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IELTS Reading --Vocabulary in Context

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"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"?

a)

modern

b)

famous

c)

contemporary

d)

historic

2.

"These historic buildings now coexist with contemporary shops and offices."

What is the meaning of "contemporary"?

a)

modern

b)

jealous

c)

huilty

d)

empathetic

3.

"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"?

a)

affection

b)

infant

c)

evolution

d)

characteristic

4.

"Researchers found that dogs displayed jealous behaviours when their owners showed affection to other dogs."

What is the synonym for "affection"?

a)

jealousy

b)

guilt

c)

empathy

d)

love

5.

"There is a general consensus that companies should give back to the community."

What is the synonym for "consensus"?

a)

foundation

b)

condition

c)

responsibility

d)

agreement

6.

"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"?

a)

initiative

b)

bottom line

c)

establishment

d)

impact

7.

"It allows customers to donate healthy meals to impoverished children when making a purchase."

What is the synonym for "impoverished"?

a)

mature

b)

poor

c)

praiseworthy

d)

ultimate

8.

"These types of programmes are praiseworthy for their impact on poverty."

What is the synonym for "impact"?

a)

consensus

b)

influence

c)

initiative

d)

profit

9.

"By advertising these types of socially responsible programmes, companies boost profits."

What is the synonym for "boost"?

a)

construct

b)

revolve

c)

grasp

d)

increase

10.

"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"?

a)

in the first place

b)

important and deserving attention

c)

mature

d)

ultimate

11.

What is this?

a)

a salivary gland

b)

a nest

c)

cosmetics

d)

a chain

12.

What are they?

a)

nests

b)

cosmetics

c)

infants

d)

salivary glands