JAN
PHIL
FADWA
FRANCES
DENISE
100

This book has been ____________ recommended by our tutor. I think we ought to read it.

This book has been highly recommended by our tutor. I think we ought to read it.

100

As prt of our assessment, we had to write a 3000 word essay, which I found ____________ difficult.

As part of our assessment, we had to write a 5000 word essay, which I found extremely difficult.

100

It is __________ essential that you submit your dissertation by the deadline.

It is absolutely essential that you submit your dissertation by the deadline.

100

He is a ____________ valued member of staff. We couldn't manage without him.

He is a highly valued member of staff. We couldn't manage without him.

100

I find reading and listening relatively easy, but I'm __________ useless at writing!

I find reading and listening relatively easy, but I'm absolutely useless at writing.

200

I always get extremely __________ before exams. I really need to learn how to control my nerves.

I always get extremely anxious before exams. I really need to learn how to control my nerves.

200

Caffeine is highly __________. As a result, we should limit our intake.

Caffeine is highly addictive. As a result, we should limit our intake.

200

Pesticides can be extremely __________ to the environment.

Pesticides can be extremely harmful to the environment.

200

The weather has been ___________  ___________ recently. Nothing but wind and rain!

The weather has been absolutely awful recently. Nothing but wind and rain!

200

The Japanese are highly ____________. The vast majority of the population go to university.

The Japanese are highly educated. The vast majority of the population go to university.

300

Vocational colleges are essential to ensure that the country has a _________   ____________ workforce.

Vocational colleges are essential to ensure that the country has a highly skilled workforce.

300

This chemical is highly _________! Please wear protective clothing when you handle it to prevent yourself from being poisoned.

This chemical is highly toxic! Please wear protective clothing when you handle it to prevent yourself from being poisoned.

300

I need to go on a diet. I am __________  _________!

I need to go on a diet! I am extremely overweight.

300

I found the first question absolutely ____________! I couldn't answer it at all.

I found the first question absolutely impossible! I couldn't answer it at all.

300

A total solar eclipse is a highly ___________ phenomenon. It occurs only very rarely.

A total solar eclipse is a highly unusual phenomenon. It occurs only very rarely.

400

I was ___________  __________ with my test result. I was expecting at least a B grade.

I was extremely disappointed with my test result. I was expecting at least a B grade.

400

It is ___________  ___________  that you write an introduction and conclusion to your essay.

It is absolutely essential / vital / crucial that you write an introduction and conclusion to your essay.

400

I am ____________  ________ at maths. No matter ho hard I try, I just can't do it!

I am absolutely hopeless at maths. No matter how hard I try, I just can't do it!

400

It is ___________   ___________ that Donald Trump will win the next election.

It is extremely / highly   likely / unlikely / probable that Donald Trump will win the next election.

400

SORRY! YOU LOSE  200 POINTS

Sorry! YOU LOSE 200 POINTS

500

Ebola is __________   ___________. We need to take precautions to prevent another outbreak.

Ebola is highly contagious. We need to take precautions to prevent another outbreak.

500

Immigration is an __________   ___________  issue in many countries.

Immigration is an extremely controversial issue in many countries.

500

It is __________   _______ for students to get Band 9 in the IELTS test.

It is extremely rare for students to get Band 9 in the IELTS test.

500

SORRY! YOU LOSE 200 POINTS!

SORRY! YOU LOSE 200 POINTS!

500

Eating a balanced diet is _________  ____________  for good health.

Eating a balanced diet is absolutely vital for good health.