1
____________ caused land erosion. (the act of cutting down trees)
2
________ are forced to make choices between national security and domestic priorities. (people making laws)
3
His enthusiasm was __________ . (spreads quickly to other people)
4
His speech was very ________ . (having a major effect)
5
She has an enormous _______ for hard work. (the ability to do sth)
6
Which events led to the ________ of World War I? (the sudden start of sth unpleasant)
7
Scottish curlew, a big, elegant bird, lives on moors and _______ . (areas that are naturally wet)
8
New paths have made the area more ____________ . (suitable or safe for walking)
9
Did he ______ malaria while he was travelling? (catch, get a disease)
10
You can't _____ this disease through coughing. (pass it from one person to another)
11
Don't worry about the law changes - you are not _______ . (influenced by sth)
12
We can _______ the sun’s rays as a source of energy. (to control and use the natural power of sth)
13
The badger is a ______ of tuberculosis. (someone that passes a disease to others)
14
This production plant is the country's largest ______ of airborne toxins. (producer of pollution))
15
Glass factories still ______ in this area. (to become very successful and strong)
16
Prices have risen in order to _______ the increased cost of materials. (to use one cost in order to reduce the effect of another)
17
Seeds and pollens _______ by the wind. (to become present in number of places)
18
We must act now to _____ an environmental disaster. (formal - to prevent sth from happening)
19
A virus needs a suitable ______ in order to reproduce. (an animal or plant in which the virus lives)
20
This legislation will drastically _________ the power of local authorities. (limit)
