Part 1
This artwork is good enough to .......... modern composition.
a. rival b. compare c. compete d. oppose
a. rival
What's even ....... surprising is that Kieron doesn't come from an artistic family.
more
They see this as proof that there has been an ........... in the power of their brains. (IMPROVE)
improvement
The first scientist to .......... the Chauvet paintings missed some other important details.
a. arrive b.reach c. meet d. know
b. reach
He asked his parents if they ......... buy him what he asked for.
would/could
All sorts of handheld 'brain games' are now available in the shops, and the most .......... games have sold in their millions. (SUCCESS)
successful
The lines and simbols were initially ......... as insignificant.
a. believed b. regarded c. thought d. agreed
b. regarded
He first got inspiration ........ some boats he saw on holiday at the sea side.
from
The improvement in the ........... of the brain is something that happens naturally. (PERFORM)
performance
During the winter months, the animals are generally to be found ........ out at sea.
a. longer b. wider c. broader d. further
d. further
Kieron wanted a sketch pad and pencils ........ that he could draw them.
so
As well as gaining .......... from finding the correct answer to a difficult problem, we give our brains a good work out in the process. (SATISFY)
satisfaction
It is ......... that the seas arounf Iceland are home to over five thousand orca whales.
a. estimated b. counted c. guessed d. totalled
a. estimated
Perhaps this shouldn't ......... as that much of a surprise.
come
So although these brain games are obviously fun to play, it remains ......... whether they are actually helping to boost brainpower or not. (CERTAIN)
uncertain