IELTS VOCAB - LIKES & DISLIKES

IELTS VOCAB

LIKES & DISLIKES

Likes or Dislikes

The idea of travelling around the world really appeals to me.

It's a program designed to appeal especially to 16 to 25 year-olds.

Likes or Dislikes

I can never understand why people are so captivated by royal weddings.

I am afraid that, as a general rule, we are bored with other people's speeches and captivated with our own.

Likes or Dislikes

Thoughtless people disgust me with their small-minded attitudes.

I was disgusted to see the nude picture on page one of Sunday's feature section.

Likes or Dislikes

I am passionate about flying, but rarely get the chance to go anywhere by plane. 

She developed a passionate interest in wild flowers.

Likes or Dislikes

A lot of people detest seafood, and some are even allergic to it. 

They served turnips, which I detest, and sat me next to Ida, whom I also detest.

Likes or Dislikes

She has no use for people who are always complaining. 

I have no use for people who don't make an effort.

Multiple Select

Choose ALL words/phrases in closest meaning to "like"

• be passionate about

• can't stand

• detest

• appeal to

• be captivated by

Multiple Choice

Subjects were shown pictures of various foods, including rice, bread and meat items, and asked to rate how “---” and “delicious” those foods are to the subjects.

• disgusting

• captivating

• fascinating

Multiple Choice

When Emily Austin recently took her 5-week-old son to the zoo, Kiki, the gorilla, was --- by the baby.

• attracted

• passionate

• captivated

Open Ended

Answer the question using the verb detest. Remember to give reasons and examples for your answer.

What do you not enjoy doing when the weather is cold?

Fill in the Blanks

Most people --- --- others smoking in public establishments such as parks and dining areas. (2 words)