D) Match the words with their definitions.
1. development - c) the process of growing or changing and becoming more advanced
2. waste - e) an unnecessary or wrong use of money, substances, time, energy, abilities, etc
3. consume - a) to use fuel, energy or time, especially in large amounts
4. challenge - b) a task of situation that tests someone's abilities
5. maintain - d) cause or enable to continue
E. Complete the sentences with words from the box.
1. cost
2. non-profit
3. challenge(s)
4. take action
5. compost
6. demand (for)
Answer:
1. Defect - e. a fault or problem
2. Blushed - c. to become pink in the face from embarrassment
3. Pale - a. not having much colour
4. Stain - b. a dirty mark that is difficult to remove
5. Unbearable - d. painful or unpleasant
6. Stigma - k. something to be ashamed of
7. Imperfection - j. less than perfect
8. Wretched - h. extremely unhappy
9. Crimson - i. bright red
10. Irrepressible - l. cannot be repressed
11. Ecstasy - g. extreme joy
12. Obsession - f. overwhelming desire
Explanation:
When you get questions like this one, you can easily solve them by using a dictionary - a listing of words that is usually arranged alphabetically and contains definitions, usage, origin, pronunciation, and similar information about words. You can find dictionaries in bookstores, libraries, and now many of them can be found online, such as the Merriam-Webster or Cambridge dictionary.
It is a legend. Legends typically contain a small sliver of truth, but they become misconstrued and distorted over time.
"A legend contains some facts and becomes exaggerated to the point that real people or events take on a 'larger than life' quality. In contrast, a myth isn't based on fact, but is symbolic storytelling that was never based on fact."
- Bismarck Tribune, "Examining the difference between myths and legends"
"... It was an epoch-defining moment in their distant past. As the historical sources - Herodotus and Eratosthenes - show, it was generally assumed to have been a real event."
- BBC Culture, "Did the Trojan War actually happen?"
