Practice English Vocabulary C1 Exercises – Vocabulary Review 10

A. Write one word in each gap.

Book review

Rarely (1) ………………. one find as clear an account of social change as Olivia Harris’s Changing Britain. Those who prefer to bury their heads in the (2) ………………. and imagine that Britain is the same as it was even 20 years ago are in for a shock. Harris convincingly argues that (3) ………………. only have those (4) ………………. authority increased their power, but ordinary people are also less likely to stand (5) ………………. to those in office. At (6) ………………. point in the book (7) ………………. any of Harris’s claims presented without evidence, and neither does she talk (8) ………………. to the non-expert. Her main conclusion, that (9) ………………. until we all realise that there is a problem and decide to confront the powers that (10) ………………. will the situation improve, is powerful and irresistible.

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

11   The local people then leave the clay to …………………… in the sun, creating simple bricks. HARD

12   The attack in the city centre last night …………………… the kind of behaviour amongst young people that many object to. EXAMPLE

13   I was a bit …………………… by my performance in the first exam, but I decided to make an extra effort in the ones left. MORAL

14   When confronted with a mass of red tape, many people feel a sense of …………………… . POWER

15   I really believe that it would be a major mistake to …………………… any drugs that are currently illegal. CRIME

16   Local elections can often seem ……………………, but in fact they send an important signal to the government. SIGNIFY

17   Suddenly, without ……………………, the dog sank its teeth into my leg. PROVOKE

18   There’s so much fighting between rival groups that the country has become practically …………………… . GOVERN

C. Write one word in each gap.

19   I’m in bed by eleven when I’ve got lectures the next day …………………… a rule.

20   Am I right …………………… saying that you used to live in Saudi Arabia?

21   Of course, this decision is subject …………………… confirmation by the whole company board.

22   I’ve …………………… my sentence, but it’s not easy fitting back into society.

23   The hotel manager promised to keep my valuables …………………… lock and key.

24   Politicians should remember that no one is …………………… the law.

25   The rebel group in the north of the country have laid …………………… their arms and agreed to discuss the situation.

26   The headteacher decided to …………………… an example of Richard and exclude him from the school.

D. 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.

27   I’d like to remind you that there are no circumstances in which employees are allowed to leave early. under

        I’d like to remind you that ……………………………………….. employees allowed to leave early.

28   I wouldn’t confront the manager if I were you. horns

        I wouldn’t ……………………………………….. the manager if I were you.

29   Passengers can only board the plane when all bags have been checked. after

        Only ……………………………………….. board the plane.

30   The website wouldn’t allow me to access certain pages. denied

        The website ……………………………………….. certain pages.

31   The kids dived straight into the pool when we arrived. had

        No ……………………………………….. the kids dived into the pool.

32   A reliable source told me that the local newspaper is going to shut down. authority

        I ……………………………………….. that the local newspaper is going to shut down.

33   There was so much concern about the situation that the police were called. so

        The police were called, ……………………………………….. there.

34   Why do you think you are allowed to criticise me like that? gives

        What do you think ………………………………………… to criticise me like that?

E. Choose the correct answer.

35   There has been a lot of ……………… surrounding the government’s proposed scheme.

        A controversy

        B consent

        C conformity

        D consequence

36   Our town has a real problem with youth crime, ……………… do many other British towns.

        A so               B nor

        C as               D like

37   Warning: anyone caught stealing from these premises will be ……………… .

        A advocated

        B undermined

        C prosecuted

        D enforced

38   The local authorities need to ……………… down on illegal parking, in my opinion.

        A hit              B force

        C move         D crack

39   If the service isn’t up to standard, I think you have ……………… right to complain.

        A all              B each

        C much         D every

40   Jim’s a tough character and certainly won’t let anyone push him ……………… .

        A up              B off

        C around      D through

41   The ……………… I don’t understand is why Emily lets her boyfriend get away with it.

        A reason      B object

        C item           D thing

42   My uncle pulled a few ……………… and got me a job in the company where he works.

        A ropes        B strings

        C threads     D chords