Language Lab, Science Faculty, University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis

UK fuel prices reach new record

PART A

Read the definitions below and type the words that correspond. A clue will be given to help you out . Although there are synonyms that would be absolutely correct, we have only accepted the words that you will need to understand the article in the next exercise. Please make a note of the words you didn't know. This is a good way to build up vocabulary.

 

Over or higher than (a preposition)

 

To rise suddenly above the normal or usual level (a verb) -- it starts with an "S"

 

To a small degree or extent (an adverb) -- It also starts with an "S"

 

Now please give the opposite of the adverb you found in the previous question. (an adverb) -- It also starts with an "S" (!)

 

Usual or ordinary in kind or character ; being intermediate between extremes. (here an adjective, but this word can also be a noun and a verb) -- One of its synonym is "middle" or "mean".

 

What is the past participle of the verb "to rise" ?

 

The act of causing disorder ( a noun) -- It starts with the same three letters.

 

An amount of something available for use (a noun) -- It's the opposite of "demand" in economics.

 

A standard by which something can be measured or judged ( a noun) -- You can sit on the first five letters of this word in a park.

 

Not processed (in this case, it concerns oil) ( an adjective)

 

To eliminate completely and without a trace (a verb) -- It's a compound verb.

Now please click here for a gap filling exercise.

 

 

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