Practice English Vocabulary C1 Exercises – Vocabulary Review 8

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

Taking your house with you

For most of us, our (1) ……………….. (RESIDE) is a permanent structure. Whether a flat or a mansion, our (2) ……………….. (ROUND) are not built to move. For those who prefer a mobile lifestyle, but want more (3) ……………….. (SOLID) than a tent can offer, there is an intriguing (4) ……………….. (ARCHITECT) solution: the shipping container.

Shipping containers are large metal boxes that (5) ……………….. (MANUFACTURE) use for transporting goods by ship. One of these containers can form the basis of a surprisingly (6) ……………….. (SPACE) dwelling, and one which can be easily shipped to different parts of the world. It’s easy to design the inside: wooden panels can be used to create separate areas and to make (7) ……………….. (SHELF). More difficult is creating the (8) ……………….. (STRUCTURE) that all homes need to make them (9) ……………….. (INHABIT): connections to electricity and water. As long as your container isn’t too far away from a (10) ……………….. (RESIDE) area, and as long as you are prepared to adapt to local conditions, it may well be possible to connect to local supplies. When you decide to move, simply pack up and arrange for your house to be delivered to your destination!

B. Circle the correct word or phrase.

11   Alex was far and away / considerably more successful at school than his twin brother.

12   It’s nothing / nowhere like as hot today as it was yesterday.

13   The last show was nowhere near / close as good as this one.

14   You’ll have to work hard / hardly if you’re to pass the exam next month.

15   I thought the concert was quite / a good deal extraordinary.

16   The quicker you work, so / the sooner you’ll finish.

17   We found a sick bird and nursed it back to health before setting it free / freely in the park.

18   The ice-skaters’ performance was absolutely / very perfect and the judges gave them full marks.

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   There is no truth behind these accusations in the press and I shall be consulting my lawyers. foundation

        These accusations in the press ……………………………………. and I shall be consulting my lawyers.

20   You need to watch Lauren closely to make sure she does her work properly. sharp

        You need to ……………………………………. Lauren to make sure she does her work properly.

21   It only took us a few days to get to Milan. matter

        We got to Milan ……………………………………. days.

22   Daniel didn’t get the job because he was considerably less experienced than Hannah. deal

        Hannah got the job because she had ……………………………………. Daniel.

23   The accusation was that the Prime Minister made his statement less forceful because of public opinion. watering

        The Prime Minister was accused ……………………………………. because of public opinion.

24   The council’s decision will mean that the bypass can now be built. smooth

        The council’s decision will ……………………………………. the bypass to be built.

25   Wilson has so much talent that a number of different clubs are interested in him. so

        Wilson ……………………………………. player that a number of different clubs are interested in him.

26   The new theatre is extremely ugly and spoils the view of the village. blot

        The new theatre is ……………………………………. and spoils the view of the village.

D. Write one word in each gap.

27   Please make …………………. at home while I get us some drinks.

28   If you want tickets to the game, you’ll have to be quick …………………. the mark.

29   Don’t worry. I’ll support you, no …………………. what.

30   The Home Secretary promised to be tough …………………. crime.

31   The waiter told us that dessert was …………………. the house, which was nice.

32   The hotel looked good from the outside, but we soon realised it was just …………………. dressing.

33   The music coming from next door is driving me …………………. the bend!

34   Whether Carol is a good cook or not is a matter of …………………. . Personally, I wasn’t impressed.

E. Choose the correct answer.

35   It was ……………… from the most comfortable flight I’ve ever been on.

        A far              B further

        C away         D way

36   This fabric has the ……………… of silk but it’s very cheap.

        A stroke       B substance

        C friction      D texture

37   This winter wasn’t ……………… as difficult as last winter.

        A almost      B closely

        C nearly        D just

38   The gym instructor told us to spread ……………… so that we’d have enough room to do the exercises.

        A over           B round

        C out             D off

39   Reports are coming in that a flood has hit a heavily ……………… area in the south of India.

        A crowded

        B personalised

        C peopled

        D populated

40   The couple were finally ……………… by the landlord after not paying rent for six months.

        A demolished

        B evicted

        C rejected

        D evacuated

41   It was getting ……………… dark so we decided to head for home.

        A utterly       B absolutely

        C totally       D fairly

42   You’ll have to ……………… your jacket quite hard to get the grass stain off it.

        A polish        B scrub

        C pat             D crush