I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words.

(Page 23)
1 Since the results of the experiment were ____________, we had to CONCLUDE
repeat it.
2 The doctor was found to have acted _____________ and was NEGLIGENCE
suspended.
3 We must take great care not to ____________ the data that we collect. INTERPRET
4 Recent studies of centenarians have linked the Mediterranean diet to LONG
_____________.
5 Unfortunately, despite continued research, some diseases remain CURE
_____________.
6 Climate scientists are concerned about the __________ weather we PRECEDENT
have been experiencing.
7 Cancer reseaarch is a field which requires patience, dedication and PRESEVERE
_________.
8 Carbon dioxide accounts for the majority of gas ________ from human EMIT
activities.

II. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 34)
The Cynics
According to the dictionary, a (1) ____________ person believes that CYNICISM
people are insincere and are only interested in themselvess. The word
originated in the (2) _______ schools of ancient Greece. Cynicism was a PHILOSOPHI
way of life for this unusual and (3)__________ group. It derived its name CONVENTION
from the Greek word for ‘dog’ (kunos) to denote its difference to luxury.
For this reason, their fellow Greeks considered them a (4)_________ lot. FUNCTION
The most (5)__________ Cynic was Diogenes. By all accounts, he was EMINENCE
quite a(n) (6)__________ character who choose to live in a storage jar ORTHODOX
and took the simple way of life to (7) _________ extremes. There are NORMAL
many stories about Diogenes, but the most famous relates to Alexander
the Great. When Alexander stood before him and asked if he wanted
anything, Diogenes’ (8)_________ response was to request that Alexander PASSIVE
move a little to one side because he was blocking the sun.

III. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 40)
The right to flight
Where would we be without (1)__________? These are the people who ACTIVE
bring about change and make our world a better place. Whether they
belong to a movement that is fighting (2)__________ or are anonymous EQUAL
whistle-blowers revealing the (3)__________ activities of corporations LAWFUL
and governments, they are the people who are taking action. There are
many famous examples in the fight against (4)__________. Martin JUSTICE
Luther King, the leader of the civil rights movement in the US, wanted
equal rights for African-Americans. He encouraged people to disobey the JUST
 (5)__________ laws that kept blacks and whites apart. This form of civil OBEY
(6)___________ was also successful when India sought independence
from Great Britain. And then there’s Loukanikos, the stray dog that
became a celebrity when he joined the (7)__________ in the Athens’ DEMONSTRATE
central square. In 2011, he was (8)___________ named by Time JUSTIFY
magazine, along with other protesters, as a ’Person of the Year’.

IV. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 64)
Animal exploitation
Many people become vegetarians because they believe it is
(1)__________ to kill animals. They argue that if we consider ourselves JUST
to be highly intelligent and (2)____________beings who see killing as an BENEVOLENCE
(3)____________ act, then we should also defend the right of animals to LAWFUL
live, and to do so free from pain and suffering. However, as the
(4)_____________ specieson earth, we have denied other creatures the DOMINATE
rights that we expect to have for ourselves. Animal rights
(5)____________ are vocal in their condemnation of any form of animal ACTIVE
exploitation. They strive to expose some of the (6)_____________ CRUTE
practices employed in food production. They also make the valid point
that human beings do not need meat in order to survive as there is a
(7)_____________ range of other food sources on the planet. Their DIVERSIFY
(8)____________, on the other hand, claim that medical research, for DETRACT
example, would be held back without animal testing, and that in regard to
food, it is only natural that we eat meat.

V. Complete the sentences with the words in the correct form. (Page 82)
compensate finance gamble incur maximise
offset reimburse soar squander value

