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WorksheetsSA for PT 2 M1-4
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 52mins
The documentary used shaky ______ to give the viewer a sense of being right in the middle of the action.
video footage
catchy titles
road services
city building
A ______ is a person that the police believe may have been involved in committing a specific crime.
pedestrian
dispatcher
narrator
suspect
The show's producers decided to ______ several local residents to share their personal stories on camera.
focus on
draw out
feature
inform
It is often dangerous for a ______ to cross the road when there is a heavy flow of oncoming traffic.
narrator
viewer
citizen
pedestrian
The ______ spoke clearly over the film to explain the various events happening in the busy city center.
voice-over
researcher
instructor
interviewee
If you are an ______ who has never exercised before, you should start with very light weight training.
absolute beginner
expensive member
energetic person
advanced athlete
The new mall has a wide ______ of clothing stores that cater to every possible style and budget.
selection
discount
location
entrance
After a long week of hard work, many people like to ______ a nice meal at a trendy local restaurant.
treat themselves to
check themselves in
track themselves on
find themselves at
I spent the whole afternoon trying to ______ a specific pair of vintage boots in the shopping district.
check out
track down
look after
carry out
This specific electronic gadget is considered a ______ for anyone who wants to stay connected while traveling.
trendy shop
food outlet
must-have
free weight
The view from the top of the ______ was absolutely spectacular, looking out over the deep blue ocean below.
skyscraper
sand dune
steep cliff
cable car
Elsen Tasarkhai is described as an ______ piece of sand located in the middle of the green Mongolian steppes.
impressive
isolated
expensive
organized
During the ______, you can see hundreds of elephant seals gathered along the sandy beaches of the coast.
breeding season
fairytale trip
nomadic living
holiday period
You should always ______ wild animals when you are driving through the winding roads of the countryside.
look out for
make room for
give way for
keep track of
The road trip along the coast offered ______ views of the mountains meeting the sea at every single turn.
spectacular
traditional
comfortable
interesting
One of the main benefits of using ______ is that it helps to reduce the amount of air pollution in the city.
public transportation
motorized vehicles
private automobiles
heavy truck systems
Passengers are usually required to ______ the bus through the front doors and show their ticket to the driver.
board
leave
reach
check
Many commuters find it difficult to plan their day when the local bus service has an ______ and long waits.
unreliable schedule
expensive fare cost
uncomfortable seat
original direction
If you need to use more than one bus to reach your final destination, you should ask for a ______ from the driver.
transfer ticket
motorized pass
departure sign
transport fare
The very first ______ bus appeared in 1895, changing the way people moved around urban environments forever.
motorized
organized
dedicated
scheduled
Most modern apartments include a master bedroom that features its own private ______ for extra convenience.
ensuite bathroom
student digs
mobile home
central area
Many young people living in expensive cities have to stay in ______ because they cannot afford a whole flat.
student digs
chalet rooms
mansion halls
bungalow sites
A ______ house is a property that does not share any walls with another building, offering the most privacy.
detached
terraced
spacious
standard
Living in a ______ studio apartment can be difficult if you have a lot of furniture and personal belongings.
cramped
well-lit
detached
portable
The family decided to buy a ______ because it was on one level and easier for their grandparents to move around.
bungalow
mansion
bedsit
chalet
The child was quite ______ to clean his room until his mother promised him a small reward for finishing it.
reluctant
confident
impatient
efficient
If you want the kitchen to look ______, you must polish the plates until they reflect the light in the room.
sparkling clean
reasonably tidy
relatively small
moderately warm
It is your responsibility to ______ every weekend to keep the garden looking neat and well-maintained.
mow the lawn
water plants
sweep floors
wash dishes
Cleaning the house can be seen as a ______ of your love and respect for the people you live with every day.
visible sign
simple task
shared goal
common rule
Helping with ______ like vacuuming or ironing is a great way for children to learn about being responsible.
household chores
personal habits
school projects
social services
The emergency ______ is the person responsible for sending police or ambulances to the scene of an accident.
dispatcher
airwoman
citizen
volunteer
Being a good citizen means that you are ______ in your community and help those who are currently in need.
involved
prepared
informed
talented
It is considered polite and respectful to ______ in a shop rather than pushing in front of other people.
