Various commentators have …….. forward suggestions for coping with change on a personal level.
put
20
One suggestion involves thinking of three solutions to a problem, rather …….. two.
than
15
Something simple, …….. taking another route to work at …….. once a week, is seen as encouraging confidence in the face of uncertainty.
like / least
25
.......... the simplicity of these ideas, they nevertheless help prepare people mentally to manage major change if necessary.
Despite
15
At first glance science and fashion could not be more …….. . (SIMILAR)
DISSIMILAR
20
Science is generally considered to be a ...............................(PURSUE) that is slow-paced, serious and worthy, whereas fashion is frivolous, impulsive and often ....................................... (PREDICT).
PURSUIT / UNPREDICTABLE.
25
But fashion owes more to science than some …….. might like to admit. (ENTHUSE)
ENTHUSIASTS
15
Fashion houses adopt new materials in order to ................................ (DISTINCT) themselves from their various ................................... (COMPETE).
DISTINGUISH / COMPETITORS.
25
As cotton is ........................................having to compete with other crops for land, and oil-based fabrics become less acceptable. (INCREASE)
INCREASINGLY
15
Scientists are working to develop .............................. for these products. (REPLACE)
REPLACEMENTS
20
Sportswear, for example, has been transformed thanks to the use of …….. materials and scientific designs, greatly improving the performance of athletes. (INNOVATE)
INNOVATIVE
20
James would only speak to the head of department alone. ON James ____ to the head of the department alone.
INSISTED ON SPEAKING
20
As long as you explain the process clearly at the conference, your boss will be pleased. GIVE If ............................................... the process at the conference, your boss will be pleased.
YOU GIVE A CLEAR EXPLANATION OF/ABOUT
20
They say that a visitor to the national art gallery damaged an 18th-century painting. ALLEGED A visitor to the national art gallery............................................... an 18th-century painting.
IS ALLEGED TO HAVE DAMAGED
20
I really don’t mind whether Jill chooses to come on holiday with us or not. DIFFERENCE It really................................................whether Jill chooses to come on holiday with us or not.
MAKES NO/VERY LITTLE DIFFERENCE TO ME
25
Without the help that Joe gave me, I don’t think I’d have finished the course. BEEN If it ...............................................help, I don’t think I’d have finished the course.
