IELTS Speaking Band 7 Vocabulary for Surprises

This video tutorial teaches high-level vocabulary for describing surprises, including synonyms for 'surprised' like 'dumbfounded' and 'flabbergasted'. It covers expressions for planning and throwing surprise parties, such as 'throw a bash', and idioms for making someone feel special, like 'on cloud nine'. The tutorial aims to enhance vocabulary skills for IELTS speaking tasks.

Which of the following words is a high-level synonym for 'surprised'?

• Bored

• Dumbfounded

• Happy

• Sad

What is a high-level word that means 'sneaky'?

• Loud

• Obvious

• Clear

• Furtive

Which idiom means to organize a party?

• Host a dinner

• Plan a meeting

• Throw a bash

• Arrange a gathering

What does the idiom 'on cloud nine' mean?

• Feeling extremely happy

• Feeling very sad

• Feeling tired

• Feeling confused

If someone says they 'feel like a million bucks,' how do they feel?

• Unwell

• Wealthy

• Special and happy

• Confused