1. Keep your receipts for paper and pens because office supplies are one of the expenses that you
can ___________ against tax.
2. Some airlines remodel plane interiors in order to squeeze in more seats and thus ___________
their profits.
3. I was overcharged for an online purchase, but the retailer ___________ me when brought it to
their attention.
4. Although the house was __________ at one million dollars, a bidding frenzy at auction saw it
sell for double that.
5. Plans for the new city rail link were shelved when the federal government backtracked on
____________ the project.
6. The young man ____________ his inheritance on cars and holidays, and within just a few
years he was in debt.
7. The government will _____________ people whose life savings were stolen in the elaborate
investment scam.
8. In setting up our new business venture we ____________ a lot of expenses, but thankfully our
company is doing well.
9. Families can no longer afford to buy a home as house prices have ___________ by 30 per cent
in the last five years.
10. Anyone who ____________ on the stock exchange should be prepared to lose money, as ther
is no guarantee of a profit.
VI. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 94)
Hidden hoards
We deposit our money in banks because we (1)____________ trust their IMPLICIT
ability to keep it safe. But what did people do with their savings prior to
the advent of banking? During periods of peace, they could safely stash
their money at home, but in times of (2)____________ this was not ADVERSE
possible. The (3)___________ of war in ancient and medieval times led PREVALENT
people to hide their valuables. As enemy armies advanced, fleeing
civilians hurriedly buried their (4)___________ rather than risk being CURRENT
caught with it. The (5)____________ classes not only hid coins, but PRIVILEGE
intricate gold and silver jewellery too. Their hope was that once the REST
(6)____________ had ended, they could return to their homes and dig up
their valuables. However, the upheaval brought about by war often led to
permanent displacement and the (7)____________ of owners to be FAIL
reunited with their possessions. This has enabled hobbyists with simple
metal detectors to uncover hoards of coins and (8)_____________ OPULENCE
jewellery in village farmlands. No doubt, much more is out there waiting
to be found.

VII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words. (Page 99)
1 People come here because they are drawn to the __________ of the TRANQUIL
place
2 It seems there is less damage to the environment in ___________ SPARSE
populated areas.
3 Before you travel to that particular region, you should find out if you VACCINE
need any ____________.
4 The proliferation of hotels and resorts has definitely had a DETRIMENT
___________ effect on the environment.
5 You really should visit the Grand Canyon if you’re ever in the United PHENOMENON
States; it’s absolutely ____________.
6 Overfishing is an ____________ practice that has resulted in the SUSTAIN
 depletion of fish stocks in many areas.
7 The ___________ wrought by the bush fires became apparent once DEVASTATE
the flames had been put out.
8 We visited a number of ___________ towns during our tour of PROVINCE
France, and they were all quite charming.

VIII. Complete the sentences with the words in the correct form. (Page 114)
conduct detailed submit attend
choose cite referral compilation

1. Child psychology is a subject that has always interested me, so I made sure I ___________
every single lecture and seminar.
2. At the end of the course all students were expected to complete a dissertation of 15,000 words
on a _____________ topic.
3. I _____________ my own research over a period of several weeks, by visiting several
nurseries, observing the children and monitoring their cortisol levels.
4. I then had to write everything up, making sure that I ______________ any sources.
5. I took a surprisingly long time to ____________ my bibliography.
6. In my dissertation, I ____________ to the appendix throughout.
7. The appendix is where all the charts and graphs are, ___________ my findings.
8. The last day of term was the ____________ date, and I was the first student to hand the
assignment in.
IX. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 114)
School: then and now
Education has changed enormously over the years. For a start,
(1)__________ have changed in order to better reflect the needs of CURRICULAR
students. Fifty years ago, home economics and woodwork (2)__________ EXAMPLE
subjects that could prepare students for adult life. Nowadays, life skills
are offered alongside a range of academic subjects, and students now have
to sit (3)___________ tests in reading, writing and maths. Another STANDARD
difference is that students were subject to tougher (4)___________ action, DISCIPLINE
which often involved corporal punishment, for being disruptive or acting
(5)__________ towards teachers. Learning methods are constantly RESPECT
changing. Memorising information based on (6)___________, known as REPEAT
rote learning, has fallen out of favour. We are heading towards virtual
(7)____________ classrooms where teachers will be able to recreate a 3D ASSIMILATE
ancient Roman villa in a history lesson or turn a classroom into a galaxy
where students can study natural (8)___________like meteor showers. PHENOMENON
X. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 124)
Global concerns
Greenland and Australia (1)____________ have little in common. While SEEM
the Australian population is made up of a (2)___________ of cultures, DIVERSE
Greenland is primarily Inuit. Australia is renowned for the RARE
(3)___________ of its fauna, with native animals unlike any others in the
world. Greenland’s fauna, like reindeer, polar bears, and arctic foxes, can
also be found elsewhere, such as in Canada. Greenland’s largest city,
Nuuk, with a population of 16,500, is a (4)____________ town, while PICTURE
Sydney is a metropolis of millions. And yet, these two countries share
some important features. Both are (5)___________ populated due to SPARSE
inhospitable interiors where it is (6)____________ impossible for human PRACTICAL
to survive – ice caps in the case of Greenland and deserts in Australia.
Both countries are experiencing the (7)___________ effects of global DETRIMENT
warming. Melting ice caps in the Arctic region and the increased
incidence of devastating bush fires in Australia are (8)__________ of INDICATE
rising temperatures. If this countinues, Greenland and Australia will be
very badly hit.

