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Upstream C1 Companion MCQ Mr.
Mohamed El-Sheikh
Unit 4 Growing Concerns 01021566627
Upstream C1
Unit 4 Growing Concerns
Mr. Mohamed El-Sheikh
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Upstream C1 Companion MCQ Mr. Mohamed El-Sheikh

Vocabulary
neighbourhood crime watch = a group of people in a neighbourhood who watch over the area
and report any crimes or criminal activities to the police
drought (n) = a long period of time in which no rain falls
housebreaking (n) = the crime of entering sb’s house by force
shelter (n) = a building that provides a place to stay for the homeless
truancy (n) = the practice of children staying away from school without permission
lay off (phr v) = not to employ any longer, usually when there is not enough work to do
invasion of privacy = sb or sth interfering
in one’s life without one’s permission
harsh (adj) = cruel, showing no sympathy
retrain (v) = to teach sb or be taught new skills in order to get a new job
pressing (adj) = (of a problem) that needs to be dealt with immediately
local authorities (n pl) = the organisation officially responsible for all the public services and
facilities in a particular area
equality (n) = the same rights and responsibilities for all the members of a society, group or
family
measure (n) = sth that shows that a situation is serious or has developed to a great extent
monitor (v) = to check sb or sth regularly for progress or development
keep an eye on sth/sb (idm) = to watch sth or sb carefully to make sure that they are safe and
not in trouble
anonymity (n) = keeping one’s identity secret from others
hooligan (n) = a young person who behaves in a noisy and violent way in a public place
number plate (n) = a sign on the front and back of a vehicle that shows its number
database (n) = a collection of information that is stored in a computer and can be easily used
surveillance (n) = the careful watching of sb by the police or army
face recognition (n) = identifying sb by facial features
software (n) = computer programs
trafficmaster (n) = an advanced traveller information system which uses sensors and cameras to
record changes in speed, number plates, etc
densely populated (adj) = with a lot of people in a small area
trace (v) = to find sb or sth after looking for them
pre-determined (adj) = decided by events or people rather than by chance
virtual (adj) = so nearly true that it can be considered as true
twitch (v) = (of curtains) to move slightly apart so that one can see what is behind
track (v) = to follow sb’s or sth’s movements (e.g. by means of a special device like a radar)
regulation (n) = a rule made by a government in order to control the way sth is done or the way
people behave
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investigatory (adj) = investigating sth

act (n) = a law passed by the parliament
invisibly (adv) = without being seen
borough (n) = a town or district within a larger town, which has its own council
probable (adj) = likely to be true
valid (adj) = accepted by people in authority
boom (v) = to increase
scan (v) = to look at pictures or information carefully because one is looking for sth or sb
camera feed (n) = the playback of images or pictures from a camera
declare (v) = to say officially and formally that sth is true
mount (v) = to place sth firmly on sth else
license (v) = to give sb official permission to do sth
retain (v) = to continue to have sth
plc (abbr) = (used after the name of a company) public limited company
trunk road (n) = a major road that has been built for travelling long distances
digit (n) = any of the ten numbers from 0 to 9
transmit (v) = to send messages or data from one place to another using wires, radio waves or
satellites
remainder (n) = sth that still stays after the other things have gone
partial (adj) = not complete or whole
gauge (v) = to measure, calculate
cross-reference (v) = to check relevant information that has already been compared or is
already known
log on (phr v) = to start using a computer system
call strength indicator (n) = a mobile phone indicator showing if it is possible to make or receive
a call
topography (n) = the physical features of an area (hills, valleys and rivers)
cell congestion (n) = too many calls in a particular area
further/farther/far afield (idm) = in a distant place, not near
keep (close) tabs on sb (idm) = always to know where sb is and what they are doing in order to
control them
fraud (n) = the crime of gaining money or benefits by tricking or lying to others
bill (n) = a formal statement of a new law that is discussed and then voted for by the parliament
grant (v) = to allow sb to have sth
the House of Lords (n) = this part of Parliament in Britain whose members are not elected
foundation (n) = an organisation which provides money for research or charity
trawl (n) = searching through a large number of similar things
invasive (adj) = spreading very quickly
capacity (n) = ability to do sth
deputy (n) = the second most important person in an organisation
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scuffle (v) = to fight for a short time in a disorganised way

