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Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap.

BLACK WIDOW SPIDER

The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain (26. CONCEPT)_______ regarding its evil nature. Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most (27. VENOM)_______ species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by (28. COMPARE)_______ that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (29. FATAL)_______ are rare. Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (30. SOLITUDE)_______ by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such (31. OCCUR)_______ are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation. Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______. Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (35. RESIST)_______ to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.

However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain (26. CONCEPT)_______ regarding its evil nature.

 

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While it is indeed one of the most (27. VENOM)_______ species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by (28. COMPARE)_______ that it is unlikely to kill humans.

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venomous

Câu 3:

While it is indeed one of the most (27. VENOM)_______ species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by (28. COMPARE)_______ that it is unlikely to kill humans.

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comparison

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In fact, (29. FATAL)_______ are rare.

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fatalities

Câu 5:

The latter are vulnerable as the female is (30. SOLITUDE)_______ by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating.

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solitary

Câu 6:

Such (31. OCCUR)_______ are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.

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occurrences

Câu 7:

Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______.

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unpleasant

Câu 8:

Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______.

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underestimated

Câu 9:

Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider’s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______.

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precautions

Câu 10:

Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (35. RESIST)_______ to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.

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