Academic Vocabulary
RI.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
- A.to describe fully
- B.to leave and not come back
- C.to stay and defend
- D.to repair carefully
2.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
- A.a kind of map
- B.something that blocks the way
- C.a helpful guide
- D.a clear open road
3.They chose a durable fabric for the tent. What does "durable" mean here?
- A.lasting a long time without wearing out
- B.wearing out quickly
- C.very cheap
- D.very colourful
4.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
- A.very long
- B.correct in every detail
- C.very quick
- D.full of mistakes
5.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
- A.the cost of something
- B.the size of something
- C.the order things happen in
- D.the colour of something
6.Vegetation was sparse on the rocky slope. What does "sparse" mean here?
- A.thickly packed
- B.recently planted
- C.thinly spread; not much of it
- D.brightly coloured
7.Fresh water is the island's scarcest resource. What does "resource" mean here?
- A.a piece of furniture
- B.something useful that can be used
- C.a sort of story
- D.a kind of mistake
8.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
- A.happening slowly over time
- B.happening backwards
- C.happening loudly
- D.happening all at once
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