Academic Word list

I have done these Vocabulary exercises on Academic Word list

Exercise 1:
Source: http://web.uvic.ca/~gluton/awl/AWLSublist01-Ex1a.htm
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1. He did an _______________ of the way children learn language for his Master's thesis.
analysis

2. He was arrested for drunk driving because he had drunk more than the _______________ limit of alcohol.
legal

3. The culture of the United States is quite _______________ to that of Canada.
similar

4. The Canadian _______________ is largely based on natural resources.
economy

5. Environmental pollution seems to be an important _______________ in the increase in cancers all over the world.
factor

6.The apartment will be _______________ on June first.
available

7. The young popstar became famous while still in high school after winning a _______________ with a major record label.
contract

8. Your continued lateness for class _______________ to me that you are not really a very serious student.
indicates

9. Living in Berlin during the _______________ when the Berlin Wall was torn down was an unforgettable experience.
period

10. Some _______________ into second language learning suggests that oral fluency may increase with moderate amounts of alcohol.
research

Exercise 2:

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1. One of the _______________ of studying English in Victoria is that you have the opportunity to speak English outside of class.
benefits

2. The cat slowly _______________ the bush where the mouse was hiding.
approached

3. A department store spokesman says that their new outlet will _______________ more than 75 permanent jobs in the city.
create

4. The government recently passed _______________ which prohibits tobacco advertising at sporting events.
legislation

5. There are many things you can do in your everyday life to help protect the _______________, such as recycling or riding a bicycle.
environment

6. The _______________ of the river is somewhere in the mountains.
source

7. You must _______________ to our offer within 30 days or it will be withdrawn.
respond

8. The government has announced a special program to help _______________ new small businesses.
finance

9. It is the _______________ of our government that no one should be without food or shelter.
policy

10. The oldest _______________ to win a medal in the Olympics was Oscar Swahn, who won a silver medal in shooting at the age of 72.
individual