moot (v) = to suggest sth for discussion
forbid (v) = to say that sth must not be done
flourish (v) = to be successful, active and developing quickly and strongly
intrusive (adj) = disturbing one’s mood or life
embezzlement (n) = the crime of taking and using money illegally from the organisation or
company one works for
jaywalking (n) = the act of walking across the street in a careless and dangerous way or not at
the proper place
manslaughter (n) = the killing of
a person by sb who didn’t want to kill them
vandalism (n) = damaging public property on purpose
litter (v) = to throw things untidily around a place
unintentionally (adv) = by accident
slander (v) = to say untrue things about sb in order to damage their reputation
loiter (v) = to stay in a place without any purpose
with intent = having the intention of doing sth
mug (v) = to attack sb in order to steal their money
libel (v) = to write or print sth in a book or newspaper which damages sb’s reputation
trespass on sth (v) = to go on sb’s land without permission
legal aid (n) = money given by the state to people who can’t afford to pay for a lawyer
witness (n) = sb who appears in court to say what they know about a crime
prosecutor (n) = a lawyer who charges sb with a crime or tries to prove they are guilty
constable (n) = a low-ranking police officer
probation officer (n) = sb whose job is to supervise and help people who have committed crimes
but are not in prison
solicitor (n) = a lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares legal documents and cases and
represents clients in a lower court of law
barrister (n) = a lawyer who represents clients in a higher court of law
Justice of the Peace (n) = sbwho is not a lawyer but can act as a judge in a local criminal law
court
juror (n) = a member of the jury / revocation (n) = a cancellation of a law or an agreement
probation (n) = a period of time during which a criminal has to obey the law and be supervised
rather than be in prison
parole (n) = the release of a criminal before the official end of their prison sentence after they
have promised to behave well
capital punishment (n) = punishment which involves the legal killing of a criminal who has
committed a serious crime such as murder
community service (n) = working in the local community without being paid
minor (n) = sb who is still legally a child
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(until they reach the age of 18)

prior (adj) = previous
impose (v) = to use one’s authority to
force people to accept sth
sentence sb to sth (v) = to state in a court of law what sb’s punishment will be
inmate (n) = a prisoner
restrict (v) = to put a limit
right (n) = the legal and moral freedom one has to do or have sth
imprison (v) = to lock sb up in prison for a crime
for life = for the rest of one’s life
originate (v) = to begin to happen or exist
out of sight = where sth cannot be seen
mission statement (n) = an official statement of the aims of an organisation
committed to sth (adj) = saying that one will definitely do sth
leading (adj) = the most important or successful in a particular area
conservation (n) = protection, preservation from being lost or destroyed
phasing out (n) = gradual extinction
humanitarian (adj) = helping those who are suffering
overseas (adv) = in foreign countries
aftermath (n) = the situation that results from an important or harmful event
scarcity (n) = not enough of sth for those who need it
rarity (n) = sth that is very uncommon
break out of (phr v) = to escape
make/take a stand on/against = to make a strong effort to defend oneself or one’s opinion
about sth
make amends = to show that one is sorry about doing sth to sb by doing sth to please them
do one’s bit = (informal) to do one’s share of a task
pass a law = to formally agree to a new law or to approve it
do/serve time = to spend time in prison
serve sb with (a legal document) = to give or send sb an official document
plead (v) = to officially state whether sb is guilty or innocent of a crime
reach a verdict = to achieve a particular decision at the end of a trial
foot the bill (for sth) = to pay for sth
on the fringes of society = separated or apart from society
take the law into one’s own hands = to punish sb or put a situation right instead of waiting for
the police to take action
kill two birds with one stone = to achieve two things you want rather than just one
throw oneself on the mercy of the court = to put oneself in a situation where the court will have
the complete control to decide whether to punish or forgive one
bridge the generation gap = to reduce or get rid of the differences between generations
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the law of the jungle = a situation which has no laws or rules to govern the way people behave
rob Peter to pay Paul = to take or borrow money from somewhere else to pay a debt that one
can’t pay on their own
make a killing = to make a large profit very quickly and easily
charity begins at home = people should deal with the needs of those close to them before they
think about helping others
boast about sth (v) = to talk about what one has done very proudly and in a way that annoys,
irritates or offends others
devastate (v) = to damage sth or sb very badly or destroy it totally
inner city (n) = the areas in or near the city centre where there are social and economic
problems
prevail (v) = to be normal or most common
vagrant (n) = a homeless and jobless person who begs or steals in order to live
debt (n) = a sum of money that one owes
delinquent (n) = a young person who repeatedly commits minor crimes
light (adj) = (of punishment) less severe or serious
rage (n) = strong anger which is difficult to control
assault (v) = to attack
legal advisor (n) = an expert who advises others in matters that relate to the law
court case (n) = a trial in court
court order (n) = a legal instruction stating that sth must be done
military law (n) = the rules which organise and control the army
native (adj) = having to do with a particular country
swear (v) = to promise in a serious way that one will do sth
do sth against one’s better judgement = to do sth although one knows it’s not right
do sth against sb’s wishes = to do sth although others don’t want you to
do sth against one’s principles = to do sth that is against one’s own beliefs
race against the clock = to work very hard and fast in order to do sth before a certain time
go against the establishment = not to support those who are responsible for running a country,
society or organisation
go against the law = not to follow or obey the law
win against all odds = to succeed in sth that seems impossible to achieve
be enraged = be extremely angry
renowned (adj) = well-known, famous
philanthropist (n) = sb who freely gives money and help to people who need it
state-run (adj) = operated or provided for by the government of a country
donation (n) = sth that sb gives to an organisation or a charity
play truant = to stay away from school without permission
poverty (n) = the state of being extremely poor
culprit (n) = sb who has done sth wrong or commited a crime
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juvenile (adj) = referring to a child or young person not old enough to be considered an adult
third-age (adj) = of the old age
care-giver (n) = sb who gives love and support to others and looks after them
voice (v) = to say what one thinks or feels
violation (n) = the breaking of a promise or agreement
mph (abbr) = miles per hour
sensitise sb to sth (v) = to make sb more aware of sth
debate (n) = a discussion on a subject on which people have different views
offence (n) = an act that breaks a certain law and requires a certain punishment
healthcare (n) = the service of providing medical care
civil liberties (n pl) = the rights of a person to say, think and do what they want as long as they
respect other people’s rights
shoplifting (n) = stealing from a shop by hiding things in a bag or clothes
juvenile delinquency (n) = criminal behaviour by young people who are not adults
commiserate with sb (v) = to show pity or sympathy to others when sth unpleasant has
happened to them
Choose the correct answer:

