英検準1級 短文の空所補充【解答5】

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41. The ship’s (  cargo  ) was filled with valuable goods from distant lands.
a) cargo  b) caress    c) enclosure

Cargo: Cargo refers to goods or items that are transported by ship, aircraft, train, or truck.

42. Due to the (  scarcity  ) of water, the villagers had to ration their usage during the drought.
a) surplus  b) poll    c) scarcity

Scarcity: Scarcity is when there is not enough of something available, like food or water, for everyone who needs it.

43. The farmer built a sturdy (  enclosure  ) to keep the livestock safe from predators.
a) caress  b) enclosure  c) vegetation

Enclosure: An enclosure is an area that is surrounded by a barrier, like a fence or a wall, to keep something inside or to keep others out.

44. The supermarket had a (  surplus  ) of fresh produce after a bountiful harvest season.
a) surplus  b) sequel   c) pest

Surplus: Surplus is when there is more of something than is needed or wanted, like having extra food left over after a meal.

45. She leaned in to give her pet cat a gentle (  caress  ) , running her fingers through its fur.
a) poll    b) caress   c) caption

Caress: Caress refers to a gentle and loving touch or stroke, usually given with affection or tenderness. It can be a physical expression of love, comfort, or intimacy.

46. The dense (  vegetation  ) in the jungle provided cover for numerous wildlife species.
a) vegetation  b) cargo   c) sequel

Vegetation: Vegetation refers to plants in general, especially the plants that grow naturally in a particular area.

47. The photographer added a witty ( caption  ) to accompany the stunning landscape photograph.
a) caption    b) enclosure  c) pest

Caption: A caption is a brief explanation or description that accompanies a picture, illustration, or photograph.

48. Fans eagerly awaited the release of the highly anticipated ( sequel ) to their favorite movie.
a) poll     b) sequel    c) cargo

Sequel: A sequel is a story, movie, or event that comes after another one and continues its storyline or theme.

49. The farmer had to deal with a (  pest  ) infestation that threatened his crops.
a) vegetation  b) pest     c) scarcity

Pest: A pest is an animal or insect that is harmful or annoying, especially because it damages crops, spreads disease, or invades homes.

50. Environmentalists conducted a ( poll  ) to gauge public opinion on conservation efforts.
a) caress   b) poll      c) enclosure

Poll: Poll refers to a survey or questionnaire that is conducted to collect opinions or votes from a group of people on a particular topic or issue.