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For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
 

Solar Energy
 

Solar energy is derived ultimately from the sun. It can be divided (1) ... direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, (2) ... we usually don’t think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material (3) ... took its energy from the sun millions of years ago. (4) ... the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes (5) ... the sun.
Movement of the wind, and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. (6) ..., hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is (7) ... we usually mean when we speak of solar power – (8) ... is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. Solar energy research and applications have been receiving increasing attention throughout the world as solar energy must play a much greater role in the energy mix in upcoming years.

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[answer="though#although#but] [answer="which"] ! [answer="all"][answer="from"][answer="therefore#hence#consequently"][answer="what"]

[answer="it"]

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answer keys

 

1)    INTO
VERB + PREPOSITION DIVIDE INTO
If something divides, or if you divide it, it separates into two or more parts:
The children are divided into twelve classes according to age and ability.
 
2)    ALTHOUGH/BUT
CONJUNCTION ALTHOUGH/BUT
Used to mean 'but' when you are commenting on a statement:
I felt he was wrong, although (but) I didn't say so at the time.
 
3)    WHICH
RELATIVE PRONOUN WHICH
Used after a noun to show what thing or things you mean: 
Did you see the book which came today?
 
4)    ALL
DETERMINER ALL THE
Used with uncountable nouns. The noun may have the, this, that, my, her, his, etc. in front of it - the whole amount of:
All the mail must be answered.
 
5)    FROM
PHRASAL VERB COME FROM
To start in a particular place or be produced from a particular thing:
This wool comes from goats, not sheep.
 
6)    THEREFORE/HENCE/CONSEQUENTLY
ADVERB THEREFORE/HENCE/CONSEQUENTLY
Used to introduce the logical result of something that has just been mentioned:
He loved her. Therefore, he married her. 
 
7)    WHAT
PRONOUN WHAT
The thing or things that:
These tools are just what I need for this job.
 
8)    IT
PRONOUN IT
Used to refer to a thing, animal, situation, idea etc that has already been mentioned or is already known about:
I love the spring - it is a wonderful time of the year.