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WorksheetsTEST ON VOCABULARY - LIFE STORY
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When Bill Gates saw an opportunity to found his own company, he dropped ____ Harvard without finishing his course.
a)
into
b)
by
c)
around
d)
out of
2.
Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _____ encouraging progress in math.
a)
doing
b)
making
c)
checking
d)
stopping
3.
He is ____-influenced by his father and grandfather. His behaviors and decisions are exactly the same.
a)
mightily
b)
strongly
c)
terribly
d)
weakly
4.
A musical diva, according to many, should be able to have a(n) ____ on the next generations of artists.
a)
inspiration
b)
decision
c)
reliance
d)
impact
5.
The new teaching method is supposed to ____ students' creativity.
a)
dedicate
b)
inspire
c)
stimulate
d)
distinguish
6.
A new campaign has already been ____ by all high schools in the district to help disadvantaged children go to school.
a)
stimulated
b)
achieved
c)
launched
d)
determined
7.
After quite a(n) ____ starting point, the contestant gained confidence and delivered an impressive performance.
a)
ordinary
b)
humble
c)
inferior
d)
normal
8.
The students admire Prof. Marshall not only for his also his ____ knowledge but also his dedication to work.
a)
wit
b)
wide
c)
large
d)
enormous
9.
A couple who gave their 50th blood ____ were presented with awards to mark their achievement.
a)
deficiency
b)
adequacy
c)
plenty
d)
donation
10.
Some argue that the intellectual life of Bulgarians in the nineteenth century was ____ influenced by Russian culture.
a)
superficially
b)
mightily
c)
terribly
d)
strongly
11.
Emergency crews are ____ progress in fixing the broken levees, but they are in a desperate race to stop the flooding.
a)
making
b)
doing
c)
getting
d)
becoming
12.
Martin Luther King devoted his life to the ______ of voting right for black people.
a)
effort
b)
realization
c)
achievement
d)
performance
13.
His father used to be a _______ professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.
a)
distinct
b)
distinctive
c)
distinguishing
d)
distinguished
14.
Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and ______.
a)
indifference
b)
dedication
c)
loyalty
d)
reputation
15.
It is the underserved ______ that damaged his life and his family.
a)
reputable
b)
repute
c)
reputation
d)
disrepute
16.
Bill Gates has made large donations to numerous ______ organizations.
a)
charitable
b)
charitably
c)
charity
d)
charities
17.
The mayor is a very splendid, ____ young citizen of Dallas, and down there we appreciate him a lot.
a)
noticeable
b)
attractive
c)
outstanding
d)
significant
18.
From ______ beginnings, sales have rocketed and are set for further high growth in the next three years.
a)
humble
b)
reserved
c)
modest
d)
impoverished
19.
Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who ___ her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.
a)
committed
b)
dedicated
c)
committed
d)
attended
20.
Princess Diana fought for her children on any level so they could reach their full ____ as human beings and in their public duties.
a)
requirement
b)
condition
c)
capacity
d)
potential
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