1- The London (location / department / country / borough) of Hammersmith & Fulham is
bordered to the south by a pretty expanse of the River Thames.
2- It is illegal for (juveniles / youths / minors / youngsters) under the age of 18 to marry
without their parents’ consent.
3- She (loitered / lingered / stayed / lazed) on the pavement for a while as she waved
goodbye to her friend.
4- Jack was (accused / convicted / charged / sentenced) with driving over the limit and
given a fine of £500.
5- Can you speak clearly please? I can’t hear you when you (murmur / mime / munch /
mumble) like that.
6- His father is a consultant neurologist and an (upstanding / outstanding / upright /
outspoken)
of the community.
7- We have (completely / absolutely / clearly / unanimously) agreed to the suggestions
put forward by the board of directors.
8- We were (deterred / deferred / avoided / averted) from going to parts of the country
where lawlessness and banditry had been reported.
9- Meteorologists were unable to (forecast / predict / foretell / foresee) the violent storms
that left the South East in tatters.
10- This firm has a policy of taking our (customers / clients / employees / passengers) out
to lunch on a regular basis for the business they provide us.
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11- With the opening of the new Metro network, the city’s (infrastructure / acupuncture /
infraction / structure) has been markedly improved.
12- My grandmother was visibly shaken after being (bugged / chugged / mugged / fugged)
by youths near her house.
13- Inmates are let out on (parrot / parole / parody / parquet) for good behaviour.
14- It is a very good idea to take out a private (pansion / pension / penal / mansion) so as
not to face financial difficulties later in life.
15- Many shipworkers were left on the (scrapheap / scrapie / scrapings / scrapbook) after
being dismissed from their jobs.
16- After the recent crop failure, the country received (human / humane / humanitarian /
humiliated) aid to avoid a repeat of last year’s famine.
17- He is far from modest – in fact, you always hear him (boosting / boasting / posting /
busting).
18- I used to work as an (usher / fisher / musher / rasher) at the cinema – I must have seen
that film a hundred times.
19- We were (obliterated / obliging / obliterating / obliged) to sack him after he repeatedly
arrived late for work.
20- I didn’t get up to anything in particular at the weekend; I just wasn’t in the (moat / mote
/ mode / mood)
21- He was (arrested / abducted / imprisoned / jailed) by the police for taking part in a
bank robbery.
22- The (constables / witnesses / jurors / magistrates) were cross-examined by the counsel
for the defence.
23- We have asked Mr. Graham Gardner to (table / chair / bed / head) the meeting.
24- The publishers have (created / conquered / conferred / compiled) a selection of the
author’s work.
25- We (eliminate / intimidate / anticipate / alternate) a slowdown in the sales of mobile
phones now that the market has been saturated.
26- I have always been a(n) (monitor / advocate / advertiser / fighter) of political and
religious freedom.
27- It is sometimes not diplomatic to (voice / notice / sound / shout) one’s opinions on
sensitive matters where someone’s feelings may be hurt.
28- People living in rural areas may no longer be able to enjoy country (purveyor / purview
/ pursuits / pursuers) such as fox-hunting if a ban comes into effect.
29- The local authority has (ground / granted / grassed / branded) extra funding for
schools in deprived parts of the Borough.
30- The youngsters decided to play (truant / truce / truck / trucking), but one of their
teachers caught them at an amusement arcade and they were severely punished.
31- You may get (downloaded / downhearted / downsized / downshifted) if all your efforts
come to nothing in the end.
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32- Having bought the house for only £40,000 in 1984, they (had / produced / made / got) a
killing when they sold it for £95,000 in 1989.
33- At the X County Court today, a second man was convicted of (danger / dangerous /
dangerously / hazard) driving after a crash which killed a female cyclist.
34- Witnesses told the court they saw the men racing their cars (short / shortly / shorting /
shorts) before the crash on 28th August last year.
35- The (defendant / defender / defensive / defense) pleaded guilty of the charges.
36- He can expect up to ten years’ (life / imprison / imprisonment / community service) .
37- The counsel for the (prosecute / prosecution / prosecutor / prosecuting) had insisted on
tough sentencing from the (set / inset / outset / offset).
38- That this type of “macho boy racing” was responsible for more and more (dead / deadly
/ death / deaths) on our roads each year.
39- While he condemned the actions of the accused, the judge extended his (sympathize /
symptom / sympathy / symposium) to the families of all those involved.
40- He described it as a tragic accident in which many lives had been ruined by a few
moments of (youth / youthful / youths / young) madness.
41- Our (neighbor / neighbouring / neighbourly / neighbourhood) crime watch has done a
great deal to eliminate crime in the area.
42- The government imposed restrictions on the use of water during the summer (draught /
draft / drafting / drought).
43- The crime of (housebreaking / housebreaker / housecoat / household) has reached
epidemic proportions in certain inner city areas with one in three houses reporting
burglary in the last year.
44- In winter, city (shelves / shoulders / shelfires / shelters) are full of homeless people who
do not want to stay out.
45- (Truck / Truckload / Truancy / Truant) is a growing problem in deprived inner city areas
of London such as Hackney and Brixton.
46- The factory laid (on / over / up / off) 50% of its workers during the recession.
47- I caught her in my bedroom reading my diary and considered it a gross invasion of my
(privateer / privacy / private / privatization).
48- Because of reduced profits, the firm has had to make the rather (harsh / hart / harrow /
marsh) decision to lay off many loyal employees.
49- After being laid off from his job, Justin had to (train / terrain / retrain / retain) to find
employment.
50- There is a (press / pressing / pressed / pressure) need to build new houses in areas with
a housing shortage.
51- The (local / regional / domestic / national) authorities have granted extra funding for
hospitals in the area.
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52- We are committed to providing (quality / quandary / equanimity / equality) of

