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Destination C1/C2: Unit 18

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I've been ... over this decision for ages but I've definitely made my mind up now.

a)

moaning

b)

acknowledging

c)

agonising

d)

resenting

2.

The whole country was out on the streets ... when they won the World Cup.

a)

rejoicing

b)

moaning

c)

agonising

d)

comforting

3.

Do you at least ... that not everyone thinks about things the same way you do?

a)

acknowledge

b)

resolute

c)

resent

d)

disgust

4.

I was in such pain that I just lay in bed ... .

a)

giggling

b)

acknowledging

c)

disgusting

d)

moaning

5.

I'm ... with the way this company's dealt with this problem. I'm going to complain.

a)

disgusted

b)

comforted

c)

moaned

d)

agonised

6.

We all need to ... Joyce at such a difficult time for time.

a)

rejoice

b)

smirk

c)

comfort

d)

gloat

7.

Monica's absolutely determined to get this law changed. I've never seen her so ... about anything before.

a)

disillusioned

b)

glum

c)

resolute

d)

impatient

8.

I though the Prime Minister handled her resignation speech with great ... .

a)

contentment

b)

dignity

c)

inertia

d)

apathy

9.

The bureaucratic system in this country is suffering from extreme ... . Nothing ever gets done!

a)

inertia

b)

tactic

c)

terror

d)

consequence

10.

There's just so much ... from young people these days when it comes to politics. They're just not interested.

a)

inertia

b)

chuckle

c)

apathy

d)

agony

11.

[noun] Meaning: a tube for collecting blood or other liquids or for putting liquids into the body usually through a needle that can be put under the skin

a)

diagnosis

b)

paralysis

c)

agony

d)

syringe

12.

We all creased ... when Nick walked in wearing a skirt.

a)

away

b)

up

c)

off

d)

over

13.

These carrots have shrivelled ... a bit so I think I'll throw them out.

a)

on

b)

up

c)

down

d)

over

14.

Mr.Deacon next door had a very serious operation. Apparently, it's a miracle he ... .

a)

passed away

b)

pulled through

c)

cottoned on

d)

lashed out

15.

(phr.v) Meaning: to begin to understand a situation or fact

a)

ward off

b)

cotton on

c)

black out

d)

go down

16.

In some cultures, they wear jewellery to ... evil spirits.

a)

shrivel up

b)

ward off

c)

lash out

d)

pull through

17.

Sorry, but I can't help you - you'll just have to ... on your own.

a)

shrivel up

b)

ward off

c)

muddle through

d)

black out

18.

There shouldn't be any ... effects with these pills, but if there are, let me know.

a)

polite

b)

adverse

c)

dire

d)

alternative

19.

(noun) Meaning: a doctor's judgment of the likely or expected development of a disease or of the chances of getting better

a)

diagnosis

b)

prognosis

c)

antidote

d)

irritation

20.

You are requested to draw a picture to describe the idiom "never look a gift horse in the mouth"!