WORD FORMATION
Rhodos, Greece
COMPOUND NOUNS
PREPOSITIONS
OPEN CLOZE
100
Hamburg is _____(FAME) for its many factories and industries
famous
100
This giant bronze statue of the sun god Helios, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, used to guard the harbor of Rhodes before an earthquake destroyed it.
"It was a massive statue built to celebrate a military victory, and its name starts with the letter C. Do you know it?"
the Colossus of Rhodes
100
What is this?
cupcake
100
to be excellent __________ something
at
100
The film was awful. The best thing ......... it was the photography which was beautiful. The film was shot in Cambodia.
about
200
The government wants to _____ (COURAGE) people to cycle on the new cycle paths around the city.
encourage
200
This dish is very similar to pastitsio or lasagna, but instead of pasta sheets, the chef uses layers of sliced eggplant (baked aubergine).
"What is the name of the most famous Greek baked dish made with eggplant and minced meat?"
Moussaka
200
seahorse
200
proud __________ his son
of
200
_______ me a favour and pass me the phone that's on the newspaper, please.
Do
300
The language of the legendary Inca Empire is still _____ (LIVE) in the mouths of 8 million people.
living
300
This white, crumbly Greek cheese is made from sheep's or goat's milk and is a key ingredient in a traditional Greek salad.
"It is very salty, stored in brine (slaný nálev), and its name starts with F. What cheese is it?"
Feta cheese
300
What is this?
sand castle
300
praise her __________ doing such a good job
for
300
If you haven't been to the doctor's for a check for over a year, you ........ go as soon as possible.
should
400
Matt quickly came to the (CONCLUDE) that Jane was not telling the truth.
conclusion
400
This famous semi-hard cheese has a high melting point, making it perfect for grilling or frying. Although popular in Greece, it actually originates from the nearby island nation of Cyprus.
"When you bite into it raw or grilled, it makes a funny 'squeaky' (skřípavý) sound against your teeth. Its name starts with H."
Halloumi cheese
400
armchair
400
interested __________ pursuing a career
in
400
Turn the machine off! That alarm means it can't ......... working properly.
be
500
The woman was hit so hard that she lost________. (CONSCIOUS)
consciousness
500
Which sea surrounds Rhodes?
the Mediterranean Sea / the Aegean Sea
500
waterfall
500
capable __________ getting to the top
of
500
.............. the cold outside, she insisted on only wearing a light t-shirt.
Despite