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Which collocation correctly completes the phrase: 'an intense _____ of news'?
Which collocation correctly completes the phrase: 'an intense _____ of news'?
- scope
- swallow
- relish
- consume (correct)
Which of these options represents the meaning of 'to serve someone right'?
Which of these options represents the meaning of 'to serve someone right'?
- To receive what one deserves, often a negative consequence. (correct)
- To provide adequate assistance to someone.
- To help someone in need.
- To give someone the benefit of the doubt.
Which of the following relates to 'a factory', based on the provided content?
Which of the following relates to 'a factory', based on the provided content?
- capital
- work
- an iron
- works (correct)
Which option best fits the blank: 'He had the full legal right so he was _____ to ask for a refund'?
Which option best fits the blank: 'He had the full legal right so he was _____ to ask for a refund'?
Which of the following correctly uses 'experience' as a concept?
Which of the following correctly uses 'experience' as a concept?
Which of these options most accurately describes 'a burst of applause'?
Which of these options most accurately describes 'a burst of applause'?
Which pairing from the content has the closest meaning?
Which pairing from the content has the closest meaning?
Which phrase suggests a situation where an initial benefit could have an unwelcome outcome?
Which phrase suggests a situation where an initial benefit could have an unwelcome outcome?
In a career context, what does 'progress up the rungs' signify?
In a career context, what does 'progress up the rungs' signify?
If someone is said to 'specialize in' something, what does it mean about their abilities?
If someone is said to 'specialize in' something, what does it mean about their abilities?
Which of the following best describes a 'blue chip' investment?
Which of the following best describes a 'blue chip' investment?
What does it imply if someone gives a 'brisk nod'?
What does it imply if someone gives a 'brisk nod'?
Which word describes assigning less importance to a project than it warrants?
Which word describes assigning less importance to a project than it warrants?
Which term refers to a system preventing wheel lock-up during braking?
Which term refers to a system preventing wheel lock-up during braking?
The phrase 'to have a nice turn of phrase' best suggests:
The phrase 'to have a nice turn of phrase' best suggests:
What does 'self-contained' imply about an individual or system?
What does 'self-contained' imply about an individual or system?
A climate that is warm and humid, found just outside the tropics, is best described as:
A climate that is warm and humid, found just outside the tropics, is best described as:
What does it mean 'not to know which way to turn'?
What does it mean 'not to know which way to turn'?
Which word best describes accidentally hearing a private conversation?
Which word best describes accidentally hearing a private conversation?
If someone is said to 'turn as red as a beetroot', what has likely happened?
If someone is said to 'turn as red as a beetroot', what has likely happened?
What does 'counter-argument' represent in a debate or discussion?
What does 'counter-argument' represent in a debate or discussion?
Which term signifies something packaged or prepared ahead of time?
Which term signifies something packaged or prepared ahead of time?
Which phrase best describes a situation where someone is deliberately ignoring clear wrongdoing?
Which phrase best describes a situation where someone is deliberately ignoring clear wrongdoing?
If a celebrity is frequently discussed in the media, which expression best describes their state?
If a celebrity is frequently discussed in the media, which expression best describes their state?
Which of the following words best describes an item that is notably striking and extravagant?
Which of the following words best describes an item that is notably striking and extravagant?
If something occurs with no prior warning, which idiom best fits the situation?
If something occurs with no prior warning, which idiom best fits the situation?
What does the phrase 'burn my boat/bridges' metaphorically imply?
What does the phrase 'burn my boat/bridges' metaphorically imply?
Which of these options describes a situation where you can enjoy the benefits of two different things?
Which of these options describes a situation where you can enjoy the benefits of two different things?
What does it mean when an opportunity is described as being 'out of the frame'?
What does it mean when an opportunity is described as being 'out of the frame'?
Which phrase best indicates an eagerness to spend money?
Which phrase best indicates an eagerness to spend money?
Which phrase describes someone who is focused on minor tasks while ignoring a major impending crisis?
Which phrase describes someone who is focused on minor tasks while ignoring a major impending crisis?
What does it mean when someone is described as 'having money to burn'?
What does it mean when someone is described as 'having money to burn'?
If a person is said to 'take exception to the fact that' something occurred, what does it imply about their reaction?
If a person is said to 'take exception to the fact that' something occurred, what does it imply about their reaction?
In which scenario would you most likely use the phrase 'take notice of'?
In which scenario would you most likely use the phrase 'take notice of'?
When someone says they 'take the view that' a certain action is necessary, what does it imply about their stance?
When someone says they 'take the view that' a certain action is necessary, what does it imply about their stance?
If a plan 'took someone by surprise,' what does it suggest about the plan's anticipation?
If a plan 'took someone by surprise,' what does it suggest about the plan's anticipation?
In a context where efficiency is essential, which idiom best describes using a resource that benefits you?
In a context where efficiency is essential, which idiom best describes using a resource that benefits you?
When a person is described as 'out of tune' with a situation, what is the most accurate implication?
When a person is described as 'out of tune' with a situation, what is the most accurate implication?
If someone is said to 'have a second string to their bow,' what is the most accurate interpretation?
If someone is said to 'have a second string to their bow,' what is the most accurate interpretation?
Which situation best exemplifies the expression 'strike the right note'?
Which situation best exemplifies the expression 'strike the right note'?
If an issue 'struck a chord', what does it suggest?
If an issue 'struck a chord', what does it suggest?
