Materialism traps us__ in a word of possessions hag-ridden by irrational fears of likely loss and lurking dangers.

• Impromptu

• Off the cuff

• On a whim

• Unawares

Answer explanation

A. Impromptu (adj, adv): unplanned

B. Off the cuff (slang): quickly, without thinking

C. On a whim = At the spur of the moment

D. Unawares (adv): by surprise

As he was caught__ an offensive weapon, he was immediately a suspect.

• In possession of

• On ownership of

• With handling with

• Out of control with

Answer explanation

A. Have/ take possession of st: to control something that you may or may not own

B. On the ownership of: to own sth

C. Handle = Deal with

Egypt is a fantastic country for tourists. It's absolutely__in history.

• Soaked

• Drenched

• Steeped

• Saturated

Answer explanation

Steep sth/ sb in sth (phr): To be completely surrounded in sth or know a lot about it

The real test of your relationship will come when you start to see your new boyfriend__and all.

• Warts

• Spots

• Moles

• Faults

Answer explanation

Warts and all (idiom): describing all the bad qualities in a person's character with no attempt to hide them.

The ABC Institute is holding a series of lectures to generate interest in the period of history which is too often__

• Neglected

• Abandoned

• Subdued

• Deserted

Answer explanation

To abandon a project/ plan/ an idea (phr): to stop an activity before it's finished, usually because you think you cannot succeed.

[...] Progress was being made in science and technology, and artists were forging styles that had a powerful and__ influence on subsequent centuries.

• Maintaining

• Remaining

• Enduring

• Sustaining

Answer explanation

Enduring influence (collocation): long-lasting impact

To be unsatisfactory (v) = __ (v)

A lack of sth (n) = ___ (n)

Many people's lives nowadays are__ of concentration.

• Absent

• Devoid

• Deficient

• Lacking

Answer explanation

Be devoid of st (v): to be or be without something that is necessary or usual.

The board proposes that the majority of this year profits__ in new product development.

• Is invested

• To be invested

• Will be invested

• Be invested

Answer explanation

To propose + S + V0.