For questions 1-12, read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example (0). TIP: • Read the title to get a general idea of what the text is going to be about. • Read the text once to get the general idea. • Read again. Pay close attention to the words before and after each gap. • Look at the choices you have. Choose the best one. • Read again to see whether it makes sense. THE RULES OF INTRODUCTION Awkwardness rules As it is, our introductions and greetings tend 0___ be uncomfortable, clumsy and inelegant. Among established friends, there is less awkwardness, 1___ we are often still not quite sure what to 2___ with our hands, or whether to hug or kiss. The French custom of a kiss on each cheek has 3___ popular among the chattering classes and some other middle- and upper-middle-class groups. Handshakes are now the norm in business introductions - or rather, they are the norm 4___ people in business are 5___ to each other for the first time. At subsequent meetings, particularly as business contacts get to 6___ each other better, a handshake 7___ often starts to seem to be too formal, but cheek-kisses would be too 8___, and in any 9___ not allowed between males, so we revert to the usual embarassed confusion, 10___ no-one being quite sure what to do. Hands are half-extended and then withdrawn or turned 11___ a sort of vague wave. This is excrutiatingly English: over-formality is 12___ , but so is an inapppropiate degree of informality.
ПОЛУЧИТЬ ОТВЕТ Read the question and choose the correct answer. Which of the following best describes someone who yearns for something?
Read the question and choose the correct answer. Which of the following best describes someone who dreads something?
Read the question and choose the correct answer. What might be the purpose of a sanctuary for endangered plants?
Read the question and choose the correct answer. If someone is concerned about animal welfare, what are they worried about?
Read the question and choose the correct answer. If someone appreciates nature, what are they valuing?
Read the question and choose the correct answer. Which of the following words is a synonym for captive?
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. The amount of plastic I recycle each week may seem __________ (SIGNIFICANT), but it all adds up to make a difference for the environment.
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. It's important to __________ (THOROUGH) research and understand the impact of our actions on the environment.
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. The __________ (DEPLETE) of natural resources due to human activity is a major concern for the environment.
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. _________ (INITIAL), many people may not realize the impact they have on the environment, but small changes can make a big difference.
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. Implementing renewable energy sources can __________ (DRASTIC) reduce carbon emissions.
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. Dumping hazardous waste into our oceans is not only harmful to wildlife, but it's also __________ (LAW).
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. We must __________ (SURE) that our actions don't have negative repercussions on the environment and future generations.
Read the sentence and complete it with the correct derivative of the word in capitals. Use only CAPITAL letters. Many species are __________ (THREATEN) with extinction due to environmental destruction caused by human activity.
Read the text and decide which word best fits the gap.
Read the text and decide which word best fits the gap.
For items 1–15, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0 makes puts shows presents
