1.

Match the words with a correct definition

1. solitude a) going beyond what is

usual, regular, or
customary
2. ladder
b) the quality or state of being
alone or remote from
3. marvel society

c) a structure for climbing up

4. rumor or down that consists
essentially of two long
sidepieces joined at
5. neglect intervals by crosspieces on
which one may step

6. hectic d) to give little attention or

respect to

7. litter e) trash, wastepaper, or

garbage
8. extraordinary f) an unofficial, interesting
story or piece of news that
might be true or invented,
9. dwell and that is communicated
quickly from person to
person
10.mournful
g) to live in a place or in a
particular way

h) to show or experience
great surprise or admiration

i) very sad

j) full of activity, or very busy

and fast:
Put the words from the previous task in the gaps.

1. She ____________ in remote parts of Asia for many years

2. After months of _____________ at sea it felt strange to be in

company.

3. She was up a _____________, cleaning the window.

4. He ____________ that poor dog - he never takes him for

walks or gives him any attention.

5. About two percent of fast-food packaging ends up as

___________.

6. The area has become a haven for people tired of the

______________ pace of city life.

7. ________________ about her are circulating at school.

8. Her voice had an _____________hypnotic quality.

9. Hes in a depression these days, you can notice his

__________________ expression.

10. We paused to ________________ at the view