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Unit 1 Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

1 My __________ reaction to his letter was to phone him and complain, but in the end I
decided not to.
A
innate
B
direct
C
obvious
D
initial

2 The food at the hotel was excellent and the __________ were friendly and polite.
A
crew
B
staff
C
council
D
committee

3 When I visited Madrid for the first time, my __________ with the language meant that I
could communicate fluently with everyone I met.

was no longer the same.
A
innate
B
negligible
C
faint
D
noticeable

7 Liz gave me Ben’s work number but forgot to __________ where he works.
A
claim
B
suggest
C
mention
D
chat

8 It took my sister some time to get used to living on an island, but __________ she began
to like it.
A
initially
B
instantly
C
eventually
D
constantly

frustrating.
3 On the day of the ____________ everyone goes out to vote.
4 Why are you so ____________ of Susan? Why don’t you trust her?
5 They won’t let you into the club if you’re ____________ dressed – that
is, if you’re not wearing a tie.
OBJECT

DISTRACT

ELECT
SUSPICION
APPROPRIATE
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Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

1 Well, think about the advantages: if you don’t pass your driving test, you won’t have to buy
a car!
bright
Well, _____________________ : if you don’t pass your driving test, you won’t have to buy a
car!

2 I don’t care which film you go to. I’m not coming anyway!
bothered

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

11 You can increase your body’s __________ to colds and flu by drinking plenty of fresh
orange juice, which is a great source of Vitamin C.
A
firmness
B
intake
C
resistance
D
restriction

12 Despite knowing that it was a bad thing to do, Sam felt a strong __________ to steal the
money. 3
A
obsession
B
compulsion
C
exaggeration
D
outlet

13 The police kept the suspect under __________ twenty-four hours a day as they were
afraid he would try and leave the country.

16 It’s difficult trying to work while you’re travelling. Why don’t you try buying a laptop –
that might do the __________.
A
game
B
trick
C
spot
D
play

17 We were in a ‘No parking’ zone but Mark __________ the signs and parked his car
anyway.
A
ignored
B
refused
C
opposed
D
neglected

18 Her asthma means that she gets __________ of breath after even the slightest physical
exercise, such as climbing the stairs.
A
short
B
half
C
narrow

7 The young boy was ____________ about not being allowed to play
outside.
8 I have a ____________ to make: it was me who broke your vase, I’m
afraid.
9 Jamie disagreed with our plan and was ____________ to help us.
10 Our new table folds up for easier____________.

SENSE

RESENT

CONFESS

WILL
STORE

Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

1 People believe Coca-Cola is the most popular drink in the world.
regarded
Coca-Cola _____________________ the most popular drink in the world.

2 Chinese dishes used to disgust me but now I’m a great fan of Chinese food. 4
turn

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

21 The Greek islands are very __________ with tourists in the summer.
A
keen
B
suited
C
popular
D
appealing

22 The school __________ students with the materials they need for artwork classes so you
don’t need to buy anything.
A
provides
B
gives
C
points
D
indicates

23 The discovery of the steam engine was certainly a major __________ in science in the
eighteenth century.
A
approach
B
breakthrough

A
corkscrew
B
screwdriver
C
spanner
D
lever

27 Playing sports is very important, of course, but students should take care not to
__________ their studies.
A
decline
B
enhance
C
neglect
D
ignore

28 Walt Disney Productions has made some of the best __________ films in the history of
cinema.
A
motive
B
animated
C
active
D
amateur

13 The school has set up an ____________ committee to help parents with
particular problems. 14 I’d never have imagined such an ____________ performance from such a
well-known cast!
15 The ____________ of the environment is something that concerns all of
us.

