M03 mgl oth glb 6996 adv indd

RESULTS OF a recent survey of international 
air travellers have revealed huge discrepancies 
in the levels of (1) 
comfort and service provided
 
/
 
provided comfort and service
 at many leading 
airports around the world. 
A (2) staggered / staggering 75 percent of those 
interviewed felt that airports were failing to 
provide a (3) relaxed / relaxing and effi cient 
environment. Airports in the UK and the United 
States came in for particular criticism. Fewer than 
one in ten people were fully (4) satisfi ed / satisfying 
with the service at leading airports in these 
countries. Airports in continental Europe received 
(5) alike / similar negative feedback. Perhaps 
the enormous growth in passenger numbers 
AIRPORT 
MISERY
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Indicate the correct position for the words in brackets, as in the example. The word the 
adjective/phrase describes is underlined. 
2.22
 Listen and check.
0 There was nothing in the book. (original)
1 All students should apply to the bursar’s offi ce before the end of term. 
(interested in the grant)
2 There was something about her behaviour. (inexplicable)
3 They gave an explanation which simply served to confuse the jury. (involved)
4 I’m afraid six o’clock is the only appointment. (available)
5 The state of affairs is unlikely to continue for much longer. (present)
6 I’m afraid the person is on holiday at the moment. (responsible for recruitment)
7 They’ve started having late night parties in the apartment. (opposite)
8 Anyone would be deeply offended by that harrowing documentary. (sensitive)
9 Don’t worry about getting receipts, the amounts are very small. (concerned)
10 Make sure you are wearing shoes before you set out. (suitable for a rocky terrain)