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WorksheetsViewpoint 2, unit 9
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins
__________ designed these radios was clever, don’t you think? It’s so neat that you can wind it up if you don’t have batteries.
Whoever
Whatever
Whenever
Yeah, I suppose you can use it __________
you are – as long as there’s a signal, of course.
whenever
wherever
however
Exactly. On the website I got it from, there are three different sizes. Bu I guess __________ one you get, the functions are basically the same.
whoever
whatever
whichever
I use it __________ I go camping. And sometimes at home, though I tend to listen to the radio on my computer at home.
whatever
whenever
however
As a civil __________ I’m part of a team responsible for designing and __________ roads and bridges throughout the country.
engineer; constructing
engineer; to assemble
position; elevate
Inevitably, __________ can occur, so then we __________ and have to make a huge effort to complete the project on time.
delays; in a short time frame
delays; fall behind schedule
constructing; position
My job doesn’t only involve knowing about how materials like __________ behave but also requires me to work long hours and be flexible.
steel
to assemble
constructing
The practical problems involved in __________ large blocks of concrete into __________ are sometimes immense.
position; maneuvering
engineer; steel
maneuvering; position
Choose the option that best substitutes the following sentence:
People are not only using cars more often, but they are also using more energy in their homes.
Not only are people using cars more often, but they are also using more energy in their homes.
People are not only using cars more often and more energy in their homes.
Choose the option that best substitutes the following sentence:
Oil companies will only be able to supply this demand by drilling for oil that is hard to reach.
Only by drilling for oil that is hard to reach will oil companies be able to supply this demand.
Only by drilling for oil that is hard to reach the oil companies will supply the growing demand.
Choose the option that best substitutes the following sentence:
Engineers have never had to deal with such a high demand in the past.
Never have engineers had to deal with such a high demand in the past.
Never engineers have had to deal with such a high demand in the past.
Match the comment with the correct supporting idea.
Developing low-carbon electricity is a priority for many engineers these days, __________
and, in fact, they may have no impact on global warming whatsoever.
given the growing demand for energy that does not harm our environment.
in light of the need to feed a rapidly increasing global population
Match the comment with the correct supporting idea.
Engineers are helping to develop efficient and sustainable ways of growing and harvesting crops, __________
considering the fact that people need clean water to survive.
and, in fact, they may have no impact on global warming whatsoever.
in light of the need to feed a rapidly increasing global population.
Match the comment with the correct supporting idea.
It would be good if engineers could find and effective way to use wave power, __________
in view of the fact that many people do not want to pay more to protect the planet.
considering the fact that people need clean water to survive.
especially considering so much of the world’s population lives in coastal areas.
