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.
- a
transformed outbuilding with a new function (paragraph 1)-converted barn
- a short distance; a relatively
short distance. (paragraph
1)-a stone’s throw
- a
great amount of something
(paragraph 2)- an abundance
- existing in great quantity
or ample supply. (paragraph
2) -plentiful
- being attracted and tempted (paragraph 2)
–lured by
- doing
and faring well, prospering (paragraph 2) -flourishing
- underestimate
the value of (paragraph 3) – take
something for granted
- an arched form above
an enclosed space, room (paragraph
4) –vaulted ceiling
- consisting of a number of different kinds (paragraph 4) - assorted
- a
very large image, such as a painting or enlarged photograph, applied
directly to a wall or ceiling (paragraph 5) - mural
- a
deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water (paragraph 6) – a well
- set
forth (paragraph 5) – this poses a
constant challenge
- having
lost all hope (paragraph 5) - desperate
- diminishing
gradually in force and power, relax (paragraph 7)- be winding down
- 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.
- SPARSE-
SPARSELY
- GEOGRAPHY-GEOGRAPHICAL
- INHABIT-UNINHABITED
- ORDINARY-EXTRAORDINARY
- INDUSTRY-PREINDUSTRIAL
- ELABORATE-ELABORATELY
- ENTIRE-ENTIRELY
- PROSPER-PROSPEROUS
- DEVELOP-DEVELOPMENT
- CONSEQUENT-CONSEQUENTLY
- PRESS-PRESSURE
- DESIRE-DESIRABLE
- APPROPRIATE-INAPPROPRIATE
- FORMER-FORMERLY
- REPLACE-REPLACEMENT
- RESTORE-RESTORATION
- SPECIAL-SPECIALNESS
- CARE-CAREFUL
- KNOW-KNOWLEDGE
- SPECIAL-ESPECIALLY