COMFORT

INDICATE

ADVISE
AMATEUR

DESTROY

Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

1 She was told off by her father when he discovered she had been staying out late.
trouble
She got _____________________ her father when he discovered she had been staying out
late.

handed in late.
14 OK, I shouldn’t have said all those things about your family – I take everything over /
back / off.
15 There is growing concern that a new war might break out / up / down in the Middle East. Unit 4 Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

31 I’m afraid there’s no __________ of improvement in your work – you’ll need to try
harder than this.
A
signal
B
sign
C
light
D
point

32 After olive oil is extracted from the olives, it is stored in metal or plastic __________.
A
containers
B
spaces
C
boxes
D

members
D
residents

36 Before you accuse Brian of lying to you, you must __________ any doubts you may have.
A
exploit
B
eliminate
C
shrug
D
notice

37 At first I refused to take part in the project, but Jake was so __________ that I finally
gave in and agreed to help him out.
A
inclined
B
persistent
C
constant
D
continuous 7

38 He was always arguing with his colleagues, so eventually he was __________, but it was
entirely his fault.

Exercise 2
Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the
sentence correctly.

16 The ____________ of sunlight in the deepest parts of the ocean means that
only certain species may survive there.
17 ‘We regret any ____________ caused by the roadworks on the next three
miles of the motorway.’
18 The area in the north of the city is quite ____________, with several
factories and production plants.
19 The survey shows that British people have the highest ____________ of
sugar compared with other Europeans.
20 It’s ____________ talking to Joanna – she’ll never change her mind.

ABSENT

CONVENIENT

INDUSTRY

CONSUME

POINT

Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

1 If you bothered to read the reports I give you, you wouldn’t ask me such silly questions.


Exercise 4
Complete each sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

16 The thought of waking up at six in the morning put me _______ going on the excursion.
17 Don’t worry about the missing book. If it’s in the house, it’ll turn _______ somewhere
eventually.
18 Susan, remember to lock up the house before you set _______ for the airport, OK?
19 I know it’s short notice, and I’m sorry for putting you _______ like this, but could you
babysit tonight instead of tomorrow?
20 It’s common practice for teachers to ask weaker students to team _______ with stronger
ones for better results.

Unit 5 Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

41 I was making my __________ home, when I realised I’d left my glasses at school.
A
route
B
way
C
path
D
lane

42 In __________ of sightseeing, Egypt has some wonderful attractions, but getting around
can be difficult.


45 Your friends might be able to help, but I think you’d be __________ off trying to solve
the problem on your own.
A
better
B
pretty
C
fast
D
well

46 The Athens 2004 Olympic Opening Ceremony was truly spectacular, and all the
spectators __________ and clapped with excitement.
A
nodded
B
praised
C
cheered
D
banged

47 Unless you return the money immediately, you risk being __________ with theft and
getting into serious trouble.
A
accused
B
charged
C

A
situation
B
position
C
condition
D
register

Exercise 2
Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the
sentence correctly. 21 Our travel agent called to let us know that the dates of our trip had
changed, but ____________ to add that we could get a refund if we didn’t
agree with the new dates.
22 It is ____________ to leave children playing on the beach without
someone watching them.
23 I always thought Ian was a sensible young man, so I was really surprised
at the ____________ of his views regarding the environment.
24 General Higgins has devoted his entire life to the army, and most young
officers are ____________ of him and his achievements.
25 Despite what she said, Mum was ____________ shocked when I told her
I’d failed the test.

HASTE ADVISE

escape
Tim _____________________: if he hadn’t reacted so quickly, he would have crashed.

5 Would you like to choose what to have from the buffet, or would you like me to serve you,
sir?
help 10
Would you like _____________________ from the buffet, or would you like me to serve you,
sir?

Exercise 4
Complete each sentence below with the appropriate verb.

21 It’s getting pretty late; why don’t you spend the night with us? Ben’s away so we can
_______ you up in his room.
22 OK, I’ll call the bus station and ask if there’s a bus to Hull tomorrow morning. I’ll
_______ up their number in the phone book.
23 To apply for the post you need to bring us a CV and _______ in this form with your
personal details.
24 In the USA, Halloween is a special day for children, when they _______ up as witches
and wizards and go out singing from house to house.
25 It was an hour later that it finally _______ on me that Mike wasn’t going to come after all.

Unit 6 Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.


