Vocabulary
Tell me the definition and use the word in a sentence: masterpiece
A work of outstanding artistry or skill
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of Michelangelo's masterpieces.
Which phrasal verb means this:
to tear/rip into pieces
tear up
Although the craft fair was great, we didn't buy anything. SPITE
We didn't buy anything at the craft fair ________ great
We didn't buy anything at the craft fair IN SPITE OF/ITS BEING great
Which word goes in the gap?
In some parts of the world, trees are being chopped _____ at an alarming rate.
down
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
If I hadn't taken my little brother to the playground, he ______ (get) upset
would have got/gotten
got -- British / gotten -- American
Tell me the definition and use the word in a sentence: carbon footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by human activities
We're trying to reduce our carbon footprint by using the car less.
Meaning: To prepare, draw or write something
draw __
up
Complete the text with the correct form of the word TRADITION
Growing concerns over the effects of modern construction methods has meant that some architects are looking to more _____ ways of making buildings
Traditional
Which word goes in the gap?
Among the animals affected ____ deforestation are birds and insects.
by
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
We could have made some tea if we ____ (use up) all the milk.
hadn't used up
Tell me the definition and use the word in a sentence: auction
A public sale in which goods are sold to the highest bidder
Every year at school we have an auction for charity where we sell books.
Which phrasal verb means this:
get rid of (3 words)
do away with
I think it would help if we made a rough plan of our picture before we started painting. OUT
I think it would be extremely ______ a rough plan of our picture before we start painting
I think it would be extremely HELPFUL TO SKETCH OUT a rough plan of our picture before we start painting
Which word goes in the gap?
The word selfie was added ____ the dictionary in 2014
to
Use a verb and a reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence.
What happened to Julio? His finger's bleeding.
He ____ on a broken glass
cut himself
Tell me the definition and use the word in a sentence: toxic waste
Unwanted material that is harmful to people or the environment
There is a lot of industry there and the river and sea are polluted with toxic waste.
Meaning: to require, demand
call __
for
Complete the text with the correct form of the word FORTUNATE
The problem is that these toxic particles end up in the water supply. ______, once they are in our rivers and oceans, they are consumed by birds and fish.
Unfortunately
Which word goes in the gap?
If you're ____ like me, you worry about global warming.
anything
Use a verb and a reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence.
The children's bedroom looks very tidy. Did you tidy it?
No, they ______ it _______
did (it) themselves
Tell me the definition and use the word in a sentence: ozone layer
A region of the atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone
Although we can't see it, the ozone layer protects us from dangerous UV radiation.
Which phrasal verb means this:
start to like more
grow on
The waiter is so rude that I'm not going to leave him a tip. SUCH
I would leave the waiter a tip if he ______ man
I would leave the waiter a tip if he WASN'T SUCH A RUDE man
Which word goes in the gap?
Thanks to Instagram, don't expect to visit any tourist attraction anymore ____ the danger of bumping into someone pointing a selfie stick at themselves!
without
Use a verb and a reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence.
Have you hear about the new car that's being developed that doesn't need anyone behind the steering wheel?
Do you mean the one that can _____ ______?
drive itself