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Multiple choice galore!

Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Although the four alternatives may be similar in meaning, only one will collocate successfully in
each context.

1. He's so ___ that he always expects other people to do the work.

a) reserved b) lazy c) apathetic d) passive

lazy

2. She's not very ___. She's never quite sure what she wants to do.
a) energetic b) lively c) active d) decisive

decisive

3. Even though they don't agree with what's happening, they're too ___ to protest.
a) outgoing b) subdued c) quiet d) apathetic

apathetic

4. He wasn't very ___ tonight. In fact he hardly said anything.

a) active b) decisive c) talkative d) energetic

talkative

5. I'm sure he enjoyed the evening. He didn't say much because he's ___ by nature.
a) passive b) subdued c) inactive d) quiet

6. He's always been very ___ so he hates not being able to do anything now that he's ill.
a) decisive b) active c) outgoing d) loud

active

7. I don't feel ___ enough to go for a walk now.

a) energetic b) extrovert c) outgoing d) sociable

energetic

8. He's a ___ sort of person. He doesn't really care what happens to him.
a) quiet b) passive c) reserved d) subdued

passive

9. We have just appointed a(n) ___ new headmaster, whose job it is to improve falling standards of education.
a) sociable b) active c) dynamic d) lively

dynamic

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10. It's always difficult to know what she's thinking because she's so ___.
a) apathetic b) inactive c) subdued d) reserved

reserved

11. The job involves working closely with the public, so we're looking for someone with a(n)___ personality.
a) talkative b) outgoing c) dynamic d) active

outgoing

12. I had to ___ before the situation got worse.

a) act b) do something about c) have a go d) be on the go

act

13. She hasn't got enough ___ to really try to get what she wants.
a) action b) activity c) go d) decision

go

14. They're very ___ and regularly invite people to their home.
a) socialist b) lively c) active d) sociable

sociable

15. He seemed rather ___. Was he upset about something?

a) anti-social b) apathetic c) passive d) subdued

subdued

16. She's very ___. She can't sit down for long.
a) lively b) decisive c) impassive d) good company

lively

17. Theres never a dull moment when hes around. I guess you could call him ___.
a) alive b) active c) sociable d) an extrovert

an extrovert

18. She's ___. She tends to think a lot and say very little.
a) an introvert b) inverted c) incoming d) subdued

an introvert

19. The successful candidate must have ___, as he or she will have to work without supervision.
a) action b) a go c) initiative d) decision

initiative

20. I wouldn't say he was brilliant at his job, but he's quite ___.
a) conscious b) talent c) effective d) competent

competent

21. I'm ___ trusting him again. He let me down last time.

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a) wary of b) careful about c) conservative about d) conscientious of

wary of

22. You're too ___. You should think before you act.
a) unconscious b) sloppy c) spontaneous d) impulsive

impulsive

23. I'm very ___ things. I'm always losing them.

a) unaware of b) impulsive with c) carefree about of d) careless with

careless with

24. Don't make a ___decision. Think about it first.

a) snap b) jump c) careless d) spontaneous

snap

25. I think you should be ___. Find out exactly what they want you to do before you agree.
a) defensive b) cautious c) fussy d) conscientious

cautious

26. She lost her job because she was ___. She made far too many mistakes.
a) faulty b) inefficient c) carefree d) impulsive

inefficient

27. The police made a ___ search of the area but found nothing.
a) caring b) cautious c) fussy d) thorough

thorough

28. Be ___ those glasses! Don't break them!

a) careful about b) careful of c) careful with d) caring towards

careful with

29. I realise now that I was too ___. I should have thought about it for longer.
a) hasty b) careless c) snap d) sloppy

hasty

30. He's really ___. He never checks his work and it's always full of mistakes.
a) snap b) impulsive c) slippy d) sloppy

sloppy

31. I reminded him twice, so as to ___ that he wouldn't forget.

a) take care b) watch out c) make sure d) check

make sure

32. ___ your work in case you've made any mistakes.

a) Take care of b) Ensure c) Look out for d) Check

Check

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33. He's ___. He does his job very badly.
a) incompetent b) rushed c) unconscious d) hasty

incompetent

34. We didn't plan the celebration. It was ___.

a) impulsive b) surprise c) hasty d) spontaneous

spontaneous

35. Be ___ that step. It's broken and you might fall.
a) careful of b) careful about c) cautious about d) careful with

careful of

36. I'll send the letter today to ___ that they receive it in time.
a) take care b) ensure c) insure d) protect

ensure

37. I never know what to cook for him, as hes such a ___ eater. He doesn't even like potatoes.
a) thorough b) conservative c) fussy d) careful

fussy

38. She's very ___. She takes her job seriously.

a) particular b) conservative c) conscientious d) fussy

conscientious

39. It was very ___ of you to lose that letter; you should have kept it in a safe place.
a) uncaring b) impulsive c) fussy d) careless

careless

40. I'm phoning them again because I want to ___ the arrangements for tomorrow.
a) ensure b) make sure c) make sure of d) take care

make sure of

41. You're so ___! Can't you see the benefits of building the new road?
a) hasty b) thorough c) conservative d) fussy

conservative

42. Don't be ___! It's a bad idea to phone them while you're angry. Wait until you've calmed down.
a) sloppy b) spontaneous c) hasty d) careless

hasty

43. She's very___. She can be relied on to do her job properly.

a) efficient b) cautious c) serious d) conservative

efficient

44. I'm not ___. I don't mind at all where we go.

a) careful b) cautious c) hasty d) fussy

fussy

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45. He's very ___ about his private life. He's got no secrets.
a) trustworthy b) direct c) open d) sincere

open

46. She was very ___ and told me quite simply that she didn't like me.
a) genuine b) open c) blunt d) sincere

blunt

47. I don't think she was being completely ___ when she said she liked my paintings.
a) frank b) sincere c) reliable d) true

sincere

48. If you were ___, you'd admit that it was your fault.
a) genuine b) true c) frank d) honest

honest

49. He's got a very ___ manner, so don't be surprised if, the first time you meet him, he asks you how much you earn.
a) sincere b) frank c) direct d) reliable

direct

50. I'm writing to express my ___ gratitude for all your help.
a) truthful b) blunt c) sincere d) honest

sincere

51. It was a ___ mistake. I wasn't trying to cheat you.

a) genuine b) sincere c) truthful d) frank

genuine

52. I know you think it was me who told him your secret but ___, it wasn't.
a) honestly b) frankly c) to be honest d) to be frank

honestly

53. I'm going to be ___ with you, Mr Henderson. Your daughter is a thief.
a) sincere b) open c) frank d) genuine

frank

54. I think he's ___. Ive heard that he sells stolen goods.
a) insincere b) false c) crooked d) deceitful

crooked

55. It was ___ of you to lie to me about where you were last night.
a) misleading b) false c) deceptive d) deceitful

deceitful

56. She's so ___. One minute she's your best friend, and the next minute she doesn't want to know you.

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a) deceptive b) two-faced c) deceitful d) misleading

two-faced

57. He was very ___. He flattered me so that I wouldn't be able to refuse him the favour he wanted.
a) crooked b) two-faced c) cunning d) deceptive

cunning

58. She's ___. If you tell her a secret, she tells other people.
a) deceitful b) insincere c) untrustworthy d) two-faced

untrustworthy

59. The way he got me to do his work for him, without me realising what was really happening, was very ___.
a) devious b) misleading c) crooked d) false

