abolish do away with, put an end to a eradicate make something disappear com-

system or practice by law pletely by destroying it

The death penalty has still not been abolished in some states. The problem of absenteeism will never be totally eradicated
Note: Ihe low obolishes or you abolish something by from schools.
law, but you con't abolish trte hw. Many dreadful diseases have been eradicated.

repeal put an end to a law exterminate destroy somebody or something

lncome tax legislation will never be repealed. completely by killing them
The local tribes were exterminated by the invading army.
annul declare officially that something is Note; lndividuols are said to be bonished, expelled,
invalid and no longer exists destroyed. Roces of people, onimols or insects con
The contract has been annulled. be exterminoted.

revoke take back something granted so annihilate destroy a place or a group of

that it is no longer legal or official people by using weapons, bombs, etc.
His driving license (diploma, order) was revoked. Man is in possession of such sophisticated weaponry that he
could annihilate the entire human race.
recall send somebody back or order
somebody to return especially if they have been decimate destroy a large part of a whole
working abroad (but not the whole lot, as in exterminate or anni-
The Greek Ambassador to Mozambique was recalled some hilate)
trme ago. Note; We RECALL d messenger on Disease and malnutrition had decimated the local population.
ombossodor, but we REYOKE on order.

EXefCiSe A>>> Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the appropriate word
from the list above.
The government decided to all anti-discrimination laws.
The government its ambassador when war was declared.
Many tropical diseases have still not been successfully

Slavery was in England in the 19th century.

Drink driving may be the cause for having your driving license

His job was to rats and mice.

The city had been virtually by the enemy air-raids.
Black Death Europe's population in the Middle Ages.

They are no longer legally married. Their marriage was three days after the ceremony.

EXgfCiSe B >>) neadthetextbelowandchoosethecorrectword A,BCorDtofitthegaps.

Human life is influenced _(U by climate, What man eats and wears, how he lives and earns his _12l,,
all depend to some extent on climate. ln hot, humid central Africa, food is _(31
but the climate drains
man's energies. ln extremely cold northern Alaska, where food cannot be cultivated, people depend upon
hunting and fishing _{4} survive. A drastic change in climate has sometimes contributed _{5)
the
migration of large groups of people, who then introduce their way of life into other regions.

I o reosonobly 2 o livelihood 3 o obound 4 o in order io 5 qin

b especiolly b liveliness b obundonce bsoos bio
c considerobly c livestock c obondoned c so thot cot

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d highly d live d obundont d for to d for
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in heavy type.

I Another synonym for beseech is . solicit tr elicit

2 A person going obout in ihe nude tr hos his clothes on E hos no clothes on

3 A mere detoil is a on unimportont one E on importonl one

4 A derogotory remork E shows respect E shows no respecl

5 When o morrioge is nullified it is declored tr volid tr involid

6 An invqlid is o 3 cripple tr heolthy person
7 A lowsuit is o . new suit of clothes a court cose
I To bqnish somebody is to him. . Proise tr exile
9 An occurole ond succinct occount is tr brief 5 lenglhy

l0 A divine beouty is 3 ordinory E extroordinory

II An ero is o _ period of time. 5 long tr short

Task Two

cute - delightfully pretty and often small

acute - sharp; penetrating
Althoughtheirvisionispoor,batshavea(n)-senseofhearing.

fierce - violent; very great or strong

pierce - make a hole through something with a pointed item
The battle for the castle was

congenital - (of a disease) existing from birth

congenial - pleasant in agreement with one's taste
Jack and Mary had a _ conversation about their holiday plans.

contagious - (of disease) spreading by contact

contiguous - touching or neighboring
Washing your hands frequently is the best way to avoid catching illnesses.

snag - any sort of difficulty or obstacle

snug - cozy, warm and comfortable
The elderly couple lived in a small, -
cottage outside the village.

obscene - morally disgusting; offensive

obscure - not clearly seen or understood; unknown
The museum houses famous paintings by Picasso and Monet as well as works by more artists.

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by changing the adjective in bold to an adverb. Make whatever changes are necessary.
Example: The doctor gave him a thorough examination. He was thoroughly examined by the doctor.

I This is o frequent occurrence.

2 His intelligence wos remorkoble.

3 She hos my full support.

4 Would you be so kind os to show me the woy to the stotion?

5 lt is not possible for me to sleep in o filthy ploce like this.

6 Despite his serious iniury, he monoged to get home

7 The formolity of his behovior wos obsurd.

8 She showed on uncommon interest in the new device

9 There hos been o consideroble rise in prices lotely.

l0 He is bod ot moth.

Task Four

lhele's no might as meeting you action is taken went lo

him being alone would be on really want can (either)

1 'Why don't you lrode in your old cor for o new one?'

