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 l ot 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 wan t me 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 special 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
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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, public 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 __________ 3
rd
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
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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) questions 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 should 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 hours.
a) line b) wait in line c) wait for a line
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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.
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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
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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 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
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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
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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.
Everyone else who meets her realiz es 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 stylish 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 never listens! It’s so __________!
a) flustered b) frustrated c) frustrating
10. She __________ great jokes.
a) says b) talks c) tells
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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 y ou 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
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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/din er 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
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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 who 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 discuss 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
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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
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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) 70
th
(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
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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
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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 is
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 B razil.
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
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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
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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 coward.
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
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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 shouldn’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 behind 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
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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. Le t 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 jus t 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
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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! Yeah, 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 pretty hard to ge t ___________ 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 jo
b 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 = He 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
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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. S ure, 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
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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
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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
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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 fo r 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
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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. Polic e 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 dealership and took it for a ___________. I wasn’t impressed.
a) test drive b) road drive c) test
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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
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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
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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 ___________ ( = s eeing other women), but I can’t prove 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 se rious 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
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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 languages 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
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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
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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
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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 out
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
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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 25
th
wedding ___________.
a) year b) anniversary c) day
4. My grandfather ___________ ( = died) when I was
15.
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/outc ast, most “different”
member of a family)
a) black sheep b) black goat c) black goose
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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 ? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Talking about your family 2
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 ? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Going to school 1 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
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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
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and students VOCABULARY | University life 2 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 have to pa y 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 answer my phone)
a) receive b) make c) take
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Cell phones (Mobile phones) 1
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 that 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 help 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
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Using email 1 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
2. It costs ___________ ( = a lot of money), but we can afford it.
a) a hill of cash b) a fortune c) a bank
3. These days, about 40% of marriages end ___________ divorce.
a) in b) at c) to
4. The groom ( = husband to be) is here, but the ___________ ( = wife to be)
hasn’t s hown up yet!
a) bridesmaid b) gal c) bride
5. Which one is NOT a slang term for “getting married”?
a) to get hitched b) to tie the knot c) to get knocked out
6. So, when’s the __________? ( = this can be used for any important event)
a) important time b) big day c) nice day
7. I don’t know, I guess I’m having ___________. ( = doubts)
a) a second wind b) second fiddle c) second thoughts
8. To “___________” means to get married without telling anyone. In the United
States, many people go to do Las Vegas to do this.
a) quick fix b) elope c) elate
9. Make sure you send out all the wedding ___________ on time.
a) invitations b) initiations c) invocations
10. The wedding is at St. James’ Church, but the ___________ ( = party/celebration
after the wedding) will be at our house.
a) fest b) festival c) reception
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Getting Married 1 ANSWERS:
1) a 2) b 3) a 4) c 5) c 6) b 7) c 8) b 9) a 10) c
VOCABULARY | Warnings/Telling someone not to do something 1
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one
1. Don’t call me again! - I have ___________ to you.
a) nothing to tell b) nothing to speak c) nothing to say
2. Don’t talk to him - He’s a ___________ person. ( = you can’t trust him)
a) two-faced b) double-faced c) two-faces
3. Don’t drink so much wine - You’ll have a ___________ tomorrow.
a) head cold b) headache c) head pain
4. You should ___________ on smoking. ( = you shouldn’t smoke so much) It’s bad
for you.
