Unit 1
The following word/phrase is using to tell that a change is long-term or permanent
a) Hugely significant
b) Lasting
c) Grown substantially
b) Lasting
What’s the meaning of ‘goes on and on’?
a) Ask too many questions
b) Ignore completely
c) Not stop talking
c) Not stop talking
In those areas, unemployment stands at around 50% and social problems are rife
a) Deprived areas
b) Affluent areas
c) Prosperity areas
a) Deprived areas
A vague memory
a) Unclear
b) Permanent
c) Clear sensations
a) Unclear
A tourist __________ wallet had been stolen agreed to meet the thief
a) Whose
b) Who
c) Which
a) Whose
The following word/phrase is using to tell that a change is in progress
a) Ongoing
b) Noticeable
c) Taking hold
a) Ongoing
What’s the meaning of ‘come across well’?
a) Stop oneself from saying something
b) Make a good impression
c) Ignore completely
b) Make a good impression
They lost everything and were left __________
a) Well off
b) Hardship
c) Destitute
c) Destitute
A painful memory
a) It happened a long time ago
b) It still makes you unhappy
c) You can remember anything perfectly
b) It still makes you unhappy
One tourist, ________ preferred not to give his name, had a wallet in his back pocket
a) Whose
b) Who
c) Which
b) Who
The phrase ‘That’s a load of _________’ is used to express disagreement.
rubbish
A verb of movement that means ‘move very quickly, especially in a way that seems dangerous’
a) Hurtle
b) Soar
c) Limp
a) Hurtle
Even though I got a pay rise last year, I still find it difficult to____________
make ends meet
People will say that they feel in their ________ that something’s just not right.
bones
Judging from your appearance, I’d ________________ at thirty.
hazard a guess
The phrase ‘That makes a lot of ________’ is used to express agreement.
sense
Have you thought about the __________ of finding your own place to live?
possibility
He lives with his parents and pays no bills, so he has a lot of _____________
disposable income
All may appear well on the surface, but you’re left with a ________ doubt that all isn’t quite at it seems.
nagging
I was under the ___________ you spoke French.
impression
Instruction: Act the word (without speaking or making noises) Until they guess.
-go up
increase
Instruction: Act the word (without speaking or making noises) Until they guess.
-disparage
run down
Instruction: Act the word (without speaking or making noises) Until they guess.
-gesture with the shoulders
shrug off
Instruction: Act the word (without speaking or making noises) Until they guess.
-something is wrong
uneasy feeling
Instruction: Act the word (without speaking or making noises) Until they guess.
-a sudden violent attack
assault