Without the increasing congestion on our roads recently, scientists ____ new forms of transport.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The water workers' claim for a 10 percent pay rise has been under consideration by the Government.

People often avoid eating squash, pumpkin, melon and peanuts before their exams because they suppose that it is a _______.

These women were viewed with ____ and they had to work twice as hard to be accepted by their male colleagues.

Environmental campaigners argue that cheap short-haul flights have caused________________ massive increase at carbon emissions over the past few years.

Many girls want to go to the pub only a minority ______ to watch TV at home now.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The annual mortality burden in the UK from exposure to outdoor air pollution is equivalent to around 40,000 deaths. To this can be (23) ____ further impacts from exposure to indoor air pollutants such as radon and second-hand smoke.

The health problems resulting from exposure to air pollution also have a (24) ____ cost to society and business, our health services, and people who suffer from illness and premature death. In the UK, these costs add up to more than £20 billion every year.

Vulnerable people are prisoners of air pollution, having to stay indoors and limit their (25) ____when pollution levels are high. This is not only unjust; it carries a cost to these individuals and the community from missed work and school, from more health problems (26) ____ lack of exercise, and from social isolation.

Taking action will reduce pain, suffering and demands on the National Health Service (NHS), while (27) ____ people back to work, learning, and an active life. The value of these benefits far exceeds the cost of reducing emissions.