ADVANCED EVERYDAY ENGLISH

What does the expression "off the record" mean?

• Officially documented
  

• Without official authorization

• Officially approved

• Officially approved

How would you define the verb "to baffle"?

• To clarify

• To confuse or perplex

• To solve

• To encourage

Which word best represents the meaning of "hardship"?

• Celebration

• Challenge

• Comfort

• Achievement

In which situation would someone likely be "in their element"?

• Feeling uncomfortable and out of place

• Excelling and feeling comfortable

• Facing challenges and obstacles

• Experiencing hardships and difficulties

What does the phrasal verb "to brush up" mean?

• To clean thoroughly

• To revise or refresh one's knowledge or skills

• To ignore

• To give up

If something is described as "touchy," what does it mean?

• 
  
  Rough and tough
  

• Easy to handle

• Sensitive or delicate

• Fragile

Which word is a synonym for "cliché"?

• Original

• Unique

• Overused phrase or idea

• Innovative

What does the expression "to lay out" mean?

• To organize or arrange

• To lie down

• To hide

• To skip

How would you describe a person who is "outgoing"?

• Shy and reserved

• Introverted and quiet

• Sociable and extroverted

• Serious and strict