

1. SPARSE- SPARSELY
2. GEOGRAPHY-GEOGRAPHICAL
3. INHABIT-UNINHABITED
4. ORDINARY-EXTRAORDINARY
5. INDUSTRY-PREINDUSTRIAL
6. ELABORATE-ELABORATELY
7. ENTIRE-ENTIRELY
8. PROSPER-PROSPEROUS
9. DEVELOP-DEVELOPMENT
10. CONSEQUENT-CONSEQUENTLY
11. PRESS-PRESSURE
12. DESIRE-DESIRABLE
13. APPROPRIATE-INAPPROPRIATE
14. FORMER-FORMERLY
15. REPLACE-REPLACEMENT
16. RESTORE-RESTORATION
17. SPECIAL-SPECIALNESS
18. CARE-CAREFUL
19. KNOW-KNOWLEDGE
20. SPECIAL-ESPECIALLY