VOCABULARY
ACADEMIC WORD LIST 2
DISCOURSE MARKERS
HEDGING/BOOSTING
PASSIVE/IMPERSONAL
WILDCARD
100
The l____ r_____ in Spain is 98%
literacy rate
100
Governments around the world are working together to c_______ climate change.
combat
100
A: Why did you leave early?
B: ____, I had an early meeting the next day.
- a) After all
- b) Basically
- c) In other words
- d) In any case
b) Basically
100
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
"It ____ appear that someone has been stealing personal items from the changing rooms."
- a) might
- b) could
- c) would
- d) should
c) would
100
The building ____ in 1990.
- a) was constructed
- b) is constructed
- c) has been constructed
- d) will be constructed
a) was constructed
100
Which planet in our solar system is NOT named after a God?
Earth
200
The UAE and South Korea are examples of e______ m_______
emerging markets
200
The government decided to e_________ new laws to protect endangered species.
enact
200
B: I’m thinking of starting a new hobby. ____, I’ve always wanted to learn painting.
- a) Besides
- b) In fact
- c) Therefore
- d) Nevertheless
b) In fact
200
Which phrase best completes the sentence:
"____ to some sources, the latest research is seriously flawed."
- a) According
- b) Based
- c) Referring
- d) Regarding
a) According
200
Penicillin ____ (discover) by Alexander Fleming in 1928.
was discovered
200
In 1918-1919 there was a global pandemic. What was it called?
Spanish Flu
300
Roads, public transport and hospitals are examples of i__________
infrastructure
300
The u_______ causes behind the financial crash are still not known.
underlying
300
She was very tired; ____ she finished her work.
NEVERTHELESS
300
Fill in the blank:
"____ are thought to be several reasons why the experiment failed."
- a) There
- b) It
- c) They
- d) These
a) There
300
Everyone who qualifies ____ (offer) a scholarship.
is offered
300
What 1994 crime film revitalised John Travolta’s career?
400
Many European countries have a strong m_____ c______
middle class
400
The study looks at how social media affects relationships and community from a sociological p_______.
perspective
400
____ to his job, he volunteers at the local shelter.
IN ADDITION
400
Despite the fact that there will be an autopsy, his death is ____ to have been from natural causes.
believed / thought
400
The data ____ (examine) more carefully.
should be examined; ought to be examined
400
True or false:
If you shaved a tiger you'd see its skin has stripes as well.
True
500
She was known for being o_________ about her views on social justice.
outspoken
500
The government's new policies aim to improve the w_______ of all citizens.
welfare
500
She’s incredibly talented; ______, have you seen her latest artwork?
I mean
500
It is understood ____ the minister will be resigning in the near future.
that
500
The witch bottle, which which ____ to have been placed in the 17th century, ____ in a hidden compartment of the walls of the house.
is believed; was discovered
500
Which of the following is NOT used to classify serial killers?
a) motive of killing
b) social patterns
c) method of killing
a) motive of killing