World Issues Vocabulary

Question 1

Fill the gap: This ....................... system ensures that water gets to the whole village.

Accepted Answer

irrigation

Question 2

Fill the gap: many ................. can be saved if we ensure they're habitat is looked after.

Accepted Answer

endangered

Question 3

Replace the words in bold with a synonym: There are issues which are causing this problem.

Accepted Answer

under-lying issues

Question 4

Replace the word in bold with an appropriate synonym: The beginning of the internet

Accepted Answer

advent

Question 5

Replace the words in bold with an appropriate synonym: The rescued dogs hadn't had enough food.

Accepted Answer

were underfed

Question 6

Fill the gap: ................... nations are finding it hard to provide adequate education.

Accepted Answer

impoverished

Question 7

fill the gap: We must use more .................... energy.

Accepted Answer

renewable

Question 8

Replace the word in bold with a synonym: in general, we are spoilt in the western world.

Accepted Answer

overprivileged

Question 9

Replace the word in bold with an appropriate synonym: Collect money for charity

Accepted Answer

raise

Question 10

Fill the gap: Many engines emit ................. fumes into the air which cause pollution.

Accepted Answer

harmful

Question 11

Fill the gap: An issue which affects the rate of ................. is overconsumption of meat.

Accepted Answer

deforestation

Question 12

Replace the words with a synonym: I only eat food that isn't grown with chemicals.

Accepted Answer

organic food

Question 13

Replace the words in bold with a synonym: Rural areas don't have many inhabitants.

Accepted Answer

are sparsely populated

Question 14

Fill the gap: The students were..................... when they passed their final exam.

Accepted Answer

overjoyed

Question 15

Replace the words in bold with an appropriate synonym: All the money raised will go to charity.

Accepted Answer

proceeds

Questions 15