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Exercise 3: Matching

Directions: Read the following paragraph. Use the word clue to help you fill in the blanks with the correct word.

The 1__________ millionaire is only concerned about his own needs. He’s just so self-centered and prefers to be alone. One would think he could 2__________ others, but he refuses to help anyone. His future is not bright but rather 3__________

He is constantly 4__________ rather than relaxed. When he does interact with others, it is only to 5__________ and quiz them on the state of his millions. He has 6__________ wealth and lacks for nothing. He could take a 7__________ anywhere in the world, but he thinks pleasure trips are for the weak of heart. He 8__________ any suggestions that he open up and rejects anyone who tries to interfere in his life. He is rarely 9_________. Instead, he works day and night to continue to add to his millions.

He almost seems to lack a 10__________. picture of the real world. Everything seems fuzzy to him. He constantly tries to come up with 11__________ and original ideas constantly to increase his wealth. He’s a 12__________ force in the world of wealth. He is one of the most prominent millionaires in the world.

I believe some 13__________ giving on his part would help him. No one would have to know if he donated some money to a cause. It could be a 14__________ rather than a burden, and he might find some 15__________ in his life rather than gloom.

1 .      

  

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

1.1  A. on edge
1.2  B. ask questions
1.3  C. self-centered
1.4  D. help
1.5  E. dim


2 .      

  

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

2.1  A. not busy
2.2  B. a great deal of
2.3  C. clear
2.4  D. rejects
2.5  E. pleasure trip


3 .      

  

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

3.1  A. happiness
3.2  B. benefit
3.3  C. anonymous
3.4  D. known
3.5  E. new






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