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Olimpiada Języka Angielskiego Test

The document outlines the structure and requirements for an English language olympiad test, consisting of ten A4 pages, including tasks and answer sheets. Participants must complete various tasks that assess their vocabulary and grammar skills, with a focus on creating related words and filling in blanks. The test emphasizes the importance of correct spelling and grammar in the responses.

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Uwaga.

Test ma 10 stron formatu A4: osiem


stron z zadaniami oraz dwie strony karty odpowiedzi
(s. 9–10). Stron nie wolno łączyć przed wydrukiem.
Uczestnik olimpiady musi więc otrzymać dokument
liczący co najmniej pięć arkuszy formatu A4
(gdy wszystkie arkusze są zadrukowane dwustronnie).

wersja B Oceniana jest tylko karta odpowiedzi!

48. Olimpiada Języka Angielskiego


a Zadanie A
a Utwórz odpowiednie słowa spokrewnione z wyróżnionymi wytłuszczonym drukiem wyrazami podanymi
a za zdaniami. Wymagana jest ich pełna poprawność ortograficzna oraz gramatyczna.
a Przykład:
a We do have Immigration laws in our country that are ....................... to all prospective entrants, and no
a profession is immune to them.____oblige
a Prawidłowa odpowiedź: obligatory. (Należy ją wpisać do karty odpowiedzi).

11. The professor’s condescending remarks about the research done by his students not only undermined
their confidence but also served to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . their years of dedicated work and intellectual
contributions.____little
2. The consequences of his impulsive actions were dire, as his . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . emotions led to irreversible
damage and strained relationships beyond repair.____temper
3. Despite being in his late twenties, his youthful charm and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . enthusiasm for adventure
made him a favourite among his friends for spontaneous road trips.____boy
4. It also offers prepaid credit cards and business accounts, and processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from cash
machines.____withdraw
5. Solid-state batteries have the potential to push energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beyond the limits of conventional
lithium-ion cells up to 1,200 Wh/l and more than 400 Wh/kg.____dense
6. Not only is it packed full of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . veggies, but it’s also loaded with delicious flavours,
sure to satisfy the whole family.____nutrient
7. The company’s CEO was arrested for his involvement in a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scheme that deceived
thousands of investors out of their hard-earned money.____fraud
8. Even though he was exhausted, he remained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of his responsibilities and continued
to work diligently on the project.____cognition
9. Some years later, the British or Empire soldiers executed for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or desertion
(but not those guilty of mutiny or murder), received a blanket pardon.____coward
10. An injection of funds will allow the football club to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a defence that has been slack
in recent months.____strong
11. Given the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the two models used, the results suggested endogenous differences
in seizure susceptibility.____similar
12. I’d never ever dare to travel with my uncle; he’s one of those . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drivers who hardly ever notice
any traffic warnings and road signs, and never follow the instructions from his sat-nav.____attention
13. The newly erected shopping mall has been deemed a glass and steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . which completely
spoils the architectural ensemble of the old town.____monster
14. Her . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . demise at the age of 29 left all of her friends and relatives inconsolable for many
months.____time
15. In the past polio used to be a very frequent ailment affecting newborn babies. However, at present
there are as few . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the disease that the WHO declared it practically eradicated.____occur
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16. I’d never have assumed that Mark is capable of such a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deed. He’s always come round
as a benevolent and magnanimous man.____despise
17. The mental capabilities of early humans were . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . greater than those of non-human
primates.____measure
18. The rapid spread of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . strain of the virus caused widespread panic and necessitated
urgent measures to contain its highly contagious nature.____virus
19. The scientific breakthrough achieved by the research team represents a(n) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . advancement
in the field, revolutionizing our understanding of the subject matter.____precede
20. Given the severe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of jobs in developing countries, you might think the tourism industry
should have no difficulty filling vacancies.____short
21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , finding practicable solutions aimed at combating climate change is one of the most
critical challenges of the contemporary times.____dubious
22. Research carried out among students confirms that those who make hand-written notes during
lectures find it easier to understand the lectures than those who use computers for note-taking,
even though the former take down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fewer words.____proportion
23. Whenever you’re subject to antibiotics, you need to remember to supplement your diet with
probiotics in order to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the negative impact of the medicine.____balance
24. The consequences for productivity of discrimination are relatively clear to the extent that
it can result in blatant occupational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .____match
25. The backyard barbecue was filled with laughter, lively conversations, and an overall sense
of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as friends and family enjoyed each other’s company.____convivial
26. Despite the stress of the situation, the diplomat remained composed and responded politely
to the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remarks from the opposing delegation.____courtesy
27. Despite the hype surrounding the new gadget, she remained unaffected by the marketing
campaigns, displaying a clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in acquiring the latest technological trends.____interest
28. She said that the prosecution had information that the defendant’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to hand in his
passport suggested his capacity to evade and abscond from his trial.____refuse
29. The sleeves on this top are just great. I left them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , so they might be about an inch
shorter than they would be on most people.____long
30. The interpretations published by theorists and grammarians turned out to be so greatly
at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , that an analysis of their conclusions seemed rewarding.____vary

