WorksheetsQUIZ VOCABULARY UNIT 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 6mins
At its peak in the ninth century, the Maya civilization totaled 15 million people and ranged from present day Mexico to Honduras. Then, the civilization collapsed People abandoned their homes and left cities in ruins. hat caused this society that once (a) to suddenly collapse According to one study, three (b) droughts led to the (c) of the Maya. Researchers who (d) sediment from the Yucatan Peninsula found that these droughts corresponded with declines in Maya culture. The Maya were particularly at risk because they only had enough supplies of fresh water for 18 months. without rain, the (e) couldn’t support crops, leading to mass starvation. While the The ancient Maya kept a remarkably complex and accurate calendar. Maya people survived, they continued to suffer from the effects of periodic extreme drought over the next few centuries.
During the past century, California has built a sophisticated (a) for delivering water to its citizens. Thousands of kilometers of pipes and (b) now crisscross the state, (c) water. However, the state’s water resources are now severely stretched—droughts have drained most of the state’s (d) to low levels. Recently, laws have been introduced to promote water conservation in major cities. However, water experts say that to solve their water problems, Californians should learn to live within the water resources of a dry landscape.
Why did Angkor decline? Match each argument (1–6) with the evidence (a-f)
Invaders conquered Angkor.
Historical records of Ayutthaya
A religious shift contributed to the city’s decline.
Buddhism diminished the King's authority
The royal court turned its back on Angkor.
Angkor’s rulers let older ones decay
The water management system broke down.
Engineers seem to have destroyed a dam
A weakened Angkor was affected by climate change.
Experienced a period of severe drought.
After a grueling (a) through rough terrain, we finally reached our destination.
Running a marathon requires months of grueling (a)
I have a grueling (a) next week. ight exams in seven days!
During official ceremonies, kings and queens usually dress in full (a)
The life of a prisoner is usually strictly (a)
Driving (a) differ throughout the world.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the (a) of extreme weather events.
Match the following
The climbers on the glacier were always aware that one misstep could mean a sudden ____ into the icy river far below.
plunge
Grass seedlings are strong enough to ____ through the concrete sidewalk.
penetrate
The ____ in this region is rich and fertile, so plants grow easily.
soil
Before every race, the drivers ____ their race cars very carefully.
inspect
The amount allocated to advertising ____ less than 10% of the total budget.
constitutes
Match the following
His parents made many financial ____ in order to send him to university.
sacrifices
The Tour de France is difficult, especially the ____ mountainous route through the Alps.
grueling
Some marketers say that smartphones mark the ____ of traditional digital cameras.
demise
They finally got engaged after years of courtship, with the ____ of both their families.
blessing
Citrus trees such as oranges and lemons ____ in warm climates, but don't do as well in colder climates as they are sensitive to frost.
flourish
Most visitors to Agra in India head for the famous Taj Mahal. But not far away is an impressive deserted city, Fatehpur Sikri. The city was built during the (a) of Emperor Akbar, when the Mughals ruled this part of India. The location was chosen when Akbar came to the area to meet a Sufi saint who predicted that Akbar would have a son.
(a) , when the heir to the throne was born in 1571, Akbar decided to build his capital in that place.
Mughal civilization was famous for the (a) of its architecture and the buildings of Fatehpur Sikri are outstanding examples of the style.
Mughal civilization was famous for the (a) of its architecture and the buildings of Fatehpur Sikri are outstanding examples of the style.