opportunities for everyone, which is why we welcome applications from the ethnic
minorities.
53- The increase in unemployment rates is a (measuring tug / measuring tape / measure /
measurement) of the worldwide recession.
54- We carefully (mentor / monitor / mantle / dismantle) the progress of all newly trained
recruits, so that they become useful employees.
55- Could you keep a/an (ear / arm / eye / nose) on my suitcase for five minutes, please?
56- Some writers use a pseudonym to seek (anonymity /anonymous / animosity /
anomaly).
57- (Hooligans / Holders / Holdovers / Hollyhocks) smashed shop windows in the city centre
after last night’s game.
58- One of the cars involved in the crash had diplomatic number (plains / planes / plates /
dishes).
59- We don’t appear to have any information concerning your health records on our (debase
/ diabase / airbase / database).
60- Police (survey / surveillance / surveyor / survival) is being carried out on a house in
Ragmore Street where an armed gang are thought to be hiding.
61- Our computer system uses face (recognition / realisation / reconciliation /
reconnaissance) technology to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access to our
records.
62- I use some of the (malware / liveware / mindware / software) on my computer such as
Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
63- (Trafficmaster / Trafficmister / Trafficmistress / Trafficprincipal) has installed speed
cameras to monitor traffic speeds on main roads.
64- With an area of three quarters of a square mile and a population of 32,000 inhabitants,
Monaco is a (dense / densely / density / denouncing) populated country.
65- The police are still having difficulty in (tracing / trashing / terracing / stressing) the
suspect.
66- We have set a (pre-eminent / pre-determined / pre-emptive / pre-owned) figure on the
number of people from ethnic minorities to be accepted for the jobs available.
67- (Virtuous / Virulent / Virtual / visceral) reality shows have had phenomenal popularity
throughout the world.
68- The bell rang, the curtains (stitched / twitched / fetched / ditched) and the play began.
69- Aborigines are able to (track / smack / back / quack) people and animals over large
distances.
70- The government has just introduced a new set of (regularities / regulations /regulators
/ irregularities) that will monitor chat room users.
71- The (investor /investigator / investigatory / investigated) committee was set up to look
into all aspects of the bank’s financial dealings.
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72- The (act / fact / action / faction) of Parliament prohibiting the sale or use of firearms
was passed in 1996.
73- The thief’s hand moved almost (invisible / invisibly / inevitable / inevitably) into the
victim’s pocket and quickly stole the wallet.
74- The London (Borough / borrow / borrower / borrowing) of Kensington and Chelsea is
one of the wealthiest in the country.
75- There will be a (probably / probable / capably / capable) disruption to traffic due to the
World Cup qualifying game between England and Portugal.
76- Do you have any (valeted / valid / invalid / valeting) reasons for turning down this
position of great responsibility?
77- Sales of ice cream and soft drinks have (boomed / bloomed / beamed / bummed)
during the current heat wave.
78- I have (banned / scanned / tanned / canned) the contents of this report and I must say I
am happy with the results.
79- Scanning camera (food / foods / feeding / feed) for evidence is a time-consuming task.
80- The Royal Bank of Scotland has (cleared / declared / declined / dedicated) its profits for
the financial year.
81- The cameras are (mount / mounted / mantled / dismantled) on tripods and wheeled
into position hours before the start of the show.
82- Only certain shops have been (licensed / licked / leaked / landed) to sell fireworks in an
attempt to reduce the number of accidents from their misuse.
83- I have(trained / retrained / retained /retired) an interest in model aeroplanes since
childhood.
84- I decided to open an account with Lloyd’s Bank (bbc / act / ppt / plc).
85- The accident took place on the A2 London to Dover (truncheon / trunk /travel /
travelling) road.
86- Mobile telephone numbers consist of ten (letters / sums / digits / permutations).
87- The BBC has (transformed / transmitted / transplanted / transfused) its radio
programmes outside Britain since 1932.
88- After James and Frances left, the (remainder / reminder /remaining / remains) of the
guests sat chatting until dawn.
89- Though badly affected by arthritis, the old lady still had (participial / partial / impartial
/ parable) use of her hands.
90- The government would like to (gauge / gang / gorge / gaunt) public feeling over the
proposed ban on fox-hunting.
91- We’ll have to (cross-examine / cross-reference / crossbreed / crossfire) this information
with that held by our Public Relations department.
92- Can you send the technician up here as I am having difficulty (logging / lodging /
legging / lugging) on to my computer?
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93- We were so far up in the mountains that the call (strong / strength / string / stringing)
indicator on my mobile went off.
94- The (topography / telegraphy / telegraph / telecom) of this part of the world has
changed significantly in only a hundred years with the former port of Headmouth
becoming a town 5 miles inland.
95- In case of cell (configuration / congress / conglomeration / congestion) our mobiles
connect to any available base station and you can make
a call anyway.
96- If you want to explore the island further (field / afield / a field / backfield), you have to
hire a good guide.
97- I think we should keep (taps / tabs / tapes / tops) on the quality of John Hanson’s work.
98- Police and credit card companies are constantly looking for ways to eliminate credit card
(fraud / fraught / fraudster).
99- A private member’s (bell / belt / bill / bin) is a piece of proposed legislation brought
before the Houses of Parliament.
100- I was not (greeted / grinded / granted / graduated) access to the company’s
files as I didn’t have the security clearance.
101- British Parliament consists of the House of Commons and the (Home / House /
Lodge / Hostel) of Lords.
102- The Prince’s Trust is a charitable (founding / fountain / foundation / founder)
that provides money to relieve poverty in third-world countries.
103- We carried out a number of (crawls / trawls / thrawls /brawls) through the data
given to us in order to find the necessary information.
104- I find the rapid spread of surveillance techniques frighteningly (envious /
persuasive / concussive / invasive) to our privacy.
105- I find that my capacity (in / at / on / for) staying up until late has diminished
with age.
106- The (deputy / temporary / second / alternative) Prime Minister acts as Prime
Minister in the latter’s absence.
107- Rival supporters (stuffed / staffed / scuffled / coughed) outside the ground and
on nearby streets after the football match.
108- The idea has been (mooted / moated / muted / matched) to turn the theatre
into a bingo hall, although I strongly believe that it would deprive the area of cultural
focus.
109- When I was at boarding school, we were (allowed / forgiven / forbidden /
discouraged) from going outside after certain hours.
110- At first, I found it difficult to (flourish / flounce / flounder / flout) in my new
surroundings until I found some friends and settled down.
111- At our peaceful demonstration, we found the police presence rather unwanted
and (exclusive / inclusive / pervasive /intrusive).
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112- Many senior executives were involved in the (jaywalking / embezzlement /