Zadanie B
Wykorzystując podane słowa (wyróżnione pogrubionym drukiem), należy uzupełnić luki w zdaniach tak,
aby zachować sens zdania wyjściowego. Można wpisać do sześciu słów, wliczając w to wyraz wymagany.
Słów podanych nie wolno w żaden sposób zmieniać. Niedopuszczalne są formy skrócone (isn’t, won’t,
would’ve itd.). Konieczna jest pełna poprawność gramatyczna i ortograficzna wpisywanych fraz.
Przykład:

My neighbour will insist on playing his music really loud and it’s driving me crazy.____wish
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . music down.
Prawidłowa odpowiedź:
I wish my neighbour would turn his music down. (Należy ją wpisać do karty odpowiedzi).

1. Dark clouds rolled in, signalling an impending storm, just as we arrived at the beach.____sooner
No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beach than dark clouds rolled in, signalling an impending storm.
2. Living in the countryside offers not only a serene environment surrounded by nature, but also easy
access to the vibrant cultural scene of the nearby city.____worlds
Living in the countryside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — a serene environment surrounded by nature, yet with easy
access to the vibrant cultural scene of the nearby city.
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3. As the two competitors approached the final stretch of the race, their equal chance of winning drove
them to push each other to their limits in pursuit of victory.____neck
As the two competitors reached the final stretch of the race, they . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , pushing each other
to the limits in pursuit of victory.
4. It was a waste of time attending the protest march this afternoon, as the council had already made
its decision in the morning.____part
We needn’t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the protest march this afternoon, as the council had already made its
decision in the morning.
5. Alice is bound to pass her exam with flying colours.____foregone
It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alice will pass her exam with flying colours.
6. Annie refused to go to sleep until she had listened to her favourite bedtime story.____insisted
Annie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . favourite bedtime story before she went to sleep.
7. As I dedicate more time to practicing the guitar, my skills improve in a more noticeable way than they
did when I initially began.____skills
The more I practice playing the guitar, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . become in comparison to when I first started.
8. In no situation would he abandon his values, irrespective of the possible outcomes.____under
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . he compromise his principles, regardless of the potential consequences.

9. Let me know when you are coming so that I can book the seats.____be
Unless you let me know when you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . be able to book the seats.
10. The guards did not allow him in.____denied
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. Nobody is forcing you to accept the offer.____obligation
You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up the offer.
12. You can borrow my car for your holiday if you arrange a service afterwards.____condition
You can borrow my car for your holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . serviced afterwards.
13. If you are innocent, what have you got to be afraid of?____wrong
If you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nothing to fear.
14. What would you have done in my situation?____shoes
If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . what would you have done?
15. The hurricane hit with such strong force that in its aftermath nearly all the buildings in the area
were totally destroyed.____strength
Such . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the hurricane hit that in its aftermath nearly all the buildings in the area were
totally destroyed.
16. If the ambulance hadn’t arrived quickly, the old man would definitely have died.____been
Had it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the ambulance, the old man would definitely have died.
17. The media report that one of Chelsea London’s stars has been getting better and better in hospital
after a horrible injury he sustained during last week’s match against Arsenal.____recovery
One of Chelsea London’s stars is reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in hospital after a horrible injury he sustained
during last week’s match against Arsenal.
18. The bridge had weak foundations, which is why it collapsed.____apart
The bridge would not . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stronger foundations.
19. I really regret that I didn’t bring my portfolio with me for last week’s interview because I’m convinced
it would have made a big impression on the HR officer.____rather
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . my portfolio with me for last week’s interview because I’m convinced it would have
made a big impression on the HR officer.
20. It is a common belief that the force the police used when they raided the thieves’ lair was
excessive.____commonly
The police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . force when they raided the thieves’ lair.
21. As far as I know, Jenny failed to commit herself fully to the task the teacher had assigned her.____best
To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Jenny failed to commit herself fully to the task the teacher had assigned her.

