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WORD FORMATION – PRACTICE 4

1. Some people wake up every morning with a sense of ease, quiet, and spaciousness in their
mind, while others tend to feel anxious, fearful and _____ toward the day ahead. (PATHETIC)
2. Human brain, within which there are two main cell types, is the _____ networks of neurons that
encode and process information. (CONNECTION)
3. There’s one of the best reasons to visit Bali: the cornucopia of _____ yoga and wellness centers,
where rest and rejuvenation are virtually guaranteed, and transformation is inescapable.
(NOTCH)
4. There was a time when scientists also backed occasional long shots, investigating some weird
stuff on the _____ it would pay off. (CHANCE)
5. A five-day retreat starts at $600 and includes _____ accommodations, one to yoga classes a
day, breakfast, and a one-hour massage. (OCCUPY)
6. A division of a restaurant chain with corporate headquarters has installed a/an _____
computerized system, which can be loaded with different software for various calculation
approaches, greatly increasing the accuracy and speed of its order tasking process. (TOUCH)
7. As researchers recognize the scientific and commercial worth of studying these viruses, we
predict they will not be regarded as _____ for very long. (KNOW)
8. The phone has been innovated with _____ software that monitors your gaze, lighting up the
display when you look at the screen and dimming it when you look away. (TRACK)
9. Up to a point, people can improve their _____ skills with practice, though many scientists
believe it’s not possible for the brain to carry out two or more processes simultaneously. (TASK)
10. LG’s new line of smarts TVs is available with a Smart Control system: the TV tracks the wand’s
movements and duplicates them with a/an (A) _____ cursor, making navigating around the
menus, apps and (B) _____ services quick and easy. (SCREEN, CATCH)

1. antipathy 2. interconnected 3. top-notch 4. off-chance 5. double-occupancy 6. multitouch-sensitive

7. lesser-known 8. eye-tracking 9. multitasking 10. A. on-screen B. catch-up
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PASSAGE 1

Another type of technology is being introduced. It’s called Microdrone and it’s a (1) _____
(TOY) remote-control craft that hovers above streets or crowds to film what’s going on beneath.
This Microdrone has already been used to monitor rock festivals, but its supplier has also been in
discussions to supply it to the Metropolitan Police, and SOCA, the Serious Organized Crime
Agency. The drones are small enough to be (2) _____ (NOTICE) by people on the ground when
they are flying at 350ft. They contain (3) _____ (RESOLUTE) video surveillance equipment and an
infrared night vision capability, so even in darkness they give their operators a bird’s eye view of
locations while remaining virtually (4) _____ (DETECTION). The worrying thing is, who will get access
to this technology? Merseyside police are already employing two of the devices as part of a pilot
scheme to watch football crowds and city parks looking for (5) _____ (SOCIETY) behaviour. It is not
just about crime detection: West Midlands fire brigade is about to lease a drone, for example, to
get a better view of fire and flood scenes and aid rescue attempts; the Environment Agency is
considering their use for monitoring of illegal fly-tipping and oil spills.

PASSAGE 2

seethe do resist impede torment immune fat hindrance discipline

For many people doing physical exercise may entail a painful torturing of the body. Unless we
are forced to go in for a physical training, we are inclined to treat it as something of a lower
priority than staying in front of the TV set, spending time in a pub sipping alcoholic beverages or
consuming excessive quantities of (1) _____ confectionery in a cafe. What usually repels
individuals from committing themselves to strenuous exercise is the fear of fatigue, discomfort or
even the inhibitions of being (2) _____ by true fitness zealots.

However, getting fit is fully a matter of common sense. Different forms of exercise may be of
great benefit to the human body increasing its strength, flexibility and endurance. When
supported by a nutritious diet, much better performance of the heart and the lungs improves the
blood circulation making an individual more resistant to stressful situations as well as more (3) _____
to infections and diseases.

In the first place, (4) _____ that is requisite for proceeding with such physical effort ought to be
attained to ensure that the intention of becoming healthier and more vigorous isn't suppressed by
any trivial (5) _____.

PASSAGE 1 1. toy-sized 2. unnoticed 3. high-resolution 4. undetectable 5. antisocial

PASSAGE 2 1. fattening 2. outdone 3. immune 4. self-discipline 5. impediments