IELTS 4-5 - SS19 250503

The average score in the class was 75%. What does "average" mean here?

• The highest score.

• The score that happened most often.

• The usual or typical level.

• The lowest score.

Heavy precipitation caused flooding in the streets. What is "precipitation"?

• Very cold weather.

• Strong winds.

• Any form of water falling from the sky.

• A sudden drop in temperature.

As the number of students leaving the school began to diminish, the classes became smaller. What does "diminish" mean?

• To stay the same.

• To become larger.

• To become smaller.

• To change in a different way.

He worked hard to fulfil a promise he made to his daughter. What does "fulfil a promise" mean?

• To try to remember something.

• To do what you said you would do.

• To make a new plan.

• To forget about something important.

The hotel didn't quite meet one's expectation; the room was smaller than we thought. What does "meet one's expectation" mean?

• To be better than hoped.

• To be as good as hoped.

• To be worse than hoped.

• To be very surprising.

The teacher gave the student praise for their creative story. What is "praise"?

• A punishment for bad behaviour.

• An expression of approval and admiration.

• A set of rules to follow.

• A piece of information.

My parents disapprove of my decision to travel alone. What does "disapprove" mean?

• To agree with a decision.

• To not like or agree with a decision.

• To be unsure about a decision.

• To not understand a decision.

The tourist office handed out a leaflet with information about local attractions. What is a "leaflet"?

• A large, detailed map.

• A small, informative paper.

• A guided tour.

• A type of public transport.

They had to spend a fortune to repair the damage to their house. What does "spend a fortune" mean?

• To save a lot of money.

• To use a small amount of money.

• To use a very large amount of money.

• To borrow money from someone.

Playing video games is a popular leisure activity for teenagers. What is a "leisure activity"?

• Something you do for work.

• Something you do for enjoyment in your free time.

• Something you do because you have to.

• Something you do to learn a new skill.