D
grabbed

54 We heard something coming our way so we __________ through the fog to see what it
was, but without success.
A
peered
B
peeped
C
glared
D
saw

55 Students who don’t revise regularly are generally more __________ to making the same
mistakes again and again.
A
prone
B
likely
C
attentive
D
capable

56 I’m not particularly fond of tennis so I don’t think I’ll join you this evening –
__________, it looks like it’s going to rain, so we wouldn’t be able to play anyway.
A
beside
B

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59 The famous actress was annoyed at the press for ____________ her privacy by
photographing her on the beach.
A
violating
B
interfering
C
cheating
D
attacking

60 It’s common for politicians to __________ their speeches before they make them in front
of the public.
A
wave
B
rehearse
C
forecast
D
stimulate
Exercise 2
Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the
sentence correctly.

26 Matt is a very helpful person, which makes his ____________ to help us

cost.

2 Why don’t you come to the cinema with us? It will help you forget all your worries.
mind
Why don’t you come to the cinema with us? It will help _____________________ all your
worries.

3 I didn’t accept the job as I received a second offer from a different company with a much
better salary.
turned
I _____________________ as I received a second offer from a different company with a
much better salary.

4 I took my revenge on Danny by telling Mum how he started a fight at school.
back
I got _____________________ Danny by telling Mum how he started a fight at school.

5 After she lost her job, Alice’s friends thought she was starting to go mad.
lose
After she lost her job, Alice’s friends thought she was starting to _____________________.
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Exercise 4
Complete each sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

26 When Jack finally turned _______ two hours late, he didn’t even apologise!
27 You put the milk and the other ingredients in the special metal container and then into the
freezer, where the mixture turns _______ ice-cream.

sacked
D
redundant

63 Don’t __________ your time trying to convince Janet – she’s made up her mind.
A
waste
B
spend
C
throw
D
spare

64 In Paris, many parks use their surrounding walls or railings to __________ paintings or
photographs during exhibitions.
A
handle
B
apply
C
display
D
locate

65 If you could __________ some of your time to our problem, we’d appreciate it very much.
A
reserve
B
devote

blatant
B
rash
C
intensive
D
hassle

69 The day care centre costs ₤150 per month, and there’s a ₤50 __________ if the child has
lunch at the centre as well.
A
proportion
B
recharge
C
supplement
D
surplus
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70 As far as I’m concerned, cooking is a real __________, but I can’t afford to eat out every
day!
A
bargain
B
wander
C
whiff

the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

1 Can you please watch the dinner while I have a shower?
eye
Can you please _____________________ the dinner while I have a shower?

2 The club are organising a singing contest next month, why don’t we take part in it?
go
The club are organising a singing contest next month, why don’t _____________________ it?

3 Ben tried to explain but as I couldn’t understand his arguments, I put an end to the
conversation.
sense
Ben tried to explain but as his arguments didn’t _____________________, I put an end to the
conversation.

4 After searching every single neighbourhood in the city, we decided to live in the centre.
length
After searching _____________________ of the city, we decided to live in the centre.

5 My uncle Nick said he started liking golf from the first day he attempted it, which I can’t
explain!
fancy
My uncle Nick said he _____________________ golf on the first day he attempted it, which I
can’t explain!

Exercise 4
Choose the preposition that best completes each sentence below.


72 I don’t hate classical music. On the __________, I like it very much indeed!
A
opposite
B
contrary
C
alternative
D
contrast

73 Although Vicky looked pretty much the same after all those years, I noticed __________
changes which made her look even more beautiful than I remembered.
A
fair
B
sensitive
C
subtle
D
joint

74 After hours of bargaining with the salesman, Jake bought the jacket for a __________ of
the original price.
A
fraction
B
piece
C
part
D

print
D
project

78 The woman __________ someone had stolen her purse, but, although they searched
everyone in the shop, it wasn’t found.
A
accused
B
enforced
C
claimed
D
warned

79 Did you __________ the Eurovision song contest last night? It was great!
A
grab
B
hold
C
catch
D
fetch

80 As I was __________ of the change in the programme, I arrived half an hour late for the
rehearsal.
A
unaware
B

EFFECTIVE

REASON

GENERATE

Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

1 We bought this beautiful kitchen table very cheaply because the shop was closing down.
next
We bought this beautiful kitchen table _____________________ because the shop was
closing down.