XI. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words. (Page 143)
1 A __________ celebrity featured in an advertising campaign can CHARISMA
increase product sales.
2 It’s __________ of that singer to champion environmental issues HYPOCRITE
when he flies around in a private jet.
3 I believe that Western culture places far too high a value on material ACQUIRE
____________.
4 The way that advertisers and marketers play on people’s insecurities MANIPULATE
is thoroughly ____________.
5 Part of the promotion included a ___________ conditioner with every COMPLIMENT
bottle of shampoo sold.
6 Surely it’s___________ for the company to claim its product has FRAUD
health benefits when it doesn’t.

XII. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 154)
Marketing sugar
Perhaps one of the biggest scams perpetrated on (1)____________ WIT
consumers has been the marketing of sugar-laden products as healthy
choices. By focusing our attention away from the harmful ingredient,
advertisers avoid making outright (2)____________ claims. Fruit juices FRAUD
are ‘full of vitamins’ and breakfast cereals contain ‘all-important fibre’. It
can’t be denied that vitamins and fibre are (3)____________ to a healthy, DISPENSE
balanced diet; high levels of refined sugar added to virtually all processed
 foods, are not. A glance at the (4)____________ labelling information on OBLIGATE
products reveals just how much of the harmful substance they contain.
Despite this readily available information, we continue to purchase
(5)___________ sweet foods and beverages. Rising obesity levels are a TANTALISE
(6)___________ of this consumption. Since excess weight can MANIFEST
significantly increase the risk of disease, we would do well to ignore the
(7)___________ marketing that surreptitiously influences our food MANIPULATE
preferences and (8)___________ patterns. CONSUME

XIII. Complete the sentences with the words in the correct form. (Page 158)
column hound lampoon pack
recluse scoop slander stalk

1. A ___________ of reporters had taken up position outside the hotel as they waited for the star
to arrive.
2. Having suggested on a live broadcast that the guest was a conman, the presenter was duly sued
for ___________.
3. The government minister who had been sacked was ____________ mercilessly by the press
wherever he went.
4. The former star rarely made public appearances and practically lived as a ____________ in
her mansion.
5. ____________ by the press for his buffoonish behaviour, the candidate continued his run for
the presidency, undeterred.
6. The actress was being _____________ by a deranged fan who seemed to follow her
everywhere she went.
7. Lucinda was a fashion blogger before she was approached to write a weekly _____________
in a London newspaper.
8. The ambitious young reporter cemented his career with a _____________ on an athletics
doping scandal.

XIV. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 160)
Propaganda and the news media
We expect our news outlets to present us with an (1)____________ view OBJECT
of the world. When we tune in to the ightly news or read a newspaper we
assume that we are being provided information (2)_____________. But PARTIAL
are we? Although not widespread as (3)____________ theorists would CONSPIRE
have us believe, propaganda exists, and nowhere more so than in the news
 media. The news is the perfect vehicle for the (4)___________ of DISSEMINATE
information because of its vast audience and the power it has to influence
opinions. But when its intentions are to deceive, the (5)____________ INFORM
presented is an example of propaganda. This is often achieved by
presenting facts (6)___________; that is, by intentionally choosing some SELECT
things that support a particular narrative and not others. We call this ‘lying OMIT
by (7)__________’, and it is a very effective tool. Editing can also colour
the truth. One well-known broadcaster dubbed in sound effects and played CHAOS
a (8)____________ video next to a correspondent reporting from a
conflict zone to create a sense of danger when none was present.

