FCE Expert gapped sentences
Module 3
Module 3
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Lernkarten
The cultural ___ of Italy.
important features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such
as traditions, places or buildings
heritage
We visited an interesting archaeological ___.
a place where sth is, was, or will be built
site
The country now faces an economic ___.
a situation that has reached an extremely difficult point;
crisis
There have been several ___ on foreigners recently.
a violent act intended to hurt or damage sb or sth
attacks
They should ban the ___ of radioactive waste at sea.
the act of getting rid of sth unwanted
dumping
The ___ by local people took the soldiers by surprise.
a rebellion
uprising
___ from the south ransacked the town.
people who use force to enter and take control of another country
Invaders
Sybil had a ___ first marriage.
extremely bad or unsuccessful
disastrous
There has been a marked increase in ___ between East and West.
the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries
trade
The country has entered an ___ of high unemployment.
a period of time that is different from other periods
era
Thousands of people died in the ___.
an unexpected event such as a very bad accident, flood or fire
disaster
The dirty tables ____ us ___ eating there.
to discourage sb from doing sth (phrasal verb)
put _ off
The old stonework was ___ away.
to break, or cause sth to break, into small pieces
crumbling
Water ___ as it freezes.
to increase in size, number or importance
expands
Polluted water sources are a ___ to wildlife.
sth that is dangerous and likely to cause damage
hazard
The industry is ___ by five multinational companies.
to have control over a place or a person
dominated
Whole villages were___ by the floods.
to destroy sth completely (phrasal verb)
wiped out
The earthquake __ most of the city.
to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage
devastated
His injuries proved ___ , and the driver was charged with manslaughter.
very serious and having an important bad effect in the future or causing death
fatal
___ applying for hundreds of jobs, he's still out of work.
without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by
Despite
The company is still showing healthy ___.
when sth increases in size, number or importance
expansion
I can ___ remember the day we met.
producing very clear, powerful and detailed images in the mind
vividly
At one time the police patrolled the ___ -___ streets of Chicago in fear.
a place in which there is a lot of criminality
crime-ridden
In the UK it is very difficult to define city ___.
a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of sth
boundaries
What a ___ thing to say!
very bad or unpleasant; terrible
dreadful
Office workers surveyed the ___ caused by the bomb.
damage and destruction
devastation
The bell is ___, weighing over 40 tons.
very large in size, amount or number
massive
Samson came home so thin and weak his own children hardly ___ him.
to know sb or sth because you have seen, heard or experienced them before
recognised
She got ___ involved in the discussion.
in a way that involves positive action
actively
The park is the largest wildlife ___ in the US.
an area of land which is protected in order to keep safe the animals and plants that live there
reserve
I found his tale of a wild and lawless life ___.
extremely interesting
fascinating
It was a ___ January afternoon.
unpleasant, cold not welcoming or attractive
bleak
They have __ their support for the party candidate.
to take or move out or back, or to remove
withdrawn
I forgot to renew my ___ of the sailing club.
the state of belonging to an organization
membership
Can you guess the meaning of this word from its ___?
the situation within which sth exists or happens, and that can help explain it
context
With one or two notable ___, there are few women orchestra conductors.
sb or sth that is not included in a rule, group or list
exceptions
It’s ___ how much Tom has changed since he met Sally.
impossible, or very difficult, to believe
incredible
The ancient pots and statues were ___-___ although a number were broken.
kept in good condition
well-preserved
He was ___ for the Nobel Prize.
to officially suggest sb for an election, job, position or honour
nominated
He watched a ___ woman walk up the street.
very beautiful or pleasant
gorgeous
