IELTS Test for Lesson 2

What is the meaning of "loaded" in spoken English?

e.g., if I were loaded, I'd buy loads of designer stuff.

• Feeling tired or knackered.

• Carrying a heavy load.

• Overloaded with work.

• Wealthy or having a lot of money.

What is the meaning of "materialistic"?

• Concerned with material possessions and physical comfort over spiritual or intellectual values

• Valuing community and social connections above all else

• Emphasising intellectual pursuits over physical needs

• Focused on spiritual enlightenment and inner peace

What is the meaning of "identikit"?

e.g., these identikit buildings make me feel like this place is incredibly bustling but lacks creativity.

• Vividly colourful.

• Relating to one thing and not others; particular.

• 
  Not complete and involving only the most obvious things.

• Very similar in appearance, in a way that is boring and has no character.

Which of the following expressions is correct?

"I feel claustrophobic" OR "The place is claustrophobic".

• Only the second expression is correct.
• Only the first expression is correct.
• Both expressions are correct.
• Neither expression is correct.

How do you feel when you say, “I just wanna go brain-dead on my phone”?

• Content with my current activities.

• Excited to explore new apps.

• Feeling knackered or very bored.

• Feeling productive and focused.

What is the meaning of "deinfluencing"?

• The act of discouraging unnecessary purchases and promoting mindful consumption.

• The act of encouraging impulse buying.

• Promoting luxury brands.

• A marketing strategy to increase sales.

... such as sculpted parks, engineered riverbeds, and _____ gardens.

• Well-manicured.

• Shattered.

• Bog-standard.

• Tumultuous.

What is the meaning of "rowdy"?

• Noisy and disorderly behaviour.

• Orderly and structured conduct.

• Quiet and reserved behaviour.

• Calm and peaceful demeanor.