2 Mr Hayes is a caring teacher who notices his students’ slightest problems and helps them
out.
picks
Mr Hayes is a caring teacher who _____________________ slightest problems and helps
them out.

3 As soon as Aunt Emily arrives at the house, the children run to greet her.
foot
As soon as Aunt Emily _____________________ the house, the children run to greet her.

4 On Sundays, the whole village woke up early in the morning listening to the church bells
ringing.
sound
On Sundays, the whole village woke up early in the morning _____________________ the

81 After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the worst __________
in the last fifty years.
A
draughts
B
floods
C
eruptions
D
droughts

82 What I like about this restaurant is that there is __________ parking space right outside it.
A
plenty
B
ample
C
expanded
D
big

83 We decided to __________ Mr Peterson after he refused to pay the rent for the third
month in a row.
A
enforce
B
evict
C
evacuate
D

chill
D
melt

87 The roof of the living room was made of __________ materials to let in the sun and warm
the room on winter mornings.
A
transparent
B
absorbent
C
subtle
D
receptive

88 Several months later, they discovered that the __________ businessman had robbed many
poor people of their life savings.
A
unaware
B
ridiculous
C
unscrupulous
D
blatant

89 The school requires all teachers to hand in a detailed __________ of each of their students
at the end of term.
A
orientation

the city centre.
45 The use of pesticides on crops ____________ the lives of both people and
animals.

ABSORB
EAT

PRECISION
HAZARD

DANGER

Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

1 You should use your hazard lights to warn other vehicles if you have a breakdown at night.
event
You should use your hazard lights to warn other vehicles _____________________ a
breakdown at night.

2 To my surprise, after our fight, Jamie continued with the household chores as if nothing had
happened.
about
To my surprise, after our fight, Jamie _____________________ the household chores as if
nothing had happened.

3 The architect explained that the old shed in the garden should be taken down because there
wasn’t enough space for the new swimming pool.

discussions over new contracts. Unit 10 Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

91 Everything included, the cost of our new living room came to a __________ total of
₤ 10,000.
A
grand
B
great
C
gross
D
full

92 The Best Invention __________ this year was given to Jason Mayers.
A
Reward
B
Brand
C
Factor
D
Award

93 On Christmas Eve, the __________ family gathers for dinner, usually at my

recreational

96 Megan solved her computer problem quite __________ – she happened to mention it to a
friend who had had the same problem and told her what to do.
A
occasionally
B
clumsily
C
accidentally
D
attentively

97 Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful __________ in computer
software.
A
pioneer
B
navigator
C
generator
D
volunteer

98 My mother often __________ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes
us for even the slightest one.
A
passes
B
neglects

sentence correctly.
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46 It’s difficult to find a really ____________ book these days – most books
seem really boring.
47 The little boy came ____________ into the room carrying his discovery: a
dead rat from the garden!
48 What I admire most about Ben is his ____________, which is something
rare in people with such excellent qualifications.
49 Our organisation welcomes people with ____________ ideas and gives
them full support.
50 The teacher gave out the new books and asked the students to have a look
at the ____________ on the first page.

ABSORB

TRIUMPH

HUMBLE

INNOVATION

ILLUSTRATE

Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.

46 Liz was so carried _______ by the astounding scenery that she didn’t realise it was
getting dark.
47 The heavy rains last year were bad for farmers. Some of them had their crops completely
wiped _______.
48 We’d hoped the rain would keep _______ for another hour, but when the first drops
started falling, we decided we had to cut our walk short and go home.
49 I know the Christmas dance will be great, and I’d really hate to miss _______ on an
occasion like that, but I’ll be abroad then. 20
50 Robbie’s teacher told him he wasn’t doing very well in class and should try harder to
keep _______ with his classmates.

Unit 11 Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

101 Boots, the well-known chemist’s chain in the UK, sells virtually everything. On their
shelves you can find products __________ from medicine to sandwiches!
A
fluctuating
B
rating
C
ranging
D
ranking



105 Instinctively, people __________ when there is any sudden movement near their eyes.
A
wink
B
yawn
C
peer
D
blink

106 Even though we go to school by bus in the mornings, our mother insists on __________
us in the afternoons.
A
returning
B
collecting
C
gathering
D
picking

107 The man had a very strange __________, so I couldn’t tell where he was from.
A
pronunciation
B
speech
C
accent
D

C
fussy
D
wicked Exercise 2
Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the
sentence correctly.

