S5 English Quiz (Reading Aloud 14)

We expect the building work to be completed ahead of ___________.

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schedule (n.) : a plan that lists all the work that you have to do

The outdoor centre organizes lots of __________ activities for the kids, like cycling and canoeing.

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energetic (adj.): having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm

These __________ islands are inhabited only by birds and small animals.

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remote (adj.): far away from places where other people live

He was pictured as a soldier in full __________.

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uniform (n.): the special set of clothes worn by all members of an organization

Students are encouraged to join more __________like English Club so that they can better their English communication skills with the others.

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extracurricular activities (n.): An extracurricular activity is not part of the usual school course.

The young gymnasts who won the competition were a talented and __________ team.

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disciplined (adj.): trained to obey rules and orders and behave in a way that shows control

He showed great __________ and carried out a variety of tasks.

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flexibility (n.): the ability to change to suit new conditions or situations

A two-year old is likely to refuse to __________ when you tell her to get dressed.

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cooperate (v.): to work together with somebody else in order to achieve something

The CIA always __________ his phone calls.

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monitors (v.): to watch and check something over a period of time in order to see how it develops, so that you can make any necessary changes

In the dry season, the animals tend to __________ in the areas where there is water.

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concentrate (v.): to bring or come together in a large number or amount in one particular area