manslaughter / vandalism) of the company’s capital.
113- (Jaywalking / Embezzlement / Manslaughter / Vandalism) can be particularly
dangerous in cities like Paris where cars are driven at high speeds.
114- He was convicted of the lesser charge of (jaywalking / embezzlement /
manslaughter / vandalism) for killing his wife.
115- Former pupils of St George’s comprehensive school have been convicted of
(murder / embezzlement / manslaughter / vandalism) and sentenced to community
service.
116- People have (lettered / littered / glittered / launched) the park with all sorts of
things, from broken bottles to hamburger wrappers and plastic bags.
117- I’m afraid I (unintentionally / intentionally / on purpose / in detail) pressed the
wrong button on my phone and got through to the wrong department.
118- He has (slanted / slandered / murdered / loitered) the good name of this great
family for too long and it’s time we took him to court.
119- Some of the youths were (slandering / libeling / loitering / trespassing) on the
pavement in a rather threatening way.
120- He was fined for (slandering / libelling / loitering / trespassing) with intent on a
public highway.
121- I have just been (bugged / chugged / mugged / fugged) in broad daylight –
they’ve taken my handbag which had everything in it!
122- I sued the newspaper for (slandering / libelling / loitering / trespassing) my
reputation and received 150,000 in damages and an apology from the editor.
123- We caught some poachers (slandering / libelling / loitering / trespassing) on our
estate; they were about to steal our game birds.
124- You may be able to seek (legal / illegal /legalese / legalistic) aid with your court
case if you are unable to afford a lawyer.
125- Some of the (defendants / criminals / lawyers / witnesses) of the crime came
forward to make statements to the police.
126- The public (prosecutor / barrister / solicitor / constable) cross-examined the
defendant and principal witnesses.
127- Most police (prosecutors / barristers / solicitors / constables) are polite and
helpful to the general public.
128- You have to report to your probation (prosecutor / barrister / solicitor / officer)
at the police station twice a week at the times indicated.
129- I have just received a letter from my (prosecutors / officers / solicitors /
constables) concerning my upcoming court case.
130- After a career in the Civil Service, he became a Justice of the (case / Peace /
court / crime) and presided over minor cases in court.
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131- One of the (juniors / jurors / prosecutors / barristers) gives their verdict to the
judge on behalf of the jury.
132- There has been a (revolt / revolting / revolution / revocation) in the law
concerning gambling; from now on gambling will only be allowed at licensed casinos.
133- He was on (parole / revocation / probation / service) for a year and had to
report to the police station every weekend.
134- He will go on (parole / revocation / probation / service) in a few weeks’ time for
good behaviour in prison.
135- (Capital punishment / Community service / Revocation of a privilege /
Imprisonment) still exists in many parts of the world although it was abolished around
forty years ago throughout much of Europe.
136- (Capital punishment / Community service / Revocation of a privilege / Life
sentence) is a proper punishment for vandalism.
137- It is illegal for (matures / minors / amateurs / singles) to buy cigarettes.
138- I was unable to attend the meeting as I had a (prior / prioress / entire / literal)
appointment to see the dentist.
139- You should (propose / impose / depend / drive) your authority on the pupils and
then they might respect you.
140- The court hereby (letters / sentences / paragraphs / documents) the defendant
to life imprisonment.
141- The prison (inmates / mates / metes / mats) are allowed half an hour’s exercise
in the courtyard every day.
142- The government has (prescribed / reprinted / resorted / restricted) the number
of asylum seekers to be allowed into the country to 5,000 per year.
143- The Thatcher government of the 1980s substantially curbed union (rights / nights
/ tights / sights).
144- The infamous Kray twins were (imposed / improved / impoverished /
imprisoned for life in 1969.
145- The Yorkshire Ripper, a notorious murderer, was imprisoned (to / for / during /
over) life in 1981.
146- A lot of English slang (originated / organized / collected / adapted) from troops
picking up words from the locals in the days when India was a British colony.
147- The ship sailed out of (sight / sighting / sights / insight) in the early light of
dawn.
148- The mission (sentence / proverb / wisdom / statement) of our party is “Peace
and Welfare.”
149- The government is (permitted / omitted / committed / admitted) to providing
better health care and education.
150- Michael Burleigh is a (leader / leading / led / leaden) Cambridge historian and
academic.
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151- Mike’s a Greenpeace activist, dedicated to the (conservation /conservator /

