Unit 5 - reading

Question 1

deafening

Answer 1

extremely loud (adj.)

• We heard the ____ roar of tractors.
• a _____ noise

Question 2

indistinct

Answer 2

not clear (adj.)

• His words became ____.
• We heard the deafening roar of tractors and ___ shouting from humans.

Question 3

extract

Answer 3

to take something out, especially using force (v.)

• The dentist may decide to ____ the tooth.
• Mum told me that palm oil is ____ from the fruit of the oil palm tree.

Question 4

flourish

Answer 4

to grow or develop well (v.)

• The company soon began to ____ under his expert management.
• Palm trees can ____ anywhere.

Question 5

frantically

Answer 5

very worried or frightened (adv.)

• Mum screamed ____.

Question 6

commotion

Answer 6

a sudden period of noise and confused or excited movement (n.)

• I could only think of getting away from the ___.

Question 7

cower

Answer 7

to bend down or move back because you are frightened (v.)

• I heard a human voice and ____.

Question 8

sanctuary

Answer 8

a place that provides protection (n.)

This ____ is surrounded by trees very much like home.

Question 9

snuggle

Answer 9

to move into a warm, comfortable position (v.)

It is wonderful to ____ under my mum’s arm again.