Vocabulary
Choose the correct word.
He put his junk / stuff in a safe place so that nobody would steal it.
stuff
Think of at least two synonyms for the word things
stuff, goods, possessions, objects, belongings...
The view from the top of the mountain was _______taking.
breathtaking
__________ teenagers (over half) have not been to a museum for many years.
Most
Choose the correct option.
The Prime Minister pointed out / calmed down that it was a historic day for the country.
pointed out
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Some people bin / amass objects in their house until there is no more space left.
amass
Think of at least two synonyms for loads of
He was such a ______-known actor that he was recognised everywhere.
well-known
Only a __________ young people (8%) visit museums on a regular basis.
few
Choose the correct option.
It took the teacher a few minutes to get the class to figure out / settle down.
settle down
She throws out / hoards food in case there is an emergency.
hoards
Think of at least two synonyms for the word rubbish
junk, clutter, debris, trash, waste...
The leaders refused to meet and the conflict seemed _______-ending
never-ending
Recent research shows that far __________ __________ museums (91%) are failing to attract teenagers.
too many
Finish the sentence with the correct word.
The fantastic dinner more than made _________ for the bad room service.
made up
Think of an appropriate word/phrase to complete the sentence.
The business made money selling its ________ online.
Possible answer:
products
Think of at least two synonyms for throw out
get rid of, bin, junk, dispose of, eliminate...
Not taking responsibility for your own mistakes is _________-defeating.
self-defeating
__________ __________ of them (2%) said they would use a museum for research.
Almost none
Finish the sentence with the correct word.
Oh my god! We have run _________ of petrol.
run out of
Think of an appropriate word/phrase to complete the sentence.
Karen was reluctant to __________ the pictures her son had made.
Possible answer:
get rid of
Think of at least two synonyms for the word hoard
amass, accumulate, aggregate, collect, pile...
Experiencing other cultures helps you to be more ________-minded
broad-minded; open-minded
It seems that __________ __________ of museums are for the older generation.
Almost all
Finish the sentence with the correct word.
The police are __________ into the problem.
looking into