Natural Disasters / Public Transport / Romance and Marriage
After six months without rain, the crops failed due to the severe ________.
The river rose so high that the village suffered a terrible ________.
Thousands are at risk of ________ because there is no food in the region.
Please be careful near the deep water so you do not ________.
Drought
Flood
Famine or Starvation
Drown
If you are not happy with a product, you can return it to the shop for a ___.
The ___ is the person in charge of a sports game who makes sure everyone follows the rules.
I don't like this television ___; let’s see what is on another station.
Always keep your ___ as proof that you paid for your items in case you need to return them.
A ___ is someone who watches a specific television program or performance.
Refund
Referee
Channel
Receipt
Viewer
I need to book a ____ to Paris for my summer holiday next month.
An ____ is a country that has agreed to help another country during a war.
The ____ is a person or country that opposes you and tries to harm you.
I prefer to ____ by train because it is much more comfortable than the bus.
flight
ally
enemy
travel
A ___ is money paid regularly by the government to people who have retired.
I saw a ___ for a waiter in the window of the local café, so I decided to apply for that position.
People who are completely unable to see are known as the ___.
Your ___ is the fixed amount of money you are paid every month for your work.
pension
vacancy
blind
salary
After the building fell down, the rescue team searched through the ________ to find any survivors.
The death ________ from the accident has risen to twenty people.
There was a sudden ________ of a dangerous new flu in the city, and it spread to everyone in the area.
The police believe the fire was ________ because someone started it on purpose.
There were many ________ after the bus crashed into the wall
Rubble
Toll
Outbreak or Epidemic
Arson
Casualties
If a shirt is the right size and shape for you, we say that it ____ you.
To ____ another team means to get more points than them in a competition.
The front-page ____ of the newspaper used very large letters to get attention.
An ____ is someone who works in a shop and helps customers find what they need.
A ____ is a large room with equipment used for exercising the body.
fits
beat
headline
assistant
gymnasium
I cannot _____ to stay in an expensive hotel because I have very little money.
A _____ is someone who is not a member of the army or the police force.
We stayed at a _____ because it was a very cheap place for young travelers.
A _____ was signed so that both sides could stop fighting for a period of time.
My _____ from London to Edinburgh took five hours on a high-speed train.
afford
civilian
youth hostel
ceasefire
journey
You are ____ for a student discount if you can show your university ID card.
I ____ to the city every morning by train, which takes about 40 minutes.
I asked my old manager to write a ____ for my new job application.
People who do not have a job are often described as being ____.
eligible
commute
reference
unemployed
Since the ________ is broken, we have to walk up the stairs.
The bus ________ checked our tickets as we entered.
You can put your suitcase on the ________ above your seat.
Traffic is always terrible during ________ when everyone is going home.
A ________ has only one floor, but a ________ has two floors.
Lift or Escalator
Conductor
Rack
Single decker / Double decker
In a ____, four teammates work together and each runs one part of the total distance.
A foreign ____ is someone who sends news reports from a different country.
You can often ____ at a market to try and get a better, lower price.
A ____ is a running competition where athletes must jump over obstacles.
relay race
correspondent
bargain
hurdle race
The soldiers had to _____ because the other army was too strong to defeat.
We went _____ to find a quiet beach away from the main roads.
When a war _____, it means the fighting has started very suddenly.
I felt very _____ when the boat started rocking on the rough ocean water.
The government decided to _____ war after its border was crossed by soldiers.
retreat
off the beaten path
breaks out
seasick
declare
Sales workers often receive a _____ based on how many products they sell.
The government _____ healthcare to make it cheaper for all citizens.
One _____ of my job is that I get a free lunch at the office every day.
_____ is a system of reading for blind people that uses patterns of raised dots.
She is very _____ and wants to become the manager of the company one day
commission
subsidizes
perk
Braille
ambitious
My ________ gave me a beautiful ring when we got engaged.
After many years of arguments, they decided to get a ________ because they can't live together anymore.
They are ________ and plan to get married next summer.
You cannot go on the school trip without your parents' ________.
He got down on one knee to ________ to her. He said "Will you marry me?"
Fiancé or Fiancée
Divorce
Engaged
Consent
Propose
The ____ is the person or team that comes in second place in a race.
Most people buy ____ clothes because they are made in standard sizes.
A good journalist should be ____ and focus on real facts rather than feelings.
The ____ accidentally ____ me, so I paid less than the correct price.
runner up
off the peg
objective
cashier / undercharged
A ____ usually includes your flight, hotel, and some of your meals.
The general gave the enemy an ____: surrender now or we will attack.
We went on a luxury ____ around the Mediterranean Sea for two weeks.
The army began to ____ its forces to prepare for the upcoming invasion.
package holiday
ultimatum
cruise
mobilize
After a year of hard work, the employee received a small salary ______.
Health insurance is a common ______ offered by many large companies.
A ______ is a system where the government provides social services to people.
increment
fringe benefit
welfare state
The morning of the wedding was very busy, and both the man and the woman felt quite (1) ________ before the ceremony began. The (2) ________ wore a stunning white gown, and the (3) ________ stood proudly beside her during the service. Later, at the reception, the guests stood up and raised their glasses to offer a (4) ________ for a long and happy life together.
nervous
bride
groom
toast
The shop was very busy, so I had to wait a long time at the (1) ____ to pay for my clothes. I checked the (2) ____ to see the price before buying. Later that day, I entered a sports (3) ____ at the park. It was a (4) ____ event, so I had to practice very hard to be ready.
till
label
competition
serious
After the play ended, the building was filled with loud (1) _____. We walked out of our (2) _____ and into the street. We were happy to be on holiday, though our (3) _____ warned us to stay away from the border. Both countries had just signed a (4) _____, but the area was still not completely safe.
applause
row
tour operator / guide
peace treaty
The new community center was built to improve the (1) ______ of all citizens. It has a special entrance for (2) ______ visitors who have trouble walking. My brother is looking for a job there and was happy to be on the (3) ______ for the manager position. He has a big (4) ______ scheduled for tomorrow morning.
well-being
handicapped
short-list
interview