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For independent travelers, a good pair of binoculars is an essential piece of equipment. Compact binoculars are sufficient for general viewing in good light, as there is no need to invest in full-size binoculars unless engaging in specialized activities like birdwatching. While compact binoculars are certainly easier to carry, personal preferences vary so it's best to test different brands and models in person before choosing. Details like a decent case and comfortable neck strap can make a big difference in the field.

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For independent travelers, a good pair of binoculars is an essential piece of equipment. Compact binoculars are sufficient for general viewing in good light, as there is no need to invest in full-size binoculars unless engaging in specialized activities like birdwatching. While compact binoculars are certainly easier to carry, personal preferences vary so it's best to test different brands and models in person before choosing. Details like a decent case and comfortable neck strap can make a big difference in the field.

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II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.

Use only one word in each gap.


Choosing Binoculars
For independent travelers, a good pair of binoculars often represents an essential piece of kit. Unless you’re
planning to do a (0) great deal of bird-watching or other specialist activities, however, there’s no need to
invest (1) _____ a full-size pair. Compact binoculars are fine when (2) _____ comes to general all-purpose
viewing in good light. What’s (3) _____ they are certainly easier to carry round. Everyone has (4) _____
own idea of what makes a comfortable pair of binoculars. When you’re considering (5) _____of the many
brands and models on the market you should choose, don’t base your decision on price alone. A better idea
(6) _____ to pop down to your local photographic store and (7) _____ those that fall within your price range
a test run. (8) _____ you might like the look of a particular pair, you may not find the handling and viewing
position comfortable. Finally, make sure the binoculars come with a decent case and a comfortable neck
strap. These details can make all the difference when you’re out in the field.

KEYS
1. in (invest in) 5. which
2. it (when it comes to) 6. is
3. more 7. give
4. their/ his/ her 8. Although/ Though/ While/ Whilst

III. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word
that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
The Inventor of the Bar Code
Although you may never have heard of Joe Woodland, you almost certainly use his invention on a (0) daily
(DAY) basis. For Joe was the man who came up with the idea of the bar code - that little box containing
parallel lines of (1) _______________ (REGULAR) width and (2) _______________ (LONG) that you
find on the packaging of most products that are offered for sale at retail (3) _______ (LET) worldwide. Joe
Woodland actually invented the bar code way back in 1949, when the manager of a supermarket in
Philadelphia asked him to design an electronic (4) _______________ (CHECK)
system which would be both simple and effective. The purpose of the bar code is to store (5)
_______________ (CODED) information about the product, which (6) _______________ (POTENTIAL)
speeds up the process of recording sales and restocking the shelves. The idea was way ahead of its time
however, and didn’t find any immediate practical (7) ______________ (APPLY). It was the (7)
______________ (ARRIVE) of laser gun technology decades later which allowed Joe’s invention to come
into everyday use.

KEYS

1
1. irregular
2. length
3. outlets
4. checkout
5. encoded
6. potentially
7. applications
8. arrival

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