Vocabulary and collocation practice

The workers put up warning signs around the ______ to keep residents safe while new apartments were being built.

• tourist attraction

• public amenity

• concrete jungle

• construction site

The city has a new metro system that helps people ______ easily without spending too much time in traffic jams.

• get around

• pass down

• look around

• deal with

The local government will ______ a survey to find out what residents need in their neighborhood.

• run out

• carry out

• hang out

• break down

The bus suddenly ______ in the middle of the busy street, causing a long line of cars behind it.

• came across

• got on

• broke down

• looked up

The neighborhood is very safe because the police work hard to reduce ______ and protect residents.

• crime

• attraction

• stress

• expenses

Even if the test is difficult, students are encouraged to ______ their best and stay confident.

• bring

• get

• make

• do

It’s important to ______ between studying and relaxing so that you won’t feel tired all the time.

• balance

• maintain

• limit

• measure

Many students find it hard to study when loud noises ______ them from concentrating on their schoolwork.

• distraction

• distracted

• distract

• distracting

Fruits and vegetables provide essential ______ that helps teenagers grow well and stay healthy.

• nutritionist

• nutrients

• nutritious

• nutritiously

Eating whole grains and drinking enough water are ______ for teens who want to improve their health and fitness.

• beneficial

• benefit

• benefits

• beneficially