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2 Match the words in column A with their definition in column B.
A B
1 cuttings a a shallow hole drilled near a well to
accommodate the drill string joint when
not in use
2 drilling mud b a loose aggregation of small water-worn
or pounded stones
3 spud c a mixture of clays, water, and chemicals
pumped down the drill string while an oil
well is being drilled
4 rathole d water held underground in the soil or in
pores
5 buoy e a prospector who sinks exploratory oil
wells
6 borehole f pieces cut off from something, especially
what remains when something is being
trimmed or prepared
7 groundwater g a device for controlling the passage of
fluid through a pipe or duct
8 gravel h an anchored float serving as a navigation
mark, to show reefs or other hazards
9 wildcatter i make the initial drilling for (an oil well)
10 valve j a deep, narrow hole made in the ground,
esp. to locate water or oil

Pre-reading and while-reading tasks

3 Scan the text and define the main idea of the text.
4 Skim the text and answer the questions.
- What is the drill site?

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