初中英语词汇练习及答案

VOCABULARY | Things your do in the morning - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I’m not __________ to ( = I’m not very excited about) driving to work today. It’s raining and I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of traffic.

a) looking forward b) looking back c) looking

2. I always hit the __________ button on my alarm clock several times before I actually wake up.

a) sleep more b) dream c) snooze

3. Where’s my gray coat? Don’t you remember? It’s at the __________.

a) cleaning b) clean c) cleaners

4. A person who functions best in the morning (as opposed to at night) is commonly referred to as a __________.

a) morning man b) morning person c) morning people

5. I need to __________ the bathroom.

a) use b) utilize c) use up

6. I never take baths, I take __________.

a) shower b) showers c) to shower

7. I have to __________ ( = I have to go). I’ll call you later.

a) run away b) race c) run

8. Do you want m e to make you some eggs? No, let’s __________ for breakfast.

a) eat b) go get c) go out

9. Why are you so __________ ( = in a bad mood) this morning? I’m __________ because I didn’t sleep well.

a) grumpy b) greedy c) giddy

10. I like to read __________ while I drink my coffee in the morning.

a) paper b) the paper c) newspaper

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) c 3) c 4) b 5) a 6) b 7) c 8) c 9) a 10) b

VOCABULARY | Going to work - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I got a __________ on my way to work this morning.

a) punctured tire b) empty tire c) flat tire

2. Is it OK to say “I caught a flat” instead of the phrase above?

a) yes b) no

3. I’m __________ a little late = I’m a little behind schedule

a) coming b) getting c) running

4. I __________ my keys in the car again.

a) shut b) locked c) closed

5. How was your drive to work? __________. ( = nothing much happened)

a) uneventful b) eventful c) wild

6. Some people think that listening to loud music while driving can __________ accidents.

a) make b) promote c) cause

7. Our company _______ us to take public transportation to work. Employees who don’t require parking get spec ial bonuses.

a) discourages b) gives c) encourages

8. Someone parked in my __________ today.

a) spot b) space c) both a and b

9. I mistakenly parked in a handicapped spot, and my car was __________. ( = a tow truck came and took my car)

a) towed b) trailed c) taken

10. I always __________ the girl at the reception desk. She’s cute!

a) give a greeting to b) say hi to c) smile

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) a 6) c 7) c 8) c 9) a 10) b

VOCABULARY | Going to work - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Do you drive to work? No, I __________.

a) bike b) am biking c) take bicycle

2. I hate driving to work. The roads are so __________.

a) congested b) convenient c) complete

3. For me, it’s much more convenient to take the subway to work, since I live so close to the __________.

a) line of subway b) subway path c) subway line

4. When someone tells you that their __________ is about 30 minutes, it means that it takes them about 30 minutes to get

to work from home.

a) way b) commute c) commune

5. I have to __________ on my way to work. I’m almost out of gas!

a) fill in b) fill up c) fill out

6. In my city, publi c transportation is not really __________. It’s very slow and the busses only come once every hour.

a) an option b) option c) optional

7. It used to take me an hour to get to work, but since I changed my __________, it takes me about 45 minutes.

a) direction b) way c) route

8. I’m not __________ 3rd Street today. I’m __________ the freeway.

a) going b) taking c) driving

9. Is John always on time? No, he’s usually 15 minutes __________.

a) earlier b) early c) too soon

10. I don’t feel like __________ the traffic this morning. I’m going to take the train.

a) fighting b) fighting with c) having a fight with

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) b 6) a 7) c 8) b 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | English in a government office - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I have to __________.

a) get license renewed b) get my license renewed c) renewed my license

2. Can we __________ ( = set) a time for later in the day?

a) timetable b) write c) schedule

3. I’ll be at work and I won’t be able to __________ until 5.

a) get there b) get on there c) get to there

4. I hate __________ all these forms.

a) filing b) writing down c) filling out

5. I don’t have a passport. What other proof of __________ ( = who I am) do you accept?

a) personality b) identity/identification c) person

6. Your form is incomplete. You have to answer all the questions. You _________ ( = didn’t answer) question s 3 and 4.

a) skipped b) blanked c) emptied

7. I’m sorry, but you didn’t pass. You’ll have to __________ the driving test.

a) retake b) take over c) take again

8. If you have to leave, but you don’t want to lose your place in line, you s hould ask someone to __________ your place.

a) save b) retain c) preserve

9. Sir, please go up to window number 4, your number is __________.

a) call b) calling c) being called

10. Looks like we’ll have to __________ for about three ho urs.

a) line b) wait in line c) wait for a line

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) a 7) a 8) a 9) c 10) b

VOCABULARY | English in a government office - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Your passport has been __________ ( = not valid) for over six months.

a) lacking in validity b) expired c) not beneficial

2. We don’t accept this application by mail. You’ll have to come to our office .__________

a) personal b) person c) in person

3. I’d like to __________ my appointment. I won’t be able to come today.

a) reschedule b) schedule again c) remake

4. If something is _________, it has been deemed “authentic” by a notary public.

a) notarized b) noted c) noteworthy

5. Can we __________ ( = postpone this) until next week?

a) put this on b) put this off c) put this under

6. No, it __________ this week.

a) has to do b) has to have done c) has to be done

7. You have to __________ the form at the window.

a) signature b) sign c) signed

8. I’m sorry, but your signatures __________. ( = don’t look the same)

a) don’t match b) there’s no match c) not the same

9. Can I please talk to your __________? ( = boss)

a) superintendent b) advisor c) supervisor

10. This is a __________ process = This process takes a long time.

a) time-sensitive b) time-consuming c) timely

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) a 4) a 5) b 6) c 7) b 8) a 9) c 10) b

VOCABULARY | Describing people - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I __________ ( = think of her as) a good friend.

