IDIOMATIC LANGUAGE
1. Ollie is a very argumentative boy - he's always trying to p........ fights with other children.
2. At break time, my job is to prevent students from j............ the lunch queue.
1. PICK FIGHTS
2. JUMPING THE LUNCH QUEUE
1. Would you mind to drop me off at the hospital on your way home?
2. Don't put off telling your parents you're engaged. It would be awful if they found out from someone else.
1. DROPPING
2. CORRECT
The teacher definitely noticed that Jack sneaked in a snack during the exam,but she decided to ignore it. BLIND
The teacher definitely noticed that Jack sneaked in a snack during the exam,but she decided .................... to it.
The teacher definitely noticed that Jack sneaked in a snack during the exam, but she decided to turn a blind eye to it.
something not seen clearly or distinctly (B)
BLUR
to jump or dive quickly and energetically (P)
PLUNGE
2. The robber got two years in prison, but considering how much he stole, I think he got of l.......... .
1. TIED UP IN
2. GOT OF LIGHTLY
1. Annie pretended having a degree from a top university in order to get the job.
2. My exams are next week - I expect getting good grades in English and French but not in Maths.
1. TO HAVE
2. TO GET
After twisting his ankle during the hike, Tom was recovering, and now he’s feeling much better. MEND
After twisting his ankle during the hike, Tom ................., and now he’s feeling much better.
After twisting his ankle during the hike, Tom was on the mend, and now he’s feeling much better.
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid something (S)
SWERVE
higher in rank, status or quality (S)
SUPERIOR
1. My grandfather has been ill for a while but I think he's finally on the m........ .
2. I'd like to invite Jack to climb the mountain with me, but I'm not sure he's ........ to it.
1. ON THE MEND
2. UP TO IT
1. Javier admitted be a little bit jealous of his brother's success.
2. I refuse apologising for telling the truth.
1. BEING
2. TO APOLOGISE
After winning the international robotics competition, Jake is set to travel to Tokyo for the global finals. BOUND
After winning the international robotics competition, Jake ...................... Tokyo for the global finals.
After winning the international robotics competition, Jake is bound for Tokyo for the global finals.
dangerous or risky (H)
HAZARDOUS
adventurous and willing to take risks (D)
DARING
1. You get the tickets and I'll get the snacks. We can s........ up later.
2. You've been buying so many clothes lately, it's a w....... you can afford to pay your rent.
1. SETTLE UP
2. WONDER
1. I always enjoy chatting to my cousin, Luke, at family events.
2. You're such a good speaker. Would you consider join the debating society?
1. CORRECT
2. JOINING
It is never possible to cancel bookings just before the event. SHORT
Bookings cannot .................................. under any circumstances.
Bookings cannot be cancelled at short notice under any circumstances.
a feeling of doubt or concern (M)
MISGIVING
to come out or appear from somewhere (E)
EMERGE
1. Jack is such a joker. He's always p....... my l..... .
2. I was quite reluctant to come to the party, but John t...... my a...... and here I am!
2. TWISTED MY ARM
1. Guests should avoid wearing either black or white to weddings in the UK.
2. We attempted to set up a charity event but it turned out to be too complicated.
1. CORRECT
2. CORRECT
Even after getting completely drenched in the unexpected rainstorm, Lily continued her routine as if nothing had happened. ABOUT
Even after getting completely drenched in the unexpected rainstorm, Lily continued to ....................... as if nothing had happened.
Even after getting completely drenched in the unexpected rainstorm, Lily continued to go about her daily life as if nothing had happened.
very excited and full of energy (E)
EXHILARATED
able to be made, done, or achieved (F)
FEASIBLE