WorksheetsPart 1: Vocabulary from the Story
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 46mins
The word ahorrar in the story is best translated as:
To waste money
To save up
To put aside
To invest
When describing the man as miserable, the story means he is:
Emotionally unhappy
Stingy
Tight-fisted
Generous
Choose the correct translation(s) for the Spanish word as used in the provided story. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. The place where the ceremony happens is a funeraria. This is a:
Cemetery
Funeral home
Church
Funeral parlor
Choose the correct translation(s) for the Spanish word as used in the provided story. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. The wife says she cannot mentir. This means she cannot:
Tell a lie
Be untruthful
Fib
Break a promise
Instructions: Choose the correct translation(s) for the Spanish word as used in the provided story. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. The money was to be placed in his ataúd. This is a:
Vault
Coffin
Casket
Safe
Choose the correct translation(s) for the Spanish word as used in the provided story. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. The man hizo prometer a su esposa. He:
Made her promise
Had her give her word
Let her pledge
Got her to swear
When he died, he was tendido en el ataúd. He was:
Lying down
Laid out
Stretched out
Sitting up
The wife says she will reunir todo el dinero. She will:
Gather it up
Round it up
Spend it
Get it together
She puts the money in her cuenta bancaria. This is her:
Piggy bank
Bank account
Banking account
Wallet
The friend hopes she wasn't crazy enough to stash all that cash in the casket. A synonym for "stash" here is:
Hide
Place
Put
Bury
Which statement(s) could be true for someone who is into classic music?
They might look forward to seeing a live symphony.
They probably go nuts at heavy metal concerts.
They appreciate complex, orchestral arrangements.
It's often put on as background music in fancy restaurants.
If a rock band breaks up, what might happen?
The members may start solo careers.
The band releases a new album together.
The band goes on a world tour.
The band adds new members.
These are all plausible consequences of a band breaking up (separating). Which of the following is NOT a plausible consequence?
They call off all future tours.
Their fans might feel let down.
Their music style becomes vallenato.
Vallenato music:
Originates from Colombia.
Typically features the accordion.
Is a primary sub-genre of house music.
Often tells stories in its lyrics.
At a house/techno club night, you would likely:
See people dancing to a 4/4 beat.
Get along with the vibe if you like electronic music.
Hear a DJ mixing tracks seamlessly.
Run into a full symphony orchestra.
A person might put on some classic music to:
Wind down after a long day.
Liven up a study session.
Dance the night away aggressively.
Create a sophisticated atmosphere.
Which phrase(s) could describe a rock concert experience?
The crowd was going nuts.
The volume was turned up to eleven.
It was a quiet and reserved affair.
The guitarist's solo really stood out.
If you can't do without vallenato music, it means you:
Dislike it intensely.
Need to listen to it regularly.
Consider it essential.
Are cutting down on listening to it.
A new house music track might catch on if:
It has a great beat that people get into.
DJs pick it up and play it often.
For a track to become popular ("catch on"), which of the following does it need?
DJ support
Listener appeal
It sounds like traditional folk music.
It stands out from other tracks.
Which is a false friend when discussing music?
This rock album is sympathetic.
The conductor is articulate.
The composer is assiduous.
The concert was brilliant.
Debate: "Classic music is for old people." Which counter-argument holds water?
"Rumor has it that young people are getting into it through film scores."
"As far as I'm concerned, great music has no age limit."
"For the record, many conservatory students are young."
"You must be out of your mind to think that."
Instructions: Choose the sentence(s) where the phrasal verb is used correctly and appropriately. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. Which situation(s) correctly use "give up"?
I need to give up smoking for my health.
Don't give up on learning English; you're improving!
Can you give up that seat for an elderly person?
She gave up her time to volunteer.
You might say "I'm looking forward to..." when:
...dreading a difficult exam.
...anticipating a holiday with pleasure.
...excited about meeting someone.
...retrospectively enjoying a past event.
"Make up" can mean:
To invent a story or excuse.
To reconcile after an argument.
To apply cosmetics.
To complete a missing part.
If you "run into" someone, you:
Deliberately arrange a meeting with them.
Meet them unexpectedly.
Have a collision with them.
Begin to like them romantically.
You need to "get rid of" something when you:
Want to throw it out because it's old.
Desire to keep it safe forever.
Are trying to sell it off.
Need to look after it carefully.
A reliable friend is one who never lets you down. This means they:
Always disappoint you.
Are there for you when needed.
Fail to support you.
Keep their promises.
Which sentence(s) use "stand out" correctly?
Her bright red hat made her stand out in the crowd.
Please stand out of the way.
His talent really stands out from the rest.