wait your turn
obey the signs
follow the laws
watch the road
A person who does work to help others without being paid is known as a ______, giving their time for free.
volunteer
citizen
resident
official
To maintain order in a city, every person must ______ that are set by the government for everyone’s safety.
obey laws
keep pace
take part
stay calm
The water in the swamp is often ______, meaning it is a mixture of fresh river water and salty ocean water.
brackish
stagnant
timeless
profuse
The small stream began to ______ through the thick grass, creating a winding path toward the distant sea.
meander
mingle
clamor
tumble
The Everglades is a complex ______ where many different plants and animals depend on each other to survive.
ecosystem
sanctuary
labyrinth
hammock
The deep roots of the mangrove trees became ______ under the water, making it difficult for boats to pass.
tangled
fragile
shallow
ancient
Because the wetland is so ______, even small changes in the environment can cause a lot of damage to the area.
fragile
ancient
crowded
distant
A place where many people go to spend their holidays, often by the sea.
Resort
Statue
Design
Theme
An open vehicle that carries large displays in a parade or festival.
Float
Sauce
Spice
Plate
Attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned or natural way.
Picturesque
Spectacular
Traditional
Interesting
To discover the exact size, amount, or degree of something.
Measure
Attract
Collect
Imagine
Related to fruits with a sour taste, such as lemons and oranges.
Citrus
Bitter
Salty
Sweet
A product that is not as good as others, used to make a choice easier.
Decoy item
Basic item
Cheap item
Fresh item
The area near the entrance where shoppers slow down and look around.
Decompression zone
Refrigerated zone
Transportation zone
Identification zone
A long, thin plastic or metal container with a lid, used for pastes.
Tube
Bowl
Sack
Dish
A person who has special knowledge or skills in the selling of goods.
Retail expert
Public member
Market leader
Social worker
At the same height as a person’s face, where products sell the best.
Eye level
Low level
Top level
Mid level
Excellent and without any mistakes; the highest standard of service.
Impeccable
Remarkable
Proficient
Consistent
Moving or operating more slowly than usual; not efficient or quick.
Sluggish
Informal
Reliable
Friendly
Too confident and trying to control everything in an annoying way.
Distracting
Challenging
Entertaining
Overbearing
Unfriendly and in a bad mood; unwilling to smile or be helpful.
Prompt
Polite
Sullen
Casual
To try especially hard to do something good or helpful for someone.
Look out for a bit
Go out of your way
Make sure of a way
Take care of a few
To eat or drink a large amount of something very quickly and greedily.
Digest
Sample
Guzzle
Nibble
To be forced to admit that you were wrong and apologize for it.
Lose your mind
Take a big risk
Keep your head
Eat humble pie
To share the cost of a meal so that each person pays for themselves.
Go Dutch
Get free
Pay cash
Be broke
To eat much more than is healthy or necessary in a short time.
Munch
Snack
Binge
Feast
To behave in a very strange or crazy way; not acting reasonably.
Fast to react
Out to lunch
Down to earth
Back to work
To remove the unwanted fat from the edges of a piece of meat.
Heat off
Take off
Peel off
Trim off
Giving the wrong idea or impression; making you believe a lie.
Convincing
Concerning
Misleading
Demanding
To pour liquid, such as melted butter or juices, over meat while it cooks.
Roast
Baste
Grill
Steam
To cook something in liquid that is almost boiling but not quite.
Sauté
Simmer
Freeze
Blanch
To mix ingredients together gently using a curved, lifting motion.
Whip
Fold
Chop
Peel
To cook food quickly in a small amount of hot oil in a frying pan.
Sauté
Roast
Broil
Scald
Food that is so tasty that you feel like you want to eat more of it.
Bitter
Stodgy
Slap-up
Moreish
To choose only the best or most suitable people or things from a group.
Water-down
Sugar-coat
Finger-food
Cherry-pick
Someone who is very special to you and whom you love very much.
Light of your day
Star of your show
Apple of your eye
Salt of your life
Remaining very calm and controlled even in a difficult situation.
Hard as a titanium
Weak as a jelly-fish
Fast as a lightning
Cool as a cucumber
Heavy, filling, and difficult for the stomach to process easily.
Stodgy
Creamy
Tender
Crunchy
An important event in the development or history of something.
