Independent work I variant Reading task. Reading

EXERCISE 1: Find words or phrases in the passage which mean the same as:

COLUMN A COLUMN B

a) carrying a weapon, especially a gun ______________

b) robber carrying a weapon; one of a gang _______________

c) tie up tightly with rope or string _______________

d) tie a piece of cloth round the mouth to prevent speaking or shouting ______

e) something made by man, usually of archaeological interest _____________

f) diamonds, rubies, emeralds, etc. ________________

g) cover with soil, rocks, etc. ________________

h) explosion of a volcano _________________

i) one of a collection or list of things

j) having pieces of metal, wood, etc., set into the surface

of another kind of metal, wood, etc., so that the resulting

surface is smooth and level, and a design or pattern is formed ______________

k) piece of metal used as money __________________