Стр.VB16 Vocabulary Bank ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

A fairy
B ape-men
C beast
D monster
E snake
F cryptozoologist
G serpent
H snowman

1 The saola, an antelope-like creature found in Vietnam, was _____ unknown to the outside world until 1992.
2 Timothy has had a _____ passion for hunting mysterious creatures.
3 Patricia spent _____ hours studying the rare animal’s behaviour.
4 There is no _____ evidence that cryptids exist.
5 The yeti is a _____ secretive creature that avoids human contact.

Cryptozoology, which literally means ‘the 1) _____ of hidden animals,’ refers to the search for animals whose 2) _____ hasn’t been proven. Cryptozoology includes looking for 3) _____ examples of animals that are considered 4) _____ (e.g. dinosaurs), as well as animals whose existence lacks physical 5) _____ but which appear in myths and legends (e.g. Bigfoot; the Loch Ness Monster). The animals that cryptozoologists study are referred to as ‘6) _____’. Cryptozoologists rely heavily on alleged 7) _____ accounts and popular 8) _____. It goes without saying that cryptozoology is not a recognised branch of zoology or a discipline of 9) _____. It is, however, a very fun 10) _____!

1 Perry was fascinated _____ the discovery of a giant squid.
2 Only half the scientists invited _____ the conference have responded to date.
3 Henry Osborn was an expert _____ the field of paleontology.
4 Scientists are sceptical _____ the existence of cryptids.
5 The BBC has produced a great series of documentaries _____ dinosaurs.
6 Sam is convinced _____ the existence of a beast in the lake near his house.
7 The lack of convincing evidence raised doubts _____ the truth of the reports.
8 Loren Coleman has spent many years _____ search of legendary monsters.
9 This octopus lives on/in extreme depths.
10 The scientific community does not believe _____ cryptozoology.
11 There is a growing demand for scientists skilled _____ computer technology.

1 Did you hear that noise, or was it a _____ of my imagination?
2 The issue has received _____ attention from scholars.
3 After examining the evidence, the researchers concluded that the account was a _____.
4 They could not _____ the hair sample to any known animal.
5 I really _____ his opinion.
6 The quagga, which was half zebra and half horse, was officially declared _____ in 1883.
7 Wild creatures _____ areas far from human settlements.
8 The much disputed photograph was eventually proved to be _____.