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Question 1

Look round

Answer 1

Walk round a place to see it

Question 2

Go on a tour

Answer 2

A short visit to a town, museum, etc. sometimes with a guide

Question 3

Get lost

Answer 3

If you get lost or are lost , you don’t know where you are

Question 4

Inland

Answer 4

Not near the sea

Question 5

Major

Answer 5

Large and important

Question 6

Enormous

Answer 6

Very big

Question 7

Area

Answer 7

A part of area, country or the world

Question 8

The countryside

Answer 8

A place with fields, woods, farms, etc.
That is outside towns or cities

land that is outside cities and towns SYN the country
The house had lovely views over open countryside.
in the countryside
people who live in the countryside
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COLLOCATIONS
ADJECTIVES
beautiful/stunning
The countryside between the Alpine villages is stunning.
open countryside (=with few buildings, walls, trees etc)
The farmhouse has views over open countryside.
the surrounding countryside
Both the town and the surrounding countryside are worth exploring.
rolling countryside (=with hills)
a valley surrounded by rolling countryside
green countryside
Our train was passing through rolling green countryside.
unspoilt countryside (=not changed or not having a lot of new buildings)
This area is ideal for a weekend break in unspoilt countryside.
rugged countryside (=rough and uneven)
Uzbekistan is an area known for its rugged countryside and tough people.
VERBS
protect/conserve the countryside (=stop people building on it or spoiling its beauty)
How can we protect the countryside for future generations?
spoil/ruin the countryside
Too many tourists can spoil the countryside.
THESAURUS
countryside noun [uncountable] an area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc – used especially when talking about the natural beauty of this kind of area
The walk takes you through some beautiful countryside.
The countryside changes in winter.
the country noun [singular] the area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc
Tired of city life, they moved to the country.
I’ve always wanted to live in the country.
landscape noun [countable usually singular] a large area of countryside that you see from somewhere
The house looks out over a peaceful rural landscape.
Adams is famous for his photographs of the American landscape.
scenery noun [uncountable] the natural features of part of a country, such as mountains, forests etc, especially when these are attractive
New Zealand has some spectacular scenery.
wilderness noun [countable, uncountable] a large area of land that has never been developed or farmed
Yukon is a vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests.
the bush noun [singular] wild country that has not been cleared, especially in Australia or Africa
The camp is popular with tourists wishing to experience the African bush.
rural adjective relating to the country
People are moving away from rural areas.
rural communities

Question 9

Fresh food

Answer 9

Food taken from the tree or planet; not old or from a tin

Question 10

The Universe

Answer 10

all space, including all the stars and planets
in the universe
everything in the universe

Question 11

Satellite

Answer 11

An object that moves round a bigger object in space

1 Image of satellite a machine that has been sent into space and goes around the Earth, Moon etc, used for radio, television, and other electronic communication
the launch of a communications and weather satellite
via/by satellite (=using a satellite)
This broadcast comes live via satellite from New York.
2 a natural object that moves around a planet
The Moon is a satellite of the Earth.
3 a country, area, or organization that is controlled by or is dependent on another larger one
the former Soviet satellite country of Lithuania
4 a town that has developed next to a large city
We stayed in Aurora, a satellite suburb of Chicago.

Question 12

In other words

Answer 12

Used for saying something in a different way

Question 13

Circle something

Answer 13

Go round something in a circle
Revolve around something

Question 14

Approximately about

Answer 14

Roughly

more or less than a number or amount SYN roughly

Question 15

Reach something

Answer 15

Arrive at a place

Question 16

Space

Answer 16

4 OUTSIDE THE EARTH [uncountable] the area beyond the Earth where the stars and planets are
in/into space
Who was the first American in space?
creatures from outer space (=far away in space)
space travel/research/programme/exploration
the history of space travel
Grammar
Don’t say ‘the space’ in this meaning. You say:
One day people will live in space.
✗Don’t say: One day people will live in the space.