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22. All the people are really happy with the new schedule.____disapprove
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the new schedule.
23. The art gallery showcased an impressive collection of paintings, and a significant number
of these artworks were created by renowned artists from various countries.____many
The art gallery showcased an impressive collection of paintings, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . renowned artists
from various countries.
24. His explanation was very accurate and precise.____nail
He really . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the head with that explanation.
25. I wish you had informed me about your arrival.____let
You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . were coming.
26. The film was so captivating that the audience remained spellbound throughout its entire
duration.____the
Such . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that the audience stayed entranced from beginning to end.
27. I am certain Jane fell asleep yesterday in the afternoon. She was exhausted after her final
exam.____dozed
Jane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yesterday in the afternoon. She was exhausted after her final exam.
28. I don’t think Harriet has any idea how difficult it is to use this apparatus.____involved
I don’t think Harriet has any idea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . this apparatus.
29. This route is probably dangerous, but this is the only one we can take.____may
Dangerous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is no other path we could take.
30. The supervisor postponed the meeting because he wanted to have a free evening.____so
The supervisor put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . have a free evening.

Zadanie C
Z podanych odpowiedzi należy wybrać poprawną. (Tylko jedna jest prawidłowa). Należy ją czytelnie
i jednoznacznie zaznaczyć w karcie odpowiedzi.

1. Her . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on social issues made her a prominent figure in the community, as she fearlessly voiced
her opinions and championed for change.
__a__resilience___ b__outspokenness___ c__humility___ d__indifference

2. The disciplinary committee decided to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . him for his inappropriate behaviour, imposing severe
penalties as a consequence of his actions.
__a__turn away from___b__stand up for___c__come down on___d__look out for

3. Despite the pressure to rebel, the disciplined students chose to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and adhere to the school’s
strict code of conduct.
__a__toe the line___b__foot the string___c__leg the rules___d__bend the finger

4. The public speaker was known for her exceptional ability to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every word clearly and
eloquently, captivating the audience with her articulate delivery.
__a__refute___b__enunciate___c__bespeak___d__beseech

5. The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . passersby into the quaint bakery,
eager to indulge in the delicious treats.
__a__repulsing___b__enticing___c__disgusting___d__dissuading

6. The CEO’s ability to think outside the box and make bold decisions has been the driving force behind
the company’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
__a__exponential growth and continuing success___b__exponentially growing and continued success
__c__exponential growth and continued success___ d__exponential growth and continuous success

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7. She declared that she would succeed in this project by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hook and by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . crook.
__a__a__the_____b__—__—_____c__the__the_____d__a__a

8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . human emotions and feelings to inanimate objects is, of course, extremely unscientific;
it’s only those who don’t understand machines who believe that they behave like people.
__a__Associating___b__Attributing___c__Accrediting___d__Admitting

9. If he was there yesterday, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . their proposals.


__a__he was hearing___b__he will have heard___c__he has heard___d__he had heard

10. These students were . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


__a__to make of an example___b__made of as an example
__c__made an example of____ _d__to make an example of_

11. I have never been informed when the task he has been working on for some time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
__a__had been completed___b__will be completed___c__has been completed___d__would be completed

12. Being a chain smoker, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one cigarette than he lights another.


__a__no sooner had he stubbed out____b__no sooner has he stubbed out
__c__no sooner was he stubbing out___d__no sooner is he stubbing out

13. You cannot have remembered to give him our address. If you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , they would already be here.
__a__did___b__had___c__have___d__would

14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish literature as her major.


__a__Seldom regretted she not having chosen___b__Seldom she regretted not choosing
__c__Seldom she did regret not choosing______ _d__Seldom did she regret not having chosen
_

15. If you are to apply for the job you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . driving convictions.
__a__might not have any_____b__mustn’t have had any
__c__have to have had any___d__couldn’t have had any

16. He gave the impression that he intended to return there so as to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


__a__avoid to meet the press_____ __b__avoid to be met by the press
_

__c__avoid being met by the press___d__avoid be met by the press

17. Don’t look at the time on my watch because it is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I’ve noticed that it’s been . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . time.
__a__flawed__speeding___b__broken__adding___c__faulty__gaining___d__mistaken__slowing

18. No matter what both sides of the conflict might maintain, you need to remember that war always
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . money.

