Vocab 1
If you’re looking for something exciting, a(n) _______ safari trip might be perfect for you.
a) isolated b) thrilling c) relaxing d) predictable
b) thrilling
That influencer is completely _______ by the latest trends. (FASHION)
fashionable
I can’t answer right now. I _______ (speak) to a client. Can I call you back later?
am speaking
The red dress costs less than the blue one.
The blue dress is _______ the red one. (EXPENSIVE)
more expensive than
When I was a kid, I _______ spend hours playing football with my friends.
a) would b) was c) would have d) am used to
a) would
The Louisiana Alligator Boat Tour is _______ by experienced locals.
a) guided b) instructed c) followed d) commanded
a) guided
He was extremely _______ for the support his fans showed online. (THANK)
At the moment, we _______ (develop) a new app, but the company usually _______ (focus) on education software.
are developing / focuses
Prices have gone up considerably this year.
Things are _______ they were last year. (MUCH)
much more expensive than
I _______ TV when the phone _______.
a) watched / rang
b) was watching / rang
c) watched / was ringing
d) was watching / was ringing
b) was watching / rang
Visitors can enjoy the captain’s deep knowledge of the animals and the _______ of the area.
a) ecosystem b) geography
c) decoration d) organisation
b) geography
Recent _______ in fabric technology have made clothes lighter and more comfortable. (INNOVATE)
innovations
Be quiet! I _______ (try) to concentrate, and you _______ (make) too much noise.
am trying / are making
Her presentation was more interesting than John’s.
John’s presentation wasn’t _______ hers. (NEARLY)
nearly as interesting as
My grandparents _______ live in the countryside before they moved to the city.
a) were used to b) used to c) would have d) had
b) used to
It’s not necessary to feel _______; these alligators are used to people and completely safe.
a) anxious b) endangered c) hopeless d) careless
a) anxious
The designer’s latest collection received a lot of _______ for its creativity. (CRITIC)
criticism
I _______ (believe) you’re making a big mistake, but I _______ (not want) to interfere.
believe / don’t want
The longer I live here, the less I miss my hometown.
I miss my hometown _______ I live here. (LESS)
less the longer
We _______ dinner when the lights _______.
a) were having / went out b) had / were going out
c) have / are going out d) had had / went out
a) were having / went out
If you’re tired of _______ holidays, try something new and adventurous!
a) unimaginative b) relaxing
c) careless d) personal
a) unimaginative
Designers are expected to show more _______ towards realistic body types. (CONSIDER)
consideration
She _______ (look) confident, but she actually _______ (feel) very nervous inside.
looks / feels
The weather is getting warmer and warmer every day.
The weather is becoming _______ every day. (HOT)
hotter and hotter
While the teacher _______ the test papers, we _______ quietly at our desks.
a) collected / were sitting
b) was collecting / sat
c) collected / sat
d) was collecting / were sitting
d) was collecting / were sitting