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For each sentence, choose the most suitable option and write the letter in the ellipse. 1. The siren was \( \qquad \) as the fire trucks sped to the scene of the fire. (a) screaming (b) wailing (c) blaring (d) honking 2. The fugitive was caught hiding in a \( \qquad \) of bushes at the back of the building. (a) clump (b) group (c) bunch (d) pack 3. After many weeks of protest, the defence forces were called in to \( \qquad \) order. (a) install (b) restore (c) ensure (d) show 4. Anand is an expert with percussion instruments; he has a drum and \( \qquad \) (a) an organ (b) a clarinet (c) a trumpet (d) a triangle 5. The vehicle was passing so fast that we only caught a \( \qquad \) of the President. (a) sight (b) glance (c) peep (d) glimpse 6. Abigail's parents died in a motor accident when she was a child, so she was brought up by a \( \qquad \) (a) warden (b) stepfather (c) father-in-law (d) guardian 7. You won't find a counter in a \( \qquad \) , would you? (a) shop (b) bank (c) telephone booth (d) library Vocabulary Some of the words you have studied in this Unit appear in boldface type. Read the passage below, and then circle the letter of the in Context correct answer for each word as it is used in context. Marcus Aurelius was the fifth and final Roman ruler in a series often called "the five good emperors. "These notable sovereigns of ancient Rome ruled trom 96 to 180 CE Edward Gibbon, the great eighteenth-century historian, called this period the era in which "the condition of the human race was the most happy and prosperous." According to Gibbon, no prior or subsequent era could match it. Gibbon was clearly convinced that these five good emperors deserved great credit, and he should not be accused of perjury or bias on account of his praise for them. Why did so little go amiss for the Romans in the second century CE? Even a fiedgling historian would be compelled to admit that the good emperors were sound statesmen and gifted administrators. Their vocation was to benefit their subjects, not to detest them. Among the five good emperors, Trajan usually receives the most attention. It was during his rule, from the years 98 to 117, that the Roman Empire greatly expanded its territory. Trajan's successor, Hadrian, (r. 117-138) was notable for his interest in the welfare of the provinces that Rome ruled. Pius's reign (138-161) was marked by internal peace and prosperity and Marcus Aurelius, of course, was noted for his achievements in philosophy. Nerva, the first of the five emperors, is often underrated. Chosen by the Senate in 96 CE, he ruled for only two years. Yet his reign is characterized by relief programs for the poor and an interest in public education. Most importantly, under his rule, Nerva began the practice of adopting imperial successors-a policy that saved much political infighting for nearly a century. 1. What is the meaning of notable as it is used in paragraph 1? a. casual c. tyrannical b. remarkable d. questionable 2. What is the meaning of prior as it is used in paragraph 2? a. lesser c. longer b. briefer 3. What does the word perjury most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 2? a. false logic c. false witness b. favoritism 4. The word amiss means about the same as a. wrongly c. plainly b. well 5. Which word means the same as fledgling as it is used in paragraph 3 ? a. biased c. acclaimed b. specialized d. inexperienced 6. Detest comes from the Latin word detestari. Detestari most likely means a. to praise c. to defer b. to curse 111 What is the meaning of prior as it is used in paragraph 2? a. lesser c. longer b. briefer d. former What does the word perjury most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 2? a. false logic c. false witness b. favoritism d. near-sightedness 5. Which word means the same as fledgling as it is used in paragraph 3? a. biased c. acclaimed b. specialized d. inexperienced 6. Detest comes from the Latin word detestari. Detestari most likely means a. to praise c. to defer b. to curse d. to cancel Vocabulary in Context Some of the words you have studied in this Unit appear in boldface type. Read the passage below, and then circle the letter of the correct answer for each word as it is used in context. Marcus Aurelius was the fifth and final Roman ruler in a series often called "the five good emperors." These notable sovereigns of ancient Rome ruled from 96 to 180 CE. Edward Gibbon, the great eighteenth-century historian, called this period the era in which "the condition of the human race was the most happy and prosperous." According to Gibbon, no prior or subsequent era could match it. Gibbon was clearly convinced that these five good emperors deserved great credit, and he should not be accused of perjury or bias on account of his praise for them. Why did so little go amiss for the Romans in the second century CE? Even a fledgling historian would be compelled to admit that the good emperors were sound statesmen and gifted administrators. Their vocation was to benefit their subjects, not to detest them. Among the five good emperors, Trajan usually receives the most attention. It was during his rule, from the years 98 to 117, that the Roman Empire greatly expanded its territory. Trajan's successor, Hadrian, (r. 117-138) was notable for his interest in the welfare of the provinces that Rome ruled. Pius's reign (138-161) was marked by internal peace and prosperity and Marcus Aurelius, of course, was noted for his achievements in philosophy. Nerva, the first of the five emperors, is often underrated. Chosen by the Senate in 96 CE , he ruled for only two years. Yet his reign is characterized by relief programs for the poor and an interest in public education. Most importantly, under his rule, Nerva began the practice of adopting imperial successors-a policy that saved Rome from much political infighting for nearly a century. 