IELTS Topic: The Great Places to Be - Collocation & Idiom Quiz

Which phrase means “a very active and lively city”?

• sleepy town

• bustling city

• polluted city

• quiet district

The phrase “standard of living” refers to:

• how expensive houses are

• the overall quality of life in a place

• how tall buildings are

• the number of people living there

A “melting pot of cultures” means:

• a place with one traditional culture

• a place where many different cultures mix

• a city with few tourists

• a city famous for food

The phrase “cost of living” means:

• how much money people need for daily life

• the price of buying a house

• the amount of taxes

• people’s income

A “reliable source of information” is:

• a gossip page

• a blog

• a trusted and accurate source

• a random post

“A close-knit community” describes:

• a group of people who know and help each other

• people who fight often

• a large busy neighborhood

• people who live alone

If a city offers “affordable housing,” it means:

• houses are luxurious

• houses are reasonably priced

• houses are very old

• no houses are available

“A popular tourist destination” means:

• a place visited by many travelers

• a dangerous area

• a remote place

• a boring town

The phrase “off the beaten track” means:

• a place far away from tourists

• a place near the city centre

• a famous landmark

• a new shopping mall

“The grass is always greener (on the other side)” means:

• A. plants grow better abroad

• B. people always think other places are better than their own

• C. it’s important to water grass

• D. it’s good to move countries