a) cut off b) cut down c) get down
5. Don’t get off here. Get off at the next ___________.
a) stoop b) step c) stop
6. Don’t go outside without a scarf. You’ll ___________. ( = get sick)
a) catch cold b) receive an illness c) be unwell
7. Don’t try to ___________ me ( = trick me). I’m too smart for that.
a) fool b) idiot c) stupid
8. Don’t worry about your interview.You’ll do ___________!
a) fine b) smart c) intelligent
9. Don’t try to stop me - I’ve ___________ my mind. ( = I have made a decision)
a) called up b) thought up c) made up
10. You should try to be more ___________. He’s going through a difficult time.
a) presumptuous b) assuming c) understanding
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Warnings/Telling someone not to do something 1
ANSWERS:
1) c 2) a 3) b 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) a 8) a 9) c 10) c
VOCABULARY | Warnings/Telling someone not to do something 2
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one
1. I don’t think you should buy that jacket. It doesn’t ___________ you.
a) fit to b) look good on c) sit
2. Don’t tell her about this. I want to tell her ___________.
a) myself/personally b) me c) myself/personal
3. Don’t ___________ me. I’ll do it when I’m ready.
a) cause stress b) pass c) pressure
4. Don’t ___________ un til Sunday - Do it now!
a) put it off b) put on c) put it down
5. I wouldn’t take this job if I were you. It doesn’t ___________.
a) enough money b) good salary c) pay enough
6. I wouldn’t ___________ this book to anyone.
a) recommend b) reveal c) buy
7. Don’t go to that restaurant. The food is awful and the ___________ ( = how they
treat you) is even worse!
a) waiters b) service c) serviettes
8. Don’t be so selfish. Try to see it from her ___________.
a) point of opinion b) point of view c) view
9. Don’t make ___________ of people. It’s not nice and it hurts their feelings.
a) fun b) funny c) fans
10. Don’t buy a dog - Adopt one from an animal ___________. ( = where
stray/homeless animals are kept)
a) farm b) house c) shelter
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Warnings/Telling someone not to do something 2
ANSWERS:
1) b 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) a 7) b 8) b 9) a 10) c
VOCABULARY | Praising someone/ Giving compliments 1
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one
1. I love the way you ___________ your apartment! It’s so modern.
a) set out b) created c) decorated
2. That dress looks ___________ on you!
a) very great b) really good c) really well 3. He’s a great driver. He has never had ___________.
a) an accident b) a fault c) an incident
4. Wow, I didn’t know you were such a great cook! This meal is very ___________.
a) tasty b) tasteful c) good taste
5. If someone tells you something is “yummy”, they mean it’s ___________.
a) bland b) tasty c) not very tasty
6. She always buys very ___________ clothes. ( = things that are in fashion)
a) fashionable b) fashion c) modern
7. I can always ___________ you! ( = rely on you) You are a true friend.
a) count b) count with c) count on
8. That color really ___________ you. ( = you look good in that color)
a) satiates b) suits c) sweets
9. That’s so ___________! = That’s such a nice thing to say!
a) sweet b) tart c) sugary
10. She never ___________ me down = She never disappoints me
a) leaves b) makes c) lets
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Thanking/Praising someone 1
ANSWERS:
1) c 2) b 3) a 4) a 5) b 6) a 7) c 8) b 9) a 10) c
VOCABULARY | Praising someone/ Giving compliments 2
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one
1. Wow - where did you learn ___________?
a) dancing like that b) to dance like that c) to dance so
2. Spending time with you was the ___________ ( = best part) of my trip.
a) highlight b) high life c) high time
3. Which of these words does NOT mean “attractive”?
a) hot b) good-looking c) flighty d) gorgeous
4. He’s always ___________ = He’s never late
a) on time b) in time c) with time
5. My mother is a warm and ___________ person. ( = someone who cares about
people)
a) careful b) carrying c) caring
6. That necklace really ___________ the color of your eyes. ( = It makes the color
of your eyes more noticeable)
a) takes out b) brings out c) creates
7. Thanks for ___________ me a lift/ride home. ( = thanks for driving me home)
a) taking b) giving c) bringing
8. He always picks up ___________ ( = pays) when we go out. He’s the most
generous person I know.
a) the tab b) the receipt c) the tabulated total
9. He makes me laugh. He’s got a g reat ___________!
a) sense of style b) feeling of humor c) sense of humor
10. Thanks for ___________. ( = making me feel better)
a) cheering me out b) cheering me up c) saying cheers
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Thanking/Praising someone 2
ANSWERS:
1) b 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) b 8) a 9) c 10) b
VOCABULARY | Pets 1
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one
1. My cat’s name is Brenda.___________ six years old.
a) She’s b) It’s
2. We ___________ a dog from the Humane Society. ( = an animal shelter)
a) took an adoption b) opted c) adopted
3. Humans have hands. Dogs and cats have ___________.
a) palms b) paws c) hands
4. We have to get her ___________ trimmed! They’re getting very sharp.
a) claws b) paws c) fingers
5. We have to take our iguana to the ___________. She’s not feeling well.
a) wet b) vet c) vault
6. A puppy is a young dog - A ___________ is a young cat.
a) kit b) catty c) kitten
7. A wolf howls, a cat ___________, a dog barks.
a) speaks b) miao c) mews
8. Our dog was very old and sick. We had to ___________. ( = euthanize him)
a) put him to sleep/put him down b) put him in/put him down c) sleep on it 9. What ___________ is your dog? He’s a Golden Retriever.
