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C1.2-February revision

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these words is a synonym of "rip-off"?

a)
counterfeit
b)
scam
c)
well-off
2.
When food is tasteless or insipid.
a)
bland
b)
grant
c)
far-fetched
3.

Which word means "dark, obscure or morally questionable"? (for example, a government minister with a ……………………… past)

a)
grubby
b)
filthy
c)
murky
4.

Something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about (for example, "The police cannot carry the ………………… of public safety alone").

a)
issue
b)
burden
c)
bargain
5.
My ……… for the speaking test is unable to come, so I will have to take the exam alone.
a)
couple
b)
pair
c)
partner
6.

an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of

a)

windfall

b)

indictment

c)

predicament

7.

If you appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product, or you make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone, you are ……………………………………………… this product, thing or person

a)

endorsing

b)

influencing

c)

deterring

d)

stealing your thunder from

8.

It costs a(n)………………… $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public (an amount that is very shocking and surprising).

a)

nerve-racking

b)

overwhelming

c)

staggering

9.

As they were unable to pay the mortgage, the family was ………………… from their home and had to move in with relatives.

a)

rejected

b)

evicted

c)

turned down

10.

We've had an alarm installed to ………………………………… burglars from breaking in.

a)

come to a halt

b)

deter

c)

caution

11.

Piece of material, weak or not strong enough to be used for its main purpose.

a)

flimsy

b)

ruined

c)

distorted

12.

To look for something with the aim of getting it

a)

to hang on

b)

to pursue

c)

to press forward

13.

Amount of money given to somebody, usually to help pay for university studies.

a)

budget

b)

quotation

c)

bursary