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Reading and Use of English Part 3 Word formation

For questions 1–8 , read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some
of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at
the beginning ( 0).
More than a tunnel
More than a tunnel

A Victorian tunnel, built in the 1890s, may be the newest tourist attraction for south
REPURPOSE
Wales, with plans to (0) it from its original use for trains, to one of P U R P O S E
Europe’s largest cycle and walkways. The two-mile long tunnel is part of an ambitious
aim to promote sustainability and (1) a long-neglected area, with a VITAL
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focus on attracting visitors to the area.
The tunnel fell into (2) in the 1960s partly due to the cost of R E P A I R
maintenance, which became (3) after reports found that some R E A L
parts of the tunnel were hazardous to use. However, many community groups
now see this tunnel as signifying a new start for the area, which, due to the
collapse of much industrial activity, has seen widespread (4) D E P R I V E
in recent decades.
The tunnel repairs are estimated at around 18 million pounds, an (5) S I G N I F Y
small amount of investment compared to the money it could draw to the local area.
At the moment, the potential for tourism in this area remains (6) . TAP
However, with some (7) breath-taking natural scenery, the area is O R D I N A R Y
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way of bringing money into the area could be the perfect antidote to years of being
(8) . L O O K

Vocabulary Environment collocations
Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase in the box.

coastal erosion ecological catastrophe habitat preservation household waste
marine habitat sustainable development waste collection
1 It will take a concerted effort from all citizens to convince the council that the frequency
of our should be increased.
2 The last international meeting of climate experts described
, especially forests and jungles, as the most important
issue facing humanity today.
This was caused by the river, which burst its banks
3
and flooded after torrential rains.
4 Agriculture should be more focused on , irrespective
of the challenges and costs involved. We should be able to meet society's needs today
without compromising those of tomorrow.
5 Some countries still send far too much of their to
landfill instead of investing in upgrading recycling facilities.
6 The pollution levels in a like a coral reef only have to
increase slightly before they have devastating effects on the wildlife.
7 Governments of low-lying countries must address the continued
that is affecting communities living by the sea.

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