devious

60. I'm not taken in by his ___ praise.

a) dishonest b) two-faced c) deceitful d) insincere

insincere

61. Don't expect him to turn up on time. He's very ___.

a) untrustworthy b) unreliable c) deceitful d) cunning

unreliable

62. It's ___ of you to say that. You know it isn't true.
a) dishonest b) devious c) untrustworthy d) false

dishonest

63. I was ___ by his honest face. Only later did I discover that he was a liar.
a) misled b) deviated c) undone d) cheated

misled

64. This photo of the house is rather ___. It makes it look much bigger than it really is.
a) deceitful b) deceptive c) devious d) dishonest

deceptive

65. Before you send them any money, make sure the company really exists. The whole thing could be a ___.
a) deceit b) fool c) cheat d) con

con

66. I didn't think he'd ___ such a pathetic lie, but he believed every word of it.
a) take up b) fall out c) take in d) fall for

fall for

67. You can't ___ me! I know that story isn't true.
a) lie b) fool c) rip off d) cheat

fool

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68. I realise now that you've been ___ me. You haven't been going out with your friends, you've been seeing another man.
a) lying b) doing c) deceiving d) conning
C

deceiving

69. Their brochure is full of ___ information. For example it says that all rooms are 'with shower', but it doesn't say that in some cases the shower is halfway down
the corridor.
a) misleading b) deceptive c) deceitful d) insincere
A
misleading
70. This isn't a ___, is it? If I lend you my car, you will bring it back, won't you?
a) cheat b) trick c) rip-off d) deceit

trick

71. It was very ___ of you to pay for all the drinks last night.
a) appreciative b) generous c) grateful d) sympathetic

generous

72. Don't you think it was rather ___ of you not to let us know that you weren't coming?
a) mean b) unkind c) thoughtless d) unsympathetic

thoughtless

73. You're completely ___! You never think about anybody but yourself.
a) mean b) selfish c) tight-fisted d) greedy

selfish

74. It's very ___ of you to offer me your seat, but really I'm quite happy to stand.
a) sympathetic b) grateful c) considerate d) appreciative

considerate

75. She's so ___ that she refuses to put the fire on, even in the middle of winter.
a) greedy b) selfish c) self-centred d) mean

mean

76. When her father died I wrote her a letter to express my ___.
a) generosity b) appreciation c) sympathy d) gratitude

sympathy

77. You've been very ___ and I would like to thank you.
a) kind b) thoughtless c) grateful d) appreciative

kind

78. It was really ___ of her to keep talking when she knew that I was trying to concentrate.
a) inconsiderate b) unsympathetic c) helpless d) ungrateful

inconsiderate

79. We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his ___ in donating this wonderful painting to the museum.

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a) sympathy b) concern c) generosity d) gratitude

generosity

80. My mother was very ___ when I failed my exams, in fact she said that it was my own fault for not working hard enough.
a) thoughtless b) unsympathetic c) inconsiderate d) unkind
B

unsympathetic

81. Thank you very much for the card you sent me while I was in hospital. It was very ___ of you.
a) grateful b) generous c) thoughtful d) appreciative

thoughtful

82. You could at least show your mother some ___ for all the things she's done for you.
a) kindness b) consideration c) sympathy d) gratitude

gratitude

83. He was rather ___ me. He just said 'No'.

a) short with b) crude to c) brief about d) tactless to

short with

84. The local people were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly ___ atmosphere.
a) rude b) offensive c) hostile d) abrupt

hostile

85. I knew she wasn't going to like what I was going to say, so I tried to find a ___ way of saying it.
a) civil b) diplomatic c) flattered d) well-mannered

diplomatic

86. Don't you think it's rather ___ asking him to lend you more money, when you still haven't paid back what you already owe him?
a) cheeky b) hostile c) unpleasant d) crude
A

cheeky

87. I'm sorry I was so ___ when we met, but I was in a hurry and couldn't stop and talk.
a) short b) hostile c) abrupt d) unpleasant

abrupt

88. Don't be so ___! Where did you learn such bad language?
a) ill-mannered b) crude c) tactless d) nasty

crude

89. It's not very ___ to talk with your mouth full.
a) tactful b) gentle c) polite d) educated

polite

90. I find his behaviour towards me quite ___. He treats me like an idiot.
a) offending b) insulting c) crude d) ill-mannered

insulting

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91. I'm ___ that you should accuse me of lying.
a) offensive b) insulting c) offending d) insulted

insulted

92. Don't be ___ ! Say thank you.

a) nasty b) rude c) tactless d) crude

rude

93. I'm sorry about all the ___ things I said to you.
a) hostile b) abrupt c) nasty d) short

nasty

94. Telling him he was boring wasn't a very ___ thing to say.
a) well-mannered b) nice c) flattered d) mannered

nice

95. Why are you always so ___ to me? Have I done something to offend you?
a) cheeky b) unpleasant c) tactless d) crude

unpleasant

96. It isn't exactly ___ to be told that you're starting to look old.
a) flattering b) well-mannered c) civil d) complimented

flattering

97. The interview went very well. Everyone was very ___ to me.
a) pleasant b) flattering c) tactful d) diplomatic

pleasant

98. I dislike him so much that I find it difficult even to be ___ to him.
a) tactful b) diplomatic c) civil d) well-mannered

civil

99. She's so ___ that she doesn't like anyone unless they tell her she's beautiful.
a) proud b) pushy c) self-conscious d) vain

vain

100. He's not unfriendly, he's ___. Talking to people he's never met before is very difficult for him.
a) modest b) shy c) humble d) inferior

shy

101. He was so ___ that a lot of the other men in the bar felt like hitting him.
a) big-headed b) self-conscious c) proud d) boasting

big-headed

102. He seems to think he's ___ to me, just because he's been to university.
a) supervisor b) superior c) patronising d) superlative

superior

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103. I can't stand ___ people like him. He's always trying to get people to do things for him.
a) vain b) superior c) pushy d) patronising

pushy

104. Look at the ___ way he behaves! Doesn't he think he's great!
a) proud b) arrogant c) self-conscious d) pushy

arrogant

105. 'Well, I'll never have to worry about money, unlike some people here,' she said in that ___ voice of hers.
a) vain b) pushy c) bossy d) self-satisfied

self-satisfied

106. Everyone was having fun, but I was too ___ to join in, even though I wanted to.
a) modest b) inhibited c) vain d) superior

inhibited

107. He was very ___ towards her, saying that she'd done quite well, considering she was a woman.
a) pushy b) vain c) patronising d) big-headed

patronising

108. He's so ___ that he never listens to anyone else's point of view.
a) self-opinionated b) big-headed c) condescending d) bossy

self-opinionated

109. He's ___ not to make the same mistakes as before.

a) obstinate b) stubborn c) determined d) convinced

determined

110. It's no use trying to persuade him that he's wrong. He's too ___ to change his mind.
a) stubborn b) constant c) decided d) single-minded

stubborn

111. Learning to drive can be difficult, but I'm sure that if you ___, you'll be able to do it eventually.
a) keep going b) keep at c) determine d) stick to

keep going

112. Everybody wanted to go to the cinema except Anne, who had to be ___ by saying she wanted to go to the theatre.
a) single-minded b) determined c) decisive d) awkward

awkward

113. The sales assistant was very ___, and if I didn't like one dress, she would insist on me trying another.
a) pig-headed b) pushy c) intent d) single-minded

pushy

114. He's been ___ her to go out with him for months.

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a) offering b) persuading c) pestering d) sticking to

pestering

115. She deserves her success because she's been very ___.
a) dedicated b) awkward c) pig-headed d) set

dedicated

116. Do as your father tells you, and don't be so ___!

a) set in your ways b) obstinate c) determined d) sticky

obstinate

117. We've got a very ___ teacher, who doesn't mind if we're a bit late.
a) broad-minded b) open-minded c) easygoing d) tolerated

