IV. Complete the sentences using words in brackets to form a derivative. Vocabulary check test unit 7

VOCABULARY CHECK TEST Unit 7

I. Fill in each gap with a suitable word.

1. I fell and twisted my ….

a) ankle b) heart c) eye

2. It’s such a problem combining a … and a family.

a) work b) career c) professional

3. – There was a violent storm last night. – OK, let’s have a look at the ….

a) injury b) harm c) damage

4. He says he’s a direct … of the last king.

a) descendant b) ancestor c) relative

5. I’m absolutely … that you can come.

a) delighted b) misunderstood c) ruined

6. She became the first black woman to be … to the Senate.

a) chosen b) decided c) elected

7. Rain has brought … to many areas in the southwest.

a) waters b) floods c) lakes

8. The … of the bridge are sprayed with graffiti.

a) walls b) girders c) roofs

9.... Betty is now approaching the coast of Florida.

a) Wind b) Star c) Hurricane

10. She was forced to … as Finance Minister.

a) relieve b) resign c) relax

11. There’s a … for a shop assistant at Morrison’s.

a) free job b) suggestion c) vacancy

12. The plan received … support throughout the country.

a) widespread b) widely c) wideness

13. Making … is part of bringing up children.

a) hopes b) promises c) sacrifices

14. He is … next year after 30 years with the company.

a) abandoning b) retiring c) dismissing

15. The successful candidate should have strong … skills.

a) interpersonal b) international c) intercontinental

II. Choose a word or a phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

1. He won a silver medal at the European Championships.

a) show b) game c) competition

2. They were chased by photographers as they took their son to school.

a) followed b) accompanied c) supported

3. She twisted her ring as she spoke.

a) pressed b) turned c) shook

4. It’s a genuine Michelangelo drawing.

a) expensive b) colourful c) authentic

5. Philip’s in charge of our marketing department.

a) responsible for b) employed in c) representative of

6. Send us a full CV.

a) resume b) biography c) document

7. My phone bill came as a nasty shock.

a) unexpected b) unkind c) unpleasant

8. We’re particularly interested to hear from people who speak two or more European languages.

a) dramatically b) especially c) moderately

9. Many single people are seeking that special someone.

a) imagining b) dreaming of c) looking for

10. The amazing thing is that it was kept secret for so long.

a) surprising b) unclear c) ordinary

11. He was disappointed to see that she wasn’t at the party.

a) delighted b) excited c) upset

12. The job requires skill and an eye for detail.

a) ability b) knowledge c) experience

13. Your trip to Alaska sounds absolutely fascinating.

a) extremely interesting b) extremely funny c) extremely long

14. I had a weird dream last night.

a) Very boring b) very strange c) very usual

15. She has been called for an interview, so she’s optimistic.

a) a formal talk b) a party c) an exhibition

III. Insert the right preposition where necessary.

1. She was delighted … her new home.

2. Clare Gray is the journalist who covers … the Paris fashion shows for ‘The Times’.

3. – Jill won’t come out onto the balcony. – She doesn’t have a head … heights, you know.

4. He made it clear he was not resigning … politics.

5. She was fluent … French and German.

6. He has just started out on a career … a photographer.

7. I’m very disappointed … you.

8. The ironworkers depend … each other in their work.

9. He retired … the army last month.

10. The children were filled with excitement … the thought of visiting Disneyland.

IV. Complete the sentences using words in brackets to form a derivative.

1. Evans … him to leave London. (advice)

2. I filled in the … form and sent it off. (apply)

3. The coastal areas were occupied by the … of Greek colonists. (descend)

4. He wore his medals with …. (proud)

5. Visitors were … to find the museum closed. (appoint)

6. In his …, he left his wallet behind. (excite)

7. He’s a ….. It’s an interesting profession. (meteorology)

8. We need to provide more shelters for the …. (home)

9. I stayed … all day. So in the evening I felt frozen and exhausted. (door)

10. Two girls were giving out … advertising the event. (fly)

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