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WorksheetsReading&Lexis_vocab revision (1)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
After moving to a smaller apartment, Sarah spent the weekend ... round boxes of books and clothes, trying to decide what to keep and what to donate.
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When asked about his plans for the weekend, John suddenly fell silent, prompting his friend to ask, 'What's the matter, has the cat got your tongue?'
An idiom used when someone is unexpectedly quiet or at a loss for words
A phrase used when someone is speaking too much
An expression indicating someone is hiding a secret
A statement made when someone is very articulate and clear in their speech
When it comes to the ... , Sarah always manages to deliver her projects on time, even under the most stressful circumstances.
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The committee (a) the proposal insufficiently detailed and requested a revised version with more comprehensive information.
Facing the ... (=overwhelming)challenge of climbing Mount Everest, she trained rigorously for months, both physically and mentally preparing for the arduous journey ahead.
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After years of dedicated research and endless ... (=serious and determined effort), the team finally made a groundbreaking discovery in renewable energy technology.
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Are verbs used correctly in the following sentences? Yesterday, Melissa laid her keys on the table, but now she can't find them because her brother lied about moving them. Meanwhile, their cat has lain in the sun all day without a care in the world.
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Despite the team's best efforts, their performance was criticized for falling into ... (=not very good), lacking the innovation and excellence their fans had come to expect.
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As the long winter nights drew on, their supplies began to ... (=gradual reduction), raising concerns about whether they would last until spring.
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Just as the party was reaching its peak, the sudden downpour acted as a total buzzkill, driving everyone inside.
A sudden boost of energy or excitement
An unexpected event that dampens the mood or enjoyment
A type of music played at parties to increase excitement
A special lighting effect used in party venues
As she opened the surprise gift, her face lit up with glee, clearly delighted by what she found inside.
With deep thought and concentration
With great disappointment or sadness
With cheerful excitement and happiness
With a sense of fear or apprehension
When he suggested that he might become a professional athlete overnight, his friends laughed and replied, 'Yeah, and pigs might fly!'
An expression used when something is easily achievable
A phrase indicating the arrival of good fortune
An idiom expressing skepticism or disbelief in the likelihood of something
A statement used to describe a fast-moving situation
During the long assembly, Lila couldn't sit still for a moment; it was as if she had ... in her pants, constantly fidgeting and shifting in her seat.
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Jack showed off his new smartphone, which had some ... (=effective) features like advanced facial recognition and a high-resolution camera.
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Her latest inventions, the ... (=original ideas) of many sleepless nights, were finally ready to be presented at the innovation conference.
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During the ocean expedition, the marine biologists were thrilled to observe a diverse array of ... , including dolphins, whales, and porpoises, in their natural habitat.
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As she recovered from her illness, her face still had a ... (=pale) appearance, lacking its usual color and vitality.
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Watching the emotional movie, she couldn't help but become ... , shedding tears at the poignant scenes unfolding on the screen.
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The news of the tragic accident was ...-rending, leaving the entire community in a state of shock and sorrow.
neck
heart
eye
mouth
After searching several stores, she was finally able to ... (=to obtain) the rare ingredients needed for her grandmother's traditional recipe.
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