51 Cruelty to animals is ____________ condemned – yet nothing is done to
stop it.
52 I can still remember the ____________ I said before going to bed when I
was a child.
UNIVERSE

PRAY
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53 My first glimpse of Chicago from a plane, with its huge skyscrapers
reflecting the sunlight, really made a ____________ impression on me.
54 I think travelling to South America might be a great experience, but I still
have my ____________ about how safe the journey is.
55 In my opinion, Jake’s behaviour towards his brother is ____________ – he
always tricks him into giving him all his money.

LAST



Exercise 4
Complete each sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

51 Lee was in such a hurry that she didn’t see the glass door, so she walked right _______ it,
banging her head really hard.
52 As brothers and sisters, our parents have taught us to stick _______ at all times.
53 The name of the town of Nabeul in Tunisia derives _______ the Greek words for ‘new
town’.
54 Young children are very persistent; when they find it difficult to do something, they stick
_______ it until they achieve it.
55 I’ve tried so many times to teach my daughter not to stick her tongue _______ when
she’s angry, but without success. Unit 12 Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence. 22

111 Living on the __________ of the city means spending hours commuting to work every
day.
A
sides
B
outskirts
C

B
charge
C
file
D
sue

115 Unfortunately, state schools don’t have much in the __________ of sports facilities
compared to private schools.
A
way
B
case
C
means
D
part

116 Beware of __________ if you’re walking alone at night in the town centre – it’s quite
dangerous.
A
shoplifters
B
offenders
C
frauds
D
muggers

117 People are much more successful at what they do if they are interested and __________.

120 Before the election, the politician agreed to take part in a live televised debate with the
__________ candidates.
A
challenging
B
competitive
C
rival
D
mutual

Exercise 2
Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the
sentence correctly.

56 Construction companies take special safety measures when using
____________ in the construction of tunnels.
57 The recent change in government has brought about serious economic
____________ in the country, which is worrying foreign investors.
58 Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious ____________ and
should be punished accordingly.
59 I don’t usually get involved in arguments over politics, but Lucy’s
____________ remarks really got me angry.
60 The lawyer asked for the case to be adjourned, so he could do more
research into the evidence which ____________ his client.

EXPLODE

STABLE


4 As a student, I had to find an evening job to meet my expenses, as I didn’t want to ask my
parents for help.
ends
As a student, I had to find an evening job _____________________, as I didn’t want to ask
my parents for help.

5 Sarah has a very high opinion of herself. She really thinks she is better than everyone else.
cut
Sarah has a very high opinion of herself. She really thinks she _____________________
everyone else.

Exercise 4
Complete each sentence below with the appropriate preposition.

56 Before we start the meeting, I think I’d better fill you _______ on the changes we’ve
made to the contract.
57 Saturday is the day I tidy _______ the house and do most of the week’s shopping.
58 Many children in the village have dropped _______ of school to help their parents on the
farm.
59 I still can’t get _______ my sister’s divorce – they seemed such a happy couple!
60 The shop owner warned the children that he wouldn’t let them get _______ with it next
time they tried to steal things form the shelves.

Vocabulary Tests – KEY

UNIT 1
Exercise 1
1 D
2 B
3 A

5 down

UNIT 2
Exercise 1
1 C
2 B
3 A
4 D
5 D
6 B
7 A
8 A
9 D
10 B

Exercise 2
1 sensible
2 resentful
3 confession
4 unwilling
5 storage

Exercise 3
1 is regarded as (being)
2 used to turn me off
3 have been keen on
4 lost my temper
5 cut our picnic short

Exercise 4

1 into trouble with
2 takes after their mother
3 any outdoor activities to date
4 have an obligation to
5 a fight / fighting broke out between

Exercise 4
1 out
2 up
3 out
4 back
5 out

UNIT 4
Exercise 1
1 B
2 A
3 B
4 C
5 D
6 B
7 B
8 D