Vocabulary 1
The mountains, with peaks of _______ 6,000 meters, stop the clouds from reaching the valleys.
A) high B) over C) up D) above
B) over
In the phrase “heart-stopping goal”, what is the meaning of heart-stopping?
Eliminate distractors by focusing on exact wording and tone; choose the one fully supported by the text.
After years of research, the scientists finally _______ a breakthrough.
A) made B) did C) took D) had
A) made
The new law was introduced to _______ growing public discontent.
A) satisfy B) silence C) suppress D) placate
D) placate
When you encounter a reading question where all four options seem correct, what’s the best high-level strategy to identify the right answer?
Focus on precision and scope — eliminate options that are too broad, too absolute, or not fully supported by the text.
Then, match tone and implication, not just meaning: the correct answer will mirror the writer’s exact attitude or degree of certainty, not simply the general idea.
People who live in remote areas are often described as _______ populated.
A) lightly B) loosely C) slightly D) sparsely
D) sparsely
When encountering an unknown word, what should you do first?
Use context clues — look at the surrounding sentence for definition, examples, or contrasts.
Although the figures look impressive, they should be interpreted with _______.
A) doubt B) care C) caution D) hesitation
C) caution
His argument doesn’t _______ scrutiny once you examine the data.
A) resist B) hold up to C) bear D) undergo
B) hold up to
When two answers express similar ideas, what should guide your choice?
Choose the one that matches the text’s tone, scope, and certainty most precisely — not just the one that paraphrases the sentence.
At C1–C2, wrong options often sound “true” but exaggerate, simplify, or generalize the original statement.
She was deeply _______ by the news that her friend had moved abroad.
A) touched B) felt C) sensed D) noticed
A) touched
What’s the best approach to “inference” questions in Linguaskill reading?
Look for implicit meaning — what the writer suggests, not states. Don’t add outside knowledge.
Her explanation was so _______ that everyone immediately understood.
A) clear B) clarifying C) clarified D) lucid
A) clear
The minister’s statement only served to _______ the confusion.
A) heighten B) amplify C) exacerbate D) reinforce
C) exacerbate
What’s the best use of the few seconds before a recording starts?
Predict vocabulary, topic, and tone from the question or prompt so your brain is ready to recognize synonyms and paraphrases during the audio.
Preparation activates relevant lexical fields and increases processing speed.
The company’s rapid growth was _______ by a rise in international demand.
A) driven B) motivated C) caused D) made
A) driven
In listening tasks, what’s an effective strategy when the audio moves quickly?
Predict possible answers from question stems, listen for paraphrased ideas, not exact words.
The film received _______ reviews despite its modest budget.
A) overwhelming B) excessive C) overdone D) extreme
A) overwhelming
The company’s reputation has been severely _______ by the scandal.
A) touched B) tainted C) tinted D) shadowed
B) tainted
What’s the key to a high-level writing tone in Linguaskill?
Adjust formality and structure based on the reader:
Use complex yet clear sentences.
Avoid clichés or contractions in formal writing.
Prioritize clarity + tone consistency over fancy vocabulary.
Advanced writing shows control, not just range.
In the phrase “heart-stopping goal”, what is the meaning of heart-stopping?
It is a metaphor
Not literal meaning
In vocabulary gap-fill tasks, what’s the key to choosing between near-synonyms (e.g., make vs do)?
Check collocation and context function (e.g., make progress, do research). Memorize typical word partners.
The manager spoke in such a _______ tone that nobody dared to disagree.
A) commanding B) demanded C) boss D) dominant
D) dominant
The report was written in deliberately _______ terms to avoid offense.
A) obscure B) ambivalent C) evasive D) ambiguous
D) ambiguous
When answering open questions, what technique prevents short answers?
Use the PEEL method — Point, Explain, Example, Link.
Give your idea, develop it briefly, support it, and connect it back to the topic. This shows fluency and discourse organization — key to C-level speaking.