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B1+ Extra Vocabulary Tests

Test 7

1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence.

1 When you go out late at night I would prefer you to be … by at least one other person.
A triggered
B suspended
C overwhelmed
D accompanied

2 Dad … his top when he heard that I’d broken the kitchen window.
A flew
B blew
C defused
D kept

3 Calm down and we’ll discuss how we might be able to … the situation.
A lose
B defuse
C cool
D oil

4 When your child seems to be worried about something, offer them … that everything will be OK.
A emotions
B patience
C temper
D reassurance

5 Reading a good book allows me to … out and forget my worries.

A wind
B chill
C fly
D cool

6 Try not to … off the handle when your mum criticises you.
A fly
B lose

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C blow
D throw

7 … your cool; it won’t do any good shouting at him when he does something you don’t like.
A Keep
B Lose
C Take
D Blow

8 Jim was … from school for two weeks because he got into a fight.
A suspended
B defended
C handled
D accompanied

9 John will … a wobbly if you don’t let him go out with this friends on Saturday night.
A see
B throw
C take
D fly

10 Emma’s dad … red when she plays her music really loudly.
A looks
B does
C goes
D sees

11 Parents are responsible for their children’s … .

A enjoyment
B support
C well-being
D benefit

12 Don’t … you brother up, Ray! You know he’ll get upset.
A wind

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B turn
C lose
D fly

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2. Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1 Talk to your parents so they can help you have/do something about the problem.

2 Friends have/make an effect on how we see ourselves and make us feel more confident.

3 Do/Make a note of all the strategies we have learned to cope with sadness and disappointment.

4 I suggest you talk to a psychologist; it will do/have you good to talk about your problems with
someone.

5 Amy’s parents decided to make/do nothing about her strange behaviour.

6 If you have/make a mistake, I would rather you correct it right away.

7 Doing/Having an argument with your best friend can make you feel very bad.

8 Make/Do an effort to relax and chill out whenever you have the chance.

Marks / 8

3. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in capitals.

1 I suggest you give your son a …………….. of where he wants to go to school. CHOOSE

2 Winning the match made him feel very …………….. of himself. PRIDE

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3 The psychologist suggested that we sit down with Ken and give him some …………….. about how
to get along better at school. ADVISE

4 The …………….. of the kids at my new school really surprised me; they’ve all been really nice.
FRIENDLY

5 Gary gets very …………….. if you criticise his behaviour. ANGER

6 The head teacher suspended her for one week because of her …………….. to Mrs Williams.
RUDE

7 Your …………….. is to stay at home all weekend and miss the school trip. PUNISH

8 I’ve tried to understand your terrible behaviour but my …………….. is beginning to run out!
PATIENT

Marks / 8

4. Complete the sentences with one word which best fits each gap.

1 The person I admire and look ………….. to most in the world is my Uncle John.

2 I’ve ………….. out with my best friend and now we aren’t speaking to each other.

3 Gemma broke up ………….. her boyfriend and now she’s really upset.

4 Don’t let those boys bully you; ………….. up to them and they’ll soon go away and leave you alone.

5 I believe ………….. supporting your friends and family no matter what.

6 I ran ………….. Harry at the supermarket yesterday; I hadn’t seen him for ages!

Marks / 6

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5. Complete the sentences with words to describe feelings. All the letters are given,
but they are mixed up.

1 nysoto Stop acting so …………….; you’re no better than anyone else.

2 pu dfe My mother never lets me do anything on my own and I am …………….
with it.
3 daonyen Mum gets really ……………. with me when I don’t tidy my room.
4 aulporp Kylie is the most ……………. girl in my class; everybody likes her.
5 yhpap I’m really ……………. that you passed all your exams. Well done!
6 ejulosa A lot of kids are ……………. of her because she’s so pretty and clever.

Marks / 6

Total Marks / 40

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