Vocabulary (20 marks)

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Choose one answer only.

61. Television is entertaining.

a) informative c) enjoyable
b) expensive d) boring

62. Driving in this fog is hazardous.

a) safe c) prohibited
b) dangerous d) simple

63. We’ll get in touch with you at the end of the holiday.

a) contact c) miss
b) leave d) remember

64. The driver abandoned his car after the accident.

a) pulled c) repaired
b) held on to d) left

65. My brother is looking for a permanent job.

a) lasting c) well-paying
b) temporary d) challenging


66. He spends a good deal of time

a) all of his c) a lot of with his friends.
b) almost no d) a small amount of

67. I still need further education.

a) more c) long distance
b) scientific d) necessary

68. I told him not to accelerate at the intersection.

b) slow down c) turn
c) stop d) speed up

69. Your offer has been turned down.

a) accept ed c) changed
b) rejected d) postponed

70. Many people are injured every day on account of carelessness.

a) because of c) without
b) despite d) in spite of

71. His money turned out to be a curse to him.

a) a benefit
b) a source of happiness
c) a blessing
d) a source of problems

72. In our department, we emphasize teamwork and cooperation.

a) reward c) stress
b) tolerate d) order

73. He is a person who understands his obligations and attends to them.

a) limits c) restrictions
b) observations d) duties