easygoing

118. He's always been very ___ of other peoples political views.
a) intolerant b) small-minded c) petty d) prejudiced

intolerant

119. Don't you think you're being rather ___, arguing about such a small sum of money?
a) petty b) narrow-minded c) intolerant d) impatient

petty

120. The management is very ___ and can't see the long-term benefits of installing a computer.
a) petty b) narrow-minded c) intolerant d) small-minded

narrow-minded

121. Generally speaking I don't read film reviews because I like to be ___ when I go to the cinema.
a) easygoing b) broad-minded c) open-minded d) tolerant

open-minded

122. The waiter didn't charge you for the extra sugar, did he? How ___ can you get?
a) intolerant b) small-minded c) prejudiced d) broad-minded

small-minded

123. Everyone was surprised by his ___ because nobody had ever seen him lose his temper before.
a) explosion b) outburst c) outpouring d) outcry

outburst

124. He's very childish. Every time something happens that he doesn't like he has a ___.
a) bad temper b) frustration c) tantrum d) bad mood

tantrum

125. He was absolutely ___ when he saw the graffiti on his garage door.
a) fierce b) moody c) irritable d) furious

furious

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126. The transport strike is a real ___ because it will make it very difficult for me to get to work.
a) pain in the back b) nuisance c) last straw d) frustration

nuisance

127. It's not my fault the car has broken down, so don't take it ___ me.
a) from b) off c) out of d) out on

out on

128. I'm ___ in my present job; I need something more challenging.

a) irritated b) annoyed c) frustrated d) crazy

frustrated

129. That's the last ___! I'm leaving.

a) pain b) straw c) limit d) drop

straw

130. She's a(n) ___ old woman, who's always complaining about something.
a) annoyed b) furious c) bad-tempered d) infuriated

bad-tempered

131. He's very ___ about his upbringing so please dont mention it.
a) annoyed b) touchy c) irritated d) annoying

touchy

132. Some ring tones are very ___ .

a) frustrating b) annoyed c) irritable d) irritating

irritating

133. My father has a very bad ___.

a) temper b) mood c) humour d) tantrum

temper

134. Are you ___ that those were his exact words?
a) positive b) hopeful c) secure d) safe

positive

135. He seems ___ about whether she'll agree or not.

a) doubtful b) undoubtedly c) doubtless d) without doubt

doubtful

136. She's ___ that she'll get the job. She thinks she did well in the interview.
a) confident b) suspicious c) trustworthy d) safe

confident

137. I'm ___ it. I saw it happen with my own eyes.

a) confident for b) sure from c) certain of d) positive from

certain of

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138. He says he might come, but he ___.

a) doubts b) doubts it c) doubts so d) doubts about it

doubts it

139. My first day at work was ___ because there were so many new things to take in.
a) confused b) puzzling c) bewildering d) mysterious

bewildering

140. Statistics ___ - all those numbers!

a) confuses me b) mixes me up c) mixes me d) loses me

confuses me

141. You're talking too fast I'm getting ___!

a) lost b) puzzled c) misplaced d) complicated

lost

142. Considering his unhappy childhood, it's not surprising he's so ___.
a) bewildering b) lost c) puzzled d) mixed up

mixed up

143. Due to an administrative ___, the room had been double-booked.

a) confusion b) mix-up c) puzzle d) mystery

mix-up

144. She's usually very calm, so I must admit I'm rather ___ as to why she lost her temper like that.
a) confusing b) puzzled c) mixed up d) bewildering

puzzled

145. We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather ___.
a) faint b) muddled c) untidy d) unintelligible

faint

146. His papers were so ___ that he couldn't find what he was looking for.
a) twisted b) ambiguous c) muddled d) inarticulate

muddled

147. He speaks so quickly that most of the things he says are ___.
a) inexplicable b) unintelligible c) illegible d) inarticulate

unintelligible

148. I've got a(n) ___ idea what you mean.

a) ambiguous b) faint c) muddled d) vague

vague

149. She was so angry that she became quite ___.

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a) vague b) illiterate c) inarticulate d) inexplicable

inarticulate

150. His directions were ___ because of the noise from the traffic.
a) inexplicable b) inaudible c) muddled d) illegible

inaudible

151. Her sudden disappearance was ___.

a) unintelligible b) illegible c) inarticulate d) inexplicable

inexplicable

152. Her comment was so ___ that some people thought she was pleased while others thought she was annoyed.
a) incomprehensible b) ambiguous c) unintelligible d) faint

ambiguous

153. The report was written in technical language, which would have been ___ to most people.
a) incomprehensible b) illegible c) inarticulate d) vague

incomprehensible

154. The signature at the bottom of the page was totally ___.
a) inarticulate b) ambiguous c) incomprehensible d) illegible

illegible

155. Could you ___ that last remark?

a) sort out b) clarify c) clear out d) make clear

clarify

156. He ___ that nothing would change his mind.

a) cleared b) cleared up c) made clear d) made it clear

made it clear

157. The thought of another world war is a ___ prospect.

a) scaring b) dreading c) frightened d) terrifying

terrifying

158. The documentary gave him such a ___ that he gave up smoking immediately.
a) terror b) fear c) fright d) dread

fright

159. He didn't really mean it. He only said it to ___ you.

a) dread b) frighten c) fear d) afraid

frighten

160. I'm not going to visit him because I have a ___ of hospitals.
a) fright b) scare c) fear d) phobia

fear

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161. I wouldn't ___ talk to people in such a rude way in case they take offence.
a) nerve b) dare c) dread D) fear

dare

162. He didn't react to the film at all but it ___ me.

a) terrorised b) dreaded c) terrified d) feared

terrified

163. He didn't tell anyone because he was ___ that nobody would believe him.
a) feared b) dared c) afraid d) frightening

afraid

164. The thought of being trapped in a fire ___ me.

a) terrors b) fears c) petrifies d) dreads

petrifies

165. The mere thought of getting on a plane fills her with ___.
a) terror b) fearful c) scare d) petrify

terror

166. I ___ going to the dentist. Thats why I keep putting it off.
a) scare b) daren't c) dread d) petrified

dread

167. I was absolutely ___. It took me ages to stop shaking.

a) dreaded b) petrified c) feared d) scary

petrified

168. It was a(n) ___ moment. I thought something terrible was going to happen.
a) afraid b) scaring c) scary d) dreading

scary

169. The car gave me ___. I thought it was going to hit me.
a) a scare b) a terror c) a fear d) afraid

a scare

170. The look on his face when he fell was absolutely___! I'll never forget it.
a) scaring b) petrifying c) fearing d) afraid

petrifying

171. I'm ___. Don't leave me alone in this awful place.

a) scared b) dreading c) fearing d) dreadful

scared

172. I'm ___ that something terrible's going to happen if I'm not very careful.
a) scary b) frightened c) dreaded d) feared

frightened

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173. He was ___ that someone would find out he'd been stealing.
a) terrific b) dreaded c) dreadful d) terrified

terrified

174. The children were ___ with the toys you sent. In fact they haven't stopped playing with them!
a) satisfied b) excited c) terrified d) glad

terrified

175. She won't be ___ until she gets what she wants.
a) satisfied b) excited c) thrilled d) glad

satisfied

176. He was clearly ___ to see her again.

a) delightful b) delighted c) cheerful d) cheered

delighted

177. Are you ___ you came? Have you had a good time?
a) cheerful b) glad c) excited d) cheered

glad

178. I don't know what was wrong with her tonight. She's usually quite ___.
a) pleased b) glad c) cheerful d) satisfied

cheerful

179. My first time on a rollercoaster was a real ___ .

a) happiness b) satisfaction c) excitement d) thrill

thrill

180. Its very ___ that they've got so many problems, but I don't know what I can do about it.
a) miserable b) disappointing c) sad d) unhappy

