Practice IELTS

Exercise - 173

Question: 1 Wild ....... are found in many parts of the world including North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Correct Answer : 1 [boars]

Notes: Wild boars are found in many parts of the world including North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Question: 2 The Sahara ....... is a very hot and dry place. However, in spite of the harsh climate, certain plants and animals continue to prosper each year.

Correct Answer : 2 [desert]

Notes: The Sahara desert is a very hot and dry place. However, in spite of the harsh climate, certain plants and animals continue to prosper each year.

Question: 3 Paul loves to hike early in the morning because everything is so crisp and fresh at that time. The morning dew and ....... makes the world look dreamy.

Correct Answer : 3 [mist]

Notes: Paul loves to hike early in the morning because everything is so crisp and fresh at that time. The morning dew and mist makes the world look dreamy.

Question: 4 Sahara, a beautiful Arabian mare, has a long and sleek ........ Her owner bathes and grooms her on a regular basis.

Correct Answer : 4 [mane]

Notes: Sahara, a beautiful Arabian mare, has a long and sleek mane. Her owner bathes and grooms her on a regular basis.

Question: 5 The church choir sings the most beautiful ....... every Sunday. I wish I could sing that well.

Correct Answer : 5 [hymn]

Notes: The church choir sings the most beautiful hymn every Sunday. I wish I could sing that well.

Question: 6 The contractor took the couple to the ....... of their new home. He wanted to discuss details about the size and geographic issues they will have to address before construction can begin.

Correct Answer : 6 [site]

Notes: The contractor took the couple to the site of their new home. He wanted to discuss details about the size and geographic issues they will have to address before construction can begin.

Question: 7 Normally, Robert likes his ....... medium-rare but his wife, on the other hand, likes hers well-done.

Correct Answer : 7 [steak]

Notes: Normally, Robert likes his steak medium-rare but his wife, on the other hand, likes hers well-done.

Question: 8 To improve Taylor's reading skills, Taylor's teacher told his mother that he should read his English assignments ....... at home every night.

Correct Answer : 8 [aloud]

Notes: To improve Taylor's reading skills, Taylor's teacher told his mother that he should read his English assignments aloud at home every night.

Question: 9 Richard got his finger caught in the doorjam and it was ....... for two days afterwards.

Correct Answer : 9 [sore]

Notes: Richard got his finger caught in the doorjam and it was sore for two days afterwards.

Question: 10 I use rosemary, marjoram and ....... in an old-fashioned, roasted chicken recipe my mother gave me.

Correct Answer : 10 [thyme]

Notes: I use rosemary, marjoram and thyme in an old-fashioned, roasted chicken recipe my mother gave me.