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?