a) consider b) consider her c) view her

2. He’s a __________ ( = a little) shy at first, but once he gets to know you he really opens up.

a) bit b) big c) been

3. I actually get __________ quite well with my mother-in-law. You could even say we’ve become good friends.

a) in b) around c) along

4. Most of the time she __________ across ( = is perceived) as being rude.

a) comes b) goes c) gives

5. __________ is he? He’s almost 7 feet tall.

a) What height b) How tall c) a + b

6. What’s your __________? I’m not sure - I think it’s 10 and a half.

a) shoes size b) shoe size c) size of shoes

7. She used to have red hair, but she __________ it brown.

a) dyed b) died c) did

8. She recently __________ her hair ( = made it a very light blond color), and now she looks amazing!

a) white b) blonded c) bleached

9. Her son is quite __________.

a) big for the years b) big for his age c) big compared to his age

10. Colin is such a __________. (= someone who causes problems for everyone)

a) troublemaker b) trouble-creator c) trouble-stirrer

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) c 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Describing people - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I __________ ( = think of her as) a good friend.

a) consider b) consider her c) view her

2. He’s a __________ ( = a little) shy at first, but once he gets to know you he really opens up.

a) bit b) big c) been

3. I actually get __________ quite well with my mother-in-law. You could eve n say we’ve become good friends.

a) in b) around c) along

4. Most of the time she __________ across ( = is perceived) as being rude.

a) comes b) goes c) gives

5. __________ is he? He’s almost 7 feet tall.

a) What height b) How tall c) a + b

6. What’s your __________? I’m not sure - I think it’s 10 and a half.

a) shoes size b) shoe size c) size of shoes

7. She used to have red hair, but she __________ it brown.

a) dyed b) died c) did

8. She recently __________ her hair ( = made it a very light blond color), and now she looks amazing!

a) white b) blonded c) bleached

9. Her son is quite __________.

a) big for the years b) big for his age c) big compared to his age

10. Colin is such a __________. (= someone who causes problems for everyone)

a) troublemaker b) trouble-creator c) trouble-stirrer

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) c 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Describing people - Part 3

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Aw… that’s so __________! ( = nice) Thank you!

a) sweet b) sugary c) sweat

2. Sarah is a __________ person. She requires a lot of attention and love.

a) nerd b) needed c) needy

3. Whether we’re talking about relationships or cars, I don’t want anything too __________. ( = requiring a lot of effort/attention to maintain)

a) maintenance man b) high-maintenance c) low-maintenance

4. Arthur is __________. You never know what he’s going to do.

a) unpredictable b) unanimous c) unable

5. A __________ person is someone who forgets things easily.

a) forgetting b) forgettable c) forgetful

6. He always lets __________ ( = disappoints her).

a) her over b) her down c) her on

7. My mother is the most __________ ( = one who forgives easily) person I know.

a) forgetful b) for giving c) forgiving

8. I love Frank because he __________. He’s so funny!

a) makes me to laugh b) makes me laugh c) makes funny

9. Making __________ of other people ( = making jokes in an unkind way) is not very nice.

a) fan b) funny c) fun

10. Nancy is a good friend. I can always __________ her. ( = rely on her)

a) count b) count on c) counter

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) c 8) b 9) c 10) b

VOCABULARY | Describing people - Part 4

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Robert’s a terrible __________! He thought that Victoria was an honest person.

Everyon e else who meets her realizes that she’s a liar right away.

a) judge of traits b) judge of character c) character-finder

2. Stop __________ - I can’t understand a word you’re saying!

a) mumbling b) yelling c) speaking clearly

3. I’m not __________ names ( = I don’t remember names well)

a) good on names b) good in names c) good with names

4. What’s a nicer way to describe someone - “skinny” or “slim”?

a) skinny b) slim

5. He’s only 25 years old, but you’d __________ looking at him. He looks like he’s 40.

a) guess that b) never guess that c) never see

6. Dave is __________ out of ( = recently graduated from) high school.

a) only b) just c) just come

7. He always dresses __________. What can I say… he’s a styli sh man.

a) sharp/sharply b) pointy c) good

8. I was so used to seeing him in expensive suits, that I was shocked when he

__________ in jeans and a t-shirt yesterday.

a) showed b) showed up c) came on

9. I keep trying to help her, but she n ever listens! It’s so __________!

a) flustered b) frustrated c) frustrating

10. She __________ great jokes.

a) says b) talks c) tells

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) b 6) b 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) c

VOCABULARY | Going out to a restaurant - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Do you want to __________ ( = eat at home) tonight? No, let’s go out.

a) eat in b) eat on c) eat away

2. __________ you lock the door after we leave!

a) Make secure b) Make aware c) Make sure

3. I’m not a __________ Thai food. Really? I love Thai food!

a) big supporter of b) big fan of c) big fan

4. Are you hungry? I’m __________! ( = very hungry/famished)

a) strutting b) starving c) striving

5. I don’t think they accept/take credit cards - We’ll have to pay __________.

a) cash b) with a credit card c) in cash

6. When did you __________ a vegetarian? Two months ago.

a) turn in b) transform into c) become

7. The __________ ( = treatment of customers) at that bistro was awful! We had to ask 4 times for our check! ( = bill)

a) services b) serviced c) service

8. There’s a new place that just __________ on King Street.

a) revealed b) opened c) started

9. Oh yeah? You want to __________? ( = try it)

a) check b) check it out c) check out

10. I __________ to go out these days. I’m really broke! ( = I have almost no money)

a) can’t afford b) can’t stand c) can’t bear

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) c 3) b 4) b 5) a 6) c 7) c 8) b 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Going out to a restaurant - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. We’ll __________ with the leek and potato soup.

a) commence b) start c) introduce

2. Would you like a beer? No, I can’t - I’m __________.

a) driving b) by car c) driver

3. I usually like to save money, but tonight I feel like __________!

a) splurging b) spraying c) speeding

4. How would you like your steak? Well-done, medium, or __________?

a) raw b) rare c) red

5. This chicken is cold - Could you please __________ for me?

a) make it hot b) warm up c) warm it up

6. __________ should we leave?

