Both ancient and modern maps still _________ strongly to our imaginations, as they are the result of amazingly detailed observations of the world.
a) appeal –– b) engage –– c) interest –– d) attract
a) appeal
(this is the only verb that collocates with "to". "This appeals to me" = "This interests/engages/attracts me")
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The world's first modern atlas _______ in Antwerp in 1570. a) exhibited –– b) presented –– c) appeared –– d) arose
c) appeared (we would say that the atlas "was exhibited" or "was presented" by someone; "arose" is used with situations that appear without intention)
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Abraham Ortelius collected 53 of the best maps _________ at that time and organised them in a logical sequence in a book. a) in existence –– b) in stock –– c) at large –– d) at present
a) in existence (if a shop has an item, it is "in stock"; a criminal fleeing from police is "at large"; "at present" = nowadays/currently)
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After its initial publication, the atlas was regularly __________, with new versions being released every few years. a) renovate –– b) updated –– c) modernised –– d) renewed
b) updated (you "renovate" a house; you "modernise" something very old; you "renew" a book at a library or sth that is expiring, like membership in a club)
15
Liao Xingwen, ________ most six-year-old boys, enjoys playing games.
like
15
What is unusual is that Liao's favourite game happens to ________ one of the most challenging board games in the world.
be
10
Ever ________ he was five, Liao has regularly lived apart ______ his parents, who often travel for their jobs.
since / from
20
________ the rules of the game are fairly simple, the technique required to excel is fiendishly difficult.
Although
15
The board on _________ 'Go' is played consists _____ a series of vertical and horizontal lines.
which / of
20
For a _______________ (CONSIDER) distance above the falls, the Zambezi River flows over a level sheet of basalt.
considerable
15
The ___________ [DEEP] of the chasm ranges from 80 to 108 metres.
depth
20
When there is a reduction in water flow, ___________ [ADD] islands appear in the streams.
additional
15
The unusual form of the Victoria Falls ___________ [ABLE] virtually the whole width of the falls to be viewed face-on from as close as 60 metres.
enables
15
The falls are becoming ____________ [INCREASE] popular as a tourist destination, with more and more visitors each year.
increasingly
15
Lucy succeeded in passing her driving test, even though she had the flu. –– MANAGED –– Despite _________________ her driving test.
her flu, Lucy managed to pass
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By the end of the meeting, the committee had agreed on the next step. –– REACHED –– By the end of the committee meeting, an ________________ what to do next.
agreement had been reached on/regarding/about/concerning what to do next.
