B1 UPPER VOCABULARY & WRITING UNIT 9&10

It is illegal to drive a car without a license. You could get into big trouble if you drive without one.

The word illegal in the sentence is closest in meaning to

• criminal

• lawful

• allowed

• grown-ups

This photograph of the lake reminds me of my childhood. I used to spend my summers at a lake just like this.

The expression reminds me of in the sentence does NOT mean

• makes me remember

• makes me forget

• makes me think about

• makes me feel happy

John pointed out that I was in the background of a photograph in the newspaper. I hadn't noticed that before.

The phrase pointed out in the sentence is closest in meaning to

• blocked

• showed

• hid

• played

A good photograph can stir a viewer's emotions. For example, this photo from a wedding makes me feel happy.

The word emotions in the sentence is closest in meaning to

• indifference

• calmness

• feelings

• important events

Color, lighting, movement, and composition are all important elements to consider when taking a photograph.

The word elements in the sentence is closest in meaning to

• emotions

• parts

• pictures

• ceremonies

Books with visuals such as illustrations and photographs are more interesting to children. The pictures help tell the story.

The word visuals in the sentence is closest in meaning to

• words

• maps

• graphics

• levels

This camera does not _______me. I just borrowed it from John.

• protect

• disappointed

• belong to

• frighened

• according to

_______the owner's manual, the flash on this camera should turn on automatically

• according to

• belong to

• immediately

• frightened

• gear

I was _______ when I saw the poor quality of my wedding photos

• disappointed

• frightened

• immediately

• calm

• incredible

We were very _______ when we saw that huge wave headed directly toward our tiny boat.

• calm

• intelligent

• incredible

• frightened

• disappointed