1. What is the meaning of notable as it is used in paragraph 1? a. casual c. tyrannical b. remarkable d. questionable 4. The word amiss means about the same as a. wrongly c. plainly b. well d. justly 5. Which word means the same as fledgling as it is used in paragraph 3 ? a. biased c. acclaimed c. longer Sets A \& B Synonyms nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expres ine Use a dictionary if necessary. Write that word on the line. Use a dictionary if necessary. 1. did not rattle the experienced pilot 2. became an able gymnast after much practice 3. felt her enemy's fury 4. startled by the speed of the jet 5. an imperfection in the movie's ending 6. suspected that something had gone off target 7. stay attentive around the big, hungry dog 8. help to explain the contradiction 9. shot a volley of arrows 10. the world's leading expert on the subject 11. witnessed an unexpected street scuffle 12. surmised that she passed the test 13. foster the child's musical talent 14. a case of blatant discrimination 15. was responsible for a variety of household chores Choose the word or form of the word from this Unit that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the boldface word or expression in the phrase. Write that word on the line. Use a dictionary if necessary. 1. had no subsequent arrests 2. a witness's honesty on the stand 3. love the way he coaches his team Set \( B \) Choosing the select the boldface word that better completes each senten of these words are used in context. Note that the choices Right Word be related forms of the Unit words. 1. Abraham Lincoln had very little formal schooling, but his mind was (nurtured, flawed) by such great literary works as the Bible and the plays of Shakespeare. 2. Under the American system of justice, any person accused of a crime is (presumed, flawed) to be innocent until proven guilty. 3. (Foremost, Flagrant) among the reasons that so many millions of immigrants have come to the United States is the desire for freedom. 4. The easternmost tip of Cuba was the first populated area in the region to feel the (paradox, wrath) of Hurricane Zelda. 5. She may have given wrong information in court, but this was an honest mistake and certainly does not make her guilty of ons (perjury, wrath). 6. She worked so easily and quietly that at first we did not realize how remarkably (proficient, amiss) she was in the laboratory. 7. A happy (domestic, nurture) life can afford an executive a great deal of relief from the everyday strains of running a large company. 8. To say that the U.S. Constitution is one of the greatest documents of all time does not mean that it is entirely without (fledglings, flaws). 9. "Something is (foremost, amiss) in this room," said the detective, peering over the back of the sofa, "and I intend to discover what it is." 10. It was an error only a (flaw, fledgling), not a more experienced officer, could have committed. 11. Nowadays (domestics, fledglings) are seen more often in old books and movies than in real life. 12. The rather skinny boy whom we had noticed only two years before as a (prior, fledgling) quarterback was now an all-American! Using Context For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 10 makes sense in the context of the sentence. Circle the item numbe next to the six sentences in which the words are used correctly. 1. I feel a sense of calm while performing domestic chores, such as cooking or cleaning. 2. Her proficient personality is fun at parties, but it can be overwhelming in everyday life. 3. The chief police officer assured the family that finding the person who had broken into their home would be his foremost priority. 4. When I walked into the room, my friends acted perfectly cheerful, but I felt that something was amiss between the two of them. 5. My friends and I were up discussing good times we'd had together until midnight, when we decided to get some sleep and continue our wrath in the morning. 6. Fans of the home team tried to nurture the opposing team by yelling insults and jeers. 7. The accomplished writer was once a fledgling whose work was rejected by two publishers. 8. Although the witness did not want to incriminate a family member, she refused to commit perjury and so told the truth. 9. The movie began by showing a flaw between the hero and the villain, and the Directions: Write the prefix un-, re-, or dis- to change the word's meaning. \( \qquad \) able \( \qquad \) like \( \qquad \) connect \( \qquad \) equal \( \qquad \) agree \( \qquad \) tell \( \qquad \) run \( \qquad \) lucky Directions: Complete each sentence using the prefix un-, re-, or dis- that fits best. 1. If you use something more than once, you \( \qquad \) use it. 2. The food got cold, so we have to \( \qquad \) heat it. 3. I need a key to \( \qquad \) lock the door. 4. We need to \( \qquad \) model our bathroom. 5. My shoelace came \( \qquad \) tied. 6. It is \( \qquad \) safe to ride your bike without a helmet. 7. An author spends a lot of time \( \qquad \) writing. 8. The waves knocked down my sandcastle, and now I have to \( \qquad \) build it. १. After a vacation, I \( \qquad \) like when I have to \( \qquad \) pack everything. 10. At the movies, I order the big popcorn because I can get a free \( \qquad \) fill. 2. Your Liberian pen friend is asking your point of view about some problems concerning girls' education. Answer using the clues from the box. Example: I- I think girls' education is important because it guarantees them a bright future. as far as I am concerned ; to my mind ; from my point of view ; I think 1. What do you think about girls' education ? (permit to guarantee a bright future) 2. What is your point of view about the creation of vocational schools? (guarantee girls a job) 3. What do you think about girls' school ? (increase the number of school girls) 4. What do you think about compulsory education in your country? (increase the number of school girls) 5. Please, could you give me your opinion about paying school fees before sending children to school ? (reduce the chances for poor families) What is a problem that can occur when correcting orphans and widows? too much blank space at the bottom of the page longer paragraphs than expected shorter paragraphs than expected a need to adjust the font size
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