I need to stand out this problem.
"Come up" can be used in which context(s)?
An issue might come up during a meeting. (arise)
I have to come up with a plan by Friday. (devise)
The sun will come up at 6 AM. (rise)
Come up to my office, please. (ascend/visit)
The decision is up to you. This means:
You are responsible for deciding.
It matches your high standards.
The next step is yours to take.
You must ask someone else.
It's cruel to make fun of someone for:
Their appearance.
A mistake they made.
Their great success.
A sincere effort.
If you break up with your partner, you should:
Think over the decision carefully first.
Immediately pick up a new hobby to distract yourself.
Show up at their house uninvited every day.
Get a hold of your emotions.
Before you make up your mind about a university, you should:
Find out all you can about the courses.
Put off the decision indefinitely.
Think it over for a while.
Let someone else show up and decide for you.
If an event is called off, it means:
It is happening as scheduled.
It has been cancelled.
You need to do without it.
Everyone must show up early.
You can get along with someone even if you:
Have different opinions.
Break into their house as a joke.
Make fun of them constantly.
Are from every walk of life.
"Can you pick up a few things?" means:
Can you lift those heavy boxes?
Can you collect the groceries on your way home?
Can you learn a new language quickly?
Can you give me a ride in your car?
How did you find out about the secret party?
I ran into Mark, who filled me in.
I overheard a conversation.
I decided to do without knowing.
I broke into the host's diary.
To get a hold of someone, you might:
Pick up the phone and call them.
Send them an email.
Show up at their office.
Break up with them.
If you are out of coffee, you need to:
Cut down on drinking it.
Pick up some more at the store.
Do without your morning cup.
Get away with not having any.
Someone who gets away with cheating on a test:
Is not caught or punished.
Probably thought it over and decided it was wrong.
Might feel that what goes around, comes around.
Should be let down by their own conscience.
Headline: "Local Bank ________ by Masked Thieves." (A robbery)
Broken into
Held up
Called off
Robbed
Headline: "Prisoner ________ from Maximum Security Facility." (An escape)
Got away
Broke out of
Made up
Showed up
The bride and groom decided to ________ their wedding due to the storm.
Call off
Put off
Do without
Break up
Witness: "I ________ the celebrity just after his ________ on the film set."
Ran into / accident
Came up with / incident
Saw / mishap
Looked after / crash
Headline: "Massive Power ________ Leaves City in Dark."
Outage
Cut
Break down
Run out
Authorities are trying to ________ how the murder ________.
Find out / was carried out
Figure out / took place
Make up / happened
Think over / came up
Headline: "Workers _________ Over Pay Dispute."
Walked out
Went on strike
Called off work
Got away
Reporter: "The model's unfortunate _________ was caught on camera." (The fall of a fashion model)
Tumble
Let down
Fall
Stand out
Headline: "Zoo _________ as Elephant Calf is Born." (Birth of an elephant)
Celebrates
Comes up with a plan
Is over the moon
Shows up
Tweet: "OMG, I just **__________ the President **__________ his nose on live TV! Can't _________ it!" (The president picking his nose)
Saw / picking / believe
Caught / picking / get over
Made fun of / picking / stand out
Picked up / picking / get rid of
Debating a strike: "The company should _________ to the workers' demands to end this."
Give in
Stand out
Come up
Get along
Debating a prison escape: "The security chief must have ________ terrible negligence."
Got away with
Shown up
Let down the public
Thought over
Debating a celebrity accident: "The paparazzi who caused it should not ________ it."
Get away with
Make fun of
Be out of
Cut down on
Debating a fart in an elevator: "If you ________ one, just apologize!"
Come up with
Let one out
Break into
Do without
Debating someone dancing nude: "The police had to ________ the individual for public indecency."
Pick up
Get a hold of
Call off
Find out
Debating a robbery: "We need to ________ better security measures."
Come up with
Think over
Put off
Make up our minds about
Doctors are struggling to ________ the cause.
Find out
Figure out
Make up
Show up
Debating a murder trial: "The jury must ________ carefully before delivering a verdict."
Deliberate
Celebrate
Negotiate
Meditate
These are the processes of deliberation and decision-making for a jury.
Think it over
Make up its mind
Get away with it
Break up
Debating a marriage on the beach: "The couple didn't want to _________ a big church wedding."
Do without
Put on
Pick up
Show up for
Debating a power blackout at the cinema: "The management _________ by not having a backup generator."
Let us down
Was out of luck
Called it off
Cut down on costs
Choose the sentence(s) where the idiom is used correctly. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. "Rumor has it" is used to:
State a confirmed fact officially.
Introduce unverified gossip.
