2
Pay attention to the boldfaced words in Task 1. Choose the correct definition that matches the meaning of each boldfaced word.
1
excessive (adj.)
a)
too much
b)
too little
2
artificial (adj.)
a)
coming from
nature
b)
made or
produced to
copy something
natural; not real
3
threat (n.)
a)
a possible
danger
b)
a great
opportunity
4
end up (phr.v.)
a)
disappear in a
place
b)
finally be in a
particular place
5
depend on sb/sth (phr.v)
a)
think that
something is true
or possible
b)
need the support
of someone or
something in
order to exist
6
reduce (v.)
a)
make something
less or smaller
in size, quantity,
price, etc.
b)
make something
bigger in size,
quantity, price, etc.
7
lead to sth (v.)
a)
end suddenly
b)
have something
as a result
8
invisible (adj.)
a)
that cannot be
sent
b)
that cannot be
seen
Listen and check your answers. Pay attention to the pronunciation.
11
3
Complete the sentences with the words/phrases from Task 2. You may need
to change word forms.
Stop smoking to
reduce
the risk of heart disease.
Eating too much sugar can
★★★
health problems.
Galileo used a telescope and discovered the stars that were
★★★
to human eyes.
I took the wrong bus and
★★★
somewhere in Baku.
Many languages are under
★★★
of extinction.
The food in this restaurant is completely free from any
★★★
colours.
He worked after classes because he didn’t want to
★★★
anybody.
They complained about the
★★★
noise which came from the nearby cafeteria.