a) style b) make c) breed
10. A cat’s ___________ ( = where it goes to the bathroom) should always be clean.
a) litter box b) litter container c) sand zone
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Pets 1
ANSWERS:
1) a 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) b 6) c 7) c 8) a 9) c 10) a
VOCABULARY | Fixing your car 1 REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. You have to get your car ___________ every 3,000 miles. ( = inspected by a
mechanic/repaired)
a) served b) serviced c) set
2. I ___________ two months ago.
a) oil change b) changed the oil c) changed oil
3. The car is making ___________ when I drive. I noticed it last week.
a) a perplexing ruckus b) odd sound c) a strange noise
4. When are you going to get your car fixed? I’m ___________ this weekend. I won’t
be able to do it during the week.
a) taking it in b) taking it on c) taking it into
5. My old mechanic was a ___________! ( = dishonest person)
a) crooked b) crack c) crook
6. He ___________ me ( = asked me to pay) less than
I thought he would.
a) exceeded b) charged c) charred
7. I know a very good, honest mechanic. He’ll never ___________. ( = cheat you)
a) rip you off b) rip you c) replace you
8. I need to get my muffler ___________. It’s making
a lot of noise.
a) replenished b) replaced c) reviewed
9. The shop gave me an estimate - $500.00. Wow, that seems a little ___________.
( = high)
a) steep b) stop c) stoop
10. The ___________ ended up costing way more than I expected.
a) fixings b) repairs c) costs
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Fixing your car 1 ANSWERS:
1) b 2) b 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) b 9) a 10) b
VOCABULARY | Talking about (your) work 1 REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. I work for a law ___________.
a) company b) firm c) job
2. James is a teacher = James works ___________ a teacher.
a) like b) as c) being
3. I didn’t like working ___________. That’s why I quit my office job and became a
photographer.
a) 9-5 (nine to five) b) 9-5 (nine five) c) 9-6 (nine to six)
4. Lisa will be ___________ for overseeing this year’s fundraising event.
a) responsive b) responsibility c) responsible
5. I love helping animals. That’s why I bec ame a ___________.
a) vet(erinarian) b) butcher c) pilot
6. It’s impossible to learn how to do this. You have to ___________.
a) naturally be born b) be born like it c) be born with it
7. I sometimes stay after work to finish something, but I never ___________ ( = go
to work) on weekends.
a) get in b) come in c) come inside
8. Craig works as a personal ___________ to one of the most famous architects in
Canada.
a) assistance b) assistant c) assailant
9. Does she work ___________ sales? No, she’s a graphic designer.
a) by b) with c) in
10. I’m planning to ___________ this summer. ( = to find a different job)
a) change jobs b) change job c) change the job
? 2008 https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html, | Free to use for teachers and studentsVOCABULARY | Talking about (your) work 1
ANSWERS:
1) b 2) b 3) a 4) c 5) a 6) c 7) b 8) b 9) c 10) a
VOCABULARY | Talking about (your) work 2 REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. I was recently ___________ to manager.
a) made b) promoted c) launched
2. Susan was ___________ because she was slacking off ( = being lazy/not doing anything) at work.
a) revealed b) remitted c) reprimanded
3. I work for a well-known international ___________. We deal with issues relating
to human rights.
a) organism b) organ c) organization
4. His positive ___________ makes him easy to get along with.
a) attitude b) act c) attribute
5. If you’re shy and quiet, you won’t g o far in this company. Only ___________
people get promoted.
a) outsourcing b) outstanding c) outgoing
6. I’ve been working for 15 days ___________ ( = in a row). I’m really tired!
a) straight b) strong c) one by one
7. Jim works well ___________.
a) under pressure b) in pressured c) when pressure happens
8. What ___________ are you in? = What type of work do you do?
a) line of working b) line of work c) field of job
9. I’ve been employed in the restaurant ___________ for six years.
a) interest b) work c) industry
10. It’s hard work, but I can ___________ it. ( = it’s not too hard for me)
a) hand b) haggle c) handle
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ANSWERS:
1) b 2) c 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) c
VOCABULARY | Basic vocabulary builder 1
This exercise will help you practice simple English words.
