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JS7 U12 Day 11 New words

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. Cactus are famous for its tolerance to the extreme heat.

2. Tolerance to alcohol decreases with age.

”tolerance” (n) means...

a)

changes into gas, especially steam

b)

a large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by sth large hitting it

c)

the ability to suffer sth, especially pain, difficult conditions, etc. without being harmed

d)

the highest point of sth, especially the top of a mountain

2.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. There’s no more water in the pan because it is completely evaporated.

2. The sun is constantly evaporating the Earth’s moisture.

”evaporate” (v) means...

a)

to change into gas, especially steam

b)

weird, strange or unusual

c)

to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground

d)

a deep valley with steep sides of rock

3.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. Lady Gaga is recognized for her bizarre fashion.

2. It’s quite bizarre that you hear a voice calling your aname when no one is there around you.

“bizarre” (a) means...

a)

something that can be dangerous or cause damage

b)

a large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by sth large hitting it

c)

the edge of sth in the shape of a circle

d)

weird, strange of unusual

4.

Read the example and infer the meaning:

1. A bomb blew a crater 80 meters across.

2. The blast blew a gaping crater in the road.

“Crater” (n) means...

a)

a large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by sth large hitting it

b)

to change into a gas, especially steam

c)

the highest point of sth, especially the top of a mountain

d)

a deep valley with steep sides of rock

5.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. Production of these chemicals causes serious environmental hazard.

2. Travel in September if you want to avoid the hazard of extreme heat.

“hazard” (n) means...

a)

the ability to suffer something, especially pain, difficult conditions, etc. without being harmed

b)

something that can be dangerous or cause damage

c)

the edge of sth in the shape of a circle

d)

to change into a gas, especially steam

6.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. We have climbed the mountain for the whole morning and finally reached the summit at noon.

2. Fansipan is the highest summit in Vietnam.

”summit” (n) means...

a)

weird, strange or unusual

b)

a large hole in the ground cause by the explosion of a bomb or by sth large hitting it

c)

the edge of sth in the shape of a circle

d)

the highest point of sth, especially the top of a mountain

7.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. The Pacific Rim refers to the geographic area surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

2. The rims of her eyes were red with crying.

“rim” (n) means...

a)

a large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by something large hitting it

b)

the edge of sth in the shape of a circle

c)

the ability to suffer sth, especially pain, difficult conditions, etc. without being harmed

d)

the increase in the level or amount of sth

8.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. After the gun shot, the crowd scattered.

2. The cockroaches scattered when I entered the room.

“scatter” (v) means...

a)

to move or to make sth move very quickly in different directions

b)

sth that can be dangerous or cause damage

c)

to change into gas, especially steam

d)

an increase in the level or amount of sth

9.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

1. The Grand Canyon in Arizona has always been a great tourist attraction.

2. Massive rock formations, mountains and deep canyons present splendid views of nature’s work.

“canyon” (n) means...

a)

an increase in the level or amount of sth

b)

a deep valley with steep sides of rock

c)

weird, strange or unusual

d)

the edge of sth in the shape of a circle

10.

Read the examples and infer the meaning:

There’s an unusual elevation of blood sugar level in your body. You shouldn’t consume more sweets.

”elevation” (n) means...

a)

a large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by sth large hitting it

b)

the ability to suffer sth, especially pain, difficult conditions, etc. without being harmed

c)

to move or make sth move very quickly in different directions

d)

an increase in the level or amount of sth