AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 1e

Matching exercise

Match the items on the right to the items on the left.
1. The spaceship that landed on the moon was built to __________ weight and maximize manoeuvrability.
2. The mixing of water in the Pacific Ocean has resulted in the most varied __________ of animals and plants of the world's oceans.
3. Public opinion polls __________ revealed an increase in fear of flying following the attacks of 9-11.
4. The Muslim holy man was wearing a black turban __________ his descent from the Prophet Muhammad.
5. Although the leading causes of death for men and women are identical, men __________ higher death rates.
6. The company had to __________ its original budget forecast due to a sudden rise in energy costs.
7. Because violence __________ in video games, many parents worry about their effect on children.
8. The police finally had to __________ their search after looking for the lost child for over a year.
9. Researchers recently discovered a hunger-__________ hormone in obese individuals.
10. The __________ of the application of the death penalty in the U.S. is one of the prime arguments against its use.