1. The study calculated that replacing weekly fruit juice consumption with whole fruits could bring health benefits. 2. For my birthday Mother baked a cake with yellow icing. 3. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are called nutrients because they provide the fuel your body needs. 4. Many women have to juggle motherhood and a full-time job. 5. Arguments are unavoidable when three generations live under one roof. 6. Her deep hatred of her sister was evident. 7. Older people who live alone often need help with gardening and house maintenance. 8. Positive attitude helps employees to get along with co-workers and managers. 9. China’s air pollution has cut life expectancy by an average of 5.5 years in the north of the country and caused higher rates of lung cancer. 10. It is much safer to use stainless steel or glass containers instead of plastic ones.
2.
1. My favorite cookery book is “Appetite” by Nigel Slater. (cooker) 2. Eating can also make you thirsty, and so can waking up in the morning. (thirst) 3. You shouldn’t rest on your laurels but try to improve your academic performance. (academy) 4. Highly explosive gas is naturally found in coal mines. (explode) 5. An endangered species is a species of organisms facing a very high risk of extinction. (danger) 6. The most disastrous earthquake struck in Shanxi, China 1556. (disaster) 7. Thoughtless exploitation of nature by man has resulted in the effects we have to deal with now. (thought) 8. Laos is a landlocked mountainous country, widely covered by tropical forest. (mountain) 9. I decided to take a walk. It would be too tiring to wait in the queue. (tire)
3.
1. The service was slow and the waiter’s familiarity was unacceptable, so we left without paying. (accept) 2. Some children are a challenge, especially when they misbehave in public places. (behaviour) 3. To my disappointment, the restaurant was overbooked and we had to spend the evening at home. (appoint) 4. Michael was indecisive about what dessert to order. (decide) 5. Parents’ disapproval of their children’s behaviour and life choices can ruin their lives. (approve) 6. There is a huge difference between disobeying children and those merely unwilling to listen to their parents’ advice. (obey, will) 7. Young children mustn’t be left unattended either at home or at public places. (attention) 8. She was frequently left alone by her unfaithful husband. (faith) 9. If you describe someone as incompetent, you are criticising them because they are unable to do their job or a task properly or are unqualified to act in this capacity. (competence, qualifications) 10. Banks are still seen as insecure and many people keep their savings at home. (security)