'l con't offord o new suit of clothes, let 0 new cor.'

2 'The first time we met wos shortly ofter Christmos 2009.'
'l'm sorry, but I con't remember before.'

3 lnfloiion will never be brought under control unless immediote by the government.
4 I hove to go to Boston tomorrow, but I don't
5 'Whot's become of Joseph?' 'Well, l've hod some bod news of fired by the compony.'
6 Thot's the reslouront we during our holidoy.

7 I con't help you ond I don't think onyone else

8 I regret leoving my losi iob. I o reolly good solory if l'd stoyed.
9 'Would you like to go home now?' 'l well, since my work's done.'
l0 'lnflotion gnows of our income more ond more every doy.' 'Exoctly, denying the foct.'

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 A. Read the text below and choose the correct word A, B C or D to fit the gaps.
The Navajo are a peaceful and pastoral people, living by, with and off their flocks of sheep and goats. Though the arid
character of their country - good for grazing only - forces them to (11).......... .a nomadic life, most of the families have one
main home, generally in a well-watered valley, where they raise corn, beans, melons, oats, alfalfa etc. The Navajo women weave
the renown Navajo blankets, (12)................ for their durability, beauty and variety of design, and careful execution, whilst a number
of men are clever silversmiths, making silver necklaces, belts, bracelets, wristlets, rings and buttons of rare beauty, out of
Mexican silver dollars. They have always been self-sufficient. They have little of the sullen, reticent disposition {13}.........'..... to
lndians generally, and are cheerful, friendly, hospitable and industrious. Their government is democratic; there is no chief over the
whole tribe, and their local chiefs are men of temporary and ill-defined authority, whose power (14)................ largely upon their per-
sonal influence, their eloquence and their reputation for wisdom and justice. The tribe is divided into about 58 clans or gentes,
grouped under several original or nuclear clans. Marriages with Mexicans, Utes, Apaches, but especially with the neighbouring
Pueblo lndians who were captured or enslaved and eventually adopied into the tribe, are responsible for a number of clans. As a
(15)................ there is nothing like a pronounced or a prevailing Navajo type. Every variety of form and figure can be found among
them. Marriage occurs early in life and polygamy and divorce are prevalent.
The elaborate system of pagan worship, expressed in chants, sacrifices, sand painting, dances, ceremonies, some of
which last nine days, make the Navajo (16)................ very religious. Though they have no conception of one supreme being, their
anthropomorphous deities are numerous and strikingly democratic. The ideas of heaven and hell being unknown to them, they
believe in a hereafter (17)................ of a life of happiness with the people of the lower worlds. They are (18)................ believers in
their faith system. Diseases are thought to be caused by evil beings, by malign influences of enemies, and by various occult
agencies. Their remedies are largely magical and constitute an integral part of their religion. Their superstitions, ceremonies and
customs are diligently kept alive by an extraordinarily large number of medicine men who (19)................ a powerful influence among
them. Though missionaries have lived among the Navajo since the early 1600s, few Navajo have been (20)................ to Christianity.

11. A. hold B. lead C. serve D. escort

12. A. notorious B. famous C. conspicuous D. obscure
13. A. attributed B. contributed C. donated D. blamed
14. A. reckons B. determines C. trusts D. depends
15. A. connection B. sequel C. consequence D. condition
16. A. assume B. arise C. appear D. apply
17. A. containing B. incorporating C. blending D. consisting
18. A. flimsy B. firm C. drastic D. obstinate
19. A. wield B. hang C. fetch D. process
20. A. converted B. exchanged C. confessed D. modified

B. Fitt the gaps in the following sentences with the correct answer A, B C or D.
21 Children under the age of 16 are not to enter the competition.
a eligible b enabled c legible d promised
22 fhe driver's attention was by a child running across the road.
a deterred b disturbed c distracted d destroyed
23 He's told us so many lies that we no longer place any on what he says.
- c prediction d reputation
a conviction b reliance
24 His driving license has been on the grounds of drink driving.
a repealed b revoked c nullified d recalled
25 The Conservatives declared their intention of the whole Act once they came into power.
a repulsing b repelling c impelling d repealing
26 The problem of petty crime has largely been
a annihilaied b exterminated c eradicated d decimated
27 Bacteria can't be seen by the eye. You have to use a microscope.
a nude b naked c bare d mere
28 Mary is a(n) liar. She was even arrested for lying to a police officer
a physical b congenital c naive d abnormal

29 Fortunately, everything went off without a

a hope
- b solution c alternative d hitch

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30 The Prime Minister will decide whether to release the prisoner or not; that's his
a prerogative b derogatory c abdication d humanity