2015. november 11., szerda
Exercise for 10 of The Best Natural Spectacles
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.
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Exercise for Wonder of Wool
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)-
Exercise for Country in the City: Knitting
Country in the City – Knitting
Read the following text and
decide which word is missing from gaps numbered 1-15.
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Exercise for Country in the City: The Fungi Foray
Country in the City – The Fungi Foray
For questions 1-10 read the text below. Use the root of the
words given with relevant number to form a word that fits the space.
- DECIDE-……………………………
- SEASON-……………………………
- ABUNDANT-……………………….
- AUTUMN-…………………………..
- KNOW-………………………………
- DISTINCT-…………………………..
- RESPOND-…………………………..
- RECOGNISE-………………………..
- LEAF-………………………………..
- HAND-………………………………..
Exercise for Woman of Steel
Woman of Steel
Read the text and complete gaps 1-7 with sentences A-G.
A./ I realised I could do that, too.
B./ which both protect her legs.
C/ to help diagnose a problem and then
D./ but that didn’t put me off
E./ including a small portable furnace
F./ while I’m shoeing horses.
G./ and found herself thrown in
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Exercises for October
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In an English Country
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For questions 1-13 read the text below. Use the root of the
words given with relevant number to form a word that fits the space.
- CONFORM- CONFORMITY
- EFFORT- EFFORTLESSLY
- DECOR- DECORATIVE
- SYMMETRIC- SYMMETRY
- OBSESS- OBSESSION
- SENTIMENT- SENTIMENTAL
- ASSORT- ASSORTMENT
- VISUAL- VISUALLY
- CONVENTION- UNONVENTIONAL
- INTENSE- INTENSITY
- EQUAL- EQUALLY
- EXPECT- UNEXPECTED
- VARY- VARIETY
Find some expressions, phrases in the text which are
equivalent for the definitions provided.
Wind of Change
v
being inhabited, visited in the form of a ghost
or other supernatural being (paragraph 1)- haunted
v
prepare for difficult times, imminent disaster
or emergency (paragraph 1)- batten down
the hatches
v
destruction and waste (paragraph 2 )- devastation
v
when it clears off (paragraph 3)- clouds dispersed
v
a hopeful or comforting prospect in the midst of
difficulties (paragraph 3)- silver
lining
v
an elevated, comparatively
level expanse of land (paragraph 4)- plateau
v
a consequence, especially of
a disaster (paragraph 4)- aftermath
v
a lower tier of shrubs and
small trees under the main canopy of forest trees (paragraph 4)- understorey
v
a tract of land within the
wood or other overgrown area from which trees have been removed (paragraph 6)- clearing
’The initial response was to plant, plant, plant’
v
deal with a problem
(paragraph 1) – getting to grips
v
flatten (paragraph 2) – knock flat
v
at the appropriate time
(paragraph 3)- in due course
v
shedding or losing foliage at
the end of the growing season (paragraph 4) – decidious wood
v
something wanted or needed
that comes or happens unexpectedly (paragraph 4) – godsend
’The storm changed the microclimate’
v
crowded, closely together
(paragraph 2) – dense
v
the atmospheric conditions
affecting an individual or a small group (paragraph 2) – microclimate
v
boys or young men (paragraph
3)- lads
v
move swiftly, hurry
(paragraph 3) – be in a rush
’People remember the storm for the devastation, buti t had lots of
benefits’
v
the science or work of
maintaining, cultivating and developing forests (paragraph 1)- forestry company
v
a strong, abrupt rush of wind
(paragraph 1) – gusts
v
a place where plants are
grown for sale (paragraph 2) – nurseries
v
the regrowth of losses
(paragraph 4)- regeneration
v
young plant, especially are
those grow from seeds (paragraph 4) – seedlings
v
types or breeds which survive
better than others during periods of low rainfall (paragraph 4)- drought resistant
What’s in Season? –
Squashes
You are going to read about Squashes. Answer the
questions connected to the text.
Name some of the vegetables which
are members of the cucurbit family. – pumpkins, squashes, melons, cucumbers
Where do squashes and pumpkins come
from? – from North America
When did they appear in Europe? – in the 16th century
How were they used throughout the
last centuries? – They were used as
drinking vessels, bowls and musical instruments
How do different nations use them in
their cuisines? –
used in many sweet and savoury dishes: the Argentinians – beef cooked in
hollowed-out pumpkins and thickened by
its flesh,
the French for soup,
the Italians for ravioli,
in India mixed with tomatoes and spices
When are squashes harvested for
winter? – in autumn when the temperature drops
What tells you about the fact that
they aren’t fresh? – if the bottom
flexes when pressed
How can we store them? – in a dry, cool place
Name a few ways of their
preparation! – roast, purée, boil, mash
Choose one pumpkin recipe in which
it is combined with some of the flavours named in the article.
Read
the following text and decide which word is missing from gaps numbered 1-10.
1.
been
2.
to
3.
from
4.
by
5.
is
6.
well
7.
with
8.
too
9.
into
10.
which
11.
has
12.
a
13.
while
14.
means
15.
on
My Countryside- Liz Earle – The skincare beauty
specialist and author has embraced a rural way of life since buying a farm
You are going to read a magazine article about Liz Earle.
Some parts of the article have been removed. Choose from the sentence chunks
A-H and match them with the numbers 1-8.
A./ The vegetable patch is my domain – I take… - 7
B./ My earliest memory is of picking peas … - 1
C./ Living and working in the countryside has … - 6
D./ Patrick and I never intended to become… - 4
E./ Running a business in the country is so… - 8
F./ I was given a Vogue beauty book for my … - 2
G./ We employ one full-time stockman, but … - 5
H./ For many people, idyllic childhood days … - 3
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