a) How much of a tip b) How much a tip c) How much in tip

7. A “greasy-spoon” restaurant/diner is usually __________.

a) not too fancy or expensive b) dangerous c) a + b

8. Would you like anything else? No, I’m __________! ( = colloquial term for “full”)

a) stuffed b) stuff c) filled

9. Ask the waiter for __________.

a) a check b) check c) the check

10. I tend to avoid fast food joints, and __________ restaurants like Denny’s because the food there is awful!

a) network b) multiple-locations c) chain

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) a 3) a 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) a 8) a 9) c 10) c

VOCABULARY | Going out to a bar

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I’ll get this __________. ( = I’ll pay for this order of drinks)

a) around b) round c) collection

2. No, please, it’s __________. ( = I’ll pay)

a) at me b) in me c) on me

3. What does “tipsy” mean?

a) drunk b) happy c) generous

4. I think the bartender __________ (= cheated me). I gave him a 20 and he gave me back 4 dollars instead of 14.

a) treachery b) ripped me c) ripped me off

5. I think __________. ( = I don’t think you should drink any more)

a) you’re satisfactory b) you’ve had enough c) you are enough

6. A person w ho knows a lot about wine is called a “wine __________.”

a) connoisseur/expert b) concern c) wise man

7. What kind of beer do you have __________? ( = from a keg/barrel)

a) on tap/draught/draft b) in a barrel c) from a faucet

8. Let’s discu ss this proposal __________ couple of drinks.

a) over b) over a c) with a

9. Yeah, everyone knows me here - I’m a __________. ( = I come here all the time)

a) client b) customer c) regular

10. Should we pay right away? No, let’s __________. ( = drink several rounds and then pay for everything when we’re ready to leave)

a) run a tab b) have a tab c) make a tab

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) a

VOCABULARY | Weekend plans - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. What are you doing __________ ?

a) this weekend b) on this weekend c) in this weekend

2. We always go __________ for the weekend.

a) outside of town b) out of town c) leave

3. My __________ ( = my wife’s parents) are having a party.

a) brother-in-law b) mother-in-law c) in-laws

4. I __________ ( = spent time) with my friends.

a) hanged b) hung out c) hung low

5. I can’t make it this weekend. I’ve got plans I __________. ( = can’t cancel)

a) can’t get b) can’t go c) can’t get out of

6. We took a long __________. ( = trip by car)

a) road trip b) road journey c) road excursion

7. We drove __________ to New Mexico and back.

a) whole distance b) all the way to c) entire way to

8. Disneyland is a huge __________.

a) amusement b) park c) amusement park

9. I really want to see that new movie __________ Anthony Hopkins.

a) stars b) with c) at the theater

10. We spent __________ money on popcorn and drinks as we did on the movie tickets.

a) as much b) so much c) quite a bit of

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) b 3) c 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) b 8) c 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Weekend plans - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Let’s stay in tonight. We can __________ a couple of DVDs.

a) rent b) take in c) lease

2. There’s a bit of an emergency at work this weekend. I’m going to have to __________ on Sunday.

a) go in b) appear c) show

3. I had so much fun! The birthday party was __________! ( = great)

a) a bomb b) best c) a blast

4. This Saturday is my grandmother’s __________ birthday.

a) 70 (seventy) b) 70s (seventies) c) 70th (seventieth)

5. My friends and I went out __________ on Friday night. We got home at around 5:00 AM.

a) to clubbing b) clubbing c) club

6. I like to __________ on weekends. I usually don’t do anything crazy.

a) take it simple b) take it easy c) relaxation

7. A couple of our friends __________ from Paris, so we hung out with them all weekend.

a) were visitors b) were visiting c) visiting

8. I borrowed my parents’ car and my girlfriend and I went for a ___________ in the mountains.

a) voyage b) drive c) ski

9. I spent the whole weekend at the beach - Swimming, surfing, ___________.

a) sunbathing/tanning b) sun tan c) getting suntanning

10. Weekends just seem to _____________, ( = pass too quickly) don’t they?

a) fly b) fly away c) fly by

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) a 3) c 4) c 5) b 6) b 7) b 8) b 9) a 10) c

VOCABULARY | Cooking

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I hate ___________ onions. It always makes me cry!

a) chopping b) cut c) chopped

2. You should cook the chicken on ___________ heat. Otherwise it’ll burn!

a) medium b) middle c) mid-range

3. Turn the heat ___________ a bit, otherwise the turkey won’t cook all the way through.

a) higher b) up c) more

4. You should never eat ___________ ( = uncooked) meat. You could get sick.

a) rare b) broiled c) raw

5. His mother is a great cook. Last Saturday, she prepared an amazing ___________ meal for us. ( = a meal consisting of three courses)

a) three-course b) three-courses c) triple-course

6. Margaret is Polish, but she doesn’t know how to prepare any ___________ Polish dishes.

a) cultural b) folklore c) traditional

7. Are you going to bake that fish in the oven? No, I’m going to ___________ it on the pan. Pass me the olive oil.

a) fry b) boil c) burn

8. How often do you cook? Not often - only on ___________, like when it’s my mom’s birthday or something.

a) distinct days b) special time c) special occasions

9. I need to sharpen this knife - it’s completely ____________.

a) dill b) dull c) dole

10. This is really ____________ - Thanks so much for inviting me to dinner.

a) tasteless b) tasty c) tasteful

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) a 3) b 4) c 5) a 6) c 7) a 8) c 9) b 10) b

VOCABULARY | Traveling/Travel plans - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I’ve been looking for a ___________ to Paris, but everything I’ve found so far i s so expensive!