sad

181. He's been rather ___ since his wife died.

a) alone b) lone c) lonely d) solo

lonely

182. I was very ___ to receive your lovely letter.

a) reluctant b) upset c) emotional d) touched

touched

183. We had to listen to him ___ about how he didn't have any money.
a) crying b) mumbling c) groaning d) moaning

moaning

184. I'm not angry so much as ___. I don't expect friends to deceive me the way you have done.

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a) moved b) touched c) hurt d) depressed

hurt

185. A lot of people seem ___ the present government.

a) disappointed about b) disillusioned with c) depressed by d) deceived by

disillusioned with

186. The film was very powerful and we were all ___ by it; in fact it made most of us cry.
a) touched b) moved c) upset d) fed up

moved

187. He's ___ his health, and takes dozens of vitamins every day.
a) obsessed in b) fascinated by c) fanatical about d) enthusiastic about

fanatical about

188. I'm not really ___ this kind of music. I prefer music you can dance to.
a) in b) for c) into d) with

into

189. She's ___ with the idea that somebody is following her. I think she ought to see a psychiatrist.
a) enthusiastic b) fascinated c) obsessed d) fanatical

obsessed

190. It was a very ___ evening. Nothing really happened.

a) dull b) fed up c) disinterested d) bored

dull

191. Many young children have a(n) ___ with fire.

a) interest b) obsession c) fascination d) enthusiasm

fascination

192. He's a really ___ person. He talks all the time but he never says anything interesting.
a) bored b) boring c) fed up d) annoyed

boring

193. She's still very bitter ___ what happened.

a) about b) with c) of d) for

about

194. He put salt in her coffee just to ___ her.

a) revenge b) betray c) retaliate d) spite

spite

195. Any employee who has a complaint or ___ should take the matter to his or her manager.
a) resentment b) bitterness c) grievance d) revenge

grievance

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196. He slapped me and I ___ by kicking him.
a) repaid b) avenged c) retaliated d) resented

retaliated

197. She gets ___ if her husband dances with other women.
a) envious b) resentful c) jealous d) revenge

jealous

198. I bear no ___ against him, despite what he did to me.

a) resentment b) bitterness c) grievance d) grudge

grudge

199. He swore that he would take his ___ on the men who had hurt him.
a) spite b) revenge c) retaliation d resentment

revenge

200. I'm surprised ___ you. You're not normally as rude as you were last night.
a) by b) for c) with d) at

at

201. Her divorce was a(n) ___ experience for her and she still hasn't fully recovered.
a) stunning b) staggering c) shattering d) amazing

shattering

202. By a(n) ___ stroke of luck, she survived the crash.

a) amazing b) shocking c) shattering d) surprised

amazing

203. People were ___ the terrible pictures of the crash victims in the newspaper.
a) shocked with b) startled for c) shocked by d) amazed of

shocked by

204. She was ___ the traffic in the city. She had never seen so many cars before.
a) amazed at b) surprised for c) astonished with d) surprised of

amazed at

205. It was a very quiet night so the sudden noise of breaking glass ___ me.
a) shattered b) staggered c) startled d) jumped

startled

206. The Sears Tower in Chicago is a ___ 443 meters high.

a) speechless b) surprising c) staggering d) shattering

staggering

207. We were all ___ at how well she spoke English.

a) astonished b) shattered c) shocked d) incredible

astonished

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208. I'm still too ___ his sudden outburst to know what to say.
a) stunned with b) shattered at c) stunned by d) speechless by

stunned by

209. A friend I hadn't seen for ages rang me up, which was a very nice ___.
a) shock b) surprise c) wonder d) astonishment

surprise

210. I was ___ by his lack of intelligence. I couldn't believe anyone could be so stupid.
a) shattered b) staggered c) speechless d) startled

staggered

211. She was in ___ for several days after the accident.
a) surprise b) awe c) shock d) wonder

shock

212. I was ___ when her face suddenly appeared at the window.
a) shattered b) staggered c) startled d) jumped

startled

213. He was ___ the news that he was going to be made redundant.
a) shattered by b) speechless by c) shattered from d) incredible at

shattered by

214. It doesn't ___ me that you got annoyed. I would have felt the same.
a) shatter b) stagger c) surprise d) startle

surprise

215. He finished the job with ___ speed.

a) shattering b) astonishing c) stunning d) shocking

astonishing

216. She hoped that her question might catch him off ___.
a) unawares b) guard c) warning d) defence

guard

217. It's ___ - not only do Steven and I have the same surname, but we also share the same birthday and both drive Toyota Corollas!
a) stunning b) surprised c) incredible d) surprising
C

incredible

218. It ___ me how she manages to put up with him.

a) amazes b) startles c) stuns d) shatters

amazes

219. His reaction took me ___ surprise.

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a) off b) for c) by d) in

by

220. It's ___ how difficult it is, considering how easy it looks.
a) surprising b) shocking c) startling d) stunning

surprising

221. He won't do anything without his parents' ___.

a) respect b) admiration c) affection d) approval

approval

222. Now that she's the boss, she thinks people should treat her with more ___.
a) respect b) admiration c) praise d) approval

respect

223. I ___ your patience. I would have lost my temper a long time ago.
a) approve b) admire c) take to d) respect

admire

224. She ___ her boss, because he makes her life so difficult.
a) detests b) disapproves c) goes off d) disappoints

detests

225. I ___ this place! I hope I never have to come here again.
a) loathe b) condemn c) give up d) put off

loathe

226. While most people support the workers' claim for higher wages, a lot of people ___ strike action.
a) loathe b) condemn c) criticise d) find fault with

condemn

227. He can't stand any ___ of this work.

a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism d) contempt

criticism

228. I've got nothing but ___ for idiots like you!
a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism d) contempt

contempt

229. She shook her head in ___ as I lit yet another cigarette.
a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism d) contempt

disapproval

230. Why must you always ___ fault with me?

a) put b) make c) find d) run

find

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231. She got rather ___ because the recipe involved doing three things at once.
a) restless b) concerned c) flustered d) bothered

flustered

232. I know it's not a big problem but it ___ me and I want to sort it out.
a) strains b) stresses c) presses d) bothers

bothers

233. He was such a powerful dictator that his speeches could generate ___ in the crowds he spoke to.
a) panic b) hysteria c) tension d) concern

hysteria

234. I don't know why you're so ___ about what happened. It's not that important.
a) flustered b) bothered c) harassed d) worrying

bothered

235. This is a very ___ period for them, because they are waiting for the doctor's report on their daughter's illness.
a) nervous b) worried c) anxious d) bothered

anxious

236. I was so ___ before the exam that I couldn't sleep.

a) nervous b) uncomfortable c) worrying d) flustered

nervous

237. I felt ___ because everyone was staring at me. I obviously wasn't welcome.
a) uncomfortable b) anxious c) concerned d) bothered

uncomfortable

238. There is considerable ___ about his whereabouts, because he's been missing for several days.
a) pressure b) strain c) concern d) stress

pressure

239. My father's illness is a ___. I hope it doesn't get any worse.

a) bother b) tension c) worry d) stress

worry

240. The situation at work is extremely ___; it seems I might lose my job.
a) bothering b) concerning c) worrying d) wound up

worrying

241. Sport is one way of relieving the ___ of a busy life.

a) tension b) concern c) bother d) nerves

tension

242. I'm not ___ what we do tonight. It's entirely up to you.

a) concerned b) nervous c) bothered d) anxious

bothered

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243. News of possible war caused ___ to spread throughout the country.
a) stress b) strain c) panic d) pressure

