VOCABULARY QUIZ 2 ● GROUP A

Name: ________________________ Class: _____________

DD Studying and exams • Synonyms • Phrasal verbs
• • Phrases to describe being relaxed/stressed
1 Complete the sentences with the missing
prepositions.
3 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The
first and the last letters of the words have been given.
1 It wasn’t easy to calm her down – she was a
b e of nerves.
2 You’ll find it easier to relax if you keep things in

1 I worry before exams, but when actually faced p e.

______ an exam task I usually manage to 3 I’d revised that topic thoroughly, but when the

concentrate and do well. examiner asked me the first question my mind just

2 Today we’re revising the unit on the events leading went b k.

______ to the drought. 4 When the reporter returned home from the war zone,

3 I want to brush up ______ my German before going his family felt as if a w t had been

to Austria. lifted.

4 All students had to sign a document which set ______ 5 With the right attitude, exams don’t have to make you

their rights and obligations. a nervous w k.

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5 I looked at the exam paper and I realised I was
completely ______ of my depth. 4 Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
There are more words than you need.
/5

2 Choose the correct option.

calm looming minefield
1 I remember a student in my class who was always pounding regurgitating stride
late and used to __ up the strangest excuses. 1 With exams ________________, everyone is under
A invent B cook C take a lot of stress.
2 Ever since I remember, adults have been __ it into us 2 As he entered the room, his hands were sweaty and
that school results are the most important thing in life. his heart was ________________.
A insisting B telling C hammering 3 I wouldn’t start a discussion on this topic at a party.
3 I’m afraid of speaking in public; I have to __ up all my It’s a ________________ – it’d be very easy to offend
courage to even give a presentation in class. someone and make a few enemies.
A summon B collect C use 4 I feel I’ve been doing nothing but memorising facts
4 We’ve been studying so hard; let’s go out tonight to and then ________________ them.
__ up a little. 5 He’s very confident and generally takes everything in
A lighten B amuse C relax his ________________.
5 You don’t understand how I feel. You’ve always /5
__ through exams without any difficulty.
Total /20
A swum B rushed C sailed
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