XV. Complete the sentences with the words in the correct form. (Page 172)
go hold honour long
present root stand time
1. People are generally reluctant to change the age-________ habits of their cultures.
2. It’s quaint, but I can’t say I’m a fan of the old-__________ music my grandparents enjoy.
3. It is our deep-__________ values that define us and make us who we are.
4. The echoes of the past are not gone – they are ever-_________ in our traditions.
5. As a long-__________ tradition, the first-born son is named after his paternal grandfather.
6. The area was once home to a nomadic people who are now long-_________.
7. All of the wedding guests are given gifts, in the time-________ fashion.
8. Among the tribe, there are strongly-___________ beliefs about their own divine origin.

XVI. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 184)
Celebrities under pressure
The (1)___________ that celebrities lead charmed, carefree lives is often ASSUME
mistaken. They have problems too, not the least of which is contemplating
the fleeting nature of (2)___________ and – with its loss – the fear of STAR
living the rest of their lives in (3)___________. They are vulnerable to the OBSCURE
evaluations of a (4)_____________ fickle public who ultimately NOTORIETY
determines whether their careers continue. Other worries that blight their
lives include gossip, being hounded by reporters and paparazzi, and the INVADE
(5)__________ of their cherished and diminishing (6)___________. In PRIVATE
addition, their lives can become increasingly (7)____________ if they’re CHAOS
away from their families for lengthy periods of time. Then there are the
inner torments. Even the most (8)___________ stars can be racked with EMINENCE
self-doubt and wonder if they are worthy of the blessings thay have
received. So beneath the glitzy façade, there is often to be found a person
filled with insecurities and the constant need for reassurance.
XVII. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 18)
The ‘Silent Twins’
June and Jennifer Gibbons were twin sisters known as ‘the Silent Twins’
due to their slightly (1)______________ habit of speaking only to each NORMAL
other and to not anyone else. Born in Barbados, their family relocated to
Haverfordwest in Wales when they were infants, and their ethnic
differences made (2)____________ with the local community quite INTEGRATE
difficult. The two girls were (3)____________ during their youth, a result SEPARATE
of their being ostracised from their community yet needing
companionship. Making maters worse was the (4)______________ INTELLIGENT
language that the sisters used to speak to each other; it was a mixture of
English and their native language. SPENT
Although bullied at school, the two hardly had (5)____________youths;
they enjoyed writing fiction and dreamt of being writers. Their first novels,
however, failed to attract much literary attention and, in a sad twist of ERRANT
events, they turned to a life of crime and exhibited even more
(6)___________ behaviour. The twin sisters eventually ended up in a
mental health facility, and after much fruitless analysis and observation, CURE
staff concluded that their condition was seemingly (7)____________. It
wasn’t until one sister, Jennifer, passed away that June was able to live a
normallife. What was certainly treu about the sisters is that throughout CONDITION
their troubled lives together, they loved and trusted each other
(8)___________________.

XVIII. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 22)
Trusting the charities we give to
People contribute to charities because they find some issues in society
(1)____________. They are appalled by the disparity of wealth that has TOLERATE
resulted in (2)_____________ fellow citizens and cannot abide the blatant POVERTY
(3)____________ for human life that gorvernments are sometimes guilty REGARD
of. But what happens when a charity is accused of corruption, favouritism
or the (4)____________ of funds? Fortunately, there are watchdogs APPROPRIATE
monitoring charities whose behaviour is somewhat (5)____________. REPUTE
Endeavouring to warn the public about charities that operate
(6)____________, one such watchdog in the US exposed four cancer LAW
charities, all of which were operated by one man. He stood accused of
spending donations on friends and family members, rather than cancer
patients, and submitting (7)____________ financial records to tax FRAUD
authorities for decades. What’s encouraging, though, is that watchdogs and
charity evaluators are tracking and reporting on charities’ activities so that
the public does not become (8)_____________ of them. TRUST
XIX. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words. (Page 28)
1 You shouldn’t have washed this shirt in hot water; I’m afraid it’s SHRINK
suffered from______________.
2 Saying you have a lot of friends but you don’t like people is a rather CONTRADICT
____________ statement.
3 Sean has a group of friends he plays online games with, but none of PROXIMATE
them live in close _____________ to him.
4 If few foreigners live in a particular country, one might characterise HOMOGENISE
the society as being quite _______________.
5 Although the network of companies didn’t need one another to DEPEND
survive, their close _______________ allowed them to thrive.
6 The main effect of _______________ is that our world has become GLOBAL
much smaller, but arguably more efficient.
7 When wireless internet ______________ was established in the CONNECT
Himalayas, it had truly reached the far corners of the globe.
8 Go ahead and accuse me of being ______________, but sometimes SOCIAL
I’d like to be on a deserted island with no one around to disturb me!

