VOCAB B2
When the ground unexpectedly shakes causing damage to roads, buildings etc
Earthquake
_____ we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker.
although, despite the fact that, even though
holiday
You __________ (smoke) so much – it's really bad for your health.
shouldn't
We __________ (wait) for over an hour before the manager finally arrived.
past perfect continuous (had been waiting) or
Past perfect simple (had waited)
Animal you see at night that can turn its head all the way around
owl
If I hadn't been ill, ______________ to the party.
I would have gone
football
I wish I __________ (can / speak) French fluently – it would help in my career.
wish + past tense (could speak)
__________ you like to join us for dinner tomorrow evening?
auxiliary verb for polite offers (Would)
There are different types of this. You can have water _______, air _______, noise ________. It is when you put harmful materials into the environment
pollution
A) When I was little, I _______________ have a crush on Shrek. I thought he was so cute!
B) It was hard at first, but eventually I ____________ waking up early to go to the gym. Now it doesn't bother me at all.
A) used to
B) got used to
elevator
lift
__________ of the students passed the exam, but not all received certificates.
determiner (Most / Some / Many)
It __________ John who left the door open – he was the last one in the office.
modal verb of deduction (must have been)
the person who saw a crime take place
witness
The construction on the school building __________ completed by the time they start classes in September.
The construction on the school building will have been completed by the time they start classes in September.
cotton candy
candy floss
She finally __________ after trying for hours to fix the computer.
phrasal verb – meaning "stop trying" (gave up)
__________ the technical challenges, the team managed to launch the product on time.
complex preposition (Despite / In spite of)
To put something (like a plan or a strategy) into action. You _____ it (You ______ the plan, for example)
implement IT or carry IT out
She asked me if I __________ (ever / be) to London before.
She asked me if I had ever been to London before.
eggplant
aubergine
The decision will depend __________ the results of the survey.
preposition following "depend" (on)
I've never tried sushi, but my brother __________ – he lived in Tokyo for two years.
auxiliary verb (has)