Impulse 4 revision

When we went skiing in Italy, we stayed in a typical ___ in the mountains with a steep roof. It was beautiful and luxurious.

• temple

• tenement

• chalet

• shack

The film was ___. Nobody could understand the plot at all and the ending was confusing.

• convincing

• baffling

• gripping

• gloomy

The sculptor carved the 2-metre high ___ out of a huge piece of marble.

• statue

• watercolour

• sketch

• mural

Katy is very ___. She’s quick to understand everything and to react to things.

• laid-back

• sharp-witted

• quick-tempered

• strong-willed

The quality of the printing was so bad I could hardly __________ what the writing said.

• make out

• take out

• turn out

Marek’s applied for a __________ to do a Master’s degree. I hope he gets the money.

• faculty

• claim

• grant

Even if you’re financially stable, it’s a good idea to plan your _________
so you know you can pay for everything.

• ends meet

• interest rates

• monthly budget

The criminals almost managed to ​ (a)   and steal thousands of pounds. Luckily, the police caught them and recovered the money.​ ​ ​

•  keep an open mind
• bear in mind
• pull a fast one

You shouldn’t instantly dismiss new ideas. ​ (a)   and research them before making up your mind.

• Keep an open mind
• read the small print
• have second thoughts

Always ​ (a)   before you take out a new insurance policy to make sure you completely understand it.

• read the small print
• use your intuition
• pick up a bargain