Upper Level Vocabulary Test 6
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Question 1 |
What measures have been ________ to control the crowd at
Saturday’s football match?
A | imagined |
B | made |
C | given |
D | described |
E | taken |
Question 2 |
He left in such a hurry that I ________ had time to thank him.
A | almost |
B | even |
C | nearly |
D | scarcely |
E | least |
Question 3 |
He gave me some very ________ advice on buying a house.
A | precious |
B | wealthy |
C | dear |
D | prized |
E | valuable |
Question 4 |
To get my travelers’ cheques I had to ________ a special cheque to the Bank for the total amount.
A | make for |
B | make off |
C | make out |
D | make over |
E | make up |
Question 5 |
If we can ________ our present difficulties, then everything should be all right.
A | get off |
B | come across |
C | come over |
D | get over |
E | get away |
Question 6 |
I’m ________ to get the tickets for the show today, as there are
hardly any left.
A | worried |
B | curious |
C | anxious |
D | afraid |
E | troubled |
Question 7 |
His landlady gave him a week’s ________ to leave the flat.
A | threat |
B | notice |
C | advice |
D | caution |
E | dismissal |
Question 8 |
We forgave his bad temper because we knew that his son’s illness
had put him under great ________.
A | emotion |
B | excitement |
C | crisis |
D | stress |
E | nervousness |
Question 9 |
A completely new situation is likely to ________ when the school
leaving age is raised to 16.
A | affect |
B | rise |
C | arise |
D | raise |
E | happen |
Question 10 |
A competitor may submit any number of entries ________ each one
is accompanied by a registration fee.
A | guaranteeing |
B | insuring |
C | allowing |
D | providing |
E | notwithstanding |
Question 11 |
Enquiries ________ the condition of patients may be made personally
or by telephone.
A | revealing |
B | concerning |
C | affecting |
D | for |
E | following |
Question 12 |
Tenants are ________ to beware of paying rent to unknown persons.
A | commanded |
B | informed |
C | notified |
D | advised |
E | suggested |
Question 13 |
He tries to ________ up his lessons by telling a few jokes.
A | raise |
B | inspire |
C | stimulate |
D | snap |
E | liven |
Question 14 |
Many university courses are not really ________ to the needs of
students or their future employers.
A | associated |
B | relative |
C | geared |
D | sufficient |
E | qualified |
Question 15 |
The noise of the traffic ________ Paul from his work.
A | prevented |
B | annoyed |
C | obstructed |
D | upset |
E | distracted |
Question 16 |
The plan was ________ when it was discovered just how much the
scheme would cost.
A | resigned |
B | abandoned |
C | surrendered |
D | released |
E | disused |
Question 17 |
We finally managed to ______ the committee’s approval of our plans.
A | secure |
B | arouse |
C | acquire |
D | exert |
E | execute |
Question 18 |
We are paying for the car in 24 monthly ________ of £55.
A | fragments |
B | parts |
C | installments |
D | refunds |
E | credits |
Question 19 |
Violence in the local prison has ________ two lives.
A | removed |
B | taken |
C | cost |
D | murdered |
E | spilt |
Question 20 |
The main road through Littlebury was blocked for three hours today
after an accident ________ two lorries.
A | containing |
B | connecting |
C | involving |
D | including |
E | combining |
Question 21 |
Since any answer was likely to cause embarrassment to his party
the politician tried to ________ the question.
A | delude |
B | seclude |
C | pervade |
D | evade |
E | elude |
Question 22 |
Only two of the candidates can be seriously ________ for this post.
A | contemplated |
B | commended |
C | considered |
D | reviewed |
E | entertained |
Question 23 |
When I went into the dining room next morning, the ________ of
the dinner were still on the table.
A | remains |
B | results |
C | remnants |
D | surplus |
E | relics |
Question 24 |
She’s a very selfish person who doesn’t show much ______ for others.
A | consternation |
B | consideration |
C | humanity |
D | estimation |
E | complacency |
Question 25 |
The unpleasant taste ________ in his mouth for hours.
A | insisted |
B | prolonged |
C | waited |
D | lingered |
E | rested |
Question 26 |
His ________ book will deal with industrial relations.
A | eventual |
B | actual |
C | prompt |
D | forthcoming |
E | following |
Question 27 |
Hotel rooms must be ________ by noon, but luggage may be left
with the porter.
A | vacated |
B | departed |
C | abandoned |
D | discharged |
E | displaced |
Question 28 |
Every citizen has the ________ to assist in the prevention of crime.
A | duty |
B | right |
C | effort |
D | trouble |
E | force |
Question 29 |
He couldn’t ________ his father that he was telling the truth.
A | admit |
B | convince |
C | believe |
D | confide |
E | ensure |
Question 30 |
He began ________ absurd plans for escaping.
A | doing |
B | settling |
C | hitching |
D | devising |
E | thinking |
Question 31 |
He didn’t intend to ________ this conversation further himself, for
he disliked his aunt’s patronizing tone.
A | prosecute |
B | pursue |
C | push |
D | follow |
E | enter |
Question 32 |
We aren’t very busy in the shop at the moment. In fact we’re quite
________.
A | contrary |
B | lazy |
C | slack |
D | rare |
E | opposite |
Question 33 |
Color-blind people often find it difficult to ________ between blue
and green.
A | separate |
B | compare |
C | distinguish |
D | contrast |
E | relate |
Question 34 |
The completion of the new Town Hall has been ________ owing to
a strike.
A | held off |
B | held down |
C | held in |
D | held up |
E | held on |
Question 35 |
It has always been the ________ of our firm to encourage workers to
take part in social activities.
A | plan |
B | campaign |
C | procedure |
D | policy |
E | rule |
Question 36 |
Mr. Sanders has been asked to ________ the next meeting of the
Library Committee.
A | manage |
B | chair |
C | take |
D | lead |
E | direct |
Question 37 |
The Jury gave a unanimous ________ of Not Guilty.
A | decision |
B | opinion |
C | verdict |
D | judgment |
E | assessment |
Question 38 |
I fear you can’t count on him; he’s liable to ________ out when
things become difficult.
A | be |
B | let |
C | opt |
D | take |
E | stop |
Question 39 |
The 1950s were the ________ of this cult but one still hears references
to it today.
A | top |
B | heyday |
C | summit |
D | pick |
E | pitch |
Question 40 |
What ________ of car do you run?
A | fabrication |
B | species |
C | fabric |
D | mark |
E | make |
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To get my travelers’ cheques I had to ________ a special cheque to the Bank for the total amount.
A make for
B make off
c make out
d makeover
e make up
Sir,why opt.D ? Can u explain me
The correct answer is D: make out
WRITE CHEQUE ETC make something ↔ out to write something such as a bill or cheque
Many university courses are not really ________ to the needs of students or their future employers.
A associated
b relative
c geared
d sufficient
e qualified
Plz explain why opt. C ?
be geared to somebody/something: to be organized in a way that is suitable for a particular purpose or situation
– The typical career pattern was geared to men whose wives didn’t work.
be geared to do something
– The course curriculum is geared to span three years.
The answer to Question 6 of Upper Level Vocabulary Test 6 is either “get over” or “overcome” Please take notice.
“Get over” is the correct answer.
PROBLEM/DIFFICULTY get over something: to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
– I don’t know how we’re going to get over this problem.
Overcome: to successfully control a feeling or problem that prevents you from achieving something
– He struggled to overcome his shyness.
It is question 5 not 6, apologies.