__a__cracks down on___b__veers away from___c__boils down to___d__loses out on

19. Only two students had to retake the final exam, which is much . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . than it was the case in the
previous years. Unfortunately, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of them passed as they were not . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . prepared.
__a__fewer__none__enough_ ___b__fewer__neither__sufficiently
_

__c__less__neither__enough____d__less__neither__sufficiently

20. The supervisor demanded that Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ready with the final version of the report by 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
__a__is__sharply___b__be__sharp___c__be__sharply___d__is__sharp

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21. During our trip across . . . . . . . . . south of Europe we visited . . . . . . . . . Lake Como, . . . . . . . . . island of . . . . . . . . . Crete,
. . . . . . . . . Mont Blanc, which is . . . . . . . . . highest peak of . . . . . . . . . Alps as well as . . . . . . . . . number of picturesque

villages in . . . . . . . . . eastern France.


__a__the__the__the__—__—__the__—__a__—______b__the__—__the__—__—__the__the__a__—
__c__the__the__the__—__—__the__the__a__—_____ d__the__—__the__—__—__the__—__a__the_

22. Running and cycling are among the most popular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . taken up by contemporary teenagers and
young adults.
__a__forms of exercise___b__form of exercises___c__forms of exercises___d__form of exercise

23. Many foreign tourists, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , lost their lives in a horrible terrorist attack orchestrated by an
unknown terrorist organisation operating in the Middle East.
__a__of which two thirds were British___b__whose two thirds were British
__c__two thirds of whom were British___d__two third of whom were British

24. She refused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . because she was terribly afraid that the doctor was not experienced enough
in that sort of procedure.
__a__having her tooth taken out___b__to take out her tooth
__c__taking out her tooth_________d__to have her tooth taken out

25. I am really sorry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so long. Do come in, please.


__a__to keep you wait______b__to have kept you wait
__c__to keep you waiting___d__to have kept you waiting

Zadanie D
Proszę odpowiedzieć na poniższe pytania. W nawiasach podano żądaną liczbę słów albo inne wymogi.

1. What year did George Washington become the first president of the United States of America?
(a numeral)
2. Which fictional bunny is the author Beatrix Potter known for? (two words)
3. How many Latin phrases does the Great Seal of the United States (both its obverse and reverse)
contain? (a numeral or a word)
4. Which royal house reigned in the UK after the House of Tudor? (one word)
5. What title is traditionally given to the male heir apparent to the British throne? (three words)
6. What was the name of the London theatre established by Shakespeare? (The + one word)
7. What was the surname of the Welsh textile manufacturer who is famous for his work as a social
reformer, and a founder of the co-operative movement (lived in the years 1771–1858)? (one word)
8. What is the name of unrhymed iambic pentameter frequently used in English poetry? (two words)
9. What is the missing word in the title of the famous comedy The Merchant of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by William
Shakespeare? (one word)
10. How many inches are there in a foot? (a numeral or a word)

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Zadanie E
Należy podać brakujące litery. W nawiasach za zdaniami podano liczbę liter żądanego słowa. Wymagana
jest całkowita poprawność ortograficzna. Proponowane rozwiązania należy podać w karcie odpowiedzi.

Przykład:
The designer meticulously arranged the elements in the magazine’s _ _ y _ _ _ , ensuring a visually
pleasing and organized presentation of the content.
Prawidłowa odpowiedź: layout. Należy ją wpisać do karty odpowiedzi zgodnie z podanym tam wymogiem.

