1. Maria and Jean had a _______ romance — they met and married within two months.

A. hurricane B. cyclone C. whirlwind D .typhoon

2. Most critics praise that actor's work but I think he's rather _______.

A. over-rated B. over-blown C. over-priced D. over-played

3. It was a close _______ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight.

A.drive B. run C. call D. go

4. In her speech the Prime Minister _______ tribute to the valuable contributions to society made by voluntary organisations.

A.paid B.sent C.brought D.gave

5. Not many people are good at assessing their own abilities and Mark must be _______ for recognising that he would never become a great musician.

A.commended B.merited C.advocated D.talented

6. Sometimes a pension can provide you with a _______ sum on retirement as well as or instead of a monthly income.

A. lump B. big C. block D.chunk

7. Marlene is quite _______ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in.

A. tiresome B. indefatigable C. inexhaustible D. inevitable

8. I'm afraid that argument really doesn't hold _______

A. water B. senses C. firm D. tight

9. The book _______ to a number of interesting research studies which I would really like to find out more about.

A. hints B. alludes C. confirms D. declares

10. Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer.

A. brain B. leg C. heart D. feet

WORD FORMATION REVISION

1.The players were ____________________ by the referee’s decision. (FURY)

2. The magazine offers tips on cutting your house ____________________ costs. (MAINTAIN)

3. A UN force has been sent in to try and ____________________ the area affected by the war. (PEACE)

4. We are all ____________________ to you for your help. (DEBT)

5. They’ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the buildings and roads in ____________________. (MINI)

6. They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(n) ____________________ manipulation of statistics. (FRAUD)

7. The streets were ____________________ with strings of coloured lights. (LUMINOUS)

8. If you are sweating a lot you should wear a(n) ____________________. (ODOUR)

9. Falling coffee prices have ____________________ many Third World economies. (POOR)

10. ____________________ patients are often given exercises to help prevent their muscles from becoming stiff. (BED)

II. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.

1. How can you treat your brother like that? He's your own flesh and _____.

A. skin B. blood C. bone

2. I can't come to the meeting, but I need you to keep me in the ______.

A. pan B. race C. loop

3. You knew you could get in trouble for this. Now you have to _____ the music.