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WorksheetsU6 Vocab and skills review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The committee will (a) the important problems about the oil spill at the next meeting."
adopt
address
instigate
diminish
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Due to their location in the sea, (a) wind farms can use stronger and more consistent winds than those on land."
initial
universal
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Solar panels are a(n) (a) energy source because they work as long as the sun shines."
alarming
urgent
resistant
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The algae bloom is growing at a (n) (a) rate, worrying scientists about its effects on marine life."
vital
urgent
universal
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: " (a) ecosystems, like coral reefs, are essential for sheltering diverse marine life."
Universal
Inexhaustible
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "After years of research, the team managed to (a) a water filtration system for remote villages."
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The bacteria is (a) to antibiotics, causing concern for healthcare workers."
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Buses in the city will use (a) to reduce air pollution."
diesel fuel
fossil fuel
clean fuel
nuclear energy
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: " (a) energy is a great option for countries near volcanic activity."
Geothermal energy
Renewable energy
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The recent industrial leak led to serious (a) in the nearby river."
air pollution
radioactive pollution
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Wind turbines are an excellent (a) for areas with strong winds."
energy source
renewable source
water source
fuel source
What does "this" refer to? "The world’s natural resources are being used at an alarming rate. This has many potential consequences for the billions of people on Earth."
The use of natural resources.
The alarming rate.
The consequences for people.
What does "this" refer to? "Offshore wind farms can produce energy without causing air pollution. This makes them a popular choice for countries looking to reduce their carbon footprint."
Producing energy.
Not causing air pollution.
Offshore wind farms.
Reducing their carbon footprint.
What does "this" refer to? "Scientists developed biodegradable plastics to reduce waste. This could help prevent damage to marine ecosystems."
Developing plastics.
Biodegradable plastics.
Reducing waste.
Preventing damage.
What does "this" refer to? "Climate change is causing sea levels to rise, leading to severe flooding in some areas. This has forced families to leave their homes."
Climate change.
Rising sea levels.
Severe flooding.
Families leaving.
Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The hikers trudged through the muddy trail after the heavy rainstorm."
ran
walked slowly
jumped
Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The scientist conducted a meticulous analysis of the data to ensure accuracy."
careful
hurried
inaccurate
general
Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The old man reminisced about his childhood while looking at old photographs."
forgot
remembered happily
complained
regretted
Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The students were afraid to cross the precarious bridge hanging over the canyon."
strong
dangerous
secure
wide
Choose the best word using the correct form of the words below to complete the sentence. Correct spelling is important. You will not need to use all of the words.
secure consult contest instigate utilize
"Last week, the team (a) advanced tools to analyze the environmental data and create a detailed report."
Choose the best word using the correct form of the words below to complete the sentence. Correct spelling is important. You will not need to use all of the words.