1. After enduring years of bullying, she finally decided it was time to stand up for herself
and r _ _ _ l _ _ _ e against her tormentors, refusing to be a passive victim any longer. (9)
2. The court recognized his actions as self-defence, deeming them j _ _ _ _ f _ _ _ _ e
given the imminent threat to his safety and well-being. (11)
3. She tossed her belongings h _ _ _ _ z _ _ _ _ y into the suitcase, not caring about organization
or neatness in her rush to catch the last train. (11)
4. The lack of proper planning and inadequate resources made their ambitious project
_ _ o _ _ _ to failure from the start. (6)

5. The novel’s plot was predictable and the characters lacked depth, resulting in an i _ _ _ _ _ d
reading experience that failed to engage the reader’s imagination. (7)
6. The activist passionately and v _ _ _ m _ _ _ _ y argued for stricter environmental regulations
during the public hearing, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change. (10)
7. Kirat Chand lives on one of the hottest spots on the globe, the disputed border between India
and Pakistan in Kashmir. Life is never _ r _ _ q _ _ _ in his Galar village. Troops on either side
continually take potshots at each other. (8)
8. After his narrow victory, Davis promptly announced an astonishing state budget deficit of $38 billion.
This wasn’t entirely his fault — the recession had caused capital-gains tax receipts to _ l _ _ _ _ t
from $17 billion to $4 billion. (7)
9. He points out that there’s still a(n) _ u _ _ _ _ i _ _ market for new vaccines against
viral and bacterial infections that afflict developed nations, like meningitis and, yes, the flu. (9)
10. The gathering of Sunnis, Shi’ites and Kurds not only demanded a timetable for the withdrawal
of foreign troops but also gave i _ _ _ _ _ i _ support to the insurgency by calling resistance
“a legitimate right”, so long as it doesn’t involve “terrorism and acts of violence” against civilians,
institutions and houses of worship. (8)
11. After hours of struggling with the i _ f _ r _ _ _ _ _ complex puzzle, he finally managed to unlock
the hidden compartment and reveal its contents. (10)
12. The towering dinosaurs that once roamed this land were _ _ r _ _ v _ _ _ u _ ,
feasting on lush vegetation and leaving distinctive patterns of grazing in their wake. (11)
13. The way he presents his accomplishments sounds highly i _ _ l _ _ _ _ b _ _ and overblown;
can you seriously imagine an ordinary man performing such an extraordinary feat? (11)
14. Any attempts to p _ _ g _ _ _ i _ _ somebody else’s work and present it as your own are liable
to being reported to law enforcement authorities. (10)
15. I saw him take out a notebook and his famous fountain pen and begin to s _ _ _ b _ _ _
something fervently. (8)
16. Unless you stop being n _ _ _ _ g _ _ _ in your duties, you are soon bound to be subject
to disciplinary action, which may ultimately lead to your dismissal. (9)
17. Despite initial reservations, in the end the whole local community w _ _ l _ _ _ _ r _ _ _ _ _
supported the plan to introduce a ban on the use of cars in the city center. (14)
18. O _ _ _ _ r _ _ _ he seems to be a confident person, but deep inside he’s really shy. (9)

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19. _ _ b _ _ m _ _ _ _ messaging makes customers want your product or service without your
directly telling them to do so. (10)
20. Facing increasing UN air power pressure, the communists finally signed a(n) _ _ _ s _ _ _ r _
on July 27, 1953, ending the fighting in Korea. (9)
21. The camp has no running water or toilets, and has become known for squalid and i _ _ u _ _ _ _
living conditions. (8)
22. If you want to drain heavier items like vegetables or pasta, a(n) _ _ _ a _ _ _ r is a better option
than a sieve. (8)
23. The novel’s surprising _ _ n _ _ _ m _ _ _ is well worth the wait. (10)
24. UK ministers are set to announce a further delay to post-Brexit border controls on animal
and plant products coming from the EU, amid fears that extra bureaucracy on imported goods will
_ _ e _ inflation. (4)

25. When selecting a supplier, we have always _ r _ _ _ _ t _ s _ _ safety concerns over cost
considerations. (11)
26. The final scene of the movie was incredibly p _ _ _ _ _ n _ , leaving the audience in tears
with its powerful emotional impact. (8)
27. One beautiful Saturday last march, Donna Bailey and two friends were headed for an outing
at Enchanted Rock, a favourite climbing location north of Austin, Texas. Suddenly the Ford Explorer
in which they were riding took a nasty s _ _ r _ _ . (6)
28. The diplomat was appointed to serve as a(n) _ i _ i _ _ _ between the two warring factions,
facilitating communication and negotiations to achieve a peaceful resolution. (7)
29. Few things are more e _ _ _ _ t _ _ _ of summer than the smell of wild flowers, the taste
of raspberries and the sound of children’s carefree laughter. (9)
30. The paintings shown in the exhibition have nothing professional about them. In the opinion
of critics they are nothing more than a _ _ t _ _ _ _ _ _ attempts. (10)

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