Day 24
earn ease eastern ecology economic
edge editor education effect efficient
effort election electricity electronic elegant
I. Fill in the blanks
1. The pace of economic growth is picking up.
2. In his retirement, he lived a life of ease.
3. This dictionary is available in electronic form.
4. She's the editor of a new collection of ghost stories.
5. Oil pollution could damage the fragile ecology of the coral reefs.
6. As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories.
7. We moved into a flat with electricity but no running water.
8. She earned a living as a part-time secretary.
9. The design on this quilt cover is quite elegant.
10. It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort.
11. I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights.
12. They are planning to open a factory in Eastern Europe
13. Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table.
14. In America, presidential elections are held every four years.
15. She completed her formal education in 1995.
II. Choose the correct word (using the correct form)
1. To develop agriculture is all important to the national economy and the people's livelihood.
2. It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position.
3. All the people agreed to elect him our chairman.
4. Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking.
5. The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.
6. In many Eastern countries massage was and is a part of everyday life.
7. You can download the file and edit it on your word processor.
8. The furniture managed to combine practicality with elegance.
9. As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students.
10. I was impressed by the efficiency with which she handled the crisis.
11. Scientists have described the Aral sea as the site of the worst ecological disaster on earth
12. The machine will start running as soon as the electric current is turned on.
13. They have driven the rhino to the edge of extinction.
14. The new rules will become effective in the next few days.
15. Electronic computers are now in common use all over the world.
Day 25
element embarrassed emerge emergency emotion
emperor emphasis employ empty enormous
enhance enterprise entertainment enthusiastic entirely
I. Fill in the blanks
1. The daughter of an emperor does not worry about finding a husband.
2. For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter.
3. You don't sound very enthusiastic about the idea.
4. He had enormous charm and a great sense of humour.
5. Fitness has now become an important element in our lives.
6. I entirely agree with you.
7. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field.
8. We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice.
9. My life seems empty without you.
10. The entertainment was provided by a folk band.
11. He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention.
12. There are plenty of small industrial enterprises.
13. Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion
14. The swimmer emerged from the lake.
15. This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.
II. Choose the correct word (using the correct form)
1. His new enterprise is full of life and has a bright future.
2. I'm glad you offered, it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask.
3. He started off with one small factory, and now he's the head of a huge industrial empire.
4. You will fail without elementary knowledge of the field.
5. The price of wine varies enormously depending on where it comes from.
6. Victims are left with emotional problems that can last for life.
7. She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching.
8. We must emphasize that we are not in competition with you.
9. Language emerges and develops with the emergence and development of society.
10. We should strengthen and improve education and training of officials to enhance their competence.
11. He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.
12. The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population.
13. The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake.
14. Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment.
15. I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys.
Day 26
entitle entrance entry encounter encourage
energetic engage episode equator equal
era error erupt escape essential
I. Fill in the blanks
1. My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
2. A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour.
3. You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65.
4. When she left the firm, it was the end of an era.
5. I'd like to try and forget the whole episode.
6. I think you have made an error in calculating the total.
7. Violence erupted outside the embassy gates.
8. How did the thieves gain entry into the building?
9. With that amount of money I should be able to engage in some profitable business.
10. He knew I was energetic and dynamic and would get things done.
11. He escaped from prison this morning.
12. Children and adult shall have equal rights.
13. We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week.
14. Singapore is near the equator.
15. The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out.
II. Choose the correct word (using the correct form)
1. The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher.
2. As a child he would often escape into a dreamworld of his own.
3. The accident was caused by human error.
4. In the final episode we will find out who did the murder.
5. Their age and experience entitle old people to the respect of young people.
6. They live and work together in complete equality and brotherhood.
7. New Zealand is a South Pacific country located midway between the Equator and the South Pole.
8. She had started to devote her energies to teaching rather than performing
9. China enters a new five-year plan period next year
10. It marks the beginning of a new era in human history.
11. There is a eruption risk of Tengchong volcano in our country.
12. Her words were a great encouragement to them.
13. It is essential that your diet is varied and balanced
14. It was my mother's very own engagement ring.
15. The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin.
Day 27
establish estate estimate excuse exist
exit expense expand expectation extend
explode explore export expose express
I. Fill in the blanks
1. There's no excuse for such behaviour.
2. I naturally took him to be the owner of the estate.
3. The islands export sugar and fruit.
4. As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore.
5. There was an air of expectation and great curiosity.
6. The school has established a successful relationship with the local community.
7. A child's vocabulary expands through reading.
8. I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need.
9. There is a fire exit on each floor of the building.
10. My job as a journalist is to expose the truth.
11. Teachers have expressed concern about the changes.
12. There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside.
13. There are plans to extend the no-smoking area.
14. Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild.
15. She always travels first-class regardless of expense.
II. Choose the correct word (using the correct form)
1. The house was too expensive and too big. Besides, I'd grown fond of our little rented house.
2. In fact, the first group were absolutely correct in their estimation of this man's height.
3. The establishment of the regional government in 1980 did not end terrorism.
4. We import raw materials and energy and export mainly industrial products.
5. He joined a small group hike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington.
6. He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her.
7. He will appeal to the state for an extension of unemployment benefits
8. His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.
9. I know a real estate agent who can help you find a house or an apartment.
10. There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames.
11. Pakistan came into existence as an independent country after the war.
12. You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months.
13. Future expansion of the business calls for two new factories.
14. She is usually excused from her duties during the school holidays
15. He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth.
Day 28
evidence eve eventually extent exceptional
exchange external extinction extraordinary extremely
event evaluate even fabric facilitate
I. Fill in the blanks
1. Our flight eventually left five hours late.
2. On the Christmas eve, everyone of us got a gift from father Christmas.
3. It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party.
4. This deadline will be extended only in exceptional circumstances .
5. The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.
6. She found it extremely difficult to get a job.
7. Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera?
8. The election was the main event of 2004.
9. We need to evaluate how well the policy is working.
10. Many external influences can affect your state of mind.
11. We found further scientific evidence for this theory.
12. Glue the fabric around the window
13. Even a child can understand it
14. It is difficult to assess the full extent of the damage.
15. An operation is beginning to try to save a species of crocodile from extinction.
II. Choose the correct word (using the correct form)
1. Women tend to attribute their success to external causes such as luck.
2. His decision to hold talks is extraordinary because it could mean the real end of the war.
3. The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism.
4. It is a tradition to make dumplings in the New Year's Eve.
5. Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances.
6. The dinosaur became extinct before the appearance of man.
7. It has now become evident to us that a mistake has been made.
8. The way the guests were treated in the hotel influenced their evaluation of the service.
9. Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception.
10. You can't see the full extent of the beach from here.
11. Eventually your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult
12. He kept calling me for years, even after he got married
13. The decisions we take now may influence the course of events in the future.
14. Waterproofed fabric pants are more expensive than plastic pants.
15. We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information.