Unit 2 Vocabulary test
Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
You can increase your body's __________ to colds and flu by drinking plenty of fresh orange juice, which is a great source of Vitamin C.
A |
firmness |
B |
intake |
C |
resistance |
D |
restriction |
Despite knowing that it was a bad thing to do, Sam felt a strong __________ to steal the money.
A |
obsession |
B |
compulsion |
C |
exaggeration |
D |
outlet |
The police kept the suspect under __________ twenty-four hours a day as they were afraid he would try and leave the country.
A |
observation |
B |
treatment |
C |
resistance |
D |
obsession |
British Rail apologise for the delay to this service, which is __________ to the breakdown of another train on the railway line ahead.
A |
resulted |
B |
owed |
C |
because |
D |
due |
I can't give you an answer on the __________ - I'll have to think about it for a few days.
A |
place |
B |
minute |
C |
bet |
D |
spot |
It's difficult trying to work while you're travelling. Why don't you try buying a laptop - that might do the __________.
A |
game |
B |
trick |
C |
spot |
D |
play |
We were in a `No parking' zone but Mark __________ the signs and parked his car anyway.
A |
ignored |
B |
refused |
C |
opposed |
D |
neglected |
Her asthma means that she gets __________ of breath after even the slightest physical exercise, such as climbing the stairs.
A |
short |
B |
half |
C |
narrow |
D |
weak |
I'm afraid I'm addicted __________ coffee. I can't wake up nor work without it.
A |
on |
B |
in |
C |
for |
D |
to |
In the __________ of recent research, you should wear sun-cream on your face even in winter.
A |
shadow |
B |
light |
C |
show |
D |
proof |
Exercise 2
Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the sentence correctly.
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SENSE
RESENT
CONFESS
WILL STORE
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Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 People believe Coca-Cola is the most popular drink in the world.
regarded
Coca-Cola _____________________ the most popular drink in the world.
2 Chinese dishes used to disgust me but now I'm a great fan of Chinese food.
turn
Chinese dishes _____________________, but now I'm a great fan of Chinese food.
3 Ever since I was a teenager, I have loved cooking.
keen
Ever since I was a teenager, I _____________________ cooking.
4 When I saw my son writing on the wall for the tenth time, I got very angry and started shouting.
temper
When I saw my son writing on the wall for the tenth time, I _____________________ and started shouting.
5 The pouring rain forced us to go back home before we had finished our picnic.
short
The pouring rain forced us to _____________________ and go home.
Exercise 4
Choose the word that best completes each sentence below.
I won't earn much in this job, but I think I'll go / get / run by until I find something better.
We must teach our children not to put / cut / look down on people who are poor.
If Stacey is a good friend, she certainly won't give / tell / put away your secrets.
After working for years on the same salary, Mike decided to look / give / stand up for his rights and demand a pay rise.
OK, I've decided which car I prefer - now I need to put / turn / work out how to pay for it!
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