Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. Choose the correct answer
A, B, C or D.
WEATHER FORECASTS
People have always tried to (76) ................ the weather. In the past, people often watched the
sky for (77) ................ of how the weather was changing. A red sky at night, for example,
suggested that the (78) ................ day would be fine. Animals’ behavior also (79) ................
information for forecasting the weather. For example, if cows were lying down it meant it was (80)
................ to rain. Nowadays, (81) ................, scientists use complicated computer models to
produce weather forecasts that are much more (82) ................ They can say, for example, if there
is a 20% or 30% (83) ................ of rain on a particular day. They can also warn people if a storm
is (84) ................ This is important for farmers and other people who work outside. It also helps
ordinary people know whether they need to (85) ................ an umbrella with them when they go
out!
76. A. predict B. know C. tell D. say
77. A. marks B. notices C. signs D. alarms
78. A. last B. following C. later D. other
79. A. sent B. shared C. allowed D. provided
80. A. possible B. likely C. impossible D. able
81. A. however B. although C. but D. despite
82. A. accurate B. close C. true D. near
83. A. luck B. chance C. opportunity D. result
84. A. reaching B. getting C. going D. approaching
85. A. bring B. fetch C. wear D. take