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Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the land, it often (1) ______ small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away. In this way, even very hard rocks are worn away by the wind. When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the (3) ______. Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea. Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses very (4) ______ of its soil. The roots of plants help to (5) ______ the rocks and soil in place. Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground.
leans out
picks up
carries out
holds up
When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the (3) ______.
much
few
little
large
Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea. Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses very (4) ______ of its soil.
aid
facilitate
assist
help
The roots of plants help to (5) ______ the rocks and soil in place. Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground.
building
formed
melted
melting
Surely there are now reasons why (1)____ book ought to be dead, or at least very badly injured. If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly less literate times (2)_____ die out? There is clearly more than a single answer to this question. Firstly, we have more leisure time than we (3)______ to, and people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to do more (including reading books). As (4)______ as this, there is the strength of the book as a tradition. We are all too dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but they can have very strong pull (5)_____ us.
that
this
the
a
If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly less literate times (2)_____ die out?
so
and
but
since
There is clearly more than a single answer to this question. Firstly, we have more leisure time than we (3)______ to, and people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to do more (including reading books).
got
liked
used
had
As (4)______ as this, there is the strength of the book as a tradition.
well
long
soon
good
We are all too dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but they can have very strong pull (5)_____ us.
of
on
in
by
A. reminders
B. notes
C. bills
D. checks
reminders
notes
bills
checks
These mistakes ae made by the programs. Some years ago an American computer-controlled rocket went (2)____ and had to be destroyed.
ahead of schedule
into the orbit
out of control
to some extent
The accident has been caused by a small mistake in one line of the program, which (3)______ the USA 18 million dollars.
saved
spent
cost
estimated
Criminals have found that “computer (4)_____ are a lot easier than robbing a bank.”
robberies
burglaries
thieves
crimes
Hundreds of millions of dollars are stolen from businesses every year by people (5)______ the information in computers.
exchanging
changing
receiving
spreading
To many people, their friends are the most important things in their life. Really good friends (1)___ the good times and the bad times, help you when you have got problems and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life, someone you have grown up with and been through lots of (2)_____ and downs with. There are all sorts of things that can (3)______ about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities, having the outlook on life or sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for years. (4)_______, it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough to consider your best friend. To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better (5)______ anyone else. It is the person you can turn to for impartial advice and a shoulder to cry on when life gets you down.
give
share
spend
have
Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life, someone you have grown up with and been through lots of (2)_____ and downs with.
ups
towards
forwards
backwards
There are all sorts of things that can (3)______ about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities, having the outlook on life or sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for years.
bring
cause
result
provide
(4)_______, it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough to consider your best friend.
Because
Although
Otherwise
However
To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better (5)______ anyone else. It is the person you can turn to for impartial advice and a shoulder to cry on when life gets you down.
as
than
most
much
I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little suspected that by the end of the trip I'd have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a (1) ________ port for a cyclist's arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads (2) ________ town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June. I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside. In my (3) ________, a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (4) ________. On only my second day, I got into
conversation with a cheerful man who turned out to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while we were eating, he contacted his daughter inOdense. Within minutes, he had (5) ________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me going and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday.
capable
ready
favorable
convenient
A cycle track leads (2) ________ town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June.
into
upward
out of
upon
I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside. In my (3) ________, a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (4) ________.
information
experience
knowledge
observation
I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside. In my (3) ________, a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (4) ________.
exception
difference
change
contract
On only my second day, I got into conversation with a cheerful man who turned out to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while we were eating, he contacted his daughter inOdense. Within minutes, he had (5) ________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me going and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday.
fixed
ordered
settled
arranged
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (1)______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you’re totally in the (2)_______ of talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, (3)________, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work . There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it
(4)_______. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (5)_______ well if you persevere and stay positive.
thought
mind
idea
brain
If someone says you’re totally in the (2)_______ of talent, ignore them.
absentee
missing
lack
shortage
That’s negative criticism. If, (3)________, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work .
hence
however
whereas
otherwise
There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (4)_______.
publishes
published
to publish
publish
Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (5)_______ well if you persevere and stay positive.
deal with
turn out
sail through
come into
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed (1) ________ for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so (2)_______ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (3)_______. Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (4)_______teenagers require nine or ten hours. According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (5)________ anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age
behind time
about time
in time
at time
According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so (2)_______ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (3)_______.
few
less
much
little
According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so (2)_______ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (3)_______.
jeopardy
threat
risk
danger
Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (4)_______teenagers require nine or ten hours.
or
because
whereas
so
According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (5)________ anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age
puts
gets
brings
makes
