Reload 1 - Vocabulary

I've got lots of _, but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

• enemies

• partners

• classmates

• relatives

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'relatives' because Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are family members, which makes them relatives.

Some people say that _ are just friends you haven't met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'strangers' because the phrase 'friends you haven't met yet' implies that these are people you do not know yet, hence they are strangers.

You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and _ while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'put your feet up' which means to relax and rest. The speaker is suggesting that Mum take a break while they prepare dinner.

My best friend _ me of breaking her iPod, but I didn't!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'accused' because it fits the context of the sentence where the best friend accused the speaker of breaking her iPod.

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very _ of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'proud' because passing exams is an achievement that typically makes parents feel proud of their child's accomplishment.

Parents should always _ to talk to their children about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'make time' as it conveys the idea of setting aside time to communicate with their children about their problems.

My family isn't wealthy, but if we're careful with our money, we'll get _.

• by

• along

• back at

• together with

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'by' because it indicates achieving a goal or result through careful money management.

Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been _ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'piling up' because it indicates that the dishes are accumulating in the kitchen sink due to not being washed since Mum went on strike.

When a young person does something well, you should _ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Answer explanation

When a young person does something well, you should praise them for it. Praise is the correct choice as it means to express warm approval or admiration for someone's achievements.

If you want to succeed, you need to _ hard work and dedication.

• avoid

• embrace

• ignore

• discourage

Answer explanation

To succeed, one must embrace hard work and dedication, not avoid, ignore, or discourage them. Embracing implies accepting and actively engaging in these qualities.