panic

244. She finds looking after the children a ___.

a) stress b) strain c) pressure d) tension

strain

245. In the event of a fire, do not ___.

a) fluster b) harass c) panic d) fidget

panic

246. After two hours the audience was beginning to get ___.
a) restless b) ill at ease c) flustered d) hectic

restless

247. She became completely ___ after the crash.

a) wound up b) panicked c) hysterical d) harassed

hysterical

248. The new trade agreement should help to reduce ___ between the two governments.
a) stress b) strain c) pressure d) tension

tension

249. This has been an incredibly ___ month.

a) hectic b) flustered c) wound up d) harassed

hectic

250. You shouldn't ___ so much. It's not good for you.
a) concern b) worry c) bother d) fluster

worry

251. I could tell he was nervous because he was ___ in his chair.
a) flustering b) fidgeting c) harassing d) fumbling

fidgeting

252. It was a very ___ game either chess player could have won.
a) nervous b) concerned c) tense d) worried

tense

253. She looks so much older than she really is. It must be due to ___.
a) bother b) worry c) discomfort d) fidgeting

worry

254. You'll have plenty of chances to retake your driving test, so don't get so ___ about failing.

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a) concerned b) bothered c) worked up d) harassed

worked up

255. With half of the office either on holiday or ill, we're all feeling rather ___ at the moment.
a) harassed b) bothered c) ill at ease d) uncomfortable

harassed

256. The doctor says that she's suffering from ___ and needs to take some time off work.
a) pressure b) tension c) strain d) stress

stress

257. You're safe. What a(n) ___!

a) comfort b) relief c) release d) assurance

relief

258. Keep ___. It's not the end of the world if we're a few minutes late.
a) calm b) relaxed c) tranquil d) at ease

calm

259. I can ___ you that your illness is nothing to worry about.
a) ensure b) insure c) assure d) make sure

assure

260. ___! There's no need to do all that work today.

a) Calm b) Calm yourself c) Relax d) Relax yourself

Relax

261. He's always very ___, no matter how big the problem.
a) comfortable b) calmed down c) cool d) at ease

cool

262. I've had a terrible day today. I just want to sit down, do nothing and ___.
a) relieve myself b) unwind c) relax myself d) calm

unwind

263. He seems very ___ these days. He must be happy about the way things are going.
a) relieved b) eased c) relaxed d) easy

relaxed

264. Although they were strangers, their friendly manner made me feel ___ immediately.
a) comforted b) relieved c) easy d) at ease

at ease

265. She was so upset by the terrible news that nothing could ___ her.
a) assure b) relax c) relieve d) comfort

comfort

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266. A weekend in the countryside is very ___ after a hard week in the city.
a) assuring b) relaxing c) relieving d) comforting

relaxing

267. ___! There's nothing to get upset about.

a) Chilled b) Unwind c) Cool off d) Calm down

Calm down

268. What a(n) ___ smell! What are you cooking?

a) pretty b) lovely c) tempted d) attracting

lovely

269. It's an absolutely ___ place to go for a holiday! You'll think you're in paradise.
a) pretty b) beautiful c) good-looking d) appealing

beautiful

270. Those ice-creams look ___. Shall we have one?

a) attracting b) tempting c) stunning d) good-looking

tempting

271. The cottages in the village were very ___, so I took a lot of photographs of them.
a) attracted b) stunning c) good-looking d) pretty

pretty

272. She has a(n) ___ personality, so most people like her.
a) tempting b) attracting c) pretty d) attractive

attractive

273. The thought of taking the day off work is very ___.
a) good-looking b) lovely c) appealing d) stunning

appealing

274. He's very ___ and a lot of the other girls in the school would like to go out with him.
a) lovely b) stunning c) good-looking d) beautiful

good-looking

275. The orchestra gave a(n) ___ performance and received a standing ovation.
a) stunning b) good-looking c) appealing d) pretty

stunning

276. That kind of work doesn't ___ me. I think it would be very boring.
a) appeal b) attract c) charm d) appeal for

attract

277. She's become a lot more ___ and no longer needs everything to be done for her.
a) individual b) her own c) independent d) by herself

independent

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278. There's too much work for me to do ___.

a) by my own b) on myself c) by myself d) for my own

by myself

279. We're depending ___ you to come.

a) of b) from c) on d) by

on

280. She wanted to be free ___ the influence of her parents.

a) on b) from c) for d) without

from

281. As a single person, my ___ is very important to me.

a) liberation b) independence c) liberty d) individual

independence

282. Both she and her partner have ___ views on the subject of marriage.
a) single b) free c) independent d) liberated

liberated

283. The price of the coach tickets ___ on how many people are travelling.
a) relies b) depends c) counts d) banks

depends

284. The press were given complete ___ to photograph any part of the military base.
a) freedom b) independence c) liberation d) liberty

freedom

285. Whether or not you need a visa ___ on which country you come from.
a) counts b) relies c) is dependent d) is depending

is dependent

286. She left home to be independent ___ her parents.

a) from b) on c) of d) for

of

287. Sometimes I pay and sometimes my girlfriend pays, but it all ___ in the end.
a) amounts b) evens out c) stands out d) balances

evens out

288. What's ___ this word?

a) opposite from b) contrary to c) the contrary of d) the opposite of

the opposite of

289. He ___ because he was the only old person there.

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a) contrasted b) stood up c) varied d) stood out

stood out

290. It's funny you should say that. I've just had the ___ idea.
a) like b) identical c) alike d) similar

identical

291. House prices ___ greatly from one area to the next.
a) contrast b) vary c) distinguish d) stand out

vary

292. This particular flower is famous for its ___ smell.

a) distinguished b) differing c) distinctive d) different

distinctive

293. I had ___ temporary jobs when I was a student.

a) distinguished b) distinctive c) various d) varying

various

294. We sell a ___ of different wines from around the world.

a) variation b) variety c) variance d) variant

variety

295. The two pictures are very ___, but if you look carefully, you'll notice one or two differences.
a) identical b) equal c) same d) alike

alike

296. Eighty kilometres is the ___ fifty miles.

a) equivalent of b) equivalent from c) equal of d) equal from

equivalent

297. Although technically speaking he wasn't sacked, it ___ the same thing.
a) evens out to b) amounts to c) points to d) counts

amounts to

298. Her awful singing is a ___ joke at school.

a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical

standing

299. He made a ___ joke about the Ethiopian famine victims.

a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical

sick

300. Have you heard the joke about the bishop and the actress? It's a bit ___.
a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical

dirty

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301. I haven't laughed so much in years. It was absolutely ___!
a) amusing b) hilarious c) funny d) diverting

hilarious

302. He loves ___ her about all her boyfriends.

a) teasing b) joking c) kidding d) tempting

teasing

303. I can't say I find his jokes particularly ___.

a) enjoying b) amusing c) laughable d) fun

amusing

304. His help was ___ to the success of the business.

a) main b) crucial c) basic d) major

crucial

305. It was only a(n) ___ sum of money. Just forget about it.
a) minor b) invaluable c) fundamental d) trivial

trivial

306. There's a ___ difference between our two cultures.

a) crucial b) special c) fundamental d) main

fundamental

307. He suffered relatively ___ injuries.

a) trivial b) basic c) minor d) weak

minor

308. The ___ problem with the flat is that its too small.
a) important b) significant c) vital d) main

main

309. We don't want to have to carry a lot of luggage, so only pack the most ___ items.
a) essential b) main c) crucial d) significant

essential

310. It's ___ that he didn't go to his son's wedding.

a) important b) significant c) crucial d) essential

significant

311. She is a ___ British writer.

a) main b) major c) crucial d) vital

major

312. He's a(n) ___ friend to me.

a) significant b) vital c) invaluable d) main

invaluable

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313. The ___ ingredient of bread is flour.

