VOCABULARY
The new restaurant's unique concept and delicious menu offerings a................... to both food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.
=attracted
appealed
She aimed to...................... various cultural elements into her artwork, creating a vibrant and diverse expression of her identity.
a. integrate
b. equipped
c. copy
She has run/has been running around all day; she's exhausted.
has been running
She ..............(exciting) ran to the door when she heard the news, her heart pounding with anticipation and joy.
excitedly
Lisa is a .......................... She just spends all day sitting and watching TV.
a. as hard as nails
b. couch potato
c. a pain in the neck
couch potato
He took ............... a loan to buy a new house.
out
She has gained some weight. She needs to .................. on chocolate.
a. put on
b.come down
c.cut down
d.put up
cut down
Mike .....................(never/travel) abroad before.
has never travelled
The dog was .....................(usual) quiet, which made the family worry that something might be wrong.
unusually
After a quick breakfast, they decided to set off early to avoid the heavy weekend traffic.
h..... the r..............
hit the road
She felt comfortable enough to c..............her deepest secrets to her best friend, knowing that she would always be there to listen without judgment.
=trust
confide
The meat is difficult to ch............., since it is hard.
chew
were / had been shopping
The team worked together to ......................(strength) their strategy, ensuring they were well-prepared for the upcoming competition.
strengthen
I'm not in the .................... .............. like you. My body wouldn't cope.
prime age
I can't afford a holiday abroad now, as I am on a tight b..............
budget
Vegans eat r.............. food instead of cooked one.
raw
'The forest burnt down last year, ' Adam told us.
Adam told us (that) the forest had burnt down the year before.
They spent the afternoon at the park enjoying various ................(recreate) activities like frisbee, cycling, and picnicking.
recreational
Don't take him seriously. He's just pulling ........... ............
=teasing you
your leg
One of the .............. of working at the tech company was access to free gym memberships and daily catered lunches in the office cafeteria.
a.promotions
b.perks
c.pensions
perks
She worked hard at the gym to ............ muscle mass and improve her overall strength and fitness.
a. win
b. gain
c.earn
gain
The mayor will open the new arts centre.
The new arts centre will be opened by the mayor.
After days of non-stop rain, the campers felt utterly ......................(misery), longing for warmth and sunshine.
miserable
Be careful what you say around Jerry; he has a...........and can't keep a secret to save his life.
big mouth