XII. In each row of four words, three words have a similar meaning and one has a completely different meaning. Choose the word with a different meaning.
121. A blur
B frighten
C scare
D terrify
122. A amazing
B bizarre
C magnificant
D superb
123. A careful
B economical
C prudent
D staggering
124. A equipment
B facilities
C installation
D staff
125. A dreary
B dull
C lifeless
D odd
126. A contract
B employ
C hire
D judge
127. A augment
B expand
C increase
D inhale
128. A cheat
B con
C mislead
D redeem
129. A copy
B emulate
C loathe
D mimic
130. A ascertain
B attach
C inquire
D investigate
XIII. Complete the text by choosing a word from the left.
acid |
damages |
endangered |
environmental |
extinction |
global |
greenhouse |
ozone |
planet |
poisonous |
policies |
pollution |
pressure |
protecting |
rainforest |
recycled |
resources |
subsidizing |
unleaded |
warming |
Nowadays, it is difficult to avoid (131)________ issues. We are always being told how (132) _____ is having an adverse effect on our (133)_____. (134) gases from factories destroy the (135) _____ layer, contributing to the (136) ___ effect which results in global (137)____. (138)____ rain is destroying trees: as more and more (139)___ is destroyed, the threat to wildlife increases, with several (140)____ species already threatened with (141)________. In brief, we are heading towards an (142)_____ disaster. However, we can all do something to help the environment from further degradation. For a start, we should try to reserve energy (143)____ such as oil and coal, by turning down our central heating or making less use of our cars (most cars use (144)___ petrol, but this still (145)______ the environment). Secondly, since many everyday items such as glass and paper can be (146)______ , we should try to deposit them in paper and glass 'banks' rather than throw them in the bin. Thirdly, if we want to become seriously committed, we can join (147)_____ groups such as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, which can be very effective in persuading governments to adopt greener (148)_____ : these include (149)_____ public transport, (150)_______ wildlife and maintaining the 'green belts' around our towns and cities.
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