Exercise 1: Another 100 Miles To Go

Dark night. Heavy traffic. He glanced at the dashboard. He was OK for fuel and (1) _____ within the
speed limit. He indicated that he was pulling out, put his foot down, accelerated and overtook two
cars in (2) _____. It began to rain. He turned on the windscreen wipers and settle (3) _____
comfortably into the leather upholstery. For a moment he was mesmerized by the rhythmic
movement of the wipers. He looked at the road (4) _____. An oncoming car! He dipped his headlights
(5) _____ was dazzled by the other drivers. He sounded his horn. The (6) _____ car seemed to be
coming straight towards him! He's swerved to avoid it. He was confused. He applied his brakes but
skidded on the wet surface. He went (7) _____ the road and collided with a tree. Slowly he reversed
onto the road (8) _____, drove 10 meters forward and pulled up. He got out and inspected the car for
damage, (9) _____ scratches on the bodywork and dented bumper. He lifted the bonnet and checked
the engine. It appeared to be OK. He got into the car again, fastened his seat belt, adjusted the mirror
and started the engine nervously (10)_____ purred sweetly. Good. He released the handbrake. The car
moved forward. Another 100 miles to go.

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Exercise 2: Flamenco Dance

The essence of flamenco is song, (1) _____ accompanied by the guitar and improvised dance. Music
and dance can be placed into specific groups. These categories are usually located (2) _____ a
continuum with subjects dealing with the profound to those that are light-hearted. Typically, the
themes of death, anguish and despair, in (3) _____ to love, gaiety and the countryside are dramatized.
In flamenco dance, the men’s steps are intricate, with toe and heel clicking. Footwork in women's
dancing is of (4) _____ importance, with the graceful use of hands and body taking precedence. In the
dance, the arm, hand and foot movements closely resemble (5) _____ of classical Hindu dance.
Essential to traditional flamenco (6) _____ the performer’s interpretation of the dance unhindered by
the emotion of the music. Performances are often accompanied by rapid hand clapping, finger
snapping and encouraging shouts. The dancers (7) _____ frequently employ finger snapping in
complex rhythms (8) _____ the use of castanets. This dance form was professionalized in the 19th
century, when Romany people (9) _____ began to perform in cafes. In this environment, departure
from the traditional form occurred. Unfortunately, the pressures of the commercial stage meant (10)
_____ rehearsed routines replaced the spontaneity of the original flamenco performances.

Your answers

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Exercise 3: Protecting Your Rights

Copyright is the inalienable, legally secured right to publish, reproduce, and sell the matter and form
(1) _____ a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work. Copyright is designed specifically to protect an
artist, publisher, or (2) _____ owner against any unauthorized copying of his work - as by reproducing
the work in any material form, publishing it, performing it in public, filming it, broadcasting it, causing
it to be distributed to subscribers or making (3) _____ adaption of the work. A copyright supplies a
copyright holder with a (4) _____ of ownership over the created material, which assures him of both
the control over (5) _____ use and the monetary benefits derived from it. Historically, copyrights grew
out of the same system as royal patent grants, by (6) _____ certain authors and printers were given
the exclusive right to publish books and other materials. The basic purpose of such grants (7) _____ to
protect authors’ or publishers’ rights but to raise government revenue and to give governing
authorities control (8) _____ publicized contents. The Statue of Anne, passed in England in 1710, was
a milestone in the history of copyright law (9) _____ it recognized that authors should be the primary
beneficiaries of copyright law. Today, the Berne Convention of 1986 and the Universal Copyright
Convention of 1955 protect rights on an international (10) _____ recognized in all countries.

Your answers

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Exercise 4: Alternative Sources of Energy

In the search for free energy, Tutt’s recently released book , (1) _____ quotes, “We ought to be able to
obtain the energy we need (2) _____ the consumption of material .” These are not the words of (3)
_____ modern-day environmentalist, but of Nikola Telsa, in 1890. (4) _____ his inventions was the
device to generate electricity by harnessing ‘coming energy’. The search (5) _____ free, and
inexpensive energy continues. Researchers are looking for ‘fuelless’ technologies that will (6) _____
pollute or run out, and they are not referring to the puny contribution of solar or wind power. The
scientific establishment has so far been proven correct, (7) _____ no such thing as a free energy lunch
but that hasn't stopped mad scientists trying. They've come up with innumerable patents of ‘over
unity’ contraptions, supposedly giving out more energy than you put (8) _____ to get them going. The
story is fascinating and rarely heavy going, ((9) _____ the quotes can be overlong, and the diagrams
are inadequately displayed. Tutt admits that only a fraction of what is claimed is true. But it is also
true to say we cannot afford to dismiss them (10) _____ of hand, as one of these nonconforming
investigators may just be able to save our planet from climate change

Your answers

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Exercise 5: A Taste For Success

Founded in 1892, the Coca-Cola Company (1) _____ today engaged primarily in the manufacture and
sale of the famous carbonated beverage (2) _____ is a cultural institution in the United States and a
symbol around the world of American tastes.

The drink was originated in 1886 by an Atlanta pharmacist, John S Pemberton; (3) _____ bookkeeper ,
Frank Robinson, chose the name for the drink and penned it in the flowing script that became the
Coca-Cola trademark. Pemberton originally touted his drink (4) _____ a tonic for most common
ailments. He sold his syrup to local soda fountains, and by advertising, the drink became
unexpectedly successful. By 1890 (5) _____ Atlanta pharmacist, Asa Griggs Candler had secured
complete ownership of the business for a (6) _____ cash outlay of $2300 and the exchange of some
proprietary rights. In 1899 the Coca-Cola Company signed its first agreement with an independent
bottling company, which was allowed to buy the syrup and produce, bottle, and distribute the drink.
(7) _____ licensing deals formed the basis of a unique distribution system that now characterizes most
of the American soft drink industry. The post-World War II years (8) _____ diversification in the
packaging of Coca Cola and (9) _____ in the development or acquisition of new products. Today,
Coca-Cola (10) _____ as one of the most prosperous of US businesses.

Your answers

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.