ROADMAP B2 VOCABULARY REVISION FOR CUMULATIVE EXAM 3

Ali felt so ________ when his parents found out that he had cheated on his math exam. They told him that although they were not angry, they were deeply disappointed.

• adventurous

• arrogant

• ashamed

• agreeable

The administration doesn't allow students to wear sneakers to school. Students who ________ more than three times are sent home to change.

• break the rule

• take an interest

• make sense

• wait in line

The mayor's ability to ________ under pressure and in times of crisis has gained the sympathy and admiration of voters. Surveys indicate that she will be elected for a second term next year.

• return a favor

• remain calm

• feel numb

• bawl her eyes out

My uncle was a ________ and responsible public servant who worked hard and fulfilled all his duties with care and honesty.

• careless

• childish

• confident

• conscientious

The research has found that today's comedians are less ________ and less sensitive than average people as they mainly focus on humor rather than following social norms and expectations.

• reserved

• outgoing

• agreeable

• suspicious

I've been trying to ________ with my best friend from high school, with no luck so far. I've looked her up online, but she doesn't seem to have any social media. It's like she's disappeared into thin air.

• get in touch

• get carried away

• get the feeling

• get some rest

Our boss doesn't like to speak in circles. She always ________ and deals with issues directly without wasting anyone's time.

• gets straight to the point

• gets on our nerves

• gets our attention

• gets together

The government has decided to work with local companies and schools in order to ________ of youth unemployment by providing paid internships to high schoolers and college students across different sectors. They hope that as a result of this effort, young people will be able to find work more easily.

• offer alternatives

• tackle the problem

• have a big impact

• ban the use

Police are ________ crime in the area by working harder to catch the criminals and increasing their presence on the streets.

• finding a compromise

• cracking down on

• speaking their mind

• having an issue with

The most ________ moment from my childhood is when I learned how to ride a bike without training wheels for the first time. I will never forget how happy and proud I felt.

• trusting

• determined

• tough

• memorable