Advanced Vocab Builder Exercises And Answerkey PDF

Preview

Summary

Download Advanced Vocab Builder Exercises And Answerkey PDF

Description

EXERCISES

3 It’s the job of the police to keep law and .

Prepositions

4 I’ve thought about it I’m not going to accept his offer.

A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

5 I’m sick and

1 We had to crawl get in.

7 I still see my old classmates every now and .

his ball. salt.

4 She credited her success

8 It’s hard to find

her partner’s support.

5 The government has imposed restrictions car use. 6 His bucket was almost full

of the constant noise.

6 It’s a poor neighbourhood with some nice houses and there.

the entrance to the tent to

2 The dog nearly choked 3 The water contains traces

and hard and

and quiet in the city.

Collocations E

the brim.

Match the adjectives (1–6) with the nouns (a–h). Look up the adjectives if you need help. 1 affluent

a) parking

Word families

2 chaotic

b) robbery

B Complete the sentences on the right with the correct form of the word in bold.

3 vibrant 4 spotless

c) neighbourhood d) car

5 armed

e) migration

6 inward

f ) suit

7 secure 8 compact

g) nightlife h) situation

1 London has a real buzz

London is a city.

2 commit a mugging 3 thrilled to hear the news 4 it was demolished 5 a spotless white shirt 6 congested streets

He was on his way home. I’ve heard

F

news about John. These flats are due for .

1 t _ _ _ c fumes 2 g _ _ _ _ l downturn

His shirt was clean.

3 u _ _ _ n sprawl 4 a g _ _ d deed

in

5 f _ _ l to the brim

There’s heavy the city.

7 an affluent neighbourhood

Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the nouns if you need help.

6 h _ _ _ y congestion

The family lived in relative

.

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb and a noun. 1 spark 2 emerge

Phrasal verbs G Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box. set out bring in

3 compel 4 reverse

knock down spring up

pour into show off

1 He wanted to

5 initiate

his new suit.

2 New regulations were the traffic. 3 The mayor develop the city centre.

6 halt 7 crawl 8 buzz

to reduce an ambitious plan to

4 They’ve been

Phrases D Complete the binomials with the correct words in the box. Read the binomials box if you need help. on then

money housing.

long first

1 Ronaldo is, fantastic athlete.

peace tired

here order

and foremost, a

2 We worked together off and twenty years.

for

5 New shops and restaurants are over town. 6 My old school is going to be

all .

EXERCISES

Collocations E

Prepositions A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. Look up the word in bold if you need help. 1 I don’t think she’s bothered

going to the party.

2 You should always stand up your principles. 3 He was always prone accidents. 4 She was always calm and took things

her stride.

5 As a child, he was always sucking up parents.

our

6 They collaborated on the project another college.

B Complete the sentences on the right with the correct form of the word in bold. a lot of in journalism

2 an incompetent doctor

accused of professional

3 an intense young woman

the great of their conversation

4 a thorough investigation 5 they are old and frail 6 an unsteady walk

the the investigation

of

shocked by their walk very

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb and a noun. 1 conserve 2 assemble 3 charm 4 discharge

Phrases D Match phrases from the unit (1–5) with the meanings (a–e). 1 Will you keep an eye on the children while I’m out? 2 Actors and politicians are always in the public eye. 3 I’m going to stay on the straight and narrow from now on. 4 They just don’t see eye to eye. 5 I introduced them and they immediately hit it off. a become good friends b be in agreement c be famous d take care of someone e be well behaved

2 a cynical 3 a rough

b) search c) passport

4 an unsteady

d) view

5 a thorough

e) damage

6 wilful

f ) hand

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box. Look up the phrasal verbs if you need help. sound out answer back take over

Word families

1 that’s a bit cynical

a) patch

Phrasal verbs F

students from

Match the two halves of the collocations. 1 a fake

lighten up blow over suck up

stand up give away

1 We had an argument but it’s all now. 2 If she when her parents told her to do something, she was sent to her room. 3 Alec wanted to new proposal.

my views on the

4 They’re a free newspaper with every sandwich you buy. 5 He the kitchen all day yesterday so he could bake some cakes. 6 Don’t try to to him – he’s not going to change his mind. 7 He was determined to believed was right. 8 She should stop being so serious and a bit.

for what he

EXERCISES

Collocations

Prepositions

D Match the adjectives (1–6) with the nouns (a–f). Look up the adjectives if you need help.

A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. 1 She doesn’t conform acceptable behaviour.

any fixed ideas about

2 How would you describe your general outlook life? 3 I can’t relate them because they’re always talking about football.

E

4 For most of last year, her life revolved taking care of Mary. 5 It’s not easy living unemployment benefit.

1 puzzled

a) punishment

2 harsh

b) atmosphere

3 cosy

c) expression

4 tight 5 ripped

d) society e) budget

6 secular

f ) pages

Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the nouns if you need help. 1 s _ _ _ _ l mobility 2 a p _ _ _ _ _ _ e outlook 3 a d _ _ _ _ _ _ c appliance

6 A full description of the ceremony is outside the scope this article. 7 It was a long time ago, but she still clings the memory.

