Practice English Vocabulary B2 Exercises – Vocabulary Review 5

A. Write one word in each gap.

CULTURE SHOCK

Many people dream (1) ………………… living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those who (2) ………………… the courage to leave their family and friends and settle (3) ………………… in a new place. However, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock.

Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we (4) ………………… up that we are not sure how to deal with it. Societies are organised in many different ways, and we can often be (5) ………………… aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to (6) ………………… on with local people and to (7) ………………… friends. They might not approve (8) ………………… things you do or might object (9) ………………… things you say. You might even be banned (10) ………………… doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. (11) ………………… you were to move to a country such as Singapore, say, you might find some of the laws very strict. There, people can be forced (12) ………………… pay a large fine just for dropping litter. Eventually, though, most people who live abroad (13) ………………… in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. It does (14) ………………… real courage to make such a big change to your life, but many people agree (15) ………………… it is worth it in the end.

B. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.

16   My ………………… (FRIEND) with Harriet is one of the most important things in my life.

17   Many parents complain of their children’s ………………… (OBEY), but I think they were probably exactly the same.

18   Don’t listen to Mary – she’s just ………………… (JEALOUS) of you.

19   We all watched ………………… (NERVE) as Mark made his speech of thanks.

20   Don’t you think that we should make sure that ………………… (ABLE) people have the same rights as everyone else?

21   Terry is really ………………… (ARGUE) and is always looking for fights with other people.

22   Hasn’t anyone ever told you that it’s very ………………… (POLITE) to interrupt when other people are talking?

C. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.

23   I promised my mum that I would work hard this year.   made

        I ……………………………………… that I would work hard this year.

24   My parents allowed me to go out even though it was very late.   let

        My parents ……………………………………… even though it was very late.

25   Margaret and I have had an argument, so we’re not talking to each other.   out

        Margaret and I ………………………………………, so we’re not talking to each other.

26   Nobody approved of the new law when it was introduced.   approval

        The new law didn’t ……………………………………… when it was introduced.

27   I didn’t want to have an argument, so I changed the subject.   mood

        I wasn’t ……………………………………… an argument, so I changed the subject.

28   Tina was depressed because she couldn’t make friends at summer camp.   inability

        Tina was depressed because ……………………………………… friends at summer camp.

29   ‘Could you open the door for me, please?’ said Simon.   me

        Simon ……………………………………… the door for him.

30   Make sure you look after your little brother while I’m out.   care

        Make sure you ……………………………………… your little brother while I’m out.

D. Choose the correct answer.

31   If I …………… the lottery, I’d give some of the money to each member of my family.

        A win            B have won

        C will win     D won

32   ‘Did you have an argument with Francis?’

        ‘If you had been there, you …………… the same.’

        A did             B would have done

        C had done  D will do

33   If you see Nina on Friday, …………… her to give me a ring.

        A you will tell

        B tell to

        C you would have told

        D tell

34   If I’d known you were coming, I …………… a cake.

        A would have baked

        B would bake

        C will bake   D baked

35   Remind Tony about the party …………… he’s forgotten.

        A in case      B unless

        C provided that

        D except

36   ‘Did you have a message for Dan?’

        ‘Tell him I’ll call him on Friday if you …………… him.’

        A had seen  B see

        C will see     D saw

E. Choose the correct answer.

37   This fascinating book covers some of the most …………… crimes of the twentieth century.

        A unknown  B hidden

        C covered    D infamous

38   The government should do more for …………… people.

        A usual         B ordinary

        C everyday   D typical

39   Ivan tells me he really …………… himself at your barbecue last week.

        A pleased     B played

        C enjoyed     D interested

40   I know we had an argument, but now I’d quite like to …………… .

        A look down              

        B make up

        C fall out

        D bring up

41   Harry and Sam both denied that the fight was their …………… .

        A blame        B cause

        C criticism    D fault

42   The curtain went up, the …………… grew silent and the actors on stage began to speak.

        A crowd       B congregation

        C jury            D audience