Practice English Vocabulary C1 Exercises – Vocabulary Review 13

A. Write one word in each gap.

Teenagers and television

Until very recently, teenagers have been hooked on television. Parents have worried that their children are becoming fat, lazy (1) ………………. potatoes, and teenagers seem to have preferred watching TV (2) ………………. almost any other activity in the home. Except perhaps sleeping. But no more! According to the latest statistics, teenagers have (3) ………………. off TV and are turning off in droves. Given the choice (4) ………………. TV and the internet, it’s clear what most teens prefer. The internet (5) ………………. an interactive, social need that TV doesn’t. Teenagers at a loose (6) ………………. in their bedrooms can hang (7) ………………. with their mates in cyberspace. As websites such as MySpace have (8) ………………. off, teenagers have been only (9) ………………. eager to join in their millions and spend hours a day – and night – online. We’re witnessing the birth of the generation of the ‘keyboard potato’, for (10) ………………. of a better expression.

B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given.

11   ‘I’ve decided I really want to go on a cruise round the Med this summer,’ said Molly. heart

        Molly says …………………………………. on a cruise round the Med this summer.

12   He told us that getting a later plane was our only option. but

        ‘You …………………………………. a later plane,’ he said.

13   ‘Does Tony follow current affairs closely?’ asked Susie. interest

        Susie asked me …………………………………. current affairs.

14   ‘I’m going to enjoy myself now the exams are over,’ said Heidi. hair

        Heidi said she …………………………………. now the exams were over.

15   As the plane finally stopped on the runway, it was immediately surrounded by fire engines. rest

        As the plane finally …………………………………. on the runway, it was immediately surrounded by fire engines.

16   Pete said that Josh doesn’t usually tell lies. like

        ‘It …………………………………. lies,’ said Pete.

17   ‘Let’s not make any plans and just see what happens,’ said Dawn. ear

        Dawn suggested …………………………………. and just seeing what happened.

18   I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it! whim

        I …………………………………. and now I really regret it!

C. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals.

19   Alfie does have a ………………….. to get upset if he loses. TEND

20   I don’t see why someone should be given ………………….. treatment at an airport just because they’re famous. PREFER

21   I was given the ………………….. task of telling the team that funding had been withdrawn from the project. ENVY

22   The Minister attempted to ………………….. the dispute, saying it was just a minor disagreement. PLAY

23   I hate going clothes shopping with Carlo – he’s so ………………….. that he takes hours to find anything he likes. CHOICE

24   I’m afraid I left the chicken in the oven a bit long so it’s a little ………………….. . DO

25   I wouldn’t describe myself as a ………………….. person, but I do enjoy the occasional game of golf. SPORT

26   A ………………….. learner is less likely to retain the content of the lesson than one who is enthusiastic about his or her learning. MOTIVE

D. Complete using the words in the box in the correct form. You will not need one of the words.

27   We’ve never really …………………. in for camping holidays, have we Susan?

28   The plot …………………. around a group of pensioners in a retirement home.

29   See you later! Don’t …………………. into any trouble, will you?

30   I didn’t like this song at first but it’s really …………………. on me recently.

31   Could you …………………. me up from school at half past five today?

32   The first volume of her autobiography …………………. in her childhood and her arrival in Hollywood.

33   We’ll need ten minutes or so to …………………. up before the game.

34   Stop …………………. about!

E. Choose the correct answer.

35   I get so stressed at work it’s hard sometimes to ………………….. in the evenings.

        A unwind     B undo

        C undergo    D untie

36   How dare you accuse me …………………..!

        A to cheat

        B cheating

        C that I cheat

        D of cheating

37   You know what they …………………..: variety is the spice of life!

        A say             B tell

        C speak         D state

38   The interviewer asked ………………….. the question.

        A for him answering 12 times

        B that he answer 12 times

        C him 12 times to answer

        D 12 times his answering

39   Was it always an ………………….. of yours to play for France?

        A urge

        B adoration

        C anticipation

        D aspiration

40   Jon asked Todd if ………………….. arrested!

        A he was ever

        B was he ever

        C he had ever been

        D had he ever been

41   The play wasn’t very good but it wasn’t very bad either………………….., I’d say.

        A Medium   B Mediocre

        C Metric       D Mellow

42   Going down white-water rapids in a canoe must be extremely …………………..! Does your heart start beating really fast?

        A trivial       

        B mundane

        C sedentary

        D exhilarating