Task 1:: Fill each of the blanks in the passage with one suitable word.Gardens
Redesigning a garden can be a fascinating experience. Both the first-timer and the
gardener confronted with
a task are
of bright hopes and grand ideas. Realising them is
matter altogether, but great expectations certainly
the basis of many fine creations. Inevitably,
person's idea of what makes a good garden will
from another's, and the best treatment for a particular piece of ground
also have to take into
regional differences in soil, climate and plant needs.
Most garden designers are agreed
three requirements: function, appearance and harmony. A functional garden should
its purpose and meet the
of its owner. Appearance involves neatness, effective use of colour and a design which
points of interest in keeping
their surroundings. Harmony is achieved
the garden is planned in relation to the house and
surroundings. Although an attractive setting
designing easier, gardens of great merit are found in differing environments.
In any case, the designer
not be tempted to remove everything in sight and start again.
from making a lot of unnecessary work, it is almost certain that the existing garden will have at least one good feature which is
preserving.
Task 2:: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence before it.(a) But for his speedy action there would have been more casualties.
Hadn't
there would have been more casualties.
(b) Emma managed to continue driving, in spite of her tiredness.
Tired
, Emma managed to continue driving.
(c) People only learn the true value of life when they risk losing it.
Only
learn the true value of it.
(d) Immediately after his arrival things went wrong.
No sooner
.
Task 3:: Fill each of the blanks with a suitable word or phrase.It was so quiet one
a pin drop.
"My car is at
whenever you wish."
He doesn't mind one way or the other; it makes
him.