conservatory / conservatoire) of wildlife.
152- The phasing (in / away / out / apart) of this product will take place in the
autumn and we shall introduce a new product in the spring.
153- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest (human
/ humane / humanity / humanitarian) organization.
154- Sir Kenneth Henderson joined the Diplomatic Service straight from Cambridge
and has worked (overseas /overcast / overcapacity / oversight) for much of his career.
155- The country received humanitarian aid to help cope with the (aftercare /
afterbirth / aftermath / afterglow) of the earthquake.
156- There is a (scarecrow / scarcity / scrap / scaremongering) of fresh drinking
water throughout many parts of the developing world.
157- Wild orchids have become a (rarity / rare / roar / rear) since the introduction of
commercial scale farming.
158- It is believed that seven inmates have broken (away / far / farthest / out) of a
psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.
159- It is important that we (get / make / form / shape) a stand against certain
practices in our company.
160- I would like to (make amends / make mends / do amends / do mends) for my
rude behaviour the other day, so I suggest you come round to my house for dinner.
161- We should all try and (do our bit / make our bit / do our bits / make our bits) to
recycle as much as possible.
162- A law has been (paced / passed / pasted / based) to prohibit the carrying of
knives or any potential weapon in public.
163- Frankie Frazier, a notorious London criminal, (worked / made / served / wasted)
time in prison for murder and armed robbery.
164- He was (helped / served / severed / sustained) with a court order that
prevented him from going within 200 metres of his ex-wife’s house.
165- My client (pleads / bleeds / blades / confesses) not guilty to all the charges
given.
166- Has the jury (arrived / discussed / made / given) a verdict yet?
167- At the end of the meal, John was very kind and (legged / footed / accepted /
took) the whole bill – it must have been expensive, there being twelve of us!
168- Homeless people are often forced to become beggars and live on the (fridges /
friends / fringes / frights) of society.
169- When his wife was murdered, he took the law (by / into / in / with) his own
hands: he sought out and shot the culprit.
170- When you go to visit aunty Gwen, do pop in to see granny on the way. By doing
so, you will be (hitting / killing / throwing / murdering) two birds with one stone.
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171- By telling the truth and pleading guilty, you can throw yourself on the (mercy /
responsibility / order / verdict) of the court and you may get a lighter sentence.
172- I found it difficult to bridge the generation (map / gap/ gab / rap) between my
father and me; there were so many things we disagreed upon.
173- It’s the law of the (forest / woods / jungle / shanties) in that firm, mate; you’ll
have to use some pretty dirty tricks to get to the top.
174- You’ll still be in debt if you (steal / deceive / borrow /rob) Peter to pay Paul, so I
suggest you cut down on your spending.
175- I made a (killing / manslaughter / murder / fraud) on my British Telecom
shares; I bought them at 50 pence a share and they went up to 80 pence within a month!
176- I’ve always believed that charity begins at (neighbourhood / country / home
street). After all, I’ve got my family to think about and I can’t be worrying about the rest
of the world as well.
177- He is always (boosting / boasting / busting / pasting) about his father having a
Rolls Royce and a country house – it’s quite irritating at times.
178- The city was (devastated / devoured / devoted / devalued) in the earthquake.
179- Many ( inner city / rich / modern / affluent) areas have undergone renewal
programmes in an attempt to boost their prosperity.
180- Common sense (revealed / prevailed / proved / provided) and she agreed to sell
the house and buy a cottage instead – after all, the house was far too big for her alone.
181- Many (vagrants / valences / valentines /vampires) live in cardboard city under
Waterloo Bridge in central London.
182- I am doing some overtime this month to pay off my (debates / debts / doubts /
debris).
183- Some of the local juvenile (dealers / delinquents / delegates / workers) have
repeatedly vandalised the phone box. They should be forced to pay for it to be mended!
184- Having pleaded guilty of all the offences, the defendant got off with a relatively
(thin / light / easy / good) sentence of one-year community service.
