word formation
Cath is the most ___________ member of the family. (art)
artistic
I can never understand Mark because he always m _ _ _ _ _ _
mumbles
Dan’s really a_______ of heights so he’ll never walk over bridges.
afraid
Sam’s a real w _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . He’s in the office seven days a week and would sleep there too if he could.
workoholic
I’ve always managed to ____ the best out of my employees.
a get
b have
c make
a
Looking after you is not my ___________. (responsible)
responsibility
I tend to s _ _ _ _ _ _ over my words when I’m nervous.
stumble
I’m quite w_______ about my exams as I don’t feel well prepared.
worried
It’s important to do v_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ unpaid work if you have time as there are a lot of people who need help.
voluntary
1 This is a pressurised job so you need to be able to meet ____ deadlines.
a. tight
b. heavy
c. close
A
Did you ever experience ___________ as a child? (lonely)
loneliness
Peter always g _ _ _ _ _ me like a long-lost friend whenever he sees me.
greets
I feel really p_______ about the environment though my friends would say I’m obsessed!
passionate
I spend hours c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to and from work by train every week.
commuting
2 We expect you to keep calm ____ pressure.
a. with
b. under
c. in
B
Our teachers were very ___________ at bringing out the best in us. (skill)
skilful
I’m not very good at making s _ _ _ _ talk. I don’t really see the point of it.
small
Please allow me to p________ for our meal as it was my idea after all
pay
I can’t remember the last time I had a n_ _ _-_ _-_ _ _ _ working day.
nine-to five
3 Do you consider yourself to be a ____ person?
a. person’s
b. people’s
c. people
C
___________ is a very unattractive trait. (jealous)
jealousy
When you give someone a c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , you can immediately see how much they appreciate what you’ve said.
compliment
Pavel s_______ in everything he tries because he’s focused and ambitious.
succeeds
I enjoy f_ _ _ _ _ _ _ working hours because I’m self-employed and work the hours that suit me.
flexible
We all have a ‘____ ’ attitude in our team and everyone’s very enthusiastic.
a.will do
b. can do
c. make do
B