Unit 2 Vocabulary and Language Focus

I only started blogging a few weeks ago, but now I’ve really got............... it.

• on

• into

• to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'into' because the phrase 'got into it' means to become involved or engaged in blogging. 'On' and 'to' do not convey the same sense of engagement.

If you join the team, you’ll get .............. to play against other schools.

• in touch

• a lot

• the chance

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'the chance' because it indicates an opportunity to play against other schools, which fits the context of joining a team. The other options do not convey this meaning.

I started working with a local charity, because I wanted to get................. with the community.

• involved

• used

• ready

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'involved' because it fits the context of engaging with the community through charity work. 'Used' and 'ready' do not convey the intended meaning of participation and connection.

Let’s get .................. for lunch next Sunday!

• together

• into

• involved

Answer explanation

The phrase 'let’s get together for lunch' is a common expression inviting someone to join. 'Into' and 'involved' do not fit the context of making plans for lunch, making 'together' the correct choice.

Last year I got ................... Rita very well, because we sat next to each other in class.

• a lot

• to know

• in touch

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to know' because the phrase 'got to know' means to become familiar with someone. The context indicates that sitting next to Rita in class allowed for this familiarity.

You need to get r__________ for your exams. They start tomorrow!

Answer explanation

The word 'ready' fits the context of preparing for exams, as it means being fully prepared. The sentence indicates urgency since the exams start tomorrow, making 'ready' the correct choice to fill in the blank.

Living in our new house was strange at first, but we soon got u__________ to it.

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'used'. The phrase 'got used to it' means to become familiar with something, which fits the context of adjusting to a new house.

I really enjoy my guitar lessons. I get a lot o__________ of them.

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'out'. The phrase 'a lot out of' means to gain significant benefits or enjoyment from something, which fits well with the context of enjoying guitar lessons.

Don’t waste time watching TV! You need to get on w__________ your school project!

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the phrase is 'with'. The expression 'get on with' means to continue or proceed with a task, in this case, the school project. Thus, the sentence encourages focusing on the project instead of watching TV.

I need to get in t__________ with Barbara. I ‘ve got some good news for her!

Answer explanation

The correct word to fill in the blank is 'touch'. The phrase 'get in touch' is a common expression meaning to contact someone, which fits the context of sharing good news with Barbara.