a) cheap return b) cheap fly c) cheap flight

2. I know an excellent travel agent who always has the ___________.

a) best deals b) good deals c) good price

3. Because of the ___________ dollar, it has become very expensive for Americans to travel to Europe.

a) week b) weak c) wig

4. I’ve been ___________ Europe. ( = everywhere in/ all around)

a) over b) to c) all over

5. My son and his friend went ___________ through Asia last year.

a) bag-packing b) back-packing c) back-pack

6. I’ll be able to take ___________ work this year. Let’s go to Brazil.

a) three weeks off b) three weeks from c) three weeks away

7. I’d like to ____________ ( = to reserve) a flight to Rome on November 20.

a) buck b) book c) bank

8. She has such high standards. She only stays in ___________ hotels.

a) five-star b) five-starred c) five-level

9. My friends stayed at that resort last year and said it was ___________. ( = cost more than it should)

a) over-cost b) over-priced c) super-priced

10. The Rialto? We stayed there last year - What a ___________! ( = terrible place)

a) dumb b) dome c) dump

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) a 3) b 4) c 5) b 6) a 7) b 8) a 9) b 10) c

VOCABULARY | Traveling/Travel plans - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I lost our tickets! I’ll go over to the ticket ___________ and see if they can issue some new ones.

a) place b) office c) location

2. Matt’s been working as a ___________ guide in Spain for the past three years. He loves his job.

a) trip b) touring c) tour

3. They ___________ my ticket to first class. I was so happy!

a) upgraded b) upended c) appealed

4. We already did some ___________ yesterday, and we’re going to check out some more sights today.

a) sight-seeing b) sight-spotting c) sight-viewing

5. I’m not ___________ ( = not really interested in) museums. Let’s check out some of the bars.

a) big in b) big on c) big at

6. Last year Jim and Lisa went on a ___________ of France.

a) wine trip b) wine voyage c) wine tour

7. Hurry up! It’s already 2:00 PM. We have to ___________ at the airport in one hour!

a) check out b) check in c) check up

8. Great… I forgot my passport at home. I’ll have to ___________.

a) go for it b) go back for it c) get back for it

9. We had a ___________ flight. No turbulence whatsoever.

a) total b) rough c) smooth

10. I’m here on ___________, not on business. I won’t be doing any work.

a) a trip b) travel c) vacation

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) a 4) a 5) b 6) c 7) b 8) b 9) c 10) c

VOCABULARY | Idioms/Phrasal verbs using names of animals - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Did you fall asleep - No, I just took a little ___________ nap. ( = a light nap)

a) kitten b) cat c) kitty

2. I’m not surprised he’s so tired. He’s been working like a ___________ recently.

a) dog b) hound c) pig

3. I hate coming to a city that I don’t know anything about. I feel like a ___________ out of water.

a) seagull b) duck c) fish

4. We really ___________ out at the barbecue the other day. ( = We ate a lot)

a) dogged b) pigged c) hounded

5. Holy ___________ ! ( = an exclamation of surprise) I didn't know it was that late!

a) cat b) hen c) cow

6. He called me a “___________” - what does that mean? It means he thinks you’re a co ward.

a) chicken b) chick c) hen

7. You can cry until the ___________ come home - It won’t change a thing.

a) ducks b) sheep c) cows

8. If you climb to the top of the mountain, you’ll get a stunning ___________ of the valley below.

a) bird’s eye view b) eagle’s view c) hawk’s view

9. A dark ___________ is someone who has an outside ( = small) chance of winning a game, election, etc.

a) pony b) horse c) stallion

10. If you drink “like a fish”, it means that you drink a lot of ___________.

a) alcohol b) water c) cola

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) c 8) a 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Idioms/Phrasal verbs (Parts of the body) - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I’ve got to ___________ it to her ( = give her credit) - She promised she’d take care of it and she did.

a) knee b) hand c) foot

2. You really put your ___________ in your mouth that time. ( = you said something you shou ldn’t have)

a) hand b) finger c) foot

3. The bank robber ___________ over his gun to the police.

a) palmed b) handed c) lip

4. I know that word! It’s on the tip of my ___________.

a) tongue b) nose c) mouth

5. A ___________ person is someone who is overly curious.

a) mouthy b) nosy c) leggy

6. Let’s put our ___________ together and think of a solution to this problem.

a) heads b) brains c) shoulder

7. He didn’t tell you he was going to do this? No, he did it b ehind my ___________.

a) back b) shoulders c) head

8. I don’t need a high-paying job right away - I just want to get my ___________ in the door, so that I can climb the corporate ladder.

a) toes b) foot c) arm

9. We don’t see ___________ to ___________ on this issue. ( = we don’t agree)

a) arm b) elbow c) eye

10. She ___________ her way through the crowd.

a) armed b) eyed c) elbowed

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) b 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) c

VOCABULARY | Idioms/Phrasal verbs (To get) - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Let the bus driver know that we’re getting ___________ at the next stop.

a) off b) over c) in

2. She can’t get___________ ( = it still bothers her) the fact that her best friend lied to her.

a) out b) over c) on

3. What are you trying to say? = What are you getting ___________?

a) at b) on c) into

4. I got ___________ ( = became interested in) playing tennis while I was living in California.

a) through b) into c) on

5. I’ve tried to talk to her about this, but she just won’t listen. It’s impossible to get

___________ to her!

a) over b) with c) through

6. I usually get ___________ at 8:00 AM, but today I slept in until 11.

a) towards b) on c) up

7. By the time he gets ___________ of jail, he’ll be 55.

a) out b) away c) in

8. My flight doesn’t get ___________ ( = arrive) until 4:00 PM.

a) on b) in c) to

9. By the time he got ___________ Chicago, all the banks were closed.

a) in b) at c) to

10. Another way to say “to escape” is to “get ___________”.

a) away b) apart c) along

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) b 3) a 4) b 5) c 6) c 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) a

VOCABULARY | Idioms/Phrasal verbs (To get) - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Get ___________! ( = Leave!)

