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Intermediate Language Practice
Vocabulary Test 1 (Units 2-6)
1 Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word in capitals.
0 My alarm clock didn't go off and so I overslept this morning. OVERSLEPT
1 I had been in the country for a year, but I still felt like a ________________ . FOREIGN
2 I have never felt such great ________________ since the day I got married. HAPPY
3 He's only been in the job for one week so he's a bit ________________ . EXPERIENCE
4 I've known him since school days. Our ________________ is very strong. FRIEND
5 It makes me feel bad to see so many________________ people sleeping in the street. HOME
6 It hasn't rained for months and there's a great water ________________ . SHORT
7 I don't like this job. I'm ________________ and overworked. PAY
8 Smoking can be very ________________ to your health. DANGER
9 We've got all the modern ________________ in our factory. MACHINE
10 I'm really sorry, I think there has been a ________________ . UNDERSTAND
2 Complete each compound word with a word from the box.
about ache coat doors ground makers path table washer
0 Make sure you walk on the footpath , because the road is dangerous.
1 Turn left at the next round________________.
2 My time________________ this year is quite good - I've got nothing on Friday afternoon.
3 I'd prefer to stay in a hotel with holiday________________ , rather than business people.
4 Has anyone got an aspirin? I've got a terrible head________________ .
5 It's cold outside, I think you'll need an over________________ .
6 To get into London from Heathrow airport just take the Under_____________ .
7 You don't need to clean the plates yourself, we have a dish________________ .
8 It's a lovely day. Let's eat our lunch out________________ in the park.
3 Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
0 By 11.00 I felt so tired/tiring that I went to bed.
1 How many photos did you make/take on holiday?
2 I read a really interested/interesting article in the newspaper today.
3 That meal we had yesterday was horrible. I particularly/properly disliked the fish.
4 Have you got any more clothes to put in the dishwasher/washing machine?
5 I've told you now/time and again to do your homework!
6 John hates waiting more than ten minutes for a bus. He gets very impatient/unpatient.
7 Sharon was early for her appointment so she read a magazine to lose/pass the time.
8 Shall I turn the central conditioning/heating off. It's very hot in here.
9 Marcus always said/told the truth. It was impossible for him to lie.
10 It was awful/awfully difficult to read the sign as it was so dark.
Intermediate Language Practice
Vocabulary Test 1 (Units 2-6) 1