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Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Surplus

long period of dry weather; lack of rain; lack of water; dryness دوره ی طولانی هوای خشک ، نبود باران ، نبود آب ، خشکسالی a. Because of the drought, some farmers began to migrate to more fertile regions. b. In time of drought, the crops become scorched. c. As the drought wore on, people began to grumble against those who had squandered water when it was more plentiful.
amount over and above what is needed; excess, extra مقداری بیشتر و فراتر از آنچه مورد نیاز است ، مازاد اضافی a. The bank keeps a large surplus of money in reserve. b. Surplus wheat, cotton, and soybeans are shipped abroad. c. No mortal ever considers that he has a surplus of good things.
highest point; top بالاترین نقطه ، نوک ، قله a. We estimated the summit of the mountain to be twenty thousand feet. b. Do not underestimate Ruth's ambition to reach the summit of the acting profession. c. The summit meeting of world leaders diminished the threat of war.
person who betrays his or her country, a friend, duty, etc. شخصی که به کشور ، دوست و یا وظیفه اش خیانت می کند a. The patriot sneered when asked to stand on the same platform with the man who was accused of being a traitor. b. No villain is worse than a traitor who betrays his country. c. Do not call him a traitor unless you can verify the charge.

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