Vocabulary
A state of emergency was ....................................... after the hurricane struck.
predicted
administered
declared
declared
I ............. (wash) the windows twice, and they still don’t look clean.
have washed
raining heavily
raining cats and dogs
The truck was .............. supplies for the remote village, ensuring they had everything they needed for the coming months.
stuffed
piled with
loaded with
loaded with
She wanted to study abroad, .......... she worked hard to improve her language skills.
so
There is ........ hope of finding his belongings in the rubble.
A little
B hardly
C few
A little
Villagers ....................................... to cope after the volcano destroyed their homes.
administered
struggled
collapsed
struggled
Matt .................. (visit) his aunt and uncle for the last three days.
has been visiting
to wear clothes that keep out the cold
wrap up warm
As the lion let out a ................. , the entire jungle fell silent, captivated by the powerful sound echoing through the trees.
deafening roar
predictable noise
survivors
deafening roar
We decided to go to the beach for a picnic, ..... unfortunately, it started to thunderstorm.
but
The .............. flooded the coastal town, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
storm surge
hurricane
wildfire
storm surge
After the tornado, ....................................... searched for their belongings in the rubble.
motivational speakers
survivors
loved ones
survivors
I looked for Diego, but he ........ (leave) the building.
had left
not feeling very well
under the weather
Despite the doctor's expectations, the patient experienced a ....... after the surgery, requiring additional time and rehabilitation to regain full strength.
state of emergency
slow recovery
emergency service
slow recovery
.................. , a loud crash echoed through the house, sending everyone into a panic.
Suddenly
causing people to think seriously about certain matters
..................-....................
thought-provoking
A massive earthquake ....................................... off the coast of Japan yesterday.
shook
struck
caused
struck
After Carl arrived in New York, he called his mother. He ................. (promise) to call her as soon as he got in.
had promised
to continue
carry on
Before embarking on their journey through the dense jungle, the explorers made sure to .... .............. against mosquito bites by applying insect repellent and wearing long sleeves.
take precautions
I enjoy going for walks in the park; ............ , today it's raining heavily.
however
Idiom: someone who disappears when you need them
..................-.................... ....................
fair-weather friend
Paramedics ....................................... first aid to those who were injured.
struggled
administered
showed
administered
It ........ () rain for two days before the town became flooded.
had been raining
to cancel an activity
call off
The daring rescue mission of the trapped miners .................. , capturing the attention and admiration of people around the globe.
got breaking news
made world news
had hot topic
made world news
He was tired after a long day at work; .............. , he still went to the gym for a quick workout.
nevertheless
The suspense built steadily throughout the movie, leading to a(n) ............ that left the audience on the edge of their seats.
on the scene
main character
intense climax
intense climax
I found the book very ....................................... and had already guessed the ending.
predictable
The earthquake caused .............. damage.
A a couple of
B a large number of
C a great deal of
C a great deal of
confused
(to be) in a fog
After hours of hiking in the scorching sun without water, he finally collapsed, faint with ........... ... ............. .
exhaustion and dehydration
The documentary ............... showcased the beauty of the rainforest, .....it ..... highlighted the threats the ecosystem faces.
not only
but .... also
idiom: enjoy life as much as possible
.......... ......... .... ..... ...........
live life to the fullest
The earthquake caused .............. ............ to the city, with many buildings collapsing and infrastructure in ruins.
tremendous damage
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ................. (roam) the earth, but they ................ (become) extinct by the time people first ............ (appear).
roamed
had become
appeared
Feeling intimidated by the aggressive behavior of the dog, she decided to slowly ............... to avoid any confrontation.
back away
During the winter season, warm blankets are always .. .... ...... at the local shelter for the homeless.
in high demand
............... the teacher ............ the student was satisfied with the outcome of the project presentation.
Neither ..... nor
In harsh wilderness environments, finding shelter and water becomes a ...... .. ........ .
matter of survival