Vocabulary 1
Where’s the ……………………… control for the TV?
remote
I’m bored ……………………… doing my homework. I think I need a break.
with
The first time I was ill and I didn’t do very well and so I asked if I could ……………………… the exam.
A resit B reinvent C rewind D redo
A resit / D redo
How many times a week do you ……………………… out?
work
I thought it was very …………………… (inspire). It certainly doesn’t make me want to go back again to the theatre next week.
uninspiring
I’m not ready ……………………… the test. I need to revise more.
for
We need to call a(n) ……………………… to sort out the problem with the lights. (electric)
electrician
I wasn’t aware ……………………… this rule, but I’m glad that I asked.
A of B for C to D with
A of
I was quite ……………………… when the cat jumped up at the window. I thought it was a burglar! (frighten)
frightened
The funny thing is he is already so ……………………… (fame).
famous
If you’re good ……………………… French, perhaps you can help me with this question.
at
Don’t ……………………… Tim. He’s short and skinny, but he’s very strong and could win the race. (estimate)
underestimate
In a theatre programme, you can find a list of the ……………………… – that means all the actors who are in the play.
cast
Next time go ……………………… the gold medal!
for
I hope you’re not too ……………………… with your results You didn't do badly overall. (disappoint)
disappointed
Which button do I ……………………… for ‘silent’?
press
The chef ……………………… the chicken and it was very dry. (cook)
overcooked
The two teams that play in a basketball match play the game on a ……………………… .
rink
I hurt my ankle because I forgot to ……………………… up before running. Now it’s really painful.
warm
The film is about a(n) ……………………… character called Quinn. You’re never sure where he has come from or why he behaves as he does. (mystery)
mysterious
This new mobile phone is quite different ……………………… my last one. I can do a lot more with it.
from
. I was really lucky because I won a(n) ……………………… to the school and so my parents don’t need to pay a penny.
A prize B award C scholarship D trip
C scholarship
In a theatre, the group of people who watch the play are called the ……………………… .
audience
I think I might ……………………… up swimming again as it’s really good for flexibility.
take
Our school swimming team got ……………………… out in the first round of the competition.
knocked