please help me with this exercise
Seaside Artist
He was once a textile designer for a leading fashion house, but these days Andrew Ruffhead (0) …. seaside rubbish into art. Andrew is what is sometimes (1) …. a beachcomber. He goes out gathering rubbish on his local beach, where all sorts of interesting things are (2) …. up. He later uses these as the (3) .… materials for his artwork, mostly sculptures and collages in the shape of fish, like tuna, and crustaceans, (4) …. crabs and lobsters. Andrew's eye-catching work, which looks equally good in kitchens, bathrooms and gardens, has been a great success with seaside fans all over the globe, with his funky fish drifting as (5) .… afield as Greece and Cape Cod in New England.
(6) …. as Andrew can tell you which beach materials from each sculpture came from, he is also (7) …… to know where his work will be hung. It is this interaction with the public that he particularly enjoys. Open to the public by (8) …… , his small informal studio also (9) ……him with an opportunity to get direct (10) …… from his customers. People often bring their own beach finds to the studio, although they are not always willing to (11) …… their treasures, preferring to (12) …… Andrew's advice about how to make them into works of art. It's advice that Andrew's happy to give.
0. A turns B swaps C reforms D switches
1. A named B known C entitled D called
2. A thrown B washed C dumped D tossed
3. A natural B crude C plain D raw
4. A such as B for instance C for example D much as
5. A distant B long C far D remote
6. A Indeed B Quite C Rather D Just
7. A desire B fond C keen D wish
8. A schedule B appointment C timetable D booking
9. A provides B gains C gives D produces
10. A review B feedback C opinion D report
11. A let go B part with C give out D leave off
12. A search B enquire C seek D pursue
Here are my answers, can you help me to check it, teacher?
thank you very much
2.D
3.D
4.D
5.C
6.D
7.C
8.B
9.A
10.B
11.B
12.C
2 and 4 are incorrect.
All others are correct.
Yup.
Hello teacher,can ypu help me to check my answers to these questions,please?
thank you
p/s:my answers are before the question number.
A 1. There was even a bathroom, a....... may had never enjoyed before.
A. luxury B. entertainment C. accommodation D. refreshment
C 2.. The report was... to the approval of the chairman.
A. emitted B. submitted C. committed D. admitted
B 3 we have to observe a million petty... on the way we do business. A. obligations B. regulations C. observations D. considerations
A 4. I did not set out to achieve this; it is the ...result of my actions.
A. indirect B. nervous C. fruitful D. intentional
0. D switches
1. B known
2. C dumped
3. D raw
4. A such as
5. C far
6. A Indeed
7. C keen
8. A schedule
9. C gives
10. B feedback
11. B part with
12. A search
To solve this exercise, you need to read the passage carefully and choose the most appropriate word for each blank. Let's go through each question one by one:
0. The passage mentions that Andrew Ruffhead is currently doing something different from being a textile designer. The phrase "rubbish into art" tells us that Andrew is transforming "seaside rubbish" into art. In this context, the most suitable word is "turns." Therefore, the correct answer is A, "turns."
1. The passage states that Andrew is sometimes called a beachcomber. The word "called" is used to refer to a nickname or title. Therefore, the correct answer is D, "called."
2. The sentence suggests that Andrew gathers various interesting items from the beach. The word "up" is used to describe the action of collecting things. Therefore, the correct answer is C, "dumped."
3. The passage mentions that Andrew uses the collected materials for his artwork. The word "materials" implies that these are the basic components used in creating artwork. Therefore, the correct answer is B, "crude."
4. The sentence provides examples of the types of sculptures and collages Andrew creates. The phrase "like tuna, and crustaceans" indicates that the mentioned fish are just examples. Therefore, the correct answer is C, "for example."
5. The sentence suggests that Andrew's art has reached various places around the globe. The word "as" is used to emphasize the extent or distance covered by his art. Therefore, the correct answer is A, "distant."
6. The given options are synonymous, and any of them could potentially fit in the blank. However, based on the context of the passage, the word "Indeed" seems to be the most appropriate choice to indicate agreement or confirmation. Therefore, the correct answer is A, "Indeed."
7. The sentence states that Andrew enjoys interacting with the public. The words "interaction" and "enjoys" suggest that he has a strong liking or desire for this engagement. Therefore, the correct answer is C, "keen."
8. The passage mentions that Andrew's small informal studio is open to the public. The phrase "Open to the public" suggests that it has a specific time or schedule for visitors. Therefore, the correct answer is A, "schedule."
9. The sentence implies that Andrew's studio gives him an opportunity related to his customers. The word "opportunity" indicates that the studio provides or offers something. Therefore, the correct answer is A, "provides."
10. The passage mentions that Andrew receives something directly from his customers. The phrase "get direct" suggests that he obtains a specific response or input from them. Therefore, the correct answer is B, "feedback."
11. The sentence states that people bring their own beach finds to Andrew's studio. The phrase "not always willing to" implies that they have difficulty parting with their treasures or items. Therefore, the correct answer is B, "part with."
12. The sentence indicates that people prefer to follow Andrew's advice rather than doing something else. The phrase "advice that Andrew's happy to give" suggests that people seek guidance or search for a specific answer. Therefore, the correct answer is A, "search."
By following these explanations, you should be able to answer the exercise correctly.
I'll give you the first two, and then YOU must give your best effort for the rest. Someone here will check your answers.
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He was once a textile designer for a leading fashion house, but these days Andrew Ruffhead (0) turns seaside rubbish into art. Andrew is what is sometimes (1) called a beachcomber. He goes out gathering rubbish on his local beach, where all sorts of interesting things are (2) …. up. He later uses these as the (3) .… materials for his artwork, mostly sculptures and collages in the shape of fish, like tuna, and crustaceans, (4) …. crabs and lobsters. Andrew's eye-catching work, which looks equally good in kitchens, bathrooms and gardens, has been a great success with seaside fans all over the globe, with his funky fish drifting as (5) .… afield as Greece and Cape Cod in New England.
(6) …. as Andrew can tell you which beach materials from each sculpture came from, he is also (7) …… to know where his work will be hung. It is this interaction with the public that he particularly enjoys. Open to the public by (8) …… , his small informal studio also (9) ……him with an opportunity to get direct (10) …… from his customers. People often bring their own beach finds to the studio, although they are not always willing to (11) …… their treasures, preferring to (12) …… Andrew's advice about how to make them into works of art. It's advice that Andrew's happy to give.