Hidden hoards - Review 3

C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Close-up C2, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, 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 space in the same line.

IMPLICIT

ADVERSE

PREVALENT

CURRENT

PRIVILEGE

REST

FAIL

OPULENCE

We deposit our money in banks because we (17) ___ trust their ability to keep it safe. But what did people do with their savings prior to the advent of banking? During periods of peace, they could safely stash their money at home, but in times of (18) ___ this was not possible. The (19) ___ of war in ancient and medieval times led people to hide their valuables. As enemy armies advanced, fleeing civilians hurriedly buried their (20) ___ rather than risk being caught with it. The (21) ___ classes not only hid coins, but intricate gold and silver jewellery too. Their hope was that once the (22) ___ had ended, they could return to their homes and dig up their valuables. However, the upheaval brought about by war often led to permanent displacement and the (23) ___ of owners to be reunited with their possessions. This has enabled hobbyists with simple metal detectors to uncover hoards of coins and (24) ___ jewellery in village farmlands. No doubt, much more is out there waiting to be found.

Hidden hoards

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