IELTS 16. Test 3. Roman Shipbuilding and Navigation

The Vikings were skilled in __________ and explored many regions of Europe and beyond.

• navigation
• excavation
• exposure
• supersession

The Roman Empire __________ many lands and cultures, but eventually fell due to internal and external factors.

• conquered
• pierced
• passed on to
• superseded

The Titanic was a __________ ship that was considered unsinkable, but it met a tragic fate when it hit an iceberg.

• gigantic
• contrary
• sophisticated
• unequalled

The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids by __________ huge blocks of stone from the quarries to the construction sites.

• dragging
• excavating
• exposing
• sinking

The human body is composed of many organs and systems that work together to maintain a healthy __________.

• frame
• vessel
• navigation
• exposure

Archaeologists __________ ancient sites and artifacts to learn more about the past civilizations.

• excavate
• conquer
• expose
• supersede

You make vitamin D when the skin is directly __________ to the sun.

• exposed
• conquered
• excavated
• superseded

The new model of the smartphone __________ the previous one with its improved features and performance.

• supersede
• conquer
• excavate
• expose

The grandfather __________ his wisdom and stories to his grandchildren, hoping they would remember him fondly.

• passed on
• pierced
• dragged
• sank

The arrow __________ the target with great accuracy and force, earning the archer a perfect score.

• pierced
• passed on
• dragged
• sank