Question 17

Far-fetched

Answer 17

Not easy to believe because it is very improbable

extremely unlikely to be true or to happen
All this may sound a bit far-fetched, but companies are already developing ‘intelligent’ homes.

Question 18

Gain something

Answer 18

1 GET SOMETHING [transitive] to obtain or achieve something you want or need
gain control/power
Radical left-wing parties gained control of local authorities.
After gaining independence in 1957, it was renamed ‘Ghana’.
gain a degree/qualification etc
He gained a doctorate in Chemical Engineering.
Register
In everyday English, people usually say get rather than gain:
She got a degree in English.
2 GET GRADUALLY [intransitive, transitive] to gradually get more and more of a quality, feeling etc, especially a useful or valuable one
She has gained a reputation as a good communicator.
Many of his ideas have gained popular support.
an opportunity to gain experience in a work environment
The youngsters gradually gain confidence in their abilities.
gain in
The sport has gained in popularity in recent years.
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3 ADVANTAGE [intransitive, transitive] to get an advantage from a situation, opportunity, or event
gain (something) from (doing) something
There is much to be gained from seeking expert advice early.
an attempt to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals
Who really stands to gain (=is likely to get an advantage) from these tax cuts?
There’s nothing to be gained (=it will not help you) by losing your temper.
4 INCREASE [transitive] to increase in weight, speed, height, or value
Carrie’s gained a lot of weight recently.
The dollar has gained 8% against the yen.
5 → gain access/entry/admittance etc (to something)
6 → gain an understanding/insight/impression etc
7 → gain ground
8 → gain time
9 CLOCK [intransitive, transitive] if a clock or watch gains, or if it gains time, it goes too fast OPP lose
10 ARRIVE [transitive] literary to reach a place after a lot of effort or difficulty
The swimmer finally gained the river bank.
→ nothing ventured, nothing gained
COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2
NOUNS
gain control
The government of mainland China gained control of the island in 1683.
gain power
Many women wanted to gain power in a male-dominated world.
gain independence
Jamaica has had this flag since 1962, when it gained independence from Britain.
gain a reputation
He had gained a reputation as a crook.
gain notoriety (=become famous, especially for doing something bad)
He gained notoriety as the author of a controversial novel.
gain support
The proposal failed to gain support.
gain popularity
Governments gain popularity by cutting taxes.
gain acceptance
The theory has gradually gained acceptance among scientists.
gain credibility (=start to be believed or trusted, or start to be thought of as good)
Screen actors feel that they gain credibility when they perform on stage.
gain experience
In her first job, she gained experience as a programme manager.
gain knowledge
Knowledge gained from the research will be used directly to help patients.
gain confidence
The managers were gaining confidence in their ability to take calculated risks.
gain strength
He is beginning to gain strength again after his illness.
gain an understanding (=get knowledge based on learning and experience)
Drama is one of the key ways in which children can gain an understanding of themselves and of others.
gain an insight (into something) (=get a chance to understand more about something)
You can gain an insight into horses’ feelings by the physical signs they give out.
gain momentum (=keep increasing)
In the 1850s and 1860s, the British colonisation of India gained momentum.
ADVERBS
quickly/rapidly gain something
Adam quickly gained the respect of the soldiers under his command.
steadily gain something
The king was steadily gaining more support.
gradually gain something
He is gradually gaining confidence in his own abilities.

Question 19

The Solar system

Answer 19

the Sun and the planets that go around it

Question 20

Explore something

Answer 20

Travel round a place in order to learn about it

1 [transitive] to discuss or think about something carefully SYN look at
Management need to explore ways of improving office security.
I’m going to explore the possibility of a part-time job.
2 [intransitive, transitive] to travel around an area in order to find out about it
Venice is a wonderful city to explore.
3 → explore (something) for oil/minerals/gold etc
4 [transitive] written to feel something with your hand or another part of your body to find out what it is like
Gingerly she explored the bump on her head with her fingers.

Question 21

Carry out something

Answer 21

Do and complete a task