Fill in each blank space with the correct word from the
list on the right. Remember –choose the best response:
cat
bridge
flowers
table
great
notebook
antenna
house
cloudy
sun
初中英语单词分类记忆 一、分类记忆法 名词 （1）星期 (week) Monday（星期一） Tuesday（星期二） Wednesday（星期三）Thursday（星期四） Friday（星期五） Saturday（星期六） Sunday（星期天） （2）月份 (month) January（一月） February（二月） March（三月） April （四月） May （五月） June（六月）July（七 月）August（八月） September（九月） October（十月） November（十一月） December（十二月）（3）季节 (season) spring（春节） summer（夏天） autumn（秋天） winter （冬天） （4）时间 (time） second（秒） minute（分） hour（小时） day（天） night（夜） week（星期） month（月份） year（年） century（世纪）（7）方位 (direction) east（东） south（南） west（西） north（北） left （左） right （右） （8）交通工具 (transport) bike / bicycle（自行车） bus（公共汽车） car（小汽车） jeep（吉普车） train（火车） ship（轮船） plane（飞机） （9）饮食 (meal) breakfast（早餐） lunch（午餐） supper（晚餐） dinner（正餐、晚餐） snack（快餐） picnic（野餐） （10）米面及肉类食品 rice（米、米饭） porridge（粥） dumpling（饺子） noodle【常用复数】（面条） meat（肉） beef（牛肉） mutton（羊肉） chicken（鸡肉） egg（鸡蛋） （11）水果 (fruit) Apple（苹果） banana（香蕉） pear（梨子） orange（橙子） strawberry（草莓） （12）蔬菜 (vegetable) tomato（西红柿） potato（马铃薯） carrot（胡萝卜） cabbage（洋白菜、卷心菜） onion（洋葱）
《英语词汇学教程》参考答案 Chapter 1 1. The three definitions agree that lexicology studies words. Yet, they have different focuses. Definition 1 focuses on the meaning and uses of words, while definition 2 on the overall structure and history. Definition 3 regards lexicology as a branch of linguistics and focuses on the semantic structure of the lexicon. It is interesting to note that the three definitions use different names for the object of study. For Definition 1, it is words, for Definition 2 the vocabulary of a language, and for Definition 3 the lexicon. 2. (1) They can go into the room, and if they like, shut the door. (2) You boys are required to give in your homework before 10 o’clock. (3) I watch the football match happily and find it very interesting. 3. (1) W hen it follows ‘-t’ and ‘-d’, it is pronounced as [id]; (2) When it follows voiceless consonants, it is pronounced as [t]; (3) When it follows voiced consonants and vowels, it is pronounced as [d]. 4. (1) They are words that can be included in a semantic field of “tree”. (2) They represent the forms of the verb “fly” and have a common meaning. (3) They belong to a lexical field of “telephone communication”. (4) They are synonyms, related to human visual perception. Specifically, they denote various kinds of “looking”. 5. (a) 'blackboard: a board with a dark smooth surface, used in schools for writing with chalk (the primary stress in on black); 'blackbird: a particular kind of bird, which may not necessarily be black in color (the primary stress in on black); 'greyhound: a slender, swift dog with keen sight (the primary stress in on black); 'White House: the residence of the US President in Washington (the primary stress in on black). (b) 'black 'board: any board which is black in color (both words receive primary stress); 'black 'bird: any bird which is black in color (both words receive primary stress); 'grey 'hound: any hound that is grey in color (both words receive primary stress); 'white 'house: any house that is painted white (both words receive primary stress). 6. There are 44 orthographic words, i.e. sequences of letters bounded by space. There are 24 open class words and 20 closed class words. 7. (a) The ‘bull’ is literal, referring to a male bovine animal. (b) ‘Take the bull by the horn’is an idiom, meaning (having the courage to) deal with someone or something directly. (c) ‘Like a bull in a china shop’is an idiom, meaning doing something with too much enthusiasm or too quickly or carelessly in a way that may damage things or upset someone.