XX. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 50)
Beware of what inspires you
People get (1)_____________ from a variety of sources. We’re INSPIRE
conditioned to believe that it should be something moving, such as a
beautiful landscape, a touching work of art, or a well-crafted story. For
many people, though, they derive their (2)________________ from how MOTIVATE
much money they’ll make from a particular endeavour. Money does
allow us to live comfortable lives; for those who like to live
(3)_______________, they need a lot of it to do so, and then there are EXTRAVAGANT
some (4)______________ folks who simply like accumulating it but MISER
never spending it. Much (5)________________, though, is levied at CRITICISE
people who sacrifice decency in the pursuit of money. And so often, when
looking at the corporate world and the actions that take place in this
environment, it’s not hard to find stories of people taking bribes or
officials involved in the (6)_______________ of funds. There’s also an USE
aggressiveness that peersists in how people do business; like hawks, they
wait to snatch up a(n) (7)________________ property in the hope of VALUE
turning a profit, even at the expense of low-income residents who are POWER
(8)______________ to stop it. But as they saying goes, it is not the
person who has too little, but the one who craves more, that is poor.

XXI. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words. (Page 54)
1 As their caravan wound around the steep mountainside, a PICTURE
____________ village revealed itself in the distance.
2 If I had to make an _____________ guess, I’d say you were a EDUCATE
 professor of anthropology.
3 She found many things ____________ about the region; the poverty, DESIRE
the pollution, the smell.
4 His _____________ menat he could walk into an area full of ferocious FEAR
wild animals and not be the least bit scared.
5 The morbid tale was too much for Hank to bear, given how the GRAPH
storyteller told it so ______________.
6 She couldn’t go on holiday with Jonathan; they had too much BAG
emotional ______________.
7 Beth was an early riser; sleeping in was a ______________ for her. RARE
8 Having grown up in the countryside, Oscar still had a ____________ PROVINCE
way about himself even after living in the city for a few years.

XXII. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 60)
Unusual degree courses
With no intention of being (1)_____________ towards those universities RESPECT
who have compiled thoughtful, comprehensive courses in higher education,
there are nevertheless some courses out there that will have you wondering
about the (2)______________ behind pursuing them, even if they RATIONAL
ultimately have something worthwhile to offer.
For example, Durham University offers a course on education studies
which (3)_______________ features a module on Harry Potter. Students EXPLAIN
literally engage in (4)______________ studies on the implications of ANALYSE
casting curses and whetheror not Hermione Granger was a feminist figure.
Naturally, the module does not involve memorising (5)_______________ APPENDIX
full of magic spells, but rather it serves as part of a larger, more well-
rounded degree. Furthermore, proponents of the module proclaim that it is
beneficial to students’ social skills, something employers are RECEIVE
(6)______________ to when eyeing potential candidates. Another such
course is a contemporary circus and physical performance course at Bath
University. For those who (7)______________ themselves as acrobats or VISAGE
other circus performers, this degree can help them attain that goal. Benefits
include immersion in physical activity, critical reflection, practice in self-
discipline and other (8)_______________ considerations, plus the PHILOSOPHY
opportunity to dazzle family and friends with group and solo performances.

XXIII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words. (Page 66)
1 Nancy moulded the clay into a _____________ shape. SPHERE
2 I wondering if you had any _______________ into the resolution of SIGHT
this dilemma.
3 Clara is a rather ______________ child for her age. INQUIRE
4 Michael asked the astronomer if he had seen any space ____________ ODD
through his telescope.
5 The head of the board was the person with the ____________ vote in DECIDE
 all matters.
6 Although they say there is a border, the universe seems as if it goes on FINITE
______________.
7 If you see an owl in a forest, it is believed to be an ____________ sign. OMEN
8 The book is rich with data, all of which is referenced in the three APPENDIX
_______________.

