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U6 Vocab and skills review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The committee will (a)   the important problems about the oil spill at the next meeting."

Choose from the below words

adopt

address

instigate

diminish

2.

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."

Choose from the below words

initial

offshore

universal

resistant
3.

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."

Choose from the below words

alarming

inexhaustible

urgent

resistant

4.

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."

Choose from the below words
alarming

vital

urgent

universal

5.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: " (a)   ecosystems, like coral reefs, are essential for sheltering diverse marine life."

Choose from the below words
Initial
Aquatic

Universal

Inexhaustible

6.

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 from the below words
offshore
adopt
diminish
instigate
7.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The bacteria is (a)   to antibiotics, causing concern for healthcare workers."

Choose from the below words
alarming
resistant
aquatic
vital
8.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Buses in the city will use (a)   to reduce air pollution."

Choose from the below words

diesel fuel

fossil fuel

clean fuel

nuclear energy

9.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: " (a)   energy is a great option for countries near volcanic activity."

Choose from the below words

Geothermal energy

Renewable energy

10.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The recent industrial leak led to serious (a)   in the nearby river."

Choose from the below words

air pollution

radioactive pollution

plastic pollution
water pollution
11.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Wind turbines are an excellent (a)   for areas with strong winds."

Choose from the below words

energy source

renewable source

water source

fuel source

12.

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."

a)

The use of natural resources.

b)

The alarming rate.

c)

The consequences for people.

13.

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."

a)

Producing energy.

b)

Not causing air pollution.

c)

Offshore wind farms.

d)

Reducing their carbon footprint.

14.

What does "this" refer to? "Scientists developed biodegradable plastics to reduce waste. This could help prevent damage to marine ecosystems."

a)

Developing plastics.

b)

Biodegradable plastics.

c)

Reducing waste.

d)

Preventing damage.

15.

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."

a)

Climate change.

b)

Rising sea levels.

c)

Severe flooding.

d)

Families leaving.

16.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The hikers trudged through the muddy trail after the heavy rainstorm."

a)

ran

b)

walked slowly

c)

jumped

17.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The scientist conducted a meticulous analysis of the data to ensure accuracy."

a)

careful

b)

hurried

c)

inaccurate

d)

general

18.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The old man reminisced about his childhood while looking at old photographs."

a)

forgot

b)

remembered happily

c)

complained

d)

regretted

19.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The students were afraid to cross the precarious bridge hanging over the canyon."

a)

strong

b)

dangerous

c)

secure

d)

wide

20.

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."

21.

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        

" We need to (a)   more participants for beach cleaning event next weekend.