Q 1980.The little boy ate _____________ （1/4） of the apple. 1981.I want to be a ____________ 女（王） of the sea. 1982.If you have any q _________________ I_l,'l be glad to answer them. 1983.Let 's do it q _______________ . We only have three minutes left. 1984.Be q __________________ , or you 'll miss the train . 1985.Could you ________________ 保_ （持安静） while I m' on the phone, please? 1986.She spent a _________ 宁（静） evening reading at home. 1987.The young lady walked the room q _______________ in order not to wake up the baby. 1988.The girl sang q ____________ a long song just now. 1989.Don 't _____________ 插__队（）？ R 1990.He like to ____________________________ 养__兔__子（） as his pet. 1991.She ____________ 抬_ （起） her head and went out without a word. 1992. _________ 举_ （起） your hands if you have any questions. 1993.We have decided to have a bake sale ___________________ 筹.（钱） 1994.We r _________________ the national flag every Monday morning. 1995.He was the first in the __________________________ 百__米（赛跑）. 1996.He was listening the news over the r _____________ . 1997.During the 1830s, countries all over the world started to build r ______________ （铁路）. 1998.The ____________ 雨_（） is r __________ heavily outside. 1999.The weather will be r _______________ this afternoon. 2000.Don 't walk _______________ 在__雨（地里）, or you 'll catch a cold. 2001.With the help of Internet, information can r ____________ every corner of the world r _____________ . 2002.I can r _____ the apples on the tree. 2003.I like r __________________ transportation, too. 2004.This sentence ______________ 读（起来） smoothly. 2005.I think we should ____________________ 朗_（读） every day. 2006.What did the teacher say to you? He asked me if I have got everything r ________________ . 2007.They _________________________________ 为__?__?__做（好准备） the class.（同意句） 2008.It is r _______ nice of you to say so. 2009.He is not her _____________ 真（实的） father. 2010.People don 't _______________ 认_ 识（到） how important our environment should be protected. 2011.He _________ never _______ 实__现（） his dream if he doesn 't work hard. 2012.Please tell us the r ________________ why you were late again. 2013.I _______ 收（到） a gift from my friends but I _______________ didn ' _t 收（到）it at last. 2014.Jim, how is everything going ________________ （最近）? 2015.The situation has improved in r _______________ years. 2016.We should __________________ 记_录（）the events of the past. reach an agreement regret to do regret doing remember to do remember doing 2017.The meeting ended when we ________________ in the end. https://www.doczj.com/doc/dc15506345.html,st week, she ______________________ 创__造_记（录）of high jump in the school sports meeting. 2019.He has ________________________ 保__持_（记录） of running for two years. He wishes to b _ it in the
《英语词汇学教程》（2004 年版）练习答案 Chapter 1 7. Choose the standard meaning from the list on the right to match each of the slang words on the left. a. tart: loose woman b. bloke: fellow c. gat: pistol d. swell: great e. chicken: coward f. blue: fight g. smoky: police h. full: drunk i. dame: woman j. beaver: girl 8. Give the modern equivalents for the following archaic words. haply = perhaps albeit = although methinks = it seems to me eke = also sooth = truth morn = morning troth = pledge ere = before quoth = said hallowed = holy billow = wave / the sea bade = bid 12. Categorize the following borrowed words into denizens, aliens, translation loans, and semantic loans. Denizens: kettle, die, wall, skirt, husband Aliens: confrere, pro patria, Wunderkind, mikado, parvenu Translation loans: chopstick, typhoon, black humour, long time no see Semantic loans: dream Chapter 2 1. Why should students of English lexicology study the Indo-European Language Family? The Indo-European Language Family is one of the most important language families in the world. It is made up of most of the languages of Europe, the Near East and India. English belongs to this family and the other members of the Indo-European have more or less influence on English vocabulary. Knowledge of the Indo-European Language Family will help us understand English words better and use them more appropriately. 2. Make a tree diagram to show the family relations of the modern languages given below.
