5.1 Vocabulary
What does it mean to CALM DOWN?
A. Become more nervous B. Become more relaxed C. Become very excited D. Become confused
B. Become more relaxed.
"I'm EAGER TO visit New York!"
What does EAGER TO mean?
A. Afraid to do something B. Very excited and interested in doing something C. Unwilling to do something D. Required to do something
B. Very excited and interested in doing something.
Which sentence uses THERAPY and CURE correctly?
A. Therapy always cures every illness immediately. B. Someone might try therapy to help overcome a fear. C. Therapy means refusing medical treatment. D. Cure means feeling temporarily nervous.
B. Someone might try therapy to help overcome a fear.
"You can borrow my car ______ you promise to drive carefully."
A. even if B. unless C. as long as D. whenever
C. As long as.
Which situation would probably INCREASE your anxiety level?
A. Getting a massage B. Taking a relaxing vacation C. Realizing you forgot your passport at the airport D. Watching your favorite comedy
C. Realizing you forgot your passport at the airport.
Complete the sentence:
"I'm DYING ___ try that new Brazilian restaurant!"
A. for B. about C. to D. at
C. To.
Complete the sentence:
"After years of being scared to death of flying, Maria finally ______ her fear by trying therapy and practicing breathing techniques."
A. panicked B. increased C. overcame D. avoided
C. Overcame.
You win $10 million! Your boss calls and asks if you're coming to work tomorrow.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. If I win $10 million, I'll probably quit my job. B. If I will win $10 million, I'll quit my job. C. If I winning $10 million, I quit my job. D. If I won $10 million tomorrow, I'll quitting.
A. If I win $10 million, I'll probably quit my job.
If someone is SCARED TO DEATH of snakes, they are:
A. Slightly uncomfortable B. Extremely frightened C. Interested in snakes D. Angry at snakes
B. Extremely frightened.
Your friend asks you to help plan a birthday party. You are excited to help.
Which response is best?
A. I'm reluctant to help. B. I'm more than happy to help! C. I'm against helping. D. I have no intention of helping.
B. I'm more than happy to help!
Which phrase expresses the STRONGEST unwillingness?
A. I'm eager to try it. B. I'm a little reluctant to try it. C. I'm willing to consider it. D. I have absolutely no intention of doing it.
D. I have absolutely no intention of doing it.
You're playing mini golf at PopStroke. Your ball goes into the water THREE TIMES!
Which sentence is correct?
A. I'm eager to losing again! B. I'm reluctant to try that hole again. C. I'm passionate about to lose. D. I'm dying for fall into the water.
Answer: B. I'm reluctant to try that hole again.
What does it mean to OVERCOME a fear?
A. Pretend the fear doesn't exist B. Become more frightened C. Learn to manage or defeat the fear D. Avoid everything scary forever
C. Learn to manage or defeat the fear.
What does RELUCTANT mean?
A. Completely excited B. Hesitant or not enthusiastic about doing something C. Absolutely certain D. Extremely passionate
B. Hesitant or not enthusiastic about doing something.
Which sentence is correct?
A. I'm against to work on Sundays. B. I have no desire of working Sundays. C. I have no intention of working on Sundays. D. I'm reluctant working on Sundays.
C. I have no intention of working on Sundays.
You're on a first date. The person talks about their ex for TWO HOURS!
Complete: "I'll agree to a second date ONLY IF ______."
A. they stop talking about their ex B. they will stop talking about their ex C. they stopping talking about their ex D. they stopped talking about their ex yesterday
A. They stop talking about their ex.
Your friend is PANICKING ABOUT an upcoming job interview. Which advice is best?
A. Try a breathing technique to calm down. B. Drink six energy drinks. C. Think about everything that could go wrong. D. Cancel every future interview.
A. Try a breathing technique to calm down.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. I'm passionate to teaching English. B. I'm passionate about teach English. C. I'm passionate about teaching English. D. I'm passionate for teach English.
C. I'm passionate about teaching English.
"I'll go to the beach EVEN IF it rains."
What does EVEN IF mean?
A. Rain will definitely stop me. B. Rain will not change my decision. C. I only go when it rains. D. I never go to the beach.
B. Rain will not change my decision.
Your friend says, "I'm dying to eat pão de queijo!"
What does your friend mean?
A. They need immediate medical attention. B. They really want pão de queijo. C. They are scared of cheese. D. They have no intention of eating.
B. They really want pão de queijo.