Use of English: Part 3/5 Word
formation and vocabulary.
ACTIVITY 150:Read the text below. Use
the word given in capitals
to form a word (a noun, adjective or
adverb) that fits in the gap in the same line.
Then check the correct answers.
VOLUNTEER
IN AFRICA
Lesotho is a small
nation in the middle of southern Africa.
DEPEND
The
of Lesotho lies more than 1,000 metres above
sea level.
KING
With its wild
landscapes, it is a paradise for nature
lovers
SPOIL
and outdoor
,
and also offers the opportunity for visitors to gain
ENTHUSIASM
experience of African culture. This is
particularly true in the rural
PRACTICE
areas, where the distinctive and
traditions of the country are
COLOUR
still very much alive.
Volunteers are now needed for two related
projects for a community-
based organisation in the Maletsunyane gorge, a
remote and
spectacular region in the highlands of
Lesotho. One project will
involve improving the
track used by both visitors and locals to
HAZARD
reach the base of a waterfall in the gorge.
For the second project,
volunteers are needed to
a biodiversity survey of the region.
TAKE
,
much of this area is suffering from overgrazing, hunting and
FORTUNE
other activities which threaten the
of the land.
SUSTAIN
Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms.
There is a communal
kitchen, and also a chance to experience the
local restaurants. Special
dietary
can be provided for if advance notice is
given.
REQUIRE
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished
UNIT 9 - LESSONS
33 TO 36
at OM Personal
CAE - Certificate in Advanced English. Before moving on to the next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you
have learnt here.
