Reading&Lexis_vocab revision (1)

After moving to a smaller apartment, Sarah spent the weekend ... round boxes of books and clothes, trying to decide what to keep and what to donate.

When asked about his plans for the weekend, John suddenly fell silent, prompting his friend to ask, 'What's the matter, has the cat got your tongue?'

• An idiom used when someone is unexpectedly quiet or at a loss for words

• A phrase used when someone is speaking too much

• An expression indicating someone is hiding a secret

• A statement made when someone is very articulate and clear in their speech

When it comes to the ... , Sarah always manages to deliver her projects on time, even under the most stressful circumstances.

The committee ..... the proposal insufficiently detailed and requested a revised version with more comprehensive information.

Facing the ... (=overwhelming)challenge of climbing Mount Everest, she trained rigorously for months, both physically and mentally preparing for the arduous journey ahead.

After years of dedicated research and endless ... (=serious and determined effort), the team finally made a groundbreaking discovery in renewable energy technology.

Are verbs used correctly in the following sentences? Yesterday, Melissa laid her keys on the table, but now she can't find them because her brother lied about moving them. Meanwhile, their cat has lain in the sun all day without a care in the world.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Despite the team's best efforts, their performance was criticized for falling into ... (=not very good), lacking the innovation and excellence their fans had come to expect.

As the long winter nights drew on, their supplies began to ... (=gradual reduction), raising concerns about whether they would last until spring.

Just as the party was reaching its peak, the sudden downpour acted as a total buzzkill, driving everyone inside.

• A sudden boost of energy or excitement

• An unexpected event that dampens the mood or enjoyment

• A type of music played at parties to increase excitement

• A special lighting effect used in party venues