185- Frank was speechless (with / by / at / from) rage when his wife damaged his
new car.
186- The player verbally (assayed / assembled / assented / assaulted) the referee
and was later given a three-match ban and a heavy fine.
187- We are going to call in our legal (guides / mentors / instructors / advisors) to
help deal with this tricky case.
188- My court (discussion / case / question / order) is going to be held next month:
I’ll probably get a fine for speeding and driving without due care and attention.
189- He has received a court (discussion / case / question / order) instructing him to
pay child maintenance costs of a hundred pounds a week.
190- (Military / International / National / Social) law is very strict in cases where
soldiers have gone absent without leave.
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191- The (natural / nature / native / original) laws of Singapore are very strict about
dropping litter in public places.
192- I (swear / smear / spear / snare) I shall tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, so help me God.
193- I lent him a large sum of money against my (good / better / best / personal)
judgement; I knew he wouldn’t be able to pay me back.
194- My grandson has gone against (my wishes / the law / my principles / all odds)
and refuses to attend the family reunion.
195- Voting for the Conservative party goes against (the establishment / the law /
my principles / all odds), as I have been a lifelong socialist.
196- We had to race against the (establishment / clock / law / odds) to get there on
time.
197- During his time as an opposition MP, Churchill often went against the
(establishment / clock / law / odds).
198- You may be going against the (establishment / clock / law / odds) by driving
over the speed limit.
199- Barnet Town won against (the establishment / all odds / his principles / his
wishes) by beating Sheffield United, a team 48 places higher in the football league.
200- Animal Rights activists are (enraged / ensconce/ enamelled / enacted) that the
government has not yet banned fox-hunting.
201- Rachmaninov was a (renewed / renewable / renowned /renounced) Russian
pianist and composer.
202- George Soros, the millionaire (therapist / philanthropist / philanthropic /
philanderer), has donated much needed financial aid to Eastern Europe.
203- The (state-run / estate-run / state-ruined / estate-ruined) coal mining and steel
industries were privatised in the 1980s.
204- Would you like to (make / do / carry out / perform) a donation to Children in
Need, madam?
205- When I was at school, I never played (hide-and-seek / truant / cards /
gymnastics) although some of my classmates sometimes spent the day at the
amusement arcade.
206- There is a great deal of (affluency / poverty / skills / development) in third-
world countries.
207- If the (culprit / culvert / sculpture / sculptor) who sprayed paint on my office
door doesn’t own up, I shall punish the whole school.
208- Statistics show that (juridical / juvenile / jovial / joyous) crime is on the increase.
209- According to recent figures, the number of (third-degree / third-rate / third-age
/ third-rank) employees has substantially increased.
210- (Car-givers / Cure-givers / Carrot-givers / Care-givers) are often undervalued
and underpaid in society.
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211- It’s time for each of us to (sound / voice / shout /notice) our opinions on the
matter.
212- You may be in (probation / violation / validation / invasion) of your contract if
you reveal company secrets.
213- You have to keep to a 60 (mph / mpg / MPV / PhD) speed limit.
214- Young people should be (sensed / sensitized / sedated / seduced) to the dangers
of smoking.
215- We had an interesting (debate / debut / deputy / debunk) on crime in class
recently.
216- He was convicted of several firearms (offenders / offences / offsides / offspring)
and jailed for ten years.
217- The cost of (healthcare / health centre / health farm / health spa) is mounting
every year.
218- Some countries have poor (civic / civil / civilized / civilian) liberties and human
rights records.
219- Many department stores hire store detectives to prevent (shoplifting /
shopfitting/ weightlifting / uplifting) on their premises.
220- (Juridical / Juvenile / Jovial / Joyous) delinquency is on the increase in deprived
inner city areas.
221- We congratulate the lucky winners, but let’s not forget the unlucky losers with
whom we (commiserate / compensate / compromise / commercialize).
Upstream C1
1- borough 2- minors 3- lingered 4- charged

