Reading: Sentence and Summary Completion Flashcards

Passage: 'Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, support an extraordinary diversity of marine life despite covering less than one percent of the ocean floor.' Sentence to complete: Coral reefs are remarkable because they support great biodiversity while occupying only a ___ area of the seabed.

Answer: small

'Less than one percent' paraphrases as a 'small area'.

Passage: 'Remote work arrangements have allowed employees to reduce commuting time significantly, which many report improves their overall job satisfaction.' Sentence to complete: Workers who work remotely often feel more ___ with their jobs because they spend less time travelling.

Answer: satisfied

'Job satisfaction' in the passage is paraphrased as feeling 'satisfied with their jobs'.

Passage: 'The pyramid's interior chambers were sealed with massive limestone blocks to prevent tomb robbers from accessing the burial site.' Summary to complete: The builders used large stone blocks to ___ the inside of the pyramid and protect it from thieves.

Answer: seal

'Sealed' in the passage directly matches 'seal' in the summary.

Passage: 'Urban planners increasingly advocate for the inclusion of green spaces in city design, as research links parks and gardens to lower stress levels in residents.' Sentence to complete: City planners promote green spaces because they are associated with reduced ___ among people who live in cities.

Answer: stress

'Lower stress levels' in the passage is paraphrased as 'reduced stress'.

Passage: 'Though celebrated for its rich volcanic soil, Iceland's harsh winters and limited sunlight restrict the variety of crops that can be grown there.' Summary to complete: Iceland's soil is fertile, but ___ conditions limit agricultural diversity.

Answer: climatic

'Harsh winters and limited sunlight' are climatic factors.

Passage: 'During the Renaissance, wealthy patrons commissioned artists to create works celebrating human achievement and the classical world, marking a shift away from purely religious themes.' Sentence to complete: Renaissance art reflected a move away from religious subjects towards themes that ___ human accomplishment.

Answer: celebrated

'Celebrating human achievement' in the passage becomes 'celebrated human accomplishment'.

Passage: 'The invention of the printing press democratised knowledge by making books affordable and widely available for the first time.' Summary to complete: The printing press made knowledge ___ because books became cheaper and more accessible.

Answer: democratic

'Democratised knowledge' is directly paraphrased as 'knowledge democratic'.