一、选择题 1．—Which country has the biggest population in the world? — China . It's a little ________than that of India. A．most B．bigger C．more D．biggest 2．Many people think Erquan rngyue is too sad, _____________ it's my favorite. A．and B．so C．or D．but 3．That path ________ directly to my house.You won't miss it. A．leads B．forms C．repairs D．controls 4．Some animals carry seeds from one place to another, ________ plants can spread to new places. A．so B．or C．but D．for 5．— Sorry, I can't afford to go abroad. — What about having a country travel with a little________ price? A．cheaper B．higher C．lower D．less 6．My sister Nancy often gets lost because of her bad _____ of direction. A．sense B．feeling C．experience D．information 7．—Help yourselves! The drinks are ________ me. —Thank you. You’re always so generous. A．above B．in C．on D．over 8．Mr. Smith gave us some________on how to improve our speaking skills. A．advice B．news C．knowledge D．information 9．Danny looks sad. How I________ telling him the bad news! A．remember B．regret C．refuse 10．—Look! It’s raining________ outside. —Yes, it is. It has been dry for many days, and the rain is good for crops. A．heavily B．hardly C．quietly D．badly 11．The next Olympic Games will be held in Japan________ 27th July 2020. A．on B．in C．at D．of 12．My email ________ to you last night. Have you received it ________? A．sent; too B．is sent; already C．was sent; yet D．was sent; either 13．He wrote his phone number ________ a piece paper. A．on B．for C．in D．from 14．—Mum, I don’t want the trousers. They’re too long. —Sorry. I’ll buy a ________ pair for you. A．big B．small C．short 15．—I heard that Tina got into Harvard University. —That’s ________ what I’m trying to tell you.
《英语词汇学教程》参考答案 (注：参考答案仅供参考。有些题目的答案并非是唯一的) Chapter 1 1. The three definitions agree that lexicology studies words. Yet, they have different focuses. Definition 1 focuses on the meaning and uses of words, while definition 2 on the overall structure and history. Definition 3 regards lexicology as a branch of linguistics and focuses on the semantic structure of the lexicon. It is interesting to note that the three definitions use different names for the object of study. For Definition 1, it is words, for Definition 2 the vocabulary of a language, and for Definition 3 the lexicon. 2. (1) They can go into the room, and if they like, shut the door. (2) You boys are required to give in your homework before 10 o’clock. (3) I watch the football match happily and find it very interesting. 3. (1) when it follows ‘-t’ and ‘-d’, it is pronounced as [id]; (2) when it follows voiceless consonants, it is pronounced as [t]; (3) when it follows voiced consonants and vowels, it is pronounced as [d]. 4. (1)They are words that can be included in a semantic field of “tree”.
