Cam 15 – TEST 1 + 2

Exercise 1:
Fill in the blanks with words provided:
"improvise, "detach", "radical", "be subjected to", "contagious", " thrive", "mitigate",
“indigenous”, “insluting”
During a 1.________ weather event, emergency responders must find solutions to 2.__________the crisis.
Residents, often .3_____________ prolonged power cut and disrupted infrastructure, must 3.__________
from their normal routines and find creative solutions. While 4.__________ anxieties may arise, a strong
sense of community can 5._________ as people come together to help each other. This can be seen in the
way communities organize search parties, share resources, and create shelters. Even the most prepared
individuals may find themselves lacking essential supplies, forcing them to 6.____________ with what they
have. In these situations, a willingness to adapt and cooperate proves far more valuable than material
possessions.
Exercise 2: Choose the best option:
1. In order to reach an agreement, both sides often need to be willing to find a(n) _______, where each party
gives up something in order to gain something else.
 A. discrepancy B. compromise C. advantage D. priority
2. The historian decided to _______ deeper into the archives, unearthing previously unknown documents
that shed new light on the event.
 A. studied B. explored C. investigated D. delved
3. The old man had a ________ collection of hats, including one made of straw and another shaped like a
fish.
 A. peculiar B. common C. normal D. usual
4. The scientist's ________ to find a cure for cancer was fueled by his unwavering belief in the power of
science.
 A. attempt B. effort C. pursuit D. All of the above
5. Many restaurants struggle with high employee _____. If people keep quitting, it can be hard to keep
things running smoothly
 A. turnover B. retention C. recruitment D. hiring
6. The presentation about local history was so long and lacking in engaging elements that it was quite _____.
A. tedious B. exciting C. rief D. thought-provoking
7. Based on archaeological evidence, scientists are __________ believe that this civilization existed
thousands of years ago.
A. tend to B. inclined to C. seem to D. willing to
8. On the arduous journey of scientific research, the research team had to overcome many significant h _ _ _
_ _s to achieve remarkable achievements.
9. You have three tests scheduled for school. If the tests are on consecutive days, which describes the order
of the tests?
A. Spread out over a week B. One day after another
C. On random days throughout the month D. Only on weekends
10. The research team developed a _______ methodology that could withstand rigorous testing and
scrutiny.
 A. flimsy B. intricate C. robust D. tentative
11. The company's policy encourages employee _______ by empowering them to take ownership of their
tasks.
 A. compliance B. autonomy C. supervision D. guidance
12. The company is conducting a thorough investigation into the recent security _______.
 A. breach B. event C. incident D. malfunction
13. With the advancement of technology, new opportunities are constantly _______ for businesses in the
healthcare sector.
 A. emerging B. developing C. on the horizon D. fluctuating
14. The company is currently in the process of _______ a new marketing strategy to increase brand
awareness.
 A. developing B. implementing C. evaluating D. revising
15. The new policy represents a _______ between the need for efficiency and the importance of employee
well-being.
 A. discrepancy B. compromise C. advantage D. priority
16. The research team's investigation was not _______ to a single area of study and explored various
relevant disciplines.
 A. confined B. directed C. expanded D. concluded
17. The company's _______ for innovation has led to the development of cutting-edge products.
A. propensity B. aptitude C. instinct D. commitment
18. The instructions for assembling the new toy seemed complex at first, but upon closer inspection, the
steps were actually quite _____.
A. straightforward B. challenging C. intricate D. ambiguous
19. The doctor advised Sarah to cut back on her caffeine intake. Her ____ coffee consumption was
contributing to her anxiety and sleep problems.
A. moderate B. excessive C. occasional D. considerable
20. The firefighter bravely rushed into the burning building, despite the ____ he faced from the flames and
collapsing structure.
A. benefit B. challenge C. benhmark D. jeopardy
21. Despite initially being a luxury item, smartphones have become _______ in recent years, with almost
everyone carrying one.
 A. widespread B. expensive C. outdated D. ubiquitous
22. Staying up late studying for exams can be beneficial, but it's important to find a balance. Too much sleep
deprivation can have a(n) _______ effect on your focus, memory, and overall health.
 A. conducive B. detrimental C. minor D. energizing
23. The town hall meeting addressed a variety of concerns from residents, but the most _______ issue was
the proposed closure of the local library.
 A. trivial B. mesmerizing C. prominent D. salient
24. The scientist's lifelong _______ was to find a cure for this debilitating disease.
A. mistake B. endeavor C. outcome D. implication
25. The constant arguing between the team members began to _______ their ability to work together
effectively.
 A. augment B. solidify C. undermine D. streamline
26. Knowing her fear of heights, John's attempts to convince Sarah to go on the Ferris wheel were ultimately
_______.
 A. successful B. thrilling C. triumphant D. futile
27. The city council is exploring various strategies to _______ the impact of rush hour traffic congestion.
 A. ignore B. substitute C. analyze D. mitigate
 Exercise 3: Improve the following passage by using more academic words for the underline words

First Day Jitters

 The first day at a new school can be a huge whirlwind of emotions. Long-term friendships can be

built, but it can also be quite difficult to navigate the unfamiliar. Stepping into a new classroom,

surrounded by unfamiliar faces, can be very nervous-making. You might feel a heavy weight of

expectation on your shoulders, wondering if you'll fit in with the already established groups.

However, most schools have friendly faces willing to help. A simple "hello" can open the door to

interesting conversations and new friendships. Remember, everyone feels a little nervous on the first

day. Taking a deep breath and introducing yourself can be the first step to an easy and enjoyable

long-term school experience.