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ESOL Higher Vocab Quiz Outcomes Advanced U1-5

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  • Explain the expression: It's a terrible policy, it'll just compound the problem of social inequality.
    The government's plan will lead to more inequality.
  • Explain the expression: I am prone to forgetting things.
    I tend to forget things.
  • Which noun collocates with all of these expressions?: complaints/tears/equiries
    floods
  • Complete the expression: I feel a bit ............... It was my work Christmas party last night and I ate and drank too much!
    rough
  • What's the difference?: stroll/stagger
    stroll-a gentle or relaxed walk stagger-your walking is unbalanced and you are in danger of falling over.
  • Complete the expression: The lecture was so dull. I was bored out of my........
    mind
  • Explain the expression: He stands up for his principles.
    He will fight for his moral beliefs
  • Which noun collocates with all of these expressions?: Stand as an.../lobby.......s/a right-wing.....
    MP
  • Complete the expression: I always go for a run ............... thing in the morning
    first
  • What verb means that something is increasing drastically?
    soaring
  • What expression means that a place has a lively atmosphere?
    There's a real buzz about the place
  • Which word could you use to describe slow-moving traffic?
    crawling/congested
  • Which noun collocates with all of these expressions?: flowers/mates/stuff to do
    bunch of
  • What noun describes the cloud of pollution often found in large cities?
    smog
  • Complete the expression: every now and .............
    then/again
  • Complete the expression: They don't get on. They get on each other's.................
    nerves
  • Which noun collocates with all of these expressions?: A unanimous....../cast your....../alleged......-rigging
    vote
  • Complete the expression: sick and............
    tired
  • Explain the expression: She takes thing in her stride
    she doesn't let life's problems stress her out-she just gets on with things.
  • Which verb can collocate with: ......an issue/....fears/...doubts
    raise
  • Complete the expression: I went to the premiere of the film, but I was disappointed. It didn't live up to the........
    hype
  • Explain the expression: I was having such a good time that ended up leaving at 4am.
    It wasn't planned, but things happened and I left at 4am.
  • Complete the expression: It really is no...........thing.
    big
  • What's the difference?: glare/gaze
    glare-to look angrily gaze-to look lovingly/in wonder at something.
  • Complete the expression: I'd love to go abroad this Christmas but chance would be a ............thing
    fine
  • Which verb can collocate with: ......protests/.......criticism/.....fears
    spark
  • Explain the expression: The vote of no confidence in the PM triggered a leadership election.
    The party no longer trusted their leader and this lack of confidence led to the election of a new leader.
  • Explain the expression: The government is bringing in new restrictions.
    The government is introducing new restrictions.
  • What verb means to be growing and doing well?
    flourishing
  • Explain the expression: I want to sound out your opinion about something.
    I want to run an idea by you so that you can share your ideas/opinions on the matter with me.
  • Complete the expression: First and....
    foremost
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