Media & News
The person who introduces the different parts of a television or radio program.
What is a presenter?
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something, like bad service at a restaurant.
What is complain?
Clothing designed for everyday wear, which is relaxed and unceremonious.
What is casual? (Acceptable: comfy / relaxed)
I live in the city center, so I _____ used to the noise." (Present state)
am
You _____ wear a seatbelt when driving a car." (Strong obligation/necessity)
must Acceptable: have to)
Magazines and television networks make money by selling space or time for this.
What is advertising?
To confess to a mistake, or to say you are the person who committed a fault.
What is admit?
A style that is no longer current and belongs to the past.
What is old-fashioned?
She has to wake up at 5 AM for her new job, but she hasn't _____ used to it yet." (Present perfect)
"got"? (Acceptable: gotten)
We _____ worry about buying tickets; they are already paid for." (Lack of necessity
don't have toAcceptable: don't need to)
People who are present at an event or crime and can describe what happened to the police.
Who are eyewitnesses?
To speak with excessive pride about one's achievements, skills, or possessions.
What is boast?
Colors that are very bright, striking, and full of energy.
What is vibrant? (Acceptable: vivid / eye-catching)
When they moved to Alaska, it took them months to _____ used to the cold." (Process)
"get"
You _____ to be more careful with your phone; you've dropped it twice!" (Advice/recommendation)
ought"
Casual conversations or reports about other people, typically involving details that might not be true.
What is gossip?
To assign responsibility for a fault or wrong to someone else.
What is blame?
An outfit that looks highly fashionable, sophisticated, and socially appropriate for a formal event.
What is smart? (Acceptable: elegant / stylish)
At first, the braces hurt my teeth, but I quickly _____ used to them." (Past action)
"got"
After three tries, she finally _____ to fix the broken computer." (Past success in a difficult situation)
"managed"
A person, publication, or document that gives a journalist confidential information.
What is a source?
To inform someone in advance against a possible danger or problem.
What is warn?
A style that is very strange or highly unusual, often in a striking way.
What is bizarre? (Acceptable: weird / unconventional)
We _____ used to eating dinner so late, as we usually eat at 6 PM." (Negative present state)
"are not" (Acceptable: aren't)
_____ we use a dictionary during the exam?" (Asking for permission)
Are we allowed to