Flashcards
consume
consume
To use up or devote a particular amount of something.
relish
relish
To take great pleasure or delight in something.
swallow
swallow
To accept something unpleasant or difficult.
occur to
occur to
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pester
pester
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evaluate
evaluate
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assess
assess
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To be in tune with sth
To be in tune with sth
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Take part in
Take part in
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Take a stand on sth
Take a stand on sth
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Take issue with sm
Take issue with sm
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Take advantage of sth
Take advantage of sth
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Take exception to the fact that
Take exception to the fact that
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Be calling the tune
Be calling the tune
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Sth stroke a chord
Sth stroke a chord
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Take the view that
Take the view that
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Live up to your expectations
Live up to your expectations
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Quick bite
Quick bite
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Fast lane
Fast lane
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Fast track
Fast track
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Cut their teeth
Cut their teeth
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Outdo
Outdo
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Undervalue
Undervalue
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Self-contained
Self-contained
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Subtropical
Subtropical
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Outlive
Outlive
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Underestimate
Underestimate
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Misunderstanding
Misunderstanding
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Prepacked
Prepacked
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Superconcentrated
Superconcentrated
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Anti-lock
Anti-lock
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Catch someone's eye
Catch someone's eye
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Look someone in the eye
Look someone in the eye
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Have an eye for
Have an eye for
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Turn a blind eye to
Turn a blind eye to
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See eye to eye with
See eye to eye with
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Be in the public eye
Be in the public eye
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Out of the blue
Out of the blue
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Out of the frame
Out of the frame
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Not a bed of roses
Not a bed of roses
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Burn your bridges
Burn your bridges
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Collocations
- Get off the beaten track: To travel to an unusual or less-visited place.
- End up spending a fortune: To spend a large amount of money.
- Get by on a shoestring budget: To live with very little money.
- Get back to nature: To spend time outdoors.
- Be in the lap of luxury: To live in a very comfortable and luxurious style.
- To chill out: To relax or unwind.
- To rough it: To live a simple and hard life, often outdoors
- Frequent traveller: Someone who travels frequently
- Independent traveller: Someone who travels independently
- Seasoned traveller: An experienced traveller
- Intrepid traveller: A fearless traveler
- Weary traveller: A tired traveler
- An armchair traveler: A person who travels by reading or watching
- Discerning traveler: A traveler with high standards
- Inveterate traveller: A habitual traveler
- Unwary traveller: An incautious traveler
- In the region of: Approximately; roughly
- On behalf of: In the name of someone else.
- On the brink of: Close to happening, on the verge of something
- To some extent: To a certain degree
- In conjunction with: Together with or in cooperation with.
- In vain: To no avail; uselessly
- On the verge of: About to happen or occur
- On the grounds (of)/(that): Because of; due to
- With the exception of: Excluding
- Get somebody's goat: To annoy or irritate someone
Phrasal Verbs
- pay sth off: To pay the debt completely.
- track sb down: To find someone after searching
- jump at the chance: To eagerly take an opportunity.
- cut back sth: To reduce something
- take sth on: To take responsibility for something; to accept a job.
- get in with: To become friends with someone.
- turn up: To arrive unexpectedly; to appear.
- help sb out: To assist someone.
- sth chosen for sth: Something selected for something else
- sth shown in somewhere/sth: Something shown in a place
- sth sold at/in/on: Something sold in a place or at a certain time
- sth made from sth: Something created from another element
- sth being searched at somewhere: Something being searched for at a particular place.
- sth announced: Information publicly stated
- sth damaged by sth: Something harmed by something else
- blurt out a problem/a secret: To unexpectedly reveal a problem or secret
- bottle up emotions/a problem: To hold back emotions or problems.
- choke back tears/emotions: To prevent oneself from crying or expressing strong emotions.
- fend off criticism/blows/accusations: To defend oneself against criticism or attacks.
- keep up appearances: To portray a false image of success or happiness,
- shoot down an argument/accusations/criticism: To quickly reject or refute an argument or accusations.
- sweep aside an argument/accusations/criticism: To dismiss an argument or accusations without giving it proper thought.
- tease out a problem/a secret: To uncover a problem or secret through careful questioning.
- tone down criticism/accusations: To make criticism or accusations less harsh.
- whip up rage/emotions: To arouse strong feelings of anger or excitement.
- prior to: Before.
- dating as far back as: From a certain time in the past
- turn out to be: To eventually become
- make use of: To utilize something
- put sth to good use: To use something effectively.
- or whatever is Or anything else that exists or is relevant.
- come as no surprise: To be unsurprising
- as an art form: As a type of art
- should capture: Should be understood or appreciated.
- wherever he went: Anywhere he went
- the ease with which one could The relative ease of doing something
- it lent itself not only to It's natural ability to be used for
- to such an extent did sb... The degree to which somebody does something.
- there was something compulsive about There was an extremely compelling quality to something
- unfettered by sth Not limited or restricted bởi something
- at the rate of about four per hour: At the speed of four each hour
Other Vocabulary and Concepts
- Phrasal Verbs: Expressed with a verb and a preposition or adverb (e.g.,
look after,get on with) - Idioms: Figurative expressions (e.g.,
break a leg,hit the nail on the head) - Synonyms: Words with similar meanings (e.g.,
happy,joyful,cheerful) - Antonyms: Words with opposite meanings (e.g.,
happy,sad,unhappy) - Collocations: Words that frequently appear together (e.g.,
a thick fog,a difficult experience)
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Explore essential vocabulary and collocations related to travel. Test your understanding of phrases that describe different types of travelers and travel experiences. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or an armchair traveler, this quiz will enhance your language skills.