XXIV. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words. (Page 69)
1 South Sudan gained its _____________ from Sudan in 2011. DEPEND
2 The _______________ notice states that you have ten days to vacate the EVICT
property.
3 Even though he was merely renting it, Henry has a sense of TITLE
_____________ to his flat that made hime believe he could do what he
wanted with it.
4 When asked how the party was, Kelly smiled faintly and gave the OBLIGATE
______________ answer.
5 Mel was ______________ so she sat down for a minute to collect her ORIENTATE
thoughts.
6 Jeff wasn’t very sensitive to his employees’ needs and was often DISMISS
____________ of them.
7 Louis’s supreme ____________ was on display when he tossed a pile of MATURE
paperwork up into the air and stormed out of his office.
8 No one down here makes workplace decisions; they’re all made HIERARCHY
________________.

XXV. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 82)
Creative job security
One of the best ways to avoid a (1)______________ from work is to make DISMISS
yourself (2)______________ around the office. If a company ever decides DISPENSE
to lay people off, managers often make emotional decisions. As such, hard-
working yet (3)______________ individuals might be more likely to get CHARISMA
the sack over those who are lazy but have a more charming personality
overall. HIERARCHY
So how does one secure a position high up in the (4)______________
structure? Some good advice is to generate a buzz about yourself. Talking
to everyone in the company, from the post room assistant to the CEO, can ACQUIRE
result in the (5)______________ of valuable knowledge about specific
processes in the organisation. Then, making the higher-ups believe you’re MANIPULATE
the only one who knows it – without seeming (6)________________, of
course – might just shield you from a job loss. It takes moths of the right
moves to accomplish this, though, but if you genuinely like the company
you work for and are not doing it just to save your job, then there’s nothing HYPOCRITE
(7)_____________ about building this kind of rapport with your superiors.
If and when that fateful day comes, they might feel thay have a(n) OBLIGATE
 (8)______________ to keep you on board, lest the company will suffer
without the integral cog that is you.

XXVI. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 86)
Missing: world’s most famous mystery writer
When it comes to mystery writers, (1)_______________ novelist Agatha CLAIM
Christie did more than just put stories to paper – she was once part of a
mystery herself. In December 1926, the writer (2)______________ went NOTORIETY
missing for 11 days, setting off a frantic search. Her disappearance made
(3)_____________ news headlines, including on the front page of the New NATION
York Times.
Foreign (4)______________ descended on Sunningdale, England, the CORRESPOND
location of her home and last sighting, to cover the dramatic event. Even
fellow mystery writer, the (5)______________ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, ILLUSTRATE
creator of Sherlock Homes, joined the search. Authorities quickly found
Agatha’s car abandoned by the side of the road. After days of fruitless
searches, she was eventually spotted at an elegant spa resort in Harrogate,
living under an assumed identity – that of her husband’s mistress.
During the affair, (6)________________ theorists churned out their own CONSPIRE
explanations as to what had happened. Some believed she had been
murderedd by her unfaithful husband and others chalked it up as being a
cleverly-crafted (7)_________________ stunt to promote a new book. But PUBLIC
as Agatha’s memory of events never recovered, we cannot know for sure
what transpired; thus, the story will likely retain its (8)_______________ FAME
nature.

XXVII. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words. (Page 98)
The good side of television
The basic (1)_______________ that television is a bad influence on society ASSUME
might need a rethink. Studies show that audiences today are, in general,
intolerant of any behaviour on television that might seem STEREOTYPE
(2)_____________ and thus unfair to a certain group of people. If a
television show were to ascribe (3)______________ or attitudes to a MANNER
character which portrayed them in a negative light based on their skin
colour, origin or socio-economic status, the (4)________________ of this SENSITIVE
would create a storm on social media. This, in fact, is a positive
development, as it shows that television, while being funnelled into our INVADE
living rooms rather (5)_______________, has done a lot to instil strong
values in its viewers. Furthermore, any actors who make racist comments NOTORIOUS
gain (6)_______________ almost instantly. In thinking back to the shows
that have been produced over the years, there are many examples of DIVERSE
producers making (7)________________a cornerstone of programming.
Naturally, there are still features of television programming that warrant DISCREET
parental (8)_______________ due to the impact they could have on young
viewers. Overall though, it is fair to say that some aspects of television can
be a powerful and positive forces in our lives.