S5 English Quiz (Reading Aloud 14)

We expect the building work to be completed ahead of (a)   .

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

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

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

These (a)   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 (a)   .

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

Students are encouraged to join more (a)   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 (a)   team.

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

He showed great (a)   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 (a)   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 (a)   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 (a)   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