a) out b) over c) in

2. We have to finish the report by 3:00 PM! Ye ah, I’ll get ___________ that right away. ( = I’ll start doing that right away)

a) out b) over c) on

3. The book he was reading was called “10 Ways to Get ___________ ( = succeed)In Life.”

a) Around b) Above c) Ahead

4. In Nashville it’s p retty hard to get ___________ without a car.

a) through b) around c) in

5. We can’t get ___________ ( = survive) on my salary alone. You’ll have to look for a job as well.

a) by b) over c) at

6. Get ___________ here = Come here

a) by b) over c) at

7. Her sister and I don’t get ___________. (= we don’t like each other)

a) around b) under c) along

8. He just doesn’t get ___________. ( = understand)

a) on b) it c) through

9. He got ___________ with cheating on the test = H e cheated on the test and wasn’t caught.

a) in b) out c) away

10. To get ___________ something means to start supporting it. ( eg. The senator got ___________ the new proposal)

a) onto b) behind c) below

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) c 3) c 4) b 5) a 6) b 7) c 8) b 9) c 10) b

VOCABULARY | Sports and fitness - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. To go to the gym = To ___________.

a) work on something b) work out c) practice muscles

2. He’s not an ___________ person. He just sits in front of the TV all the time.

a) outer b) acting c) active

3. I like to ___________ on weekends.

a) go swimming b) get swimming c) swimming

4. A person who plays sports on a professional level is referred to as a professional .___________

a) sportscaster b) athletic c) athlete

5. Paulina is really ___________ ( = really loves) tennis. She plays every weekend.

a) into it b) into c) fan

6. Let’s ___________ a run!

a) go make b) go at c) go for

7. Are you ___________ already? You should exercise more!

a) out of breath b) out of practice c) outside

8. Sure, I’ll play basketball with you, - But I’m a little ___________ ( = I haven’t played in a while),so you’ll probably win.

a) out of reach b) out of practice c) out of time

9. In sports, what does it mean to “beat” another team? (eg. Italy beat France in the World Cup)

a) to win b) to lose c) to fight

10. If you start working out again after a long break, you will probably get muscle .___________

a) crepes b) cramps c) hurt

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) c 7) a 8) b 9) a 10) b

VOCABULARY | Sports and fitness - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I ___________ smoking two years ago.

a) resigned b) quit c) threw

2. I love to play sports, but I hate getting ___________.

a) sweet b) sweat c) sweaty

3. They are one of the ___________ ( = best) teams in the league.

a) top b) topped c) tip-top

4. Are they ___________ this year? No, they’ve lost two games so far.

a) unvanquished b) undefeated c) losers

5. A ___________ person loves to compete against others.

a) competitive b) compatible c) competition

6. I’m so happy! My team ___________ ( = got into) the finals!

a) arrived in b) made up c) made it to

7. They were losing the game, but they ___________ and won!

a) came from behind b) came behind c) came well

8. My girlfriend and I are going on a long ___________ this weekend.

a) bike voyage b) bike ride c) biking

9. Do you want my old ice skates? No thanks - I don’t even know how to .___________

a) skateboard b) skate c) ski

10. I’m not a fan of skiing. I prefer ___________.

a) snowboarding b) snowboard c) to snowboarding

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) a 4) b 5) a 6) c 7) a 8) b 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Grocery store/Supermarket - Part 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Excuse me, which ___________ is the sugar in? ___________ seven.

a) ile b) ail c) aisle

2. I’m going to the store. Do you want me to ___________?

a) buy you b) anything c) get you anything

3. The ___________ section is where you’ll find milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.

a) dairy b) poultry c) frozen food

4. Should we buy a bag of potato chips? No, I don’t eat ___________.

a) junk food b) trash food c) healthy food

5. This supermarket has a ___________ counter where you can buy a sandwich.

a) dally b) deli c) dolly

6. Get a ___________. We have to buy a lot of things.

a) (shopping) cart b) (shopping) tray c) (shopping) car

7. Make sure you check the ___________ on the milk.

a) date of validity b) expiry date c) due date

8. Turkey and chicken can be found in the ___________ section.

a) poultry b) dairy c) baked goods

9. I like this supermarket because they have a ___________. I always buy bread there.

a) cash register b) bakery c) bake-sale

10. Park the car in the underground parking lot and take the ___________ ( = “moving stairs”) to the main level.

a) elevator b) echelon c) escalator

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) c 3) a 4) a 5) b 6) a 7) b 8) a 9) b 10) c

VOCABULARY | Grocery store/Supermarket - Part 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. To go ___________ shopping = To go shopping for food

a) grocery b) grocer c) grass roots

2. I’ll meet you at the ___________. ( = where the cashiers are)

a) check b) check-up c) check-out

3. In a grocery store, the people who work at the cash registers are called “cashiers”

- The people who work in the main area of the store are called “___________.”

a) (store) clerks b) (store) clerics c) clocks

4. I always look for stuff that’s ___________. ( = being sold for less because of a promotion, etc.)

a) in sale b) sale c) on sale

5. When you pay with your credit card, cashiers will often ask for ___________ ( = proof of identification) to prevent credit fraud.

a) IC b) ID c) AD

6. There’s an outdoor ___________ near my house where I always buy vegetables.

a) marketing b) supermarket c) market

7. ___________ food is generally regarded as being better ( = more healthy) for you.

a) Organ b) Organic c) Organized

8. I ___________ broke a jar of pickles. It just slipped out of my hand.

a) accidentally b) accident c) by accident

9. I hate waiting in ___________ at the check-out.

a) line-up b) lane c) line

10. Let’s ___________ ( = get) some wine on the way home.

a) pick on b) pick up c) pick at

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) c 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) c 7) b 8) a 9) c 10) b

VOCABULARY | Buying a car 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. People in the United States often refer to American cars as “___________ cars.”

