VOCABULARY CLOZE

I)

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Metamorphosis is an interesting (1) phenomenon where the body undergoes an amazing transformation. The butterfly is an insect that has to go through this stage in its life.

A butterfly is born a caterpillar, a pest that feeds and destroys the leaves of plants. What is interesting is that once it completes its (2) metamorphosis and turns into a butterfly, it is then welcomed by the plants as it promotes pollination !

A butterfly is a (3) vulnerable creature and it is at its pupal stage where it is the most delicate. Unable to protect itself, its only assurance is to make sure that it looks (4) inconspicuous to the rest of the surroundings.

While most butterflies are contented in staying put, others like the Monarch Butterfly (5) fly about 4800 kilometers between Mexico and California every year. How’s that for a tiny creature !

1. A remarkable occurrence B daily happening C miraculous happening D magical circumstance

2. A rebirth B mutation C transformation D change 3. A exposed to attacks B weak and sick C easily disturbed D very sensitive

4. A unnoticeable B hidden C plain D ordinary

5. A emigrate B immigrate C travel D soar

II)

We celebrate many occasions: Mother’s Day, Teachers’ Day, National Day, in remembrance of the different people and things that have great (1) significance in our lives. Do you know why the world celebrates Valentine’s Day ?

History (2) dictates that a certain Saint known as Valentine went against his Emperor for (3) outlawing marriages for young men. This was in view of the fact that young men made better soldiers -- single men were the best as they would have no (4) emotional baggage attached to them.

Valentine, realising the injustice of the decree, defied his own Emperor. However, when his actions were discovered, he was ordered to be put to death.

In memory of him who fought to (5) uphold love and marriage, we now celebrate Valentine’s day on every 14 of February. 1. A importance B consequence C consideration D responsibilities

2. A reveals B says C tells D spells

3. A banning B banding C bending D brandishing

4. A heavy luggage B feelings C families D impressiveness

5. A promote B maintain C defend D help