Practice English Vocabulary C1 Exercises – Vocabulary Review 4

A. Write one word in each gap.

The Segway

The Segway HT (Human Transporter) (1) ……………….. first presented to the public in 2001. It is a revolutionary form of transport, which runs (2) ……………….. electricity and allows the rider to balance on a small platform between two wheels. Balance (3) ……………….. maintained by two computers, which monitor the Segway’s (4) ……………….. move. As the vehicle moves off balance, the computers turn the wheels to compensate, (5) ……………….. this way restoring balance. If the rider leans forwards or backwards, the Segway moves in that direction in an attempt to steady (6) ……………….. . If the rider continues to lean, the vehicle continues to move at up to 10 mph. Once you are (7) ……………….. the move, the Segway (8) ……………….. be steered in the direction you want to go using the handlebars. (9) ……………….. are thought to be a number of advantages to the Segway for short, inner-city journeys. It’s a very safe, environmentally-friendly means of transport, and a number of organisations, such as police forces and postal services, consider (10) ……………….. to be a possible alternative to cars and bicycles.

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

11   After a successful career, he retired in 2004, but now he’s making a ……………….. and he’s released a new CD. COME

12   Mum’s fine after her operation, although she’s still a little ……………….. on her feet. STEADY

13   I found her last book of poetry very ……………….. . MOVE

14   At the back of the cave, there was a narrow ……………….. that seemed to lead further into the mountain. PASS

15   The party has a number of ……………….. ideas which should appeal to many undecided voters. PROGRESS

16   The long-running civil war has ……………….. the whole country. STABLE

17   Wilkinson went on to become a great athlete, his disability ……………….. . STAND

18   I can’t believe you got another ……………….. ticket! SPEED

C. Circle the correct word.

19   Would you mind just taking / running / doing me a bath while I get changed?

20   I didn’t tell you about the possibility of the trip because I didn’t want to lift / raise / boost your hopes.

21   The colour of the computer is beside the point / subject / theme – I want to know that it’s reliable.

22   When I got the opportunity to go to China, I moved / jumped / ran at the chance.

23   The lecture was interesting, but I found the argument quite difficult to track / watch / follow.

24   I didn’t think my plan was going to work, but everything fell / went / moved into place at the right time.

25   We were enjoying the barbecue, but the weather started to go / turn / do a little cold so we went inside.

26   Millions of children around the world will go / get / suffer hungry tonight, and I don’t think that’s fair.

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   Smith gave the ball to Jones just before the referee blew his whistle. by

        Jones ……………………………….. Smith just before the referee blew his whistle.

28   Reports say that police have arrested a number of people since the robbery. reported

        There ……………………………….. a number of arrests since the robbery.

29   Try to stay level with the other runners at the start of the race. fall

        Try ……………………………….. the other runners at the start of the race.

30   The police have put a barrier around the building to keep people out. cordoned

        The building ……………………………….. police.

31   A friend of ours fixed our car for us. had

        We ……………………………….. our car.

32   The managing director always likes to welcome new employees on their first day. point

        The managing director always ……………………………….. new employees on their first day.

33   After a slow start, the audience were soon laughing at the comedian’s jokes. had

        After a slow start, the comedian ……………………………….. at his jokes.

34   I just need to finish this work and then I’ll call you. way

        I just need to ……………………………….. and then I’ll call you.

E. Choose the correct answer.

35   Why don’t you have a doctor …………….. at your arm if it’s hurting you?

        A to look      B looking

        C look           D for looking

36   I wonder if you could let me know what the …………….. fare to Berlin is?

        A round       B double

        C two-way   D return

37   Mr Parris said he’d like …………….. by Monday, if that’s possible.

        A finished the report

        B the report will be finished

        C the report finished

        D have the report finished

38   Ben crept …………….. on Lisa and put his hands over her eyes.

        A out             B round

        C off              D up

39   The company is expected …………….. a healthy profit this year.

        A make         B to make

        C making      D for making

40   Maria was just walking along the road when someone on a motorbike …………….. her handbag.

        A clutched   B clenched

        C grabbed    D fumbled

41   Fred Astaire is one of my favourite dancers and I love the way he seems to …………….. across the floor.

        A glide          B march

        C skid            D dash

42   The new Arts Centre seems to have been …………….. construction for quite some time.

        A in               B under

        C on              D below