4 h _ _ _ _ _ _ _ d chores 5 a r _ _ _ _ g elite 6 r _ _ _ _ _ _ l autonomy

Word families

F

B Complete the expressions on the right with the correct form of the word in bold.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. Look up the nouns if you need help. live

do

express

limit

take

make

1 international commerce

the district of the city

2 a diverse population

great cultural

3 demand greater autonomy

an republic

1 You should read the report before false assumptions. 2 I spent the morning chores.

4 rip your shirt

wear a shirt

3 It’s not easy benefit.

5 a puzzled expression

a email

4 People always the mickey out of him because of his strange name.

6 a look of disgust

food

7 they are hypocrites people

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb and a noun. 1 retain 2 benefit 3 grasp 4 clamp 5 appliance 6 disgust 7 cling 8 scrub

household

on unemployment

5 She quickly thought of eating insects. 6 The teacher tried to of the discussion.

her disgust at the the scope

Phrases G Complete the phrases with thing with the correct word from the box. sort of

done

1 I go for a run

fine

big

one

first

thing in the morning.

2 Buy a brand new car? Chance would be a thing! 3 Parking your car on the pavement is not the thing. 4 My neighbours’ kindness is the thing that makes me glad I live here. 5 They said I was very brave, but what I did was no thing really. 6 I’m too busy to go out, what with thing and another.

E

EXERCISES

Complete the missing adjectives. 1 a h _ _ _ _ w victory 2 a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ l magazine

Prepositions

3 an o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n critic 4 a p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t figure

A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. Look up the word in bold if you need help. 1 Paris bid unsuccessfully

6 a u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s decision

the 2012 Olympics.

2 I have a few minor reservations 3 The 1960s saw the emergence organisations. 4 She glared the room.

5 a r _ _ _ _ d election

her suggestion. new political

me before getting up and leaving

5 They yelled insults

us as they drove away.

6 All my friends had gone on holiday, so I was of a loose end.

a bit

7 He persisted trying to mend the gate, but I could see it was impossible.

F

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. Look up the nouns if you need help. hold

play

call

B Complete the expressions on the right with the correct form of the word in bold.

5 The petition had been people.

rise to

4 a charismatic leader

a leader with great

6 a satirical article

a

by 20,000 a referendum on

‘Ways of’ verb groups

3 a prominent figure

5 feel no compassion

an election for

6 The country will membership of the EU.

a election

sign

2 They will always great compassion for people in need. 3 When he said he thought Tom was right, he was only devil’s advocate. 4 The government has next month.

1 a unanimous agreement they agreed

show

1 She’s a good politician, but she charisma.

Word families

2 rig an election

lack

nurse

G Complete the definitions with the correct descriptive verb from the box. trudge

gasp

giggle

stroll

glare

clutch

a clever use of

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb and a noun. 1 bid

1 If you at someone, you look at them in a very angry and unfriendly way. 2 If you , you laugh in a quiet way because something is funny.

2 trigger

3 If you , you say something in a surprised or excited way.

3 clutch 4 abolish

4 If you someone or something, you hold them with a very firm grip.

5 allocate

5 If you somewhere, you walk there slowly and in a relaxed way for pleasure. 6 If you somewhere, you walk there slowly and sadly because you are tired or unhappy.

6 bribery 7 leak 8 engagement

Collocations D Match the adjectives (1–6) with the nouns (a–f). Look up the nouns if you need help. 1 a nervous

a) consensus

2 a high

b) giggle

3 a secret

c) struggle

4 an armed 5 a broad

d) ballot e) gasp

6 an audible

f ) turnout

EXERCISES

3 I didn’t need to worry because Rory had everything in .

Prepositions

4 I struggled at first, but I’m on things now. 5 It’s good to get off the beaten explore new places.

A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. Look up the word in bold if you need help. 1 As a child I tried not to tread pavement.

4 We were totally overwhelmed support and good wishes. 6 There were hordes

Collocations E

flowers.

tourists in Trafalgar Square.

Word families B Complete the expressions on the right with the correct form of the word in bold. 1 totally mortified

a experience

2 feel overwhelmed

an feeling

3 eccentric behaviour 4 make a resolution

F

3 a tailor-made

c) tale

4 a stand-up

d) explanation

5 a credible 6 a marked

e) improvement f ) holiday

Complete the missing nouns from the unit. 1 a b _ _ _ h of flowers 2 a h _ _ _ e of people 4 a meaningful d _ _ _ _ _ _ e 5 a best-selling m _ _ _ _ r 6 a first-person n _ _ _ _ _ _ r

he behaves

7 political o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n

he had to leave

G Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. Look up the words in bold if you need help.

offer a financial feel

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb and a noun. 1 hassle

cast

4 tread 5 narrate

4 The letters did in the war.

6 oppress

5 Every year I improve my speaking skills.

7 yawn 8 create

Phrases D Complete the phrases with the correct word in the box. bits

tip

top

hand

track

after he lost his job.