a) domesticated b) domestic c) domicile

2. This is one of the most ___________ cars on the market today. ( = It doesn’t break down often)

a) reliable b) relied c) relying

3. I’m looking for a big car - Something with ___________ 6 people.

a) big enough b) enough for c) enough space for

4. Police often refer to cars as “___________”.

a) carriages b) vehicles c) rides

5. Are you looking to buy a new car? No, I’m looking for a ___________ one.

a) use b) secondary c) used

6. I wouldn’t recommend that ___________. My friend bought one last year and it’s always breaking down!

a) style b) model c) class

7. I like the car, but it’s a little ___________. ( = It’s a little too expensive for me)

a) out of my price range b) out of range c) out of the blue

8. If I put $5,000 ___________ ( = if I give you $5,000 as a down payment), how much will my monthly payments be?

a) down b) downtown c) downed

9. This car gets great ___________! 70 miles to the gallon on the highway!

a) miles b) mileage c) milestones

10. I went to the dealers hip and took it for a ___________. I wasn’t impressed.

a) test drive b) road drive c) test

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) a 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Health/doctor 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I’ve got a stomach ___________ = My stomach hurts

a) pains b) ache c) aching

2. The doctor ___________ some pills for me, but they were too expensive!

a) wrote b) prescribed c) prepaid

3. I used to get ___________, but I haven’t had one for many years.

a) migraines b) migraine c) migrained

4. I take vitamin ___________ every day.

a) supplements b) medicine c) prescription

5. At first, the doctors ___________ him with ( = determined that he had) a rare disease. Later, they admitted that they had been wrong.

a) diagnosis b) diagramed c) diagnosed

6. If someone is in ___________ health, they are very healthy.

a) perfectionist b) perfect c) perfected

7. What’s a “shrink”?

a) a psychiatrist b) a gynecologist c) a surgeon

8. When politicians in the USA speak of “free ___________ health care”, they are speaking about free health care for everyone.

a) unilateral b) worldly c) universal

9. My right shoulder has been ___________ for the past two weeks. ( = has been hurting, etc.)

a) bothering me b) altering me c) paining me

10. I ___________ ( = hurt) my back lifting heavy boxes.

a) pained b) injured c) derailed

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) b 3) a 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) c 9) a 10) b

VOCABULARY | Health/doctor 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I’ve been ___________ ( = taking) these pills for six weeks. I feel much better.

a) with b) at c) on

2. Antibiotics can ___________ your immune system if you take them for too long.

a) feeble b) make weak c) weaken

3. He has to have surgery = He has to have ___________

a) an option b) an operation c) an operative

4. A ___________ disease is one that you can catch from someone.

a) contagious b) cantankerous c) catchy

5. I went in for my annual ___________. The doctor said I was very healthy.

a) check-out b) check-up c) verification

6. Ever since I ___________ smoking, I feel like I have a lot more energy.

a) threw out b) resigned c) quit

7. Don’t anything too ___________. ( = requiring a lot of physical effort)

a) stressful b) strenuous c) strategic

8. Have you been working? No, I’ve been on ___________ ( = leave of absence due to illness) for the past week.

a) sick leave b) ill leave c) illness vacation

9. He made a ___________ after his operation, and is now back to his normal healthy self.

a) complete recovery b) recovered completely c) complete u-turn

10. I don’t like to ___________ about my health.

a) complete b) complaint c) complain

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) b 6) c 7) b 8) a 9) a 10) c

VOCABULARY | Love/relationships 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. My boyfriend and I ___________ last week. ( = we stopped seeing each other)

a) broke b) broke up c) broke out

2. I know that he’s been ___________ ( = seeing other women), but I can’t prov e it.

a) cheating on me b) chatting on me c) cheating on me

3. Well, if you really like her you should ___________ ( = ask her on a date). I did. She said no.

a) put her out b) ask her out c) ask her outside

4. What’s another way of saying“She said no” ?

a) She turned out b) She turned me down c) She turned on me

5. Just go up and talk to her. I can’t - I’m really bad at ___________ women I don’t know.

a) speaking b) talking c) approaching

6. How did your date go? = ___________

a) How did you get to your date? b) How was your date? c) When was your date?

7. He’s really handsome, but his ___________ is awful!

a) person b) character c) personality

8. I’m looking for a serious relationship, but she just wants to ___________.

a) have some fun b) some fun c) have some funny

9. I don’t think it’s going to work - There’s no ___________ between us!

a) chemistry b) biology c) physics

10. Don’t send her letters. Talk to her ___________.

a) in personal b) personable c) personally/in person

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) a 3) b 4) b 5) c 6) b 7) c 8) a 9) a 10) c

VOCABULARY | Learning languages 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I ___________ ( = it’s hard for me) memorizing new words.

a) have a hard time b) difficulty c) so difficult

2. No, you ___________ that verb incorrectly.

a) conjured b) conjugated c) conquered

3. I’m ___________ in five languages = I speak five langua ges perfectly

a) flowing b) fluent c) fluid

4. I can ___________ in French ( = I speak it, but not too well), but I’d like to speak it better.

a) get going b) get by c) get over

5. I have ___________ speaking. ( = it’s difficult for me to speak)

a) trouble b) a problem c) a + b d) difficult

6. English is his ___________. ( = native language)

a) mother’s tongue b) mother tongue c) father tongue

7. A ___________ person is someone who speaks two languages.

a) bilingual b) trilingual c) smart

8. I don’t need to be able to speak fluently, I just want to be able to ___________.

a) commune b) commute c) communicate

9. The English ___________ starts with “A” and ends with “Z”.

a) letter collection b) word c) alphabet

10. She has lived in the United States for 10 years, but still has a strong

.___________

a) access b) accent c) assent

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) b 3) b 4) b 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) c 9) c 10) b

