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WorksheetsIELTS Reading --Vocabulary in Context
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
"A statue of Shakespeare, the world’s most renowned playwright, stands in Leicester Square in London’s West End. "
What is the synonym for "renowned"?
modern
famous
contemporary
historic
"These historic buildings now coexist with contemporary shops and offices."
What is the meaning of "contemporary"?
modern
jealous
huilty
empathetic
"Our recognition of emotions in other species was due to anthropomorphism, or the attribution of human traits to animals."
What is the synonym for "trait"?
affection
infant
evolution
characteristic
"Researchers found that dogs displayed jealous behaviours when their owners showed affection to other dogs."
What is the synonym for "affection"?
jealousy
guilt
empathy
love
"There is a general consensus that companies should give back to the community."
What is the synonym for "consensus"?
foundation
condition
responsibility
agreement
"Since its foundation, Toms has given one pair of shoes to a person in need for every pair sold."
What is the synonym for "foundation"?
initiative
bottom line
establishment
impact
"It allows customers to donate healthy meals to impoverished children when making a purchase."
What is the synonym for "impoverished"?
mature
poor
praiseworthy
ultimate
"These types of programmes are praiseworthy for their impact on poverty."
What is the synonym for "impact"?
consensus
influence
initiative
profit
"By advertising these types of socially responsible programmes, companies boost profits."
What is the synonym for "boost"?
construct
revolve
grasp
increase
"Weaver ants are most notable for their ability to construct nests from living leaves located high in the treetops."
What is the meaning of "notable"?
in the first place
important and deserving attention
mature
ultimate
What is this?
a salivary gland
a nest
cosmetics
a chain
What are they?
nests
cosmetics
infants
salivary glands
