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Test nappers in a ___________________ survey found that power naps should be short, between ten and twenty-five minutes, to prevent disorientation on awakening.
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTARY
Scientists and birdwatchers have yet to agree _________ an explanation.
ON
Much of the coastline is flooded.
WIDESPREAD
There has been _____________________.
widespread flooding | in coastal areas/along the coastline
With _________ practice, you may find that power naps can have absolutely wonderful effects on your performance, concentration, and mood throughout the day.
TENACITY
TENACIOUS
The most dramatic example is the passenger pigeon, which set a dangerous ______________ in the late nineteenth century
PRECEDENT
Some people state categorically that it is impossible to fall asleep in such a short time, but ________________ of the habit is simply a question of practice.
ACQUIRE
ACQUISITION
He _____________ that the culprit may have been a chemical added to unleaded petrol.
suggests, says, claims, believes, etc. (other answers may be possible - accept any reasonable answer which conveys the idea of reported speech)
The most amazing thing about Stephanie’s success is that she didn’t do any advertising whatsoever - new customers heard about the business from their friends.
WORD
The most amazing thing is that Stephanie didn’t do any advertising whatsoever - new customers __________________________.
heard about her (business) by word | of mouth
However, it is still essential to maintain a sensible sleep pattern, and to give up on power naps if you discover that you personally find them _____________________.
LOATHE
LOATHSOME
Summers-Smith says that he dare not rest in his studies of sparrows, for _______________ that they will meet the same fate as the passenger pigeon
FEAR
These naps are especially useful for those whose work is ________________________ or whose sleep is constrained by a demanding schedule.
LABOUR
LABORIOUS
Factors like these ________________ well be involved, but alone they cannot begin to explain the severity of the decline, or the fact that other urban birds have been less affected
may, might, could
Although her boss thought he had been moderate in his criticism of her work, Andrea was still hurt.
TONED
Although her boss believed ___________________________ of her work, Andrea was still hurt.
(that) he had toned | down his criticism
Power napping may not live up to your expectations, if you find that you are often rather _______________in the morning or have problems sleeping at night after a power nap in the day.
IRRITATE
IRRITABLE
Could well be the final ______________ in the coffin for the species.
NAIL
Power napping is an ___________________ and under-used tool, which might help many of us survive the long working day.
EFFECT
EFFECTIVE
During the last 25 years, Britain’s urban sparrow population has declined by as ____________ as two-thirds, and the bird has almost disappeared from many of its former haunts.
MUCH
Although they tried to dissuade David, he has opted for Computing as a career.
ADVISED
Despite __________________________ Computing David has chosen a career in it.
having been advised against
However, the test nappers also told some _______________________tales.
CAUTION
CAUTIONARY
This phenomenon, typical ______________ sparrows
OF
Just by taking some time out, many of the test nappers reported feeling more ______________________________ after their ‘nap’. Even if they had not actually slept.
CHEER
CHEERFUL
have other birds learned to ______________ with new threats, while sparrows have become a weak ________________ in the chain?
live/cope/deal
LINK
Simon’s friends persuaded him to buy the latest smartphone.
TALKED
It was _____________________ the latest smartphone.
Simon’s friends who | talked him into buying
However, although many of these technologies have been adopted worldwide, there is still _______________ to their use in parts of Europe.
RESIST
RESISTANCE
While other areas of science and technology nowadays present quite a glamorous image, studying sparrows is hardly likely to set the world on ________________, and has not attracted new talent.
FIRE