IELTS 5.5-6.0 - Units 1-2

1. After moving to Canada, it took Linh a few months to become used to a new culture and way of life.

Which is closest in meaning with “used to” in the sentence?

• Accustomed to

• Concerned with

• Adjusted by

• Defined as

2. The company lost millions because a small technical error caused the entire system to stop working.

Which is closest in meaning with “stop working” in the sentence?

• Go wrong

• Give rise to

• Stand out

• Take action

3. During the trial, the lawyer presented clear photos and documents to support his argument.

Which is closest in meaning with “clear photos and documents” in the sentence?

• Values

• Customs

• Evidence

• Stages

4. In the final interview stage, candidates were asked to show their ability to think clearly and solve challenges effectively.

Which is closest in meaning with “solve challenges effectively” in the sentence?

• Financial matters

• Surroundings

• Lifestyle choices

• Problem-solving skills

5. Because of the economic crisis, many families had to change the way they live, including spending and daily habits.

Which is closest in meaning with “the way they live” in the sentence?

• Lifestyle

• Surroundings

• Attitudes

• Values

6. The scientist explained that rising sea levels may cause serious movements of people from one area to another.

Which is closest in meaning with “cause” in the sentence?

• Stand out

• Experience

• Adjust

• Give rise to

7. When Minh first arrived in the U.S., he felt nervous as a person who came to live there permanently.

Which is closest in meaning with “a person who came to live there permanently” in the sentence?

• Immigrant

• Resource

• Tourist

• Native speaker

8. The new exam results will be accepted by many different countries when students apply for university abroad.

Which is closest in meaning with “accepted by many different countries” in the sentence?

• Internationally recognised

• Nationally valued

• Problem-solving processed

• Significantly improved

9. When she suddenly became quiet in the meeting, her unusual behavior was very easy to notice.

Which is closest in meaning with “was very easy to notice” in the sentence?

• Gave rise to

• Stood out

• Made sense

• Worked out

10. If you believe climate change isn’t real, just look at the data — it really is logical.

Which is closest in meaning with “is logical” in the sentence?

• Makes sense

• Goes wrong

• Takes action

• Defines as