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Advanced Language Practice
Vocabulary Test 3 (Units 11-15)
1 What is being defined? Write the word or words after the sentence.
0 Storage place in a car where you put suitcases and bags. boot
1 A showing of a film to the press and celebrities before its general release. ________________
2 The words of a song. ________________
3 A political party's statement of policies, written before an election. ________________
4 The police telling everyone to leave a building because of a bomb scare would be an example of this verb. ________________
5 Normally made of canvas, this is used to carry a sick or injured person. ________________
6 You go to the dentist to have this if you have a small hole in a tooth. ________________
7 Government money which pays for part of the cost of something. ________________
8 This may happen to a village or other small community, when all roads to it are blocked by snow or flooding. (phrasal verb) ________________
9 An adjective to describe a punishment which is light - not severe. ________________
10 Grieve or feel great sadness because of someone's death. ________________
2 Underline the word which forms a common collocation.
0 This book is essential reading for anyone who has high stress levels/layers/rates at work.
1 When the actor Christopher Reeve came on to collect his award, the entire audience gave him a rising/cheering/standing ovation.
2 You can't apply for certain jobs if you have a criminal file/record/history.
3 By early evening most people had administered/cast/selected their vote.
4 The United Nations is considering military intrusion/interference/intervention.
5 Contrary to popular belief/thought/impression, the fire service is a very badly paid profession.
6 Mrs Murray is anticipating/expecting/waiting her third baby next week.
7 As the flu epidemic/plague/outbreak enters its second month, doctors are urging pensioners to come forward for their vaccinations.
8 Our goal is to reduce energy employment/application/consumption in this country by 20% over the next five years.
9 It was clear from David's facial look/expression/manner that he disapproved.
10 Hunter admitted/pleaded/stated guilty to all three of the charges put before him by the judge.
3 Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word in capitals.
0 Our city has some open spaces but they are not very accessible . ACCESS
1 When Sue was too ill to perform in the play, her ________________ replaced her. STUDY
2 The project may be abandoned because of a ________________ of funds. SHORT
3 In my country it is ________________ to wear a seat belt if your car is fitted with one. COMPEL
4 Mr Collins paid so much attention to three members of the class that other pupils accused him of ________________ . FAVOURITE
5 Unfortunately, there is absolutely no ________________ evidence for this claim. SCIENCE
6 Alice gave ________________ to a healthy baby girl at 9.32. BORN
7 There has been widespread unrest in the capital, following the ________________ of the currency yesterday. VALUE
8 If ________________ fails, rest assured we are prepared to use force. DIPLOMAT
9 Don't worry, Mrs Burgess. This spider's bite is quite ________________ , but you were right to get it checked out. HARM
10 My old Maths teacher had lots of funny ________________ , which of course we used to try and imitate. MANNER
Advanced Language Practice
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