初中英语专题训练题 专题一：词汇部分（名词、数词、冠词） A：名词专项 可修饰名词的常用词： 1）修饰可数名词与不可数名词：some, any, a lot of, lots of, plenty of 2）饰可数名词的有：many, (a)few, a large (great) number of 3）只修饰不可数名词的有：much, (a)little, a great deal of 2、难点 1）名词所有格的归纳 1、a student's room, students' rooms, father's shoes。 2、Children's Day 3、a friend of my father's 4、a twenty minutes' walk，ten miles' journey，a boat's length，two pounds' weight, ten dollars' worth。 （说明：表示时间、距离、长度、重量、价格、世界、国家等名词的所有格要用 's）5、a map of China，the end of this term，the capital of our country, the color of the flowers。 （说明：无生命名词的所有格则必须用of结构） 6、Li Lei and Wang Fei's bedroom, an hour and a half's talk （说明：表示两个名词共有一样东西时，在第二个名词后面加's） 7、Jim's and Peter's desks; Joe's and David's books
试题三 第一部分选择题 I. Each of the statements below is followed by four alternative answers. Choose the one that would best complete the statement and put the letter in the bracket.(30%) 1.According to the degree of similarity, homonyms can be classified into ( ) A. perfect homonyms B. homonyms C. homophones D. all the above 2.Transfer as a mode of semantic change can be illustrated by the example ( ) A. ad for “advertisement” B. dish for “food" C. fond for “affectionate” D. an editorial for “an editorial article" 3.It is a general belief that the meaning does not exist in the word itself, but it rather spreads over ( ) A. the reader’s interpretation B. the neighbouring words C. the writer's intention D. the etymology of the word 4.Which of the following is a prefix of time and order? A. extra- B. pro- C. re- D. semi- 5.Which of the following dictionaries is not a specialized dictionary? A. The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology B. Chamber's Encyclopedic English Dictionary C. Longmont Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs D. Webster's New Dictionary of Synonyms 6.Which of the following statements is Not true? A. Reference is the relationship between language and the world. B. The relationship between a word and its referent is arbitrary. C. Concept is universal to all men alike. D. Sense denotes the relationships outside the language. 7.The words which occur before or after a word and may affect its meaning form ( ) A. physical context B. grammatical context C. lexical context D. linguistic context 8."Smith is an architect. He designed World Trade Center. "The clue provided in the context is ( ) A. definition B. explanation C. example D. hyponym 9.The term "vocabulary" is used in different ways because of all the following reasons EXCEPT that ( ) A. it can refer to the common core of a language B. it can refer to the total number of the words in a language C. it can represent all the words used in a certain historical period D. it can stand for words in given dialect or field 10.The idiom "a dark horse" is a ( ) A. simile B. metaphor
初中英语单词(共234个) 第一册词组(共26个) 1．in English 用英语 2．how many 多少 3．a piece of bread 一片而包 4．four cups of tea 四杯茶 5．a pair of shoes 一双鞋 6．play chess 下棋 7．run after 追逐 8．play football 踢足球 9．be good at 擅长 10．on the basketabll team 在篮球队 11．scoot at the basket 投篮 12．the first us 第一班车 13．at eight 在八点 14．hurry up 快点 15．a quarter past ten 十点一刻 16．five to eleven 差五分十一点 17．the next train 下一趟火车 18．on Monday 在周一 19．a ticket for Shanghai 一张飞往上海的机票
20．at home 在家 21．a good idea 好主意 22．go skating 去滑冰 23．in the afternoon 在下午 24．in winter 在冬季 25．make a snowman 堆雪人 26. put on 穿上，戴上 第二册词组(共84个) 1．in Class One，Grade One 在一年级一班2．play ball games 进行球类活动3．read books 读书 4．in summer 在夏季 5．have one's class 上课 6．on the playground 在操场上7．every day 每天 8．the first class 第一节课 9．be interested in 对…感兴趣 10．his friend 他的朋友 11．go to the zoo 去动物园 12．collet stamps 集邮 13．make model cars 制作汽车模型14．take pictures 照相