5- mumble 6- upstanding 7- unanimously 8- deterred
9- forecast 10- clients 11- infrastructure 12- mugged
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13- parole 14- pension 15- scrapheap 16- humanitarian

17- boasting 18- usher 19- obliged 20- mood
21- arrested 22- witnesses 23- chair 24- compiled
25- anticipate 26- advocate 27- voice 28- pursuits
29- granted 30- truant 31- downhearted 32- made
33- dangerous 34- shortly 35- defendant 36- imprisonment
37- prosecution / outset 38- deaths 39- sympathy 40- youthful
41- neighbourhood 42- drought 43- housebreaking 44- shelters
45- Truancy 46- off 47- privacy 48- harsh
49- retrain 50- pressing 51- local 52- equality
53- measure 54- monitor 55- eye 56- anonymity
57- Hooligans 58- plates 59- database 60- surveillance
61- recognition 62- software 63- Trafficmaster 64- densely
65- tracing 66- pre-determined 67- Virtual 68- twitched
69- track 70- regulations 71- investigatory 72- act
73- invisibly 74- Borough 75- probable 76- valid
77- boomed 78- scanned 79- feed 80- declared
81- mounted 82- licensed 83- retained 84- plc
85- trunk 86- digits 87- transmitted 88- remainder
89- partial 90- gauge 91- cross-reference 92- logging
93- strength 94- topography 95- congestion 96- afield
97- tabs 98- fraud 99- bill 100- granted
101- House 102- foundation 103- trawls 104- invasive
105- for 106- deputy 107- scuffled 108- mooted
109- forbidden 110- flourish 11- intrusive 112- embezzlement
113- Jaywalking 114- manslaughter 115- vandalism 116- littered
117- unintentionally 118- slandered 119- loitering 120- loitering
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121- mugged 122- libelling 123- trespassing 124- legal

125- witnesses 126- prosecutor 127- constables 128- officer
129- solicitors 130- Peace 131- jurors 132- revocation
133- probation 134- parole 135- Capital punishment 136- Community service
137- minors 138- prior 139- impose 140- sentences
141- inmates 142- restricted 143- rights 144- imprisoned
145- for 146- originated 147- sight 148- statement
149- committed 150- leading 151- conservation 152- out
153- humanitarian 154- overseas 155- aftermath 156- scarcity
157- rarity 158- out 159- make 160- make mends
161- do our bit 162- passed 163- served 164- served
165- pleads 166- reached 167- footed 168- fringes
169- into 170- killing 171- mercy 172- gap
173- jungle 174- rob 175- killing 176- home
177- boasting 178- devastated 179- inner city 180- prevailed
181- vagrants 182- debts 183- delinquents 184- light
185- with 186- assaulted 187- advisors 188- case
189- order 190- Military 191- native 192- swear
193- better 194- my wishes 195- my principles 196- clock
197- establishment 198- law 199- all odds 200- enraged
201- renowned 202- philanthropist 203- state-run 204- make
205- truant 206- poverty 207- culprit 208- juvenile
209- third-age 210- Care-givers 211- voice 212- violation
213- mph 214- sensitized 215- debate 216- offences
217- healthcare 218- civil 219- shoplifting 220- Juvenile
221- commiserate
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Upstream C1 Companion MCQ Mr.

Unit 4 Growing Concerns

investigatory (adj) = investigating sth

scuffle (v) = to fight for a short time in a disorganised way

(until they reach the age of 18)

Choose the correct answer:

52- We are committed to providing (quality / quandary / equanimity / equality) of

112- Many senior executives were involved in the (jaywalking / embezzlement /

151- Mike’s a Greenpeace activist, dedicated to the (conservation /conservator /

Mr. Mohamed El-Sheikh

1- borough 2- minors 3- lingered 4- charged

13- parole 14- pension 15- scrapheap 16- humanitarian

121- mugged 122- libelling 123- trespassing 124- legal

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