VOCABULARY | Learning languages 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. If you use my method, you’ll be speaking English ___________. ( = very soon/ in very little time)

a) in time b) in no time c) no time

2. Her speaking ___________ ( = ability to speak) have improved a lot over the past year.

a) skill-set b) skill c) skills

3. Learning a new language is a ___________ process. It can’t be done overnight!

a) time-sensitive b) timely c) time-consuming

4. I tried to speak to her, but there was too much of a ___________. ( = We couldn’t communicate because we didn’t understand each other)

a) language struggle b) language barrier c) understanding barrier

5. She ___________ English for five years.

a) learned b) looked at c) studied

6. His vocabulary is very ___________. He has to learn more words.

a) limited/basic b) organized c) great

7. I learn best when I study ___________, not in class.

a) myself b) on alone c) on my own

8. It’s much easier to learn a language if you’re ___________ by it. That’s why many students come to study English in an English-speaking country.

a) rounded b) surrounded c) all around

9. I’m taking an ___________ French course this summer.

a) intensive b) intense c) tense

10. John speaks Russian at a ___________. ( = as well as a Russian person)

a) natural level b) native level c) natively

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) c 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) c 8) b 9) a 10) b

VOCABULARY | Talking about the weather 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. It sure is cold today! Yes, it’s ___________ outside! ( = very cold)

a) freezing b) frozen c) frostbite d) b + c

2. Talking to someone about the weather (and other “light” topics) is commonly referred to as “making ___________”.

a) light chat b) small talk c) sense

3. People who are sensitive to extreme heat should be careful in hot climates - If they stay out too long they might get ___________.

a) heat wave b) heat strokes c) heat stroke

4. A ___________ is an extended period of time of very hot weather.

a) heat way b) heat wave c) heat stroke

5. It’s ___________ outside = It’s raining heavily

a) boring b) poring c) pouring

6. I ___________ when it’s gray out.

a) depress b) get depressed c) get depression d) a + c

7. Where I come from, the sun ___________ all year round.

a) shines b) beams c) shine

8. They said that it’s going to ___________ over the next couple of days.

a) warm out b) warm up c) warm

9. The ___________ ( = moisture in the air) in New Orleans is terrible. It makes the temperature seem much hotter than it actually is.

a) humidity b) humid c) fumes

10. It’s about ___________ outside.

a) 80 degrees b) 80 c) warmer d) a + b

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) b 3) c 4) b 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) b 9) a 10) d

VOCABULARY | Talking about the weather 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. It was raining this morning, but it ___________ in the afternoon.

a) went b) cleared up c) rained

2. An ___________ climate = A perfect climate

a) idea b) idealistic c) ideal

3. Fall/Autumn is my favorite ___________. I love it when the leaves change color.

a) season b) time frame c) year

4. Many parts of the United States get ___________ weather regularly. Some examples of ___________ weather are hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.

a) nuts b) bizarre c) extreme

5. ___________ weather refers to weather that’s neither too cold nor too hot.

a) Normal b) Mild c) Median

6. Which phrase is the LEAST acceptable, when talking about the weather?

a) It’s nice out b) It’s beautiful out c) It’s warm out d) It’s pretty o ut

7. You should always wear lots of sunscreen while tanning - Otherwise you’ll get a ___________

a) sunburn b) sunshine c) sun-block

8. Many tropical countries have a long ___________. ( = period of time during which it rains)

a) rainy time b) rainy season c) rain time

9. The term “overcast” means ___________.

a) cloudy b) hot c) sunny

10. Weather is generally pretty hard to ___________.

a) predispose b) preclude c) predict d) prevail

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) c 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) d 7) a 8) b 9) a 10) c

VOCABULARY | Talking about your family 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. If someone has no brothers and no sisters, he/she is an___________.

a) only b) only child c) orphan

2. Is your sister married? No, she’s ___________.

a) a single b) one c) single

3. My parents recently celebrated their 25th wedding ___________.

a) year b) anniversary c) day

4. My grandfather ___________ ( = died) when I was 1

5.

a) passed away b) passed c) went away

5. Everyone on my ___________ of the family is really tall.

a) mother’s side b) mother’s c) mother’s relatives

6. Baldness is ___________. If both your grandfather and father are bald, chances are that you will be as well.

a) heresy b) heredity c) hereditary

7. The relatives of your wife/husband are you ___________.

a) in-laws b) fake family c) mother-in-law

8. I have an older brother and a younger brother. I’m the ___________ child.

a) mid b) middle c) average

9. I don’t ___________ ( = have an opportunity) to see my mother as often as I would like.

a) give b) get c) want

10. I’m kind of the ___________ of my family. ( = outsider/outcast, most “different” member of a family)

a) black sheep b) black goat c) black goose

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) a 6) c 7) a 8) b 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Talking about your family 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Instead of my “mother and father” you can say “my mom and ___________.”

a) grandpa b) daddy c) dad

2. My boyfriend has a daughter from ___________.

a) previously b) a previous marriage c) a past life

3. How many ___________ ( = brothers/sisters) do you have?

a) cyborgs b) sibling c) siblings

4. I had a very happy ___________. My parents and I lived in a big house on a lake, and we had a pretty garden.

a) childhood b) kid-hood c) child

5. Yoko was born in Tokyo, but she ___________ ( = was raised) in Osaka.

a) grew b) grew up c) raised up

6. My family is very religious and very traditional. I had a very strict ___________.

a) raising b) growing c) upbringing

7. I was ___________ by my grandparents.

a) born b) raised c) grown

8. I lost ___________ ( = contact) with my cousin when she moved to France.

a) touch b) control c) connection

9. It’s normal for teenagers to want to go to parties instead of ___________ ( = spending time) with their parents.

a) hanging out b) speaking out c) hanging on

10. My boyfriend ___________ to me ( = asked me to marry him) last week and I said yes!

a) propositioned b) proposed c) promised

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) b 3) c 4) a 5) b 6) c 7) b 8) a 9) a 10) b

VOCABULARY | Going to school 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Javier’s parents bought him all the ___________ ( = notebooks, pens, etc.) that he needs for school.