2 She’s really funny and always has us in .

go

make

1 I stayed on the beach while the others for a dip.

3 My new website will my job applications.

3 accept

1 He was in

lend

2 By ten o’clock, he was stopped for a sandwich.

2 hype

stitches

a) synonym b) comedian

3 a dangerous p _ _ _ _ _ e

5 the pleasure of gardening find gardening 6 induce someone to stay

Match the adjectives (1–6) with the nouns (a–f). Look up the nouns if you need help. 1 a cautionary 2 an exact

everyone’s

5 He arrived at the door clutching a bunch

and

6 The problems with the car were just the of the iceberg.

the cracks in the

2 This crime thriller centres a young man who is already in prison 3 In keeping the relaxed mood, service in the restaurant is very informal.

of

peckish and credibility to light on what my father the same resolution: to

EXERCISES

5 What’s done is done and it’s no use over spilt milk.

Prepositions

6 I didn’t say that. You’re just words again!

A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. Look up the word in bold if you need help. 1 We’ve got to get a grip

Collocations E

costs.

2 He took offence my refusal to help. 3 This week’s lesson was a continuation week’s lesson.

Circle the verb that DOESN’T collocate with the noun. Look up the noun if you need help. 1 deny / confirm / make / give an allegation

last

2 reach / get to / come to a settlement 3 stand / be on / make trial 4 lift / pick up / raise a siege

4 He was put trial three weeks after his arrest. 5 She’d been bombarded emails and text messages. 6 I’m currently engaged

my

5 earn / win / gain ground

designing a new theatre.

F

Complete the missing adjectives from the unit. 1 a h _ _ _ _ _ e attitude

Word families

2 g _ _ _ s misconduct 3 play a c _ _ _ _ _ l role

B Complete the expressions on the right with the correct form of the word in bold. 1 it was damaged by vandals

it has been

2 they’re hostile towards them

there’s between them

3 gradually withdraw 4 war broke out 5 a fire raged 6 there were six fatalities

4 a n _ _ _ _ _ e contribution 5 by every l _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e means 6 a f _ _ _ l accident

G Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. Look up the words in bold if you need help.

a gradual an fighting a

of fire

a accident

C Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb and a noun.

get

impose

join

give

suffer

take

1 I will need to a grip on my homework if I want to go out later. 2 He joined a gym. 3 Both sides battle.

offence when I suggested he heavy casualties in the

1 settle 2 harass

4 We need to forces against the common threat of climate change.

3 march

5 There was no point arguing with him as he was obviously not going to ground.

4 dispute 5 bombard 6 surrender 7 strive

Phrases used in arguments D Complete the phrases used in arguments with the correct word. Read the information box if you need help. 1 I’m going to meet her for a coffee, just to the air. 2 I didn’t realise you were coming. We must have got our crossed. 3 Let’s stop talking about that now, we’re just going round in . 4 Don’t worry about forgetting my birthday. It’s not the of the world.

6 They have their role in the war.

sanctions on them over

EXERCISES

Collocations E

Prepositions A Choose the correct preposition. Look up the word in bold if you need help.

Match the adjectives (1–6) with the nouns (a–f). Look up the adjectives if you need help. 1 a trustworthy

a) stupidity

2 random

b) excuse

1 She was intent for / upon / with winning the election.

3 utter

c) evidence

2 He rebelled against / about / for his strict upbringing.

4 a lame 5 conclusive

d) source e) numbers

6 colonial

f ) powers

3 She refused to submit at / with / to their unreasonable demands. 4 They attributed the problems about / to / over the terrible weather. 5 The team was chosen with / after / at random. 6 She has a vested interest for / in / about her sister winning the prize.

B Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. Look up the word in bold if you need help. 1 A major breakthrough

the fight against AIDS.

2 The oil has to be extracted 3 The doctor inserted a needle

the land. my arm.

4 This research will pave the way understanding of the disease. 5 This cream is a powerful shield

3 probe 4 shield 5 submit 6 empower 7 resonate

4 twist the truth / figures / logic 5 undertake a task / profession / job

G Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the nouns if you need help.

the sun’s rays.

4 a m _ _ _ d metaphor 5 a s _ _ _ _ _ _ g revelation 6 a d _ _ _ _ _ _ e fragrance

an there were some

caller

the results provide data a genetic an expensive

D Tick the words in the unit that are both a verb and a noun. 1 breed 2 duplicate

2 wreak havoc / destruction / a mess 3 address a problem / issue / breakthrough

2 a g _ _ _ _ _ c disorder 3 follow th...