a) Dubai. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world, standing at 2,717 feet tall.
The Browns had to use all their ________ to buy their new house. A) keepsakes B) savings C) reserves D) leavings E) remains
Savings
costs an arm and a leg
something is expensive
an
a) Australia. Australia is the smallest continent by land area, covering just over 3 million square miles.
When he was left on a desert island, he was able to ________ for a year on fruit and water. A) remain B) continue C) stay D) persist E) survive
survive
piece of cake
something is easy
of
d) Danakil Depression. This region in Ethiopia is considered the hottest place on Earth, with temperatures reaching up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
You keep ________ the same subject, and I’ve asked you not to mention it again. A) bringing forward B) bringing up C) bringing to D) bringing about E) bringing together
bringing up
once in a blue moon
something happens very rarely
If you're looking for the best deals on kitchen appliances, I recommend going to Karl's Kitchen. They have a sale on at the moment with __ to 50% off everything.
up
b) Jupiter. Jupiter has the most moons of any planet in our solar system, with over 60 natural satellites.
I ________ my car badly when I hit a tree. A) dented B) hollowed C) depressed D) impressed E) pitted
dented
to go bananas
to go crazy
Far from being a drunkard, my father is actually a perfect example of ________.
sober
sobriety
d) Skin. The skin is the largest organ in the human body, weighing about 8 pounds on average.
He didn’t seem to know what was happening at all, he looked completely ________. A) doubtful B) bewildered C) undecided D) defeated E) doomed
bewildered
the ball is in your court
your turn to make a decision
Reports on the invasion are still very unclear, as are the __________ of what this will prompt the government to do.
imply
implications