Revision C1 Dublinia

Healthcare

100

Advances in medical science have made it possible for patients with terminal organ failure to survive through a successful heart or kidney ________.

Transplant

200

He stood up too quickly and felt ________, like the room was spinning around him.

dizzy

300

After tripping over the uneven pavement during the marathon, she feared she might have suffered more than a simple ________, given the swelling and inability to move her ankle.

Sprain

400

She wore new shoes on a long walk and got a painful ________ on the back of her heel.

Blisters

500

His hands were ________ from the cold, and he couldn’t feel anything until they warmed up.

Numb

Advertising

100

A small, specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product

Niche Market 

200

Full form of USP and its meaning

Unique Selling Point 

300

Recommendations from other people (not advertising)

Word of Mouth

400

Create excitement and interest around a product or brand

Build/Create Buzz

500

Get noticed in a crowded market (C.T.T.N)

Cut through the noise 

Word Formation

100

Many people often make a _______ between London and New York (Compare)

Comparison

200

After a difficult ________, Michael went on to be a successful lawyer. (BRING)

Upbringing

300

Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the ______ of the world wide web.
invent

inventor

400

1. My sister can sometimes be very ________, so just do what she says. (PERSUADE)

persuasive 

500

1. I'm very worried about the _________  of some students. They just don't seem to care about their education. (RESPONSIBLE)

Irresponsibility

Phrasal Verbs

100

I tried to explain my point, but he kept _____ me ____ and wouldn't let me finish my sentence.
A) bringing up
B) cutting off
C) backing out
D) coming across

cutting me off

200

After months of planning, the new product finally ________ last week and received great feedback from customers.
A) broke into
B) came up
C) took off
D) went through

took off

300

• The company had to ________ 50 employees due to financial difficulties.
  A) take on
  B) look after
  C) lay off
  D) set up

lay off

400

They finally ________ the proposal after weeks of negotiations.
A) came around to
B) gave out
C) pulled through
D) turned against

came around to

500

When the CEO suddenly resigned, it ________ a wave of uncertainty throughout the entire company.

A) set off
B) held back
C) got over
D) ran into

set off

Trivia

100

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

Marie Curie

200

Which is the only body part that is fully grown from birth?

Eyes

300

 Which planet has the most moons?

Saturn

400

Which country has the most islands?

Sweden

500

Which country is credited with the invention of ice cream?

China