WORD CHOICE 1

1. He had a(n) _______ - why not apply for some government money?
A. determination B. imagination C. inspiration D. ambition
2. The anti-smoking campaign has had quite a (n) _______ on young people.
A. power B. usage C. contribution D. impact
3. By the _______, I heard that Phyllis may be moving to Dallas.
A. road B. path C. route D. way
4. Healing is the natural _______ of one person to restore health.
A. ability B. capacity C. possibility D. likelihood
5. The very wealthy man had _______ beginnings, having been raised in poverty.
A. modest B. humble C. moderate D. medium
6. This crime spree has already _______ the lives of 10 innocent people-when will the perpetrator be caught?
A. announced B. declared C. stated D. claimed
7. It was a scandal that _______ a lot of reputations.
A. destroyed B. demolished C. devastated D. damaged
8. The first thing you must do is make a (n) _______ of the situation.
A. measure B. estimation C. assessment D. appraisal
9. The actress has come under _______ for her comments about her co-stars.
A. criticism B. objection C. disapproval D. reprimand
10. I was disappointed whenever my boss found _______ with my work.
A. error B. fault C. mistake D. foul
11. "We're addressing the problem," he said, "and I think we're making _______."
A. progress B. breakthrough C. betterment D. promotion
12. She missed a _______ of promotion when she turned down the job of assistant manager.
A. opportunity B. chance C. luck D. fortune
13. The disadvantage of nuclear weapons is that they cause destruction on a massive _______.
A. extent B. area C. scale D. sphere
14. She worked as an assistant in the firm for several years before she finally left to seek her _______ as an
independent contractor.
A. opportunity B. chance C. luck D. fortune
15. Today police _______ a campaign to reduce road accidents.
A. launched B. raised C. held D. celebrated
16. The Chancellor proposed a crackdown on car and plane emissions, and the introduction of tax incentives
to _______ green.
A. come B. get C. go D. arrive
17. Drunken drivers pose a serious _______ to other road users.
A. danger B. risk C. threat D. hazard
18. People should _______ green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
A. adopt B. adapt C. adjoin D. adjust
19. Waste _______ includes the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final
disposal.
A. rubbish B. litter C. trash D. disposal
20. Cuba _______ independence from Spain in 1898.
A. obtained B. got C. gained D. achieve
21. Is it too late to _______ the damage we have done to our planet?
A. repair B. amend C. mend D. fix
22. It's difficult to make accurate _______ about the effects on the environment.
A. anticipations B. predictions C. guesses D. estimation

23. She studied for a _______ in engineering in a famous university.

A. certificate B. diploma C. qualification D. degree
24. She makes a big _______ from selling waste material to textile companies.
A. profit B. interest C. bargain D. benefit
25. Don't go without _______ goodbye to me, will you?
A. talking B. saying C. telling D. speaking
26. We tried to make a _______ of our situation, but it wasn't really funny.
A. joke B. fun C. tease D. humor
27. He had to get _______ from his parents to audition for the show.
A. allowance B. agreement C. permission D. approval
28. “Anyone caught _______ in the exam will get zero marks”, said my teacher.
A. deceiving B. cheating C. tricking D. fooling
29. Simon finds it hard to make _______ with other children.
A. friends B. mates C. companion D. buddy
30. You have no right to judge other people by their _______.
A. shapes B. looks C. observations D. body
31. James had a cozy birthday party at home last Friday in the _______ of his close friends.
A. company B. business C. atmosphere D. residence
32. Most young people want to _______ an independent life without being influenced by anyone.
A. lay B. put C. lead D. bring
33. I'd like to make a small _______ to charity in my mother's name.
A. donation B. contribution C. volunteer D. devotion
34. Do you think I'll be able to _______ my goal of losing five kilos before the summer?
A. gain B. obtain C. achieve D. approach
35. In their senseless killing of innocent people, the terrorists have _______ their lack of respect for human
life.
A. indicated B. suggested C. demonstrated D. shown
36. The school needs to raise _______ for new playground equipment.
A. cash B. cheque C. money D. currency
37. Many countries are reluctant to cut _______ if it means sacrificing economic growth.
A. emissions B. releases C. discharges D. leaks
38. Some beautiful old buildings were torn down to make _______ for the new parking garage.
A. road B. path C. route D. way
39. Australians and New Zealanders often have a/an _______ year before going to college or after finishing
high school to travel overseas independently.
A. gap B. hole C. empty D. distance
40. They couldn't see the _______ of more training.
A. view B. opinion C. point D. viewpoint
41. If you are due to graduate soon, you’re probably wondering what happens at a graduation _______.
A. ceremony B. celebration C. anniversary D. festivity
42. There's an Egyptian art collection on _______ at the museum at the moment.
A. exhibition B. display C. demonstration D. show
43. I have no _______ in recommending Ms Shapur for the job.
A. reluctance B. unwillingness C. hesitation D. obligation
44. They failed to take the necessary _______ to avoid infection.
A. precautions B. preventions C. deterrence D. avoidance
45. Have it delivered from your local store or order online so you can skip the heavy _______.
A. raising B. rising C. lifting D. evaluating
46. My weight _______ when I stop eating sugar.
A. reduces B. decreases C. diminishes D. lowers
47. The young star managed to conquer his _______ to easily surpass his opponent in the first round.
A. worries B. nerves C. anxieties D. fears
48. I've paid this bill twice by _______.
A. error B. fault C. mistake D. foul
49. Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest _______ faced by scientists today.
A. challenges B. difficulties C. troubles D. complexes
50. If you abuse your body now, you'll pay the _______ when you're older.
A. cost B. value C. charge D. price