Unit 5 Input 1 Vocabulary
The artist tended to __________ the size of the fish in his painting to make them seem larger than life.
a) exaggerate b) exploit c) accompany d) inhabit
(A) exaggerate
The governments need to spend more money __ conservation compaigns.
a) at b) in c) on d) from
(C) on
Transform the following statement by using the word in the parenthesis.
Traditional methods have limitations. On the other hand, modern technology offers more possibilities. (whereas)
Whereas traditional methods have limitations, modern technology offers more possibilities.
OR
Modern technology offers more possibilities, whereas traditional methods have limitations.
Change from passive to active:
Water is used excessively in this area.
People....
People use water excessively in the area.
Transform the following statement by using the word in parenthesis.
It is possible that people will use more advanced technology for irrigation. (may)
People may use more advanced technology for irrigation.
Why is improper land use and deforestation likely to __________ the process of desertification?
a) obtain b) disappear c) aggravate d) monitor
(C) aggravate
The farmer decided to __________ the barren land, hoping to make it more productive.
a) fund b) consume c) cultivate d) regulate
(C) cultivate
Change from active to passive:
The drought affected the entire region.
The entire region was affected by the drought.
Change from active to passive:
The river supplies water to the city.
Water to the city is supplied by the river.
Change from active to passive:
The government implemented water conservation plans.
Water conservation plans were implemented.
Smoking is ______ to your health, as it can lead to various diseases and medical conditions.
a) rural b) detrimental c) considerable d) gradual
(B) detrimental
A way of dealing with something is called:
a) an admission b) preciousness c) excessiveness
d) an approach
(D) an approach
Create a relative clause:
There is a village. (it hasn't received rainfall for several months)
There is a village which hasn't received rainfall for several months.
Create a relative clause:
The river dried up. (it used to be a major source of water for the community)
The river which used to be a major source of water for the community dried up.
Transform the following statement by using the word in the parenthesis.
The drought suddenly began. For this reason, the water levels have significantly decreased. (since)
Since the drought suddenly began, the water levels have significantly decreased.
The rapid cutting down of trees and misuse of land can lead to the ______ of natural resources. (exploit)
Answer: expoitation
How does excessive water __________ contribute to the process of desertification? (consume)
Answer: consumption
Transform the second sentence by using the word in the parenthesis.
There is a lot of funding for their campaign. I am sure that they are the participants of the project. (must)
There is a lot of funding for their campaign. They must be the participants of the project.
Create a relative clause:
They live in an area. (the government protects it due to severe droughts)
They live in an area which the government protects due to severe droughts.
OR
They live in an area that the government protects due to severe droughts.
Create a relative clause:
The region is experiencing a severe drought. (many farmers are struggling to irrigate their crops there)
The region where many farmers are struggling to irrigate their crops is experiencing a severe drought.
"The invitation to the party explicitly stated that it would exclude anyone without a valid ticket."
What does it mean 'to exclude'?
To "exclude" means to leave someone or something out, to not include them.
"The soil was rich and good for growing crops, making it a fertile land for farming."
What does it mean 'fertile'?
"Fertile" means that something, usually soil or land, is good at producing and supporting the growth of plants.
Create relative clauses:
The scientist is studying a phenomenon. (the professor works with her/it occurs in arid climates)
The scientist whom the professor works with is studying a phenomenon which occurs in arid areas.
Create a relative clause:
The government implemented water conservation measures. (its people were using water excessively)
The government whose people were using water excessively implemented water conservation measures.
Fill in the gaps with the/a/an or (X):
A desert is __ ecosystem found on every continent, from __ Australia to South America, and in almost every country, from China to __ United States. In deserts, rainfall is scarce, and temperatures can be extreme. Despite __ challenges, deserts are home to __ diverse group of species adapted to __ environment.
A desert is an ecosystem which is found on every continent, from X Australia to South America, and in almost every country, from China to the United States. In deserts, rainfall is scarce, and temperatures can be extreme. Despite the challenges, deserts are home to a diverse group of species adapted to the environment.