Multiple Choice Cloze
The significance of preserving ecosystems cannot be ...... .
A)overstated B)inflated C)overblown D)hyperbolised
A)overstated
In today’s world, having a single source of income seems almost outdated. More and more people are turning to side hustles ...... a way to boost their financial stability or explore their passions outside their main job.
As
In the past few years, there has been a noticeable shift towards collective movements, where people ...... one another to address pressing global challenges
COMPANY
accompany
The local government has never committed to lowering taxation. MADE
You must use between three and eight words
Never ……………………… to lower taxation.
Never has the local government made a commitment to lower taxation.
The significance of preserving ecosystems cannot be overstated. These intricate webs of life support countless species, many of which...... unnoticed beneath forest canopies or deep within oceans.
A.lurk B.loiter C.hide D.hover
A. lurk
...... from extra cash, a side hustle can bring a sense of fulfilment, especially ...... it allows you to develop new skills.
Apart
If/When
Many of these initiatives aim to...... outdated systems and bring about sustainable change.
REVOLVE
revolutionize
It’s very difficult to predict whether he will get the promotion. TELLING
You must use between three and eight words
There is ……………………… not he will get the promotion.
There is little telling whether or not he will get the promotion.
However, human activities have...... vast swathes of natural habitat, leading to a precarious situation where biodiversity is now fighting for survival.
A. possessed B. encamped C. overtaken D.colonised
C. overtaken
But...... may you choose to invest your time in? For some, the idea of freelancing is attractive, while...... dream of launching their own product or brand.
What
Others
This phenomenon is...... in its influence across various sectors, from environmental activism to social justice.
PERVADE
pervasive
Sarah doesn’t seem to appreciate everything her parents have done for her. GRANTED
You must use between three and eight words
Sarah appears ……………………… her parents have done for her.
Sarah appears to take for granted everything her parents have done for her.
The few remaining pockets of wilderness are ...... with life, but even these are under severe threat from deforestation and pollution.
A.progressing B.blooming C.flourishing D.swelling
C. flourishing
The key...... making a side hustle work is to balance it with your primary job. Not...... do you need to manage your time effectively, but you also need to protect your mental well-being.
To
Only
While some leaders push forward (1) ...... , dedicating time and resources, others struggle with feelings of (2) ...... towards existing policies.
LABOUR
LOATHE
loathing
The moment she finished her presentation, her colleagues left the room.
SOONER
No ……………………… than her colleagues left the room.
No sooner had she finished her presentation than her colleagues left the room.
Eforts to (1) ...... the reins of environmental destruction are ongoing, with conservationists working (2) ...... to enact change.
(1) A.grip B.grasp C.seize D.brake
(2) A.fiercely B.relentlessly C.thoroughly D.extremely
(1) D.brake
(2) B.relentlessly
in ...... of financial success, you should set realistic goals. ...... it means working late nights or weekends, you should consider if it’s sustainable in the long run.
Pursuit
If
It is crucial, therefore, to have (1) ...... strategies in place to ensure real impact. Take, for instance, the focus on agriculture: scientists are working to develop methods by which crops (2) ...... more efficiently.
PRACTICE RIPE
practical
ripen
James didn’t succeed in his career because he lacked connections.
PUT
James’s failure in his career can ……………………… of connections.
James’s failure in his career can be put down to his lack of connections.