Pre-IELTS Vocabulary review

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A heart shape is the symbol of love.

• sign

• image

• picture

• drawing

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Do you have any proof that this is true?

• evidence

• information

• data

• example

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Meteorites may hold clues about the origin of life on Earth.

• source

• development

• start

• creation

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My grandmother handed down this necklace to my mother.

• pass down

• cut down

• put down

• go down

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People are often suspicious of strangers.

• doubful

• scared

• nervous

• angry

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Information technology has advanced dramatically since 1960s.

• develop

• increase

• invent

• appear

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The business has liabilities of 2 million euros after the decreasing sales.

• debts

• profits

• earnings

• money

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The coast is renowned for its beautiful beaches.

• well-known

• infamous

• crowded

• popular

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Voyagers can break their journey in Singapore if they wish.

• Traveller

• Pilot

• Sailor

• Plane