4000 Essential English Words 5

Midterm Test (Unit 1-15)

Choose the word that fits best in the sentence.

1. This young designer’s chairs are a great example of __________ design.

a. contemptuous b. temporary c. contemporary d. conscripted

2. Even though he was thirsty, Tim’s __________ stopped him from stealing Matt’s drink.

a. consequence b. conscious c. concept d. conscience

3. The manager called the whole department in and loudly __________ them.

a. astonished b. admonished c. accomplished d. accentuated

4. A small group of rebels tried to organize a __________.

a. coupe b. croup c. coup d. coop

5. Essays need to be __________ so that they are easy for teachers to read.

a. handwritten b. typewritten c. underwritten d. typical

6. Ella got sick because she is not __________ to drinking alcohol.

a. customized b. accomplished c. surprised d. accustomed

7. The Eiffel Tower is a major __________ in Paris.

a. landscape b. lighthouse c. trademark d. landmark

8. There is no chance __________ of my team winning this match.

a. wherever b. whoever c. whatsoever d. whichever

9. Lucy parked her car __________ her father’s.

a. alongside b. upon c. underneath d. between

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10. I think Jen’s really __________ because she speaks French and listens to jazz.

a. sympathetic b. sophisticated c. compassionate d. unadventurous

11. On the subject of modern US history, Dr. Jeff Jones is an __________ voice.

a. inexplicable b. authoritative c. unanimous d. antique

12. Prosecco is a great __________ to Champagne.

a. alternative b. conservative c. contemplative d. assertive

13. Dan made sure he had a __________ breakfast before the marathon.

a. unnatural b. outrageous c. nutritious d. repellant

14. The two brothers were finally __________, having not met for 10 years.

a. compiled b. reconsidered c. recognized d. reconciled

15. Liam’s library book was __________ back last week.

a. borrowed b. due c. loaned d. lent

Write the correct word according to the given definition.

1. To care for plants and help them grow.

__ __ l __ i __ a t __

2. A type of oil used in some lamps and stoves.

__ __ r o __ e __ __

3. To cause someone to suffer on purpose.

__ o __ m e __ __

4. An open public place in which meetings are held.

__ o __ u __

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5. An imaginary place on the internet where activities occur.

__ y b __ r s __ __ c __

6. Putting things into categories or groups that have things in common.

__ __ __ s s i __ i c __ __ __ o __

7. To offer to do something for free.

v __ __ u __ t __ __ __

8. To contain or surround something.

__ __ c __ o s __

9. The in which way two people behave to each other.

__ __ l a __ i o __ __ __ __ p

10. Something important or useful.

__ o __ t __ w __ __ __ e

11. An event that happens on special occasions.

__ __ r e m __ __ __

12. One of the seven large areas of land on the Earth.

__ o __ t __ n __ __ __

13. Your name, when you write it in your own way.

__ i g __ a t __ __ __

14. Food which is not fresh, but dry, hard, and not good to eat.

__ t __ __ e

15. A craft designed for spaceflight.

__ __ __ c e __ h __ __

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 4000 Essential English Words 5
Midterm Test (Unit 16-30)

Choose the word that fits best in the sentence.

1. The new product was unreliable and received __________ reviews.

a. negative b. passive c. sensitive d. normative

2. A group of __________ gunmen have occupied City Hall.

a. millipede b. militant c. irritant d. merchant

3. Chris joined the __________ because he loves singing.

a. chair b. queue c. choir d. quiche

4. Unfortunately, Jane’s grandma is __________ with migraines.

a. reflected b. affirmed c. afflicted d. offended

5. Emma is on a diet, so she checks the __________ in all her food.

a. canaries b. calendars c. allegories d. calories

6. Charles Dickens was one of the most important figures in English __________.

a. nature b. littering c. legislature d. literature

7. Tom and Tim had no money, so they decided to __________ to the music festival.

a. hitchhike b. turnpike c. pitchfork d. hedgehog

8. The gruesome horror film provoked a major __________.

a. compromise b. controversy c. conspiracy d. prophecy

9. Ian’s collection of __________ Japanese music contains many rare items.

a. obverse b. objective c. obscure d. obsequious

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10. My wife has many strong __________, which I admire.

a. particles b. personalities c. principles d. principalities

11. My __________ of Chinese geography is quite poor.

a. college b. knowledge c. courage d. history

12. Stratford-upon-Avon was the __________ William Shakespeare.

a. birthplace b. birthday c. birthmark d. capital

13. The headteacher __________ two students to her office.

a. summarized b. submitted c. surmised d. summoned

14. Banks need to maintain a strong __________ image.

a. corporeal b. coronary c. corporate d. corpulent

15. Mike always tries to buy __________ vegetables.

a. ironic b. organic c. botanic d. bionic

Write the correct word according to the given definition.

1. A dark mark caused by being hit by something.

__ r u __ __ __

2. Words or ideas that are silly or foolish.

__ o n __ e __ __ e

3. A trip taken to do a specific activity.

__ r r __ __ __

4. A failure to work correctly.

__ r e __ k __ __ w __

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5. To order someone not to do something.

__ __ r b __ __

6. Something used to trick a person or thing to do something.

b __ __ t

7. Something comfortable, warm, and relaxing.

__ __ __ y

8. A very smart person.

__ __ t e __ __ e __ __ u a __

9. Permission from a doctor to get medicine.

__ r e __ __ r __ p __ __ __ __

10. A subject in which people study animals.

__ o o __ o __ __

11. To use one thing to cancel out the effect of another thing.

__ f __ __ __ t

12. An increase made by adding one thing after another.

__ u __ u l a __ __ __ __

13. Something frightening and very unpleasant.

__ o r __ __ f __ __ __ __

14. To add something into another thing.

__ n c __ r __ o __ __ t __

15. A soldier or police officer of middle rank.

__ e __ g e __ n __

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Mid-Term Tests Book 5_ Answers
Unit 1-15 Unit 16-30
Missing Words Missing Words
1.c 1.a
2.d 2.b
3.b 3.c
4.c 4.c
5.b 5.d
6.d 6.d
7.d 7.a
8.c 8.b
9.a 9.c
10.b 10.c
11.b 11.b
12.a 12.a
13.c 13.d
14.d 14.c
15.b 15.b
Missing Letters Missing Letters
1.cultivate 1.bruise
2.kerosene 2.nonsence
3.torment 3.errand
4.forum 4.breakdowm
5.cyberspace 5.forbid
6.classification 6.bait
7.volunteer 7.cozy
8.enclose 8.intellectual
9.realtionship 9.prescription
10.worthwhile 10.zoology
11.ceremony 11.offset
12.continent 12.cumulative
13.signature 13.horrifying
14.stale 14.incorporate
15.spaceship 15.sergeant