Question

[Phan Hà Thanh]

Use the correct form of the words in the boxes to complete the sentences in each group A-G below. You may use some of the words more than once. In some cases, more than one word maybe correct.

A. rise, raise, arise, lift

1. Should the need __________, we’ll order more food for the extra guests.

2. The charity organisation __________ enough money to build a shelter for the refugees.

3. The sun __________ in the East and sets in the West.

4. We __________ at seven every weekday to get ready for school.

5. Can you __________ the table so that I can slide the rug underneath?

B. educate, learn, teach, study, read, instruct

1. I always __________ a book just before I go to sleep.

2. John was __________ in France, so his French is very good.

3. Michelle works in the gym __________ people how to use the equipment properly.

4. In my final year I had to __________ at least four hours every day to __________ everything that was required fir the exams.

5. I __________ Physics and Maths at the local high school.

6. The examiner __________ us to pick up our pens once we had __________ the questions carefully.

C. behaviour, attitude, temper, mood, manner, manners

1. My parents had to see ghe headmaster because of my bad __________ in class.

2. After the argument, Jake was in a bad __________ and wouldn’t speak to anyone.

3. If Betty wants to keep her job, she must change her __________ towards her boss.

4. Where did you learn such excellent table __________?

5. The children like him because of his gentle __________.

6. Cliff is so calm that I have never seen him lose his __________.

7. What you’re saying should be done in a professional __________.

D. familiar, accustomed, aware

1. I hope you’re __________ of dangers involved in rock climbing.

2. Is anyone in this classroom __________ with the word “incubator”?

3. That woman look __________ to me. I’m sure I’ve seen her before.

4. Paul is feeling tired because he’s not __________ to working for so long without a break.

E. custom, habit, fashion, trend, routine

1. Going to work has become a daily __________ for most people.

2. The general __________ for men in the 1970s was to have long hair and sideburns.

3. In many countries it is the __________ to roast turkey for Christmas.

4. Sandra has the bad __________ of biting her nails.

5. Slightly flared trousers are in __________ this year so many people are wearing them.

6. If you go shopping, definitely go to Blare’s. They’ve got all the latest __________.

F. common, ordinary, usual, normal, regular

1. It is __________ to feel weak when you are ill, even if you’re just got a __________ cold.

2. __________ exercise means working out fir one hour at least twice a week.

3. It was a(n) __________ weekend. We went to the cinema on Saturday evening and for a drive Sunday morning, as __________

4. I get on very well with my friends because we have many many things in __________.

G. eager, keen, enthusiastic, interested, willing

1. I am __________ to help you with your homework if you make an effort.

2. He’s really __________ on heavy music. That’s all he listens to.

3. Please sit down as I’m __________ to start the meeting.

4. Billy is a(n) __________ tennis player, so he plays tennis every afternoon.

5. Sheila is __________ in taking up gardening this spring.

6. We were __________ about going to Ireland for Christmas.