一、选择题 1．In 2018, trade between China and Hungary rose by 7.5 percent, and recently on Friday companies from China and Hungary________ several cooperation (合作) agreements under the Belt and Road Initiative. A．signed B．marked C．wrote D．arrived 2．We’d better finish our work ________ one go. Don’t put it off till next time. A．in B．to C．on D．for 3．一Where is Mr. Brown? 一I think he's _____________ the music hall. A．on B．in C．over D．from 4．—Oh, my God! I have ________ five pounds after the Spring Festival. —All of the girls want to lose weight, but easier said than done. A．given up B．put on C．got on D．grown up 5．I don’t want to go. __________, I am too tired. A．However B．And C．Besides D．But 6．Some animals carry seeds from one place to another, ________ plants can spread to new places. A．so B．or C．but D．for 7．— Can you tell us about our new teacher? —Oh, I’m sorry. I know________ about him because I haven’t seen him before. A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 8．Her only problem, ________ you can call it a problem, is that she expects to be successful all the time. A．if B．because C．though D．since 9．— Is your home close to the school, Tom? — No, it's a long way, but I am________ late for school because I get up early daily. A．always B．usually C．never D．sometimes 10．We 'll have a trip to America ______ February. A．of B．at C．on D．in 11．—Hardly any people believe that a(n) ________ meeting will lead to a lasting love. —I agree. A．familiar B．distant C．accidental D．present 12．My email ________ to you last night. Have you received it ________? A．sent; too B．is sent; already C．was sent; yet D．was sent; either 13．—Dad, what is the loudspeaker saying? —It is to the . The flight to Wuhan is boarding now. A．customers B．passengers C．members D．tourists
试题二 第一部分选择题 I. Each of the statements below is followed by four alternative answers Choose the one that would best complete the statement and put the letter in the bracket（30％） 1. Degradation can be illustrated by the following example A. lewd → ignoran t B. silly → foolish C. last → pleasure D. knave → boy 2. Homophones are often employed to create puns for desired effects of: A. humour B. sarcasm C. ridicule D. all the above 3. The four major modes of semantic change are _____. A. extension, narrowing, elevation and degradation B. extension, generalization, elevation and degradation C. extension, narrowing, specialization and degradation D. extension, elevation, amelioration and degradation 4. The use of one name for that of another associated with it is rhetorically called _____. A. synecdoche B. metonymy C. substitution D. metaphor 5. Idioms adjectival in nature function as _____. A. adjectives B. attributes C. modifiers D. words 6. Grammatical context refers to _____ in which a word is used. A. vocabulary B. grammar C. semantic pattern D. syntactic structure 7. In the idiom 'in good feather', we change 'good' into 'high, full' without changing meaning. This change of constituent is known as _____ . A. addition B. replacement C. position-shifting D. variation 8. The word "laconic" is _____. A. onomatopoeically motivated B. morphologically motivated
七上 Unit 1 Topic 1 Welcome to China good adj. 好的，良好的 morning n. 早晨；上午 I pron. 我 am v. 是 welcome interj. 欢迎；v. & n.欢迎adj.受欢迎的to prep. 到，对，向；给；在……之前 (动词不定式符号，无词义) China n. 中国 thank v. 谢谢，感谢 you pron. 你；您；你们 the art. 这（那）个，这（那）些 the USA= the United States of America美国 the UK=the United Kingdom 英国 hello interj. 喂；你好 are v.是 yes adv. 是，同意； no interj. 不；不是；det. 没有，无，不 not adv. 不；没 oh interj. 哦；啊 nice adj. 令人愉快的；好的，漂亮的 meet v. 相识，结识；遇见，见到 too adv. 也，还；又；太，过分；很，非常 hi interj. 喂；你好(表示打招呼、问候或唤起注意) thanks interj. & n. 感谢，谢谢 Mr. n. 先生 see v. 遇见；看到；明白 mom n.妈妈 this pron.&adj.这；这个 is v.是 my pron.我的(形容词性物主代词) teacher n.老师，教师，教员 how adv.怎样，如何；多少；多么 do aux.构成否定句、疑问句的助动词，无词义； v.做；干；行动 dad n. 爸爸 Miss n. 女士；小姐 Ms.n. 女士 afternoon n.下午；hb goodbye interj.再见，再会 bye interj.再见fine adj.(身体)健康的；美好的；晴朗的 and conj.和；又；而 OK adj.&adv.(口语)好，对，不错 here adv.以后；后来；adj.晚些的，迟些的 Topic 2 Where are you from? excuse v.原谅；宽恕 me pron.我(宾格) what pron.什么，怎么样 your pron.你的；你们的(形容词性物主代词) name n.名字，姓名，名称 please interj. 请 where adv.在哪里；往哪里 from prep.来自；从；从……起 Canada n.加拿大 America n. 美国 Japan n. 日本 England n. 英格兰 they pron. 他们 who pron. 谁 Cuba n. 古巴 she pron.她 he pron.他 look v. 看；看起来 telephone n.电话(机)；v.打电话 number n.号码；数，数字；数量 it pron.它 very adv. 很，非常 much adv. very much 非常，很 that pron. 那，那个 zero num.&n.零 one num.一pron.一个 two num.二 three num.三 four num.四 five num.五 six num.六 seven num.七 eight num.八 nine num.九 ten num.十 her det. 她的pron.她 family n. 家庭；家族