Two Travelers Arriving From Cuba Found Carrying Live Birds at Miami Airport

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Practice level

B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Single choice

How to approach this practice

Use the surrounding sentence to identify the meaning and word form needed. Check which words naturally go together.

1. Question 1 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “concealed” mean in the article?

   1. hidden from view, especially to prevent someone from finding or noticing something
   2. Displayed openly for inspection
   3. Moved quickly between locations
   4. Cared for by trained professionals
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   Answer

   hidden from view, especially to prevent someone from finding or noticing something

   Concealed means hidden from view to prevent discovery or notice.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “ordinary” mean in the article?

   1. Normal or usual, rather than special or unusual
   2. Officially required by international law
   3. Dangerous because of sudden movement
   4. Completed under exceptional pressure
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   Answer

   Normal or usual, rather than special or unusual

   Ordinary describes something normal or usual rather than unusual.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “establish” mean in the article?

   1. To show or prove something clearly
   2. To hide something beneath clothing
   3. To transport something across borders
   4. To damage something through confinement
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   Answer

   To show or prove something clearly

   Establish means to show or prove something clearly.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “confinement” mean in the article?

   1. The state of being kept in a small or limited space
   2. The process of receiving official permission
   3. The act of examining unusual clothing
   4. The practice of moving freely outdoors
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   Answer

   The state of being kept in a small or limited space

   Confinement is the state of being kept in a limited space.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “documentation” mean in the article?

   1. official papers or records that provide information or proof
   2. Protective clothing used during inspections
   3. Methods for identifying hidden animals
   4. Instructions for reducing sudden movement
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   Answer

   official papers or records that provide information or proof

   Documentation consists of official papers or records providing information or proof.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “enforcing” mean in the article?

   1. Making sure that a rule or law is obeyed
   2. Explaining why a traveler missed a flight
   3. Carrying an animal in a concealed position
   4. Allowing passengers to avoid official checks
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   Answer

   Making sure that a rule or law is obeyed

   Enforcing means making sure that a rule or law is obeyed.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What does “illustrate” mean in the article?

   1. to show clearly how something works or why it is important
   2. To establish a traveler’s identity
   3. To confine an animal safely during travel
   4. To replace official health documentation
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   Answer

   to show clearly how something works or why it is important

   Illustrate means to show clearly how something works or matters.

What to review next

Keep a short list of unfamiliar words with their meanings and example sentences. Practise recalling them later, then use them in a sentence of your own.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.

Before you practise: a worked example

Read the whole sentence before choosing a word. Check both its meaning and the words it naturally combines with.

Please make an appointment before visiting the clinic.

Make an appointment is a natural word combination. Knowing a dictionary meaning alone may not tell you which verb fits.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.