Fill someone in on the latest talk.
Ask a direct question.
Choose the sentence(s) where the idiom is used correctly. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. You say "for the record" when you want to:
Make an official statement for the public account.
State your opinion clearly so there's no misunderstanding.
Talk about your favorite music album.
Correct a piece of false information.
Choose the sentence(s) where the idiom is used correctly. There may be one, two, or three correct answers. "What goes around, comes around" suggests that:
Good or bad actions will eventually return to the person who did them.
It's a vicious cycle.
You should get away with everything you can.
"As far as I'm concerned..." is a way to:
Introduce your personal opinion on a matter.
State an objective, universal truth.
Dismiss other people's views.
Show you have considered all angles.
If you are "all set", you are:
Ready to proceed.
Finished with preparations.
In a state of panic.
Out of time.
"Once a cheater, always a cheater" is an example of the structure:
It's a flexible rule with many exceptions.
It expresses a belief that people don't change.
Once a [trait], always a [same trait].
It's always a fair assessment.
People from "every walk of life":
All enjoy hiking.
Come from all social, economic, and professional backgrounds.
Get along in a diverse society.
Have the exact same experiences.
If news makes you "go nuts", you:
Become extremely excited or angry.
Lose your marbles.
React in a calm and measured way.
Think it over quietly.
To be "head over heels" is to be:
Deeply in love.
Completely enamored.
Physically upside down.
Filled in on a secret.
Which idiom(s) would naturally be used in a conversation critiquing these weird inventions? There may be one, two, or three correct answers. "Burgers between two donuts? I'm not hungry for that _________."
At all
By the way
What goes around
For the record
Which idiom(s) would naturally be used in a conversation critiquing these weird inventions? There may be one, two, or three correct answers. "__________ that the Bacon Wallet stank out its inventor's car."
Rumor has it
For the record
As far as I'm concerned
Once a
Which idiom(s) would naturally be used in a conversation critiquing these weird inventions? There may be one, two, or three correct answers. "The Toilet Bowl Lip Gloss? ________, that's the most disgusting idea I've ever heard."
As far as I'm concerned
For the record
By the way
At all
Part 8: Weird Inventions & Commentary Instructions: Which idiom(s) would naturally be used in a conversation critiquing these weird inventions? There may be one, two, or three correct answers. "If you give someone Barbed Wire Toilet Paper, _________."
What goes around, comes around
You'd better get away with it
They will go nuts
They are all set
Which idiom(s) would naturally be used in a conversation critiquing these weird inventions? There may be one, two, or three correct answers.
Once a lazy person, always a lazy person
By the way
As to its function
Head over heels
"Talking Toilet Paper Dispenser? I could _________ that noise every day."
Do without
Be out of patience with
Get along with
Look forward to
The Cell Phoney Ring Simulator lets you _________ any boring situation.
Get away from
Get away with leaving
Show up late to
Break up with
__________ the Nose Pencil Sharpener, it's both gross and pointless.
As for
Along with
Rumor has it
Once a
A Pole Dancer Alarm Clock? That would certainly make you _________ in the morning!
Show up
Go nuts
Stand out
Wake up
__________ these silly gadgets, they're just for novelty.
Once a novelty, always a novelty
Every walk of life might enjoy them
You have to be head over heels for kitsch to like them
By the way, they're cheap
"Apparent" in English means:
Seeming true, but not necessarily confirmed.
Clear, obvious, and easily seen.
A parent or guardian.
An "articulate" person is one who:
Can speak clearly and effectively.
Has joints in their body.
Can articulate a complex argument.
Is good at tying things together.
An "assiduous" student:
Is often absent.
Is hard-working and diligent.
Attends class regularly.
Is sympathetic to others.
In English, a "bachelor" is:
An unmarried man.
A person with a university degree.
A young knight.
The Spanish "bachiller" (high school graduate).
A "candid" photo is:
Unposed and natural.
Frank and honest in speech.
Tender, like a child.
Very white in color.
A "sympathetic" character in a book is one who:
Is nice and likeable.
You feel compassion for.
Is simpático.
Always agrees with others.
A "sensible" person:
Is emotional and cries easily.
Makes practical, reasonable decisions.
Is sensitive to cold.
Has common sense.
To "realize" can mean:
To become fully aware of something.
To carry out or make real (e.g., a plan).
To represent something symbolically.
Hacer o realizar in Spanish.
A "quota" in a business context is:
A fixed share or percentage.
A mandatory payment or dues.
A sales target.
A cuota de participación.
"Set up" has meanings that exclude:
To establish a business.
To trick or frame someone.
To represent an idea.
To prepare equipment for use.
