Cambridge 14 – test 1 – section 1

1. Resident in /ˈrezɪdənt/ (adj): (C1) living or staying in a place

Many retired British people are now resident in Spain.
2. Come over to/from (v): (C1) if someone comes over, they come to the country where you are
When did your family first come over to America?
3. Antique /ænˈtiːk/ (adj) (n): old things (furniture, jewelry)
The palace is full of priceless antiques.
4. Open up Sth (v): open something that is closed, locked, cover
He opened up his case and took out a clean sweater.
5. Compartment /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ (n): a smaller enclosed space inside something larger
The bag is divided into separate compartments.
6. I should think (spoken): used for saying what you think/hope is true, when you have reasons for
your opinion
"I bought her some flowers to say thank you." "I should think so too."
7. Ever since (adv): continuously since that time
He's been depressed ever since he got divorced.
8. Generally (adv): (B1) = usually
The baby generally wakes up three times during the night.
9. All of a sudden (informal) (B2): suddenly
All of a sudden, the lights went out.
10. To crowd around Sb/Sth (v): (C1) to come together closely in a crowd around Sb/Sth
We all crowded around the table.

Cambridge 14 – test 1 – passage 1

1. Regulate /ˈreɡjəleɪt/ (v): (C1) to control something especially by rules
The activities of credit companies are regulated by law.
2. Repercussion /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃən/ (n): effect (usually bad effects)
Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.
3. Abandon /əˈbændən/ (v): (C1) to stop doing something, especially before it is finished
She abandoned her teaching career in favour of sport.
4. Mindful of /ˈmaɪndfəl/ (adj): careful not to forget something
The school is mindful of its responsibilities towards all the children.
5. Curtail /kɜːˈteɪl/ (v): limit or reduce
Budget cuts have drastically curtailed training programs.
6. Undertake /ˌʌndəˈteɪk/ (v): (C1) to do or begin to do Sth
Dr Johnson undertook the task of writing a comprehensive (thorough) English dictionary.
7. Academic learning
8. Better-structured stories
9. Problem-solver
10. Educational practices
Cambridge 14 – test 1 – section 2
1. Apprentice /əˈprentɪs/ (v): to make someone an apprentice
He was apprenticed to his uncle as a carpenter.
He worked for two years as a plumber’s apprentice.
2. Apprenticeship /əˈprentɪʃɪp/ (n): a period of time working as an apprentice
He’s serving an apprenticeship as a printer.
3. Take in (v): (C2) to understand and remember new facts and information
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in.
4. Run through (v): to read, look at, or explain something quickly
Briefly, she ran through details of the morning’s events.
5. Scheme /skiːm/ (n): (B2) an official plan that is intended to help people in some way, for
example by providing education or training
There's a new scheme in our town for recycling plastic bottles.
6. Eligible for /ˈelɪdʒəbəl/ (adj): (C1) to be able or allowed to do Sth
Are you eligible for early retirement/maternity leave
7. Statutory /ˈstætʃətəri/ (adj): fixed or controlled by law = mandatory (adj)
She’s below the statutory age for school attendance.
8. Practical for /ˈpræktɪkəl/ (adj): (C1) useful or suitable for a particular purpose or situation #
impractical (adj)
Heavy boots aren't very practical for running.
9. Subsidized /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪzd/ (adj): relating to a cost, etc. that is partly paid for by the government
or an organization
Farming is heavily subsidized (=subsidized a lot) by the government.
10. Subsidy /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ (n): (C1) money that is paid by a government or organization to make prices
lower, reduce the cost of producing goods
The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers.
11. Packed lunch (n): food such as sandwiches and fruit that you take with you to work, school etc
for lunch
12. Hygienic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/ (adj): (C2) clean, especially in order to prevent disease # unhygienic (adj)
Food must be prepared and stored in hygienic conditions.