a) valuable b) significant c) crucial d) basic

basic

314. We are grateful to Mrs Price for her many years of ___ service.
a) essential b) crucial c) fundamental d) valuable

valuable

315. ___ luck! I hope everything goes well for you in the future.
a) Best b) Better c) Best of d) Fine

Best of

316. The goal was a ___ - I was trying to pass the ball, not to score!
a) coincidence b) break c) fluke d) chance

fluke

317. By ___ my brother is travelling on the same flight as me.

a) fate b) fortune c) accident d) coincidence

coincidence

318. ___! I hope you win.

a) Congratulations b) Good luck c) Good chance d) Good fortune

Good luck

319. It was a ___ finding somewhere so nice to live.

a) good luck b) good chance c) chance d) stroke of luck

stroke of luck

320. Getting the part of Hamlet at the National Theatre was the ___ he'd been waiting for.
a) fluke b) break c) coincidence d) fate

break

321. I met them ___. I didn't know they were going to be there.
a) luckily b) with luck c) by chance d) as luck would have it

by chance

322. He went to Hollywood in search of fame and ___ .

a) fluke b) luck c) fortune d) opportunity

fortune

323. Someone told me he was dishonest. ___, I hadn't given him any money.
a) With luck b) By chance c) Fortunately d) In luck

Fortunately

324. ___! You deserved to win.

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a) Unfair luck b) Nasty luck c) Hard luck d) Bad fortune

Hard luck

325. We had planned to spend the summer in Greece, but ___ had obviously decided otherwise.
a) destination b) fortune c) chance d) fate

fate

326. A lot of houses in this area are ___ because nobody has bothered to look after them.
a) second-hand b) antique c) dilapidated d) out of date

dilapidated

327. My contract ___ at the end of the year, so I don't know what I'll do after that.
a) expires b) runs down c) invalidates d) completes

expires

328. I'm not going to take the car to a garage because I think I can ___ it myself.
a) renew b) do up c) repair d) renovate

repair

329. It was a very fashionable hairstyle years ago, but it looks ___ now.
a) outdated b) dilapidated c) dated d) antique

dated

330. The shop is being ___. The whole interior is being changed.
a) refurbished b) repaired c) fixed d) mended

refurbished

331. On the computer system at work, information is ___ every hour.

a) renewed b) renovated c) updated d) done up

updated

332. This train ticket is ___ until the end of the month.
a) updated b) worthy c) valid d) in power

valid

333. The insurance on the car runs out next week. I'd better ___.
a) update it b) renovate it c) renew it d) run it out

renew it

334. This is a ___ neighbourhood. Most of the buildings are in bad condition.
a) damaged b) dated c) run-down d) run-out

run-down

335. My hi-fi seems rather ___ now. Well, I suppose it is over ten years old.
a) antiquated b) antique c) expired d) run-down

antiquated

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336. I couldn't afford a new guitar so I bought a(n) ___ one.
a) old-fashioned b) outdated c) second-hand d) antique

second-hand

337. We had to ___ the room because the wallpaper was in terrible condition.
a) renovate b) renew c) decorate d) mend

decorate

338. Is this information ___? Does it include the most recent changes?
a) modern b) up to date c) brand new d) renewed

up to date

339. There's no need to throw that shirt away. It can easily be ___.
a) done up b) renewed c) mended d) restored

mended

340. They took us to see an ___ monument which was built almost a thousand years ago.
a) outdated b) antique c) antiquated d) ancient

ancient

341. My passport is ___ so I can't use it any longer.

a) ancient b) outdated c) out of date d) dated

out of date

342. I read a newspaper every day because I like to know the ___ news.
a) last b) ultimate c) latest d) newest

latest

343. They bought an old house, ___, and then sold it.
a) redid it b) did it in c) did it up d) overdid it

did it up

344. My grandmother's house is full of valuable ___.

a) ancients b) ancestors c) antiques d) antiquarians

antiques

345. 'Gramophone' is an ___ word for 'record player'.

a) antique b) old-fashioned c) outdated d) ancient

old-fashioned

346. You'll never ___ that typewriter. Can't you see it's beyond repair.
a) renew b) update c) renovate d) fix

fix

347. Dad's just bought a(n) ___ car.

a) updated b) brand-new c) newest d) latest

brand-new

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348. The house has just been ___, so I'm sure you'll agree it's a very fair price.
a) renovated b) renewed c) done over d) updated

renovated

349. Her contract ___ in two months, so she's looking for another job.
a) runs down b) runs out c) goes out d) goes away

runs out

350. His views on education are somewhat ___.

a) expired b) run-down c) outdated d) ancient

outdated

351. I wouldn't say that I was rich, but I'm ___.

a) affluent b) wealthy c) flash d) comfortable

comfortable

352. I haven't got any money at all. I'm completely ___.

a) broken b) hard up c) short d) broke

broke

353. Could you lend me some money? I'm a bit ___ at the moment.
a) hard up b) tight c) indebted d) down-and-out

hard up

354. They live ___ in a huge villa in France.

a) in luxury b) with luxury c) in wealth d) with fortune

in luxury

355. It's a really ___ area. Everyone's got expensive houses and cars there.
a) affluent b) comfortable c) luxurious d) fortunate

affluent

356. I wouldn't say they were rich, but they were certainly ___.
a) wealthy b) well-earned c) well-off d) well-kept

well-off

357. Money's very ___ this month, so we can't afford to go out.

a) broke b) tight c) hard d) hard up

tight

358. I mustn't borrow any more money I'm already badly ___.
a) in deed b) on loan c) in debt d) in doubt

in debt

359. I like your new suit very ___!

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a) rich b) well-off c) flash d) affluent

flash

360. She was so ___ that she was forced to steal.

a) tight b) poorly c) poor d) broken

poor

361. He may have a nice house, a nice car and be able to afford to go on nice holidays, but you couldn't say he was ___.
a) plentiful b) rich c) rolling d) comfortable
B

rich

362. I'm ___ already, and it's another two weeks until pay day.
a) poor b) tight c) hard d) skint

skint

363. I don't have to get up until ten o'clock tomorrow what a ___!
a) luxury b) wealth c) fortune d) comfort

luxury

364. ___ does not always bring happiness.

a) Riches b) Health c) Abundance d) Wealth

Wealth

365. He changed jobs because he decided that being a computer programmer wasn't ___ for him.
a) fit b) right c) convenient d) suited

right

366. He isn't ___ such a responsible job. He's hopeless at making decisions.
a) fit for b) convenient for c) fitted in d) suited

fit for

367. I turned down the job because it was ___. It wasn't what I was looking for.
a) unsuitable b) unfit c) inappropriate d) unsuited

unsuitable

368. I left London because I wasn't ___ the hectic lifestyle.

a) suited for b) convenient for c) suitable for d) suited to

suited to

369. I once knew a man called Mr Good a rather ___ name considering he was sent to prison for shoplifting!
a) unfit b) inappropriate c) inconvenient d) unsuited

inappropriate

370. These flats are clearly ___ for people to live in they should be pulled down immediately.
a) unfit b) inappropriate c) inconvenient d) unsuited

unfit

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371. She hasn't made many friends at university she doesn't really seem to ___.
a) suit b) match c) fit in d) take to

fit in

372. I don't think his speech was really ___ for a wedding it was too depressing.
a) fit b) convenient c) appropriate d) suited

