Practice English Vocabulary C1 Exercises – Vocabulary Review 12

A. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.

Culture clashes

One (1) ………………….. (CHARACTER) of the modern world is that people increasingly find themselves living side by side with people from other cultures. While in the past people with different cultures were able to live quite (2) ………………….. (SEPARATE), high mobility and freedom of movement mean that we are more likely today to be confronted with people whose way of life is (3) ………………….. (FAMILIAR) to us. In such circumstances, (4) ……………………………… (RACE) is a real danger.

People feel a tremendous (5) ………………….. (LOYAL) to their own culture, and are often unwilling to develop an (6) ………………….. (APPRECIATE) of the positive aspects of other cultures. They may feel that another culture presents a threat to their own (7) ………………….. (INHERIT), one that could even lead to the (8) ………………….. (APPEAR) of certain aspects of their way of life. Often, however, this threat is more a matter of (9) ………………….. (PERCEIVE) than reality and different groups live in (10) ………………….. (RELATE) harmony in many parts of the world.

B. Circle the correct word or phrase.

11   We’ve arranged to meet / meeting Michael at the restaurant at nine.

12   Would you mind to move / moving a little so I can see the TV?

13   I’m sorry, but nothing justifies to behave / behaving like that.

14   Mum didn’t like the idea of our neighbour giving me such an expensive present and I was made give / to give it back.

15   I’ll always remember to see / seeing Elvis Presley perform live.

16   Please don’t hesitate to contact / contacting us if you require further information.

17   I hope we don’t end up to miss / missing the boat because of the traffic.

18   I didn’t dare to ask / asking Angus about his argument with Kate.

C. 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.

19   Austin and his father are very similar, aren’t they? after

        Austin …………………………………………., doesn’t he?

20   I realised that I was standing outside the house I was looking for. myself

        I …………………………………………. outside the house I was looking for.

21   I was surprised Sarah couldn’t do the maths problem because it was very easy. play

        The maths problem …………………………………………., and I was surprised Sarah couldn’t do it.

22   Chris’s interests are completely different from mine. common

        I don’t …………………………………………. Chris.

23   I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. free

        Retirement …………………………………………. more time with my grandchildren.

24   When I met my cousin from America for the first time, we really liked each other straight away. house

        My cousin and I …………………………………………. when we first met.

25   Do you want to go to the cinema this evening? like

        Do you …………………………………………. to the cinema this evening?

26   I left my last job because I didn’t really agree with my manager’s approach. eye

        I left my last job because I …………………………………………. with my manager.

D. Write one word in each gap.

27   Nathan was lucky enough to be born …………… a very wealthy family.

28   The cathedral features …………… a documentary about important buildings.

29   I think the state pension should be equal …………… half the average salary.

30   The new law is unworkable …………… this respect: it doesn’t define the offence well enough.

31   The Prime Minister claimed that it wouldn’t be …………… the national interest to join the new organisation.

32   This rare species of bird is native …………… Tasmania and isn’t found anywhere else.

33   The Queen wasn’t at the event …………… person, but she did send someone to represent her.

34   Some say that hang-gliding is the nearest thing …………… being able to fly like a bird.

E. Choose the correct answer.

35   What you’re saying now ………………. what you said earlier.

        A disputes

        B contradicts

        C comprises

        D interferes

36   The speaker stopped ………………. his notes before continuing.

        A checking   B check

        C to check    D to checking

37   I read somewhere that the youngest ………………. in a family is often the funniest.

        A sibling       B spouse

        C guardian   D citizen

38   Many people consider Davies ………………. the finest artist of his generation.

        A be              B being

        C to be          D to being

39   After the investigation, the accident was put down to human ………………. .

        A mistake     B wrong

        C error          D slip

40   Do you think the generation ………………. between parents and teenagers is getting wider?

        A split           B divide

        C crack         D gap

41   Everyone started to ………………. around the old woman on the floor, but no one offered her any help.

        A crowd       C put

        B spread      D hang

42   Rebecca didn’t deserve ………………. punished quite so severely, if you ask me.

        A be              B being

        C to be          D to being