1 Doctors in the region fear another of typhoid.
a) outburst b) outbreak c) outlook
2 Maria was left for breath after swallowing a mouthful of water at the swimming pool.
a) gasping b) gaping c) gulping
3 The sprinter pulled up in agony with a muscle.
a) twisted b) sprained c) torn
4 I saw Mr Howard on the other side of the street and he gave me a of recognition.
a) salute b) cue c) nod
5 Innes off at half time with a foot injury.
a) staggered b) stumbled c) hobbled
6 'Now we must keep your arm up so as to stop the swelling, so I'll put it in a for you,' said the doctor.
a) strap b) tie c) sling
7 When I broke my arm I had it in a plaster for two weeks.
a) cast b) wrap c) mould
8 I'm so fed up waiting for a date for my operation that I'm considering paying to get private medical .
a) treatment b) usage c) conduct
9 The coal industry has been decline for some time now in my country.
a) in b) at c) under
10 'Last season we were plagued injuries, bad weather and sheer bad luck,' said the manager.
a) by b) in c) for
11 I'd just like to thank you advance for all your help.
a) with b) from c) in
12 The whole future of the club is very much the balance.
a) beyond b) under c) in
13 I've been feeling a lot of pressure recently.
a) on b) with c) under
14 We're looking around the area a view to possibly buying a property.
a) with b) at c) under
15 I daren't put a foot wrong at work fear of upsetting the new boss.
a) in b) on c) for
16 Success in major competitions continues to remain reach for Angela Hislop.
a) out of b) under c) over
17 'When the injection , you may want to take a painkiller,' said the dentist.
a) runs out b) wears off c) burns out
18 all likelihood he'll just apologize and come round to our way of thinking.
a) In b) Without c) For
19 When she saw the mess in the living room, she her head in disbelief.
a) wagged b) swayed c) shook
20 Everybody seems to be very high spirits this afternoon. It must be Friday!
a) in b) by c) under

Truth or Myth?

1 D

This is a (5) myth. It won’t damage your eyes, (6) although it might give you a headache. The (7) sensible thing is to watch television at a distance that feels comfortable. But watching too much TV can be a bad idea. In (8) fact, research shows that children who (9) regularly spend more than 10 hours a week watching TV are more likely to be overweight and slower to learn at school.

2 B

This (10) appears to be true. Scientists have found that juggling balls for one minute every day can increase your brain (11) power. Researchers in Germany carried out brain scans and found that certain areas of the brain had grown (12) larger in people who practiced juggling. However, when they (13) stopped juggling, their brains went back to their (14) normal size.

3 A

This is a (15) common belief, but scientists say there is nothing to (16) prove that it’s true. However, the use of this vegetable as a natural (17) remedy goes back to the Ancient Egyptians, and research shows that it can be an effective (18) treatment for coughs, sore throats and upset stomachs, among other (19) illnesses. Unfortunately, many people dislike the smell, but you can take it in pill form.

4 E

The truth is that people get colds from viruses, not from being cold. (20) however, keeping warm may help you to (21) avoid getting a cold. Researchers at Cardiff University’s Common Cold Centre found that a fall in body temperature can (22) cause cold viruses to become active. In a (23) trial, a group of people sat with their feet in (24) bowls of iced water for 20 minutes. A third of them developed colds in the next five days, compared to only 9% of another group who kept dry.

Объяснение:

C - лишнее. Выбрасываем.

Клановая система была разрушена в конце XVIII и в начале XIX века в результате «очистки имений» шотландских лордов от населения.

Шотландская традиционная клановая система XIV—XVIII веков представляла собой своеобразную связь патриархально-родового и феодального укладов жизни, причём оба строя были неразрывно связаны и служили взаимной основой и опорой друг другу.

Клановая система предоставляла питательную среду для якобитских восстаний начала XVIII века ввиду удалённости горных кланов от центров администрации и их к быстрой мобилизации. Высадка Стюартов в Шотландии привела к расколу внутри ряда кланов. Известны случаи, когда глава клана не выезжал из замка, тогда как члены клана принимали активное участие в восстании.

После подавления восстания 1745 года герцог Камберлендский организовал депортацию целых кланов, которые поддерживали Стюартов. С точки зрения сегодняшнего дня эти действия представляли собой этнические чистки. За пределами шотландских полков было запрещено ношение одежды с рисунком из тартана, которая позволяла членам одного клана быстро идентифицировать друг друга.

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