appropriate

373. There's a(n) ___ smell in here. What on earth is it?

a) odd b) rare c) curious d) scarce

odd

374. It's ___ that he never mentioned our argument; I wonder why he didn't.
a) special b) rare c) curious s) eccentric

curious

375. The programme examines what ___ people think about fashion.
a) average b) typical c) standard d) ordinary

ordinary

376. It's ___ for people to get depressed if they're out of work.
a) normal b) everyday c) regular d) typical

normal

377. He deals with the ___ matters in the office; his boss deals with the important ones.
a) everyday b) average c) usual d) standard

everyday

378. Opportunities as good as that are ___.

a) scarce b) peculiar c) insufficient d) abnormal

scarce

379. It's ___ of her to refuse to admit that she's wrong; she's very stubborn.
a) typical b) ordinary c) average d) representative

typical

380. It's ___ for me to get so upset about such a small problem; I normally don't let such things worry me.
a) eccentric b) unusual c) remarkable d) scarce

unusual

381. I thought it was going to be a brilliant show because of the reviews, but it was only ___.
a) normal b) common c) average d) usual

average

382. What a(n) ___ thing to say! What gave you that idea?
a) unique b) peculiar c) unreal d) scarce

peculiar

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383. He's not crazy, he's just a bit ___, that's all.
a) uncharacteristic b) unreal c) eccentric d) unique

eccentric

384. Because she doesn't behave in a very ___ way, people think that she's rather strange.
a) usual b) conventional c) standard d) average

conventional

385. The ___ temperature for August was 25C.

a) common b) average c) typical d) representative

average

386. Is it ___ for people to behave like that in this country?

a) representative b) usual c) average d) everyday

usual

387. There were some very ___ people at that party last night. They scared me a bit, actually.
a) unreal b) remarkable c) weird d) uncharacteristic

weird

388. That's ___. The bus is usually on time.

a) strange b) rare c) scarce d) special

strange

389. John took us all out for a meal as a(n) ___ treat.
a) unique b) special c) uncharacteristic d) scarce

special

390. He's got into trouble at work on several occasions because of his ___ way of dealing with clients.
a) unconventional b) rare c) uncharacteristic d) remarkable

unconventional

391. That's ___ - I'm sure I left my watch on the table but it doesn't seem to be there any more.
a) funny b) unique c) rare d) scarce

funny

392. Smoking is the most ___ cause of lung cancer.

a) ordinary b) average c) normal d) common

common

393. We were given the ___ opportunity of seeing inside Buckingham Palace.
a) peculiar b) unique c) scarce d) odd

unique

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394. The car costs 12,095 for the ___ model, and 14,250 for the de luxe version.
a) average b) standard c) common d) typical

standard

395. The stamp is so ___ that there are only thought to be three of them in the whole world.
a) weird b) rare c) strange d) odd

rare

396. The plane was late taking off, due to ___ mechanical problems.
a) inevitable b) unforeseen c) unimagined d) unpredictable

unforeseen

397. The ending of the joke was so ___ that no one laughed.
a) predictable b) potential c) foreseen d) anticipated

predictable

398. The job has no ___.

a) perspective b) outlook c) prospects d) expectations

prospects

399. He's ___ on getting another job straightaway.

a) anticipating b) risking c) expecting d) counting

counting

400. If he carries on like that, he is running the ___ of a heart attack.

a) odds b) risk c) gamble d) liability

risk

401. There's not much ___ for growth in that industry.

a) prospect b) outlook c) expectation d) scope

scope

402. I've got to work late tonight something has ___.

a) come out b) turned out c) come up d) turned off

come up

403. There's not much ___ of him finding a cheap hotel in such an expensive city.
a) potential b) prospect c) outlook d) scope

prospect

404. She's got the ___ to do well.

a) potential b) prospect c) outlook d) scope

potential

405. I don't think that the situation will change in the ___ future.
a) known b) predictable c) foreseen d) foreseeable

foreseeable

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406. The weather ___ said it was going to rain today.

a) prediction b) prospect c) forecast d) prognosis

forecast

407. I can't imagine ___ anywhere except London.

a) living b) to live c) live d) that I live

living

408. The newspapers are ___ that there will be a general election in two months.
a) turning up b) forecasting c) imagining d) telling

forecasting

409. My ___ was right. The score was exactly what I said it would be.
a) anticipation b) prospect c) prediction d) outlook

prediction

410. For me, the film didn't ___ all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
a) come up b) live up c) turn up to d) live up to

come up

411. Don' worry about not finding a job yet. I'm sure something will turn ___ soon.
a) up b) out c) about d) in

up

412. I ___ that the score would be 2-0 but I was wrong.
a) told b) predicted c) looked out d) cropped up

predicted

413. He was late so often that it was ___ that he would lose his job eventually.
a) forecast b) inevitable c) potential d) foretold

inevitable

414. I didn't ___ that such a simple matter could become as complicated as this.
a) foresee b) gamble c) forecast d) foretell

foresee

415. I wish you wouldn't keep ___ me. Let me finish what I'm saying.
a) intruding b) disturbing c) interrupting d) butting in

interrupting

416. After a while I was so tired that I couldn't ___.

a) be engrossed b) be focused c) concentrate d) be concentrated

concentrate

417. I think we should ___ the most important points.

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a) be concentrated on b) be concentrated c) focus on d) concentrate

focus on

418. I didn't notice the time because I was so ___ in my work.

a) concentrated b) engrossed c) focused d) preoccupied

engrossed

419. Every time I started to say something, he ___.

a) distracted b) disturbed c) butted d) butted in

butted in

420. Most of the population ___ the cities.

a) is concentrated in b) is concentrated on c) concentrates on d) is engrossed in

is concentrated in

421. Ill lose my ___ if you turn the television on while I'm working.
a) concentration b) distraction c) preoccupation d) dedication

concentration

422. I hope the baby didn't ___ you during the night.
a) distract b) disturb c) intrude d) butt in

disturb

423. Driving through Rome, I was ___ for a second and ended up going into the back of the car in front.
a) disturbed b) distracted c) interrupted d) engrossed

distracted

424. I think you'd be ___ to leave now. It looks like there's going to be trouble.
a) realistic b) wise c) shrewd d) intelligent

wise

425. She has made some very ___ investments, which have earned her a lot of money.
a) bright b) practical c) shrewd d) knowing

shrewd

426. He's very ___ and has never had any trouble passing exams.
a) sensible b) perceptive c) clever d) sharp

clever

427. She's quite ___ and is certainly capable of doing a more demanding job than the one she's doing now.
a) wise b) bright c) practical d) sensible

bright

428. It was very ___ of you to notice the mistake - I don't think anyone else did.
a) sharp b) sensible c) intelligent d) wise

sharp

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429. He's a ___ scientist, one of the best in his field.
a) genius b) practical c) smart d) brilliant

brilliant

430. She won't be influenced by his ridiculous ideas. She's got her feet ___.
a) on earth b) down to earth c) on the ground d) in the ground

on the ground

431. If you're so ___, then why did you fail your English exam?
a) practical b) shrewd c) perceptive d) smart

smart

432. I think she's ___ - her books are absolutely brilliant.

a) genuine b) a genie c) a genus d) a genius

a genius

433. For someone who is in such a responsible position, he is surprisingly lacking in ___.
a) sensibility b) common sense c) sensation d) sentiment

common sense

434. She's a very ___ person, so her friends often go to her for advice.
a) down-to-earth b) basic c) earthy d) practised

down-to-earth

435. I don't know why I made such a(n) ___ mistake.

a) unwise b) thick c) stupid d) gullible

stupid

436. 'Do storks really bring the babies?' she asked in her typically ___ fashion.
a) impractical b) absurd c) naive d) impressionable

