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74. THE ORGAN OF VISION

Ex. 1: a) intricate b) delicate c) rest upon d) adaptable e) primarily f) artificial g) strain h) in shape i) extend

j) lifespan k) visual I) deficiency m) undetected n) backward o) defective p) emerge Ex.2: 1.B 2.E 3.D Ex. 3: 1.extend 2.deficiency 3.primarily 4.emerged 5.strain
75. OUEEN VICTORIA
Ex.1: a) reign b) uninterrupted c) rapid d) workshop e) proclaim f) withdraw g) public affairs h) threshold
Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.D
Ex.3: 1.withdraw 2.rapid 3.uninterrupted 4.workshop 5.proclaimed
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE PASSAGES
1. HEALTH EDUCATION
Ex.1: a) effective b) conduct c) resort d) barrier e) diffident f) consult g) the other end of the scale h) infallible
i) miraculous j) thus k) emerge I) respond m) circumstance n) inflammation Ex.2: 1.E 2.E 3.B Ex. 3: 1.emerge 2.circumstances 3.resort 4.miraculous 5.conducted
2. DARWIN'S THEORY OF EVOLUTION
Ex.1: a) evolution b) stir c) origin d) species e) ignorant f) alike g) bitter h) on scientific grounds i) refusal to
return abuse j) pour scorn on k) violent I) stormy outbursts m) conquer Ex.2: 1.B 2.A 3.C Ex. 3: 1.species 2.stir 3.origin 4.alike 5.bitter
5. TIMING THE CRITICISM
Ex.1: a) moral instruction b) absorbed c) pass over one's head d) cuddle up e) be apt f) spoil g) set up
h) mental struggle i) fatigue j) psychic k) physical I) creative impulse m) sense of inferiority n) neurotic disorder o) incapacitate
Ex. 2: 1.A 2.E 3.C
Ex.3: 1.cuddle up 2.sense of inferiority 3.absorbed 4.fatigue 5.is apt
4. HAGIA SOPHIA
Ex.1: a) consecrate b) wisdom c) fireproof d) immense e) pillar f) molten g) arch h) lesser i) dome
j) overwhelming k) defy I) gravity m) noted n) temple o) ornament p) chandelier q) conceal Ex.2: 1.D 2.E 3.A Ex.3: 1.concealed 2.defied 3.overwhelming 4.immense 5.lesser
5. THE LOST SETTLERS
Ex.1: a) set up b) expedition c) deserted d) indications e) scratch f) inland g) explorers h) pale i) remote
j) curious k) lanky I) Negroid m) distinctly Ex.2: 1.C 2.B 3.E Ex. 3: 1.scratched 2.curious 3.pale 4,distinctly S.remote
6. TO TAKE UP EXERCISE
Ex.1: a) long-term b) maintenance c) switch to something d) exertion e) shed f) pound g) combine h) reject i) unduly j) caloric expenditure k) briskly I) work off m) scrumptious n) concede o) confirm p) sedentary q) ndjustments
Ex. 2: 1.C 2.B 3.D
Ex. 3: 1. combines 2.conceded 3.rejected 4.confirmed 5.adjustments
7. JAPANESE EMPLOYEES
Ex.1: a) loyal b) enterprise c) be laid off d) seniority e) fringe benefits f) promotion g) chief executives h) junior
staff Ex.2: 1.E 2.C 3.A Ex. 3: 1.been laid off 2.promotion 3.loyal 4.fringe benefits 5.seniority
8. TEMPERAMENTS OF MAN AND WOMAN
Ex.1: a) temperament b) introvert c) extrovert d) fiercely e) introspective f) meditative g) reflect h) engage in
i) take the initiative j) trait k) self-assertive Ex.2: 1.C 2.A 3.D Ex.3: 1.reflects 2.introvert 3.fiercely 4.taken the initiative 5.meditative
9. ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL
Ex.1: a) guy b) rattle c) china d) booming e) crank up f) drown out g) smart h) mirror image i) zap j) stifle
k) fanciful I) din m) instantaneously n) inverse Ex.2: 1.A 2.D 3.C Ex.3: 1.smart 2.fanciful 3.rattling/rattle 4.instantaneously 5.drowned out
10. FAITH IN DRUGS
Ex.1: a) skeptical b) forefathers c) fervently d) outpatient e) tangible f) ointment g) grant
Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.granted 2.skeptical 3,tangible 4.ointment 5.fervently
11. THE LOCH NESS MONSTER
Ex.1: a) overlook b) brooding c) moorland d) upheaval e) churn f) boil g) banish h) be stranded i) hazy
j) magnify k) humps Ex.2: 1.D 2.B 3.E Ex.3: 1.be stranded 2.upheaval 3.overlooking 4. hazy 5.magnify
12. THE PUFFER FISH
Ex.1: a) honorable b) gourmet c) feeble d) hint e) gleaming f) jaws g) agape h) entrails i) fearsome
j) reasonable k) sphere I) gulp m) sac n) belly o) swell p) tough q) predator r) intimidate s) squirt t) deflate
Ex.2: 1.D 2.C 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.reasonable 2.swelled 3.squirting 4.intimidate 5.gleaming
13. SPARTACUS
Ex.1: a) slave b) strike fear into the heart(s) of someone c) constantly d) menace e) calculate f) outnumber g) citizens h) resent i) brutal j) plantation labourers k) capable I) withstand m) formidable n) runaway o) terrorize p) insurrection q) be crushed r) be slain
Ex. 2: 1.D 2.C 3.B
Ex. 3: 1.outnumbered 2.formidable 3.resents 4.capable 5.(has) calculated
14. THE CHINESE LANGUAGE
Ex.1: a) script b) consecutive c) continuity d) largely e) nature f) stand for g) (be) sounded h) gradual i) emergence j) dialect k) modification I) dominance m) significant n) visual appeal o) give rise to p) calligraphy q) comparable
Ex.2: 1.C 2.E 3.A
Ex.3: 1.significant 2.emergence 3.modifications 4.stand for 5.consecutive
15. JACOUELINE BOUVIER KENNEDY ONASSIS
Ex.1: a) mystique b) due in great part (to) c) glamorous d) grace e) flair f) celebrity g) in one's own right
h) predecessor i) accomplished j) hostess k) patron I) assassination m) magnate n) media spotlight Ex.2: 1.C 2.D 3.E Ex.3: 1.predecessor 2.due in great part 3.assassination 4.celebrity 5.in her own right
16. THE EXACTLY RIGHT WORD
Ex.1: a) concern b) form c) detail d) struggle e) goal f) faultless g) prose h) revolt i) environment j) reveal
k) contempt I) bourgeoisie m) (be) opposed to n) serial o) (be) brought to trial p) morally offensive q) (be) acquitted r) gathering
Ex.2: 1.B 2.D 3.A
Ex. 3: 1.opposed 2.reveal 3.struggle 4.contempt 5.faultless
17. THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIETY
Ex.1: a) instability b) distortion c) thwart d) compartmentalize e) strive f) pawn g) rebel h) submit i) stereotyped
j) pedestrian k) urge i) patterned m) defect Ex.2: 1.A 2.D 3.C Ex. 3: Lurge 2.stereotyped 3.distortion 4.defect 5.instability