a) supplies b) suppliers c) supplements

2. How do you ___________ to school? I take the bus.

a) walk b) stroll c) get

3. I ___________ to school. I don’t like cafeteria food.

a) eat lunch b) bring my own lunch c) lunch

4. A ___________ is someone who picks on ( = teases) other kids at school.

a) bully b) bull c) picker

5. If someone has a lot of friends, he/she is “___________”.

a) friendly b) popular c) populist

6. If a child misbehaves in school, he is given ___________. ( = a form of punishment which requires the child to stay after school)

a) dejection b) demonstration c) detention

7. I’ll ___________ after school = I’ll come get you after school

a) pick on you b) pick you up c) pick you

8. Were you able to finish your test? No, I ___________ before I could finish it.

a) ran out in time b) ran out of time c) ran time

9. I can’t understand my teacher because he ___________ .( = doesn’t speak clearly)

a) jumbles b) tumbles c) mumbles

10. I was going to take the advanced program, but I ___________ for the intermediate program instead.

a) signed up b) signed off c) signed

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) b 6) c 7) b 8) b 9) c 10) a

VOCABULARY | University life 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. Have you paid your ___________ ( = payment for studying at a university) for this semester? No, I haven’t gotten around to that yet.

a) tuition b) tutoring c) cost

2. How’s your ___________ = Do you have a lot of classes?

a) course package b) course load c) course pack

3. I took that class last year. It was a ___________. ( = very easy)

a) gust b) wind c) breeze

4. I lived in the student residence last year. This year, I moved in to a place .___________

a) of mine b) of my own c) of my proper

5. What does GPA stand for?

a) grade point addition b) grade percentage average c) grade point average

6. Which college are you planning to ___________?

a) attend b) ascent c) atone

7. I applied to go to Yale, but I didn’t ___________. ( = I wasn’t accepted)

a) get it b) get on c) get in

8. This is a very ___________ school. ( = It has a very good reputation)

a) prevailing b) prestigious c) egregious

9. In the context of university life, what is a “student body”?

a) a student’s torso b) all the students at a university c) professor

10. Most new college students go to ___________, which is an information session designed to introduce them to their new university.

a) orientation b) show-and-tell c) segmentation

ANSWERS:

1) a 2) b 3) c 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) c 8) b 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | University life 2

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. A former student of a school/university = An ___________

a) alderman b) alumni c) alumnus

2. A ___________ is an exam given during the middle of a semester.

a) middle-term b) mid-term c) half-term

3. John finally got his ___________ in Economics. ( = he finished his 4 year program)

a) decoration b) degree c) decree

4. My assignment is ___________ on Thursday. ( = it has to be finished by Thursday)

a) due b) deliverable c) down

5. What are you _____________ in? = What's your main subject of study?

a) majoring b) engaging c) mainlining

6. You'd have to do something pretty bad to get ___________ ( = kicked out) from college.

a) expelled b) excelled c) demoted

7. Q: Did he ___________ his exam? A: No, he failed.

a) miss b) answer c) pass

8. The opposite of a "required course" is an ___________.

a) election b) elective c) choice

9. T.A., which stands for "teaching ____________", is someone who helps a professor run a class.

a) asset b) assistant c) analyst

10. What do you plan to do after you ___________? (= successfully finish college)

a) drop out b) take a leave of absence c) graduate

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) b 3) b 4) a 5) a 6) a 7) c 8) b 9) b 10) c

VOCABULARY | Cell phones (Mobile phones) 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. My battery’s ___________. I have to recharge it.

a) stolen b) lifeless c) dead

2. If I cancel now, I’ll hav e to pay a ___________ charge.

a) cancel b) cancellation c) cancelled

3. I have a really good calling ___________. I get 200 minutes for $20.

a) plan b) plant c) connection

4. Cell phones are also known as ___________.

a) mobiles/mobile phones b) London phones c) handy

5. In today’s competitive market, you really have to ___________. ( = compare prices to get the best deal)

a) get around b) purchase around c) shop around

6. I thought your basic monthly fee was $30 - How did you ___________ ( = end up) with a $300 cell phone bill?

a) get up b) wind up c) round up

7. You pay roaming ___________ when you make and receive calls outside your home calling area.

a) charges b) payment c) price

8. To send someone a text message = To ___________ someone

a) hit b) write up c) text

9. Sometimes you can ___________ by switching providers.

a) keep money b) save money c) retain money

10. I’m sorry, I have to ___________ this call. ( = I have to an swer my phone)

a) receive b) make c) take

ANSWERS:

1) c 2) b 3) a 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) c 9) b 10) c

VOCABULARY | Using email 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:

1. I don’t use t hat email address anymore. I ___________ ( = cancelled it) because I was getting too much spam.

a) rid it b) got rid of it c) threw it

2. Could you ___________ me the message that Carla sent you?

a) delete b) forward c) cancel

3. I need to change my password - Someone ___________ my account. ( = found out my username/password and logged into my account)

a) packed into b) sacked into c) hacked into

4. I didn’t get the photos. Maybe you didn’t ___________ them properly?

a) put b) attach c) cling

5. I can’t ___________ this to work! ( = I can’t make this work)

a) get b) make c) give

6. Your message didn’t ___________ ( = could not be sent/received) because the attachment was too big.

a) get up b) go in c) go through

7. Don’t send it to my ___________ email - Send it to my personal email address.

a) work b) employment c) working

8. “To ___________ reply” = to click on the reply button to answer an email.

a) hit b) push c) punch

9. I’ll h elp you ___________ ( = create) an email account.

a) set off b) set up c) get in

10. Is it correct to say “I’ll email it to you”?

a) yes b) no c) yes, but only if you’re talking about personal mail

ANSWERS:

1) b 2) b 3) c 4) b 5) a 6) c 7) a 8) a 9) b 10) a

VOCABULARY | Getting Married 1

REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one

1. He finally ___________ ( = asked me to marry him) last week!

a) popped the question b) popped the cork c) popped in