naive

437. He's not very intelligent, in fact you could call him ___.
a) silly b) unwise c) daft d) thick

thick

438. You'd have to be very ___ to believe everything you read in the papers.
a) ridiculous b) gullible c) absurd d) slow

gullible

439. I was a bit ___ - it took me ages to get the joke.

a) silly b) daft c) slow d) unrealistic

slow

440. The decision to invest her money in such a disreputable company was extremely ___.
a) unwise b) thick c) gullible d) impractical

unwise

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441. 'A(n) ___ and his money are soon parted, as the saying goes.
a) fool b) idiot c) dunce d) clown

fool

442. It was a(n) ___ conversation. We were both talking about different things without realising it.
a) thick b) absurd c) unwise d) foolish

absurd

443. You must have your head in the ___ if you think you're going to succeed without hard work.
a) clouds b) ground c) sky d) air

clouds

444. How ___ of me! I've painted myself into a corner!

a) thick b) unwise c) silly d) naive

silly

445. Don't be ___! Of course we can't afford such an expensive hotel.

a) daft b) slow c) naive d) gullible

daft

446. You look ___ in those shorts. They're much too big for you.
a) impractical b) unwise c) unrealistic d) ludicrous

ludicrous

447. He's at a very ___ age and just tends to follow all the other boys.
a) impressive b) impressionist c) impressionable d) impressing

impressionable

448. If he thinks he's capable of building a house on his own, he's living ___.
a) in the clouds b) in a fantasy world c) on the moon d) in the sky

in a fantasy world

449. I was too slow on the ___ to realise that he was trying to trick me.
a) intake b) uptake c) take over d) takeaway

uptake

450. She has no ___ of saying such a thing.

a) recollection b) reminder c) souvenir d) memory

recollection

451. I've got a good ___ for faces.

a) recollection b) remembrance c) souvenir d) memory

memory

452. My ___ of childhood are happy ones.

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a) memoirs b) reminders c) souvenirs d) memories

memories

453. I hope you didn't forget ___ the plants while I was away.
a) to water b) watering c) water d) having watered

to water

454. The actress wore dark glasses to avoid being ___.

a) recalled b) remembered c) reminded d) recognised

recognised

455. Could you ___ him to bring his camera?

a) recall b) remember c) remind d) recognise

remind

456. Did you ___ to lock the door?

a) recall b) remember c) remind d) recognise

remember

457. Who does Barbara ___ you of?

a) recall b) remember c) remind d) recognise

remind

458. What was that name again? It's ___ completely.

a) slipped b) gone c) flown d) left

gone

459. I'm afraid ___ you. Could you repeat what you just said?
a) I don't get b) I'm not with c) I don't see d) I miss

I'm not with

460. I ___ it. I thought he was happy here, so why has he left?
a) don't get b) can't follow c) misunderstand d) miss

don't get

461. 'Do you understand what I'm trying to say?' 'Yes, I ___ what you mean.'
a) see b) catch c) take d) follow

see

462. You've all ___ the point. The film itself is not racist it simply tries to make us question our own often racist attitudes.
a) mistaken b) missed c) misunderstood d) lost
B

missed

463. I often wonder what people abroad make ___ Finland.

a) from b) by c) for d) of

of

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464. I couldn't ___ him because he spoke far too quickly.
a) gather b) follow c) pursue d) catch

follow

465. The coach advised his players not to ___ with the referee.
a) dispute b) contradict c) oppose d) argue

argue

466. They were ___ about who should make the coffee.
a) quarrelling b) disputing c) objecting d) opposing

quarrelling

467. I'm not ___ them staying with us, as long as it's only for a few days.
a) disagreed with b) opposite c) opposed to d) objected to

opposed to

468. They had a(n) ___ and never spoke to each other again.
a) dispute b) objection c) quarrel d) opposition

quarrel

469. 'So, we're going to Italy for our holidays, right?' '___. Now whereabouts in Italy shall we go?'
a) Agree b) Agreeable c) Agreed d) In agreement

Agreed

470. The players ___ the referee's decision.

a) disagreed b) disputed c) objected d) contradicted

disputed

471. She always ___ her thin legs beneath a long skirt.
a) displayed b) disclosed c) conveyed d) concealed

concealed

472. He ___ that he hadn't left the job; he'd been sacked.
a) revealed b) conveyed c) showed d) exposed

revealed

473. It's difficult to ___ the atmosphere of Paris to someone who hasn't been there.
a) point out b) disclose c) convey d) indicate

convey

474. The report ___ the corruption in the Government.

a) conveyed b) exposed c) let on d) indicated

exposed

475. I asked him, but he wouldn't ___ how much he'd paid for it.
a) convey b) disclose c) come out d) show

disclose

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476. I know you weren't enjoying yourself, but you shouldn't have ___ it; that was rude.
a) given away b) shown c) exposed d) disclosed

shown

477. He paid me some money in advance as ___ that he was honest.

a) gesture b) indication c) test d) proof

proof

478. The expression on his face ___ that he was rather worried.
a) gestured b) indicated c) came out d) pointed out

indicated

479. I know he stole the money, but I can't ___ it because I didn't actually see him.
a) indicate b) expose c) prove d) reveal

prove

480. When questioned about the Government's defence plans, the Minister gave very little ___.
a) out b) up c) away d) off

away

481. He showed no ___ of nervousness.

a) sign b) signal c) gesture d) proof

sign

482. I invited them to dinner as a ___ of friendship

a) gesture b) signal c) sample d) proof

gesture

483. She kept smiling because she didn't want to ___ that she found him boring.
a) give away b) point out c) let on d) come out

let on

484. If peeling onions makes you cry, a useful ___ is to peel them under water.
a) tool b) advice c) tip d) clue

tip

485. The management has ___ a new deal which they hope will end the strike.
a) hinted b) proposed c) implied d) warned

proposed

486. What exactly are you ___ at?

a) hinting b) implying c) suggesting d) proposing

hinting

487. The look he gave us seemed to ___ disapproval.

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a) hint b) imply c) propose d) warn

imply

488. She kept looking at her watch and ___ hints that she wanted us to leave.
a) making b) taking c) doing d) dropping

dropping

489. I've no idea how old she is. Give me a ___ - is she older or younger than you are?
a) clue b) guess c) tip d) sign

clue

490. I've ___ a sports club so that I can play regularly.

a) joined b) enlisted c) taken part in d) involved

joined

491. Stop ___! This has nothing to do with you.

a) inserting b) interfering c) involving d) introducing

interfering

492. My previous job involved ___ the office.

a) run b) to run c) running d) that I ran

running

493. You go on ahead to the restaurant. I'll ___ you later.

a) join b) unite with c) come along with d) accompany

join

494. We're going for a drink now why don't you ___.
a) join b) come with c) come along d) accompany

come along

495. She never really ___ it as an actress.

a) made b) fulfilled c) got d) managed

made

496. If our plan ___, we'll have the money by Friday.

a) goes b) functions c) achieves d) works

works

497. She's ___ well at work and should get promoted soon.
a) going b) doing c) making d) getting

doing

498. After several months of hard work, the police are finally ___ somewhere with their investigation.
a) going b) doing c) making d) getting

getting

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499. Our plans to throw a party fell ___ when Mum and Dad came back a week early from holiday.
a) down b) off c) out d) through

through

500. She gave up arguing with him because she wasn't ___ anything.
a) fulfilling b) making c) achieving d) managing

achieving

501. He ___ his ambition to be famous.

a) managed b) realised c) won d) succeeded

realised

502. The group had a ___ once, but none of their other songs was successful.
a) win b) hit c) success d) achievement

hit