Feat
Milestone
Breakthrough
Triumph
To bring animals or plants under human control for food, power, or company.
(a)
An important discovery or development that helps solve a problem.
(a)
To get rid of something completely or destroy something bad, such as a disease.
Subdue
Eradicate
Pillage
Replace
A refusal to obey orders, especially in a military or professional setting.
Subdue
Pillage
Divine Mandate
Insubordination
Neighboring or touching at the edges; sharing a common border.
Pastoral
Aristocracy
Contiguous
Inhabited
To rob a place using violence, especially during a time of war.
Seize
Forge
Pillage
Insubordination
The land and buildings owned by a person, company, or organization.
Custody
Scene
Premises
Evidence
To officially decide and announce what a punishment will be for a crime.
Sentence
Confirm
Admit
Appeal
Working secretly using a false appearance to get information for the police.
(a)
Strong action taken by an authority to stop a particular illegal activity.
Remand
Crackdown
Sentence
Appeal
To move slowly in a winding or curving path, like a river.
Mingle
Meander
Stagnant
Mix
A safe place where living things (wildlife) are protected.
Hammock
Labyrinth
Sanctuary
Wetland
Water that is a mix of fresh river water and salty ocean water.
(a)
A large number or a huge amount of something.
Profusion
Clamor
Tumult
Horizon
A "centaur" is a legendary creature that is depicted as having:
The ability to rise from its own ashes
The body of a lion and wings of an eagle
A reptilian body and wings
The head and torso of a human and the body of a horse
The hotel room was described as "dingy." Which of the following best describes a dingy room?
Dark, dirty, and in poor condition
Expensive but lacking in basic customer service
Small but very comfortable and warm
Brightly lit with large windows and modern furniture
To "obliterate" signs or tracks (as mentioned in the context of travel/nature) means to:
Follow them to find a specific destination
Completely destroy or cover them so they cannot be seen
Record them in a historical chronicle
Carefully preserve them for future tourists
The term "accrue" is used regarding the benefits of tourism. If benefits "accrue" to the local community, it means they:
Are taken away by the government
Are shared only among the wealthy tourists
Increase or accumulate over a period of time
Decrease rapidly due to inflation
Which of the following is a primary goal of "sustainable tourism"?
Building high-rise luxury condos in protected nature reserves
Minimizing environmental impact while supporting local culture and economy
Replacing indigenous artisans with factory-made souvenirs
Encouraging as many people as possible to visit a site at once
If a traveler is trying to reduce their "carbon footprint," they are most likely:
Reducing the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by their actions
Buying locally made "bits and pieces" from street vendors
Trying to walk more on sandy beaches
Looking for more expensive, "plum" jobs abroad
"Overtourism" in places like Green Haven is managed by:
Encouraging tourists to go "astray" from the main paths
Limiting visitor numbers to protect historical and natural sites
Building more "fair-trade" lodges in the city center
Increasing the number of flights to the area
A "spire" on a cathedral is best described as:
A wide, open square where people gather
The overhanging edge of a roof that casts a shadow
A dark, underground tunnel for the subway
A tall, narrow, pointed structure on the top of a building
The streets in the mysterious town were "cobbled." This means the roads were:
Covered in thick, wet mud
Lined with "overhanging eaves"
Paved with rounded stones
Paved with smooth, modern asphalt
During a long hike through difficult "terrain," a traveler might suffer from "fatigue." Fatigue is:
Extreme tiredness resulting from physical or mental exertion
A sudden, strong wind (gust)
A feeling of excitement before a journey
The ability to see the horizon clearly
If you are walking in a city and hear people speaking in "hushed tones," they are:
Singing traditional folklore songs
Arguing about the price of goods at a bazaar
Speaking very quietly or whispering
Shouting loudly to attract attention
A traveler who goes "astray" has:
Stumbled over a "cobbled" road
Become a responsible, mindful tourist
Reached their destination ahead of schedule
Moved away from the correct path or direction
Which word describes a place that is "magnificent" or "impressive in size"?
Sluggish
Off-putting
Grandeur
Dingy
In the description of the town Bistritz, the houses are called "quaint." What does this mean?
Very crowded and noisy
Scary and haunted by evil spirits
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Extremely tall and made of glass (skyscrapers)
