The media often glamorises certain professions, giving the (2)… that the world of work is full of action and excitement. On screen, spies greatly outnumber accountants, and (3)… anyone spends any time at the office! However, sometimes it seems that life can imitate art.
In the films. James Bond always (4)… a visit to the eccentric inventor '0' whenever he wants to take (5)… of the latest technology. Q's numerous inventions included an exploding alarm clock and an underwater craft designed to (6)… a crocodile!
Now it seems that the fictional character of Q may soon have a real-life equivalent! The British intelligence agency are looking for someone with world-class experience in the fields of science and technology to take on a role as their chief scientific advisor. Anyone who wants to be (7)… for the post will need to demonstrate a talent for (8)… up with innovative ideas. The successful candidate will be expected to develop futuristic technology to help (9)… the country against threats from terrorism and other (10)… crime.
2. 1) purpose 2) affect 3) impression 4) response
3. 1) infrequently 2) hardly 3) practically 4) rarely
4. 1) does 2) gives 3) takes 4) pays
5. 1) profit 2) advantage 3) benefit 4) use
6. 1) resemble 2) seem 3) imagine 4) pretend
7. 1) recognized 2) considered 3) regarded 4) appreciated
8. 1) bringing 2) giving 3) coming 4) accepting
9. 1) save 2) support 3) rescue 4) protect
10. 1) strong 2) hard 3) serious 4) heavy
11. 1) indefinite 2) uncertain 3) incredibly 4) unlikely
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