INTERMEDIATE

UNITS 6-7-8-9-10 VOCABULARY REVISION

A. Match the words from the list to definition 1-20.

drama / rom-com / thriller / science-fiction / horror film / audience / cast

critic / extra / plot / review / scene / script / sequel / soundtrack / set

special effects / star / subtitles / trailer

1. a scary film ________________

2. a film with a serious story ____________

3. a funny film about love _____________

4. an exciting film, often about a crime _______________

5. a film about imaginary events in the future _______________

6. people who act in a film ____________________

7. a person who writes films reviews _____________

8. the story of the film _______________

9. an opinion about a new film _____________

10. someone who plays a very small part in a film _____________

11. translation of the dialogue of a film _______________

12. the place where a film is shot _________________

13. the music of a film _______________

14. a part of a film that happens in one place _______________

15. the words of the film ________________

16. a film which continues of an earlier film ______________

17. images created by a computer ________________

18. the most important actor in film ______________

19. a series of short scenes from a film ______________

20. the people who watch a film _______________

B. Complete the sentences with a verb from the list.

point / stare / smell / smile / nod / kick / clap / bite / whistle / touch / throw / taste

1. It isn’t nice to ________________ at people. They can feel uncomfortable.

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2. The player has to ____________ the ball to score a goal.

3. Don’t ___________ the wall with your hand - it has been just painted.

4. The little girls can’t speak, so they __________ at the thing they want in a shop.

5. I can _____________ something nice, is it your new perfume?

6. I’ll take a photo of you, please ______________.

7. We always__________ our heads to show we understand.

8. The spectators always ____________ and cheer at the end of each match.

9. Don’t be afraid of the cat. It won’t ______________ .

10. Some people _____________ a song when they’re in the shower.

11. Don’t __________ away your old clothes, I’ll give them to someone.

12. I’m not sure if the rice needs more salt, can you ____________ it?

C. Complete the sentences with a part of the body.

1. You smell with your ________________ 6. You clap with your _________________

2. You taste with your _________________ 7. You point with your ________________

3. You stare with your _________________ 8. You kick with your _________________

4. You whistle with your _______________ 9. You smile with your ________________

5. You nod with your __________________ 10. You bite with your ________________

D. Match the answers given below to questions.

Mathematics / Secondary School / Nursery / Geography / Head / History / State School

/Physics / Private School / Pupils / Boarding School / Biology / Information Technology
/Students / Literature / Primary School / Chemistry / Term / Degree / School

1. What is another term for young students? ______________

2. Who attends a university or college? ______________

3. Which school comes after primary school in the education system? ______________

4. Where do children go to learn? ______________

5. What subject involves the study of written works? ______________

6. What is the educational setting for children too young for primary school? ______________

7. What science studies the composition of matter? ______________

8. What subject studies the Earth and its features? ______________

9. What subject studies past events? ______________

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10. What kind of school is funded by the government? ______________

11 What type of school is funded by tuition fees rather than government funding? ______________

12. What subject involves the study of numbers and equations?______________

13. What do you earn after completing a course of study at a university? ______________

14. Where do students live and study away from home? ______________

15. What science studies living organisms? ______________

16. What field deals with the use of computers to store, retrieve, transmit, etc.data? _____________

17. What is the first stage of formal education? ______________

18. Who is the person in charge of a school? ______________

19. What science deals with matter and energy? ______________

20. What is a period of time during which classes are held? ______________

E. Complete the sentences with the words below.

take/ misbehave/ cheat / be expelled / make/ let/ allowed / revise/ be punished / pass/ fail

1. If you continue to misbehave, you could ___________________ from school.

2. Students who cheat on exams will ___________________ accordingly.

3. It's not right to _________________ on the test; you're only fooling yourself.

4. The teachers ___________________ us use calculators during the math quiz.

5. You need to ___________________ an effort to improve your grades this term.

6. If you ___________________ in class, you'll have to stay after school for detention.

7. Cell phones aren’t___________________ in the examination room.

8. With consistent hard work, you can ___________________ the course with flying colors.

9. It's important to ___________________ your notes before the final exam.

10. You'll need to ___________________ the entrance exam to get into that university.

F. Complete the sentences with the words below.

roof /balcony/ outskirts/ suburb /wood /wooden / ceiling/ terrace/ village / town/ chimney /
fireplace / ground floor / first floor

1. The ___________________ of the city are less crowded than the central areas.

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2. We moved to a ___________________ last year to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown.

3. The ___________________ is so peaceful, with only a few hundred residents.

4. The ___________________has grown rapidly over the past decade, adding new schools and
shopping centers.

5. The ___________________ of the house needs to be repaired before the rainy season starts.

6. The ___________________ in the living room has a beautiful chandelier hanging from it.

7. I like to drink my morning coffee on the ___________________ while watching the sunrise.

8. The ___________________ is spacious enough to host a small party.

9. Santa Claus is said to come down the ___________________ to deliver presents.

10. We gathered around the ___________________ to keep warm during the winter.

11. The grocery store is on the ___________________ floor of the building.

12. Our apartment is on the ___________________ floor, so we don't need to use the elevator.

13. The forest is a great source of ___________________ for construction.

14. The ___________________ table in the dining room is an antique piece.

F. Put the words in the correct categories.

Sofa / Stove / Coffee Table /Television /Cutting Board /Bookshelf /Pillow/ Lamp

Sink/ Carpet /Blanket /Wardrobe/Picture Frame / Frying Pan / Toaster/ Remote Control

Alarm Clock/Refrigerator /Mirror/ Trash Can / Bed/ Curtains /Microwave/ Armchair/Chair

bedroom:

kitchen :

living room :

H. Complete the sentences with the words from the list.

resign work shifts unemployed run got promoted part-time

made redundant temporary set up was sacked do overtime applied for

retired permanent

1. I ________________ a job at the company last week and I’m waiting for their response.

2. After years of hard work and dedication, Mustafa ________________ to the position of senior
manager at his company.

3. Sarah, who worked as a teacher for 30 years, is _________________ now and she enjoys traveling
and spending time with her grandchildren.

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4. After thinking about it for a long time, John decided to _______________ from his job and start a
new career.

5. Jane was _______________ due to the company's financial issues and had to find a new job.

6. Emre is a self-motivated person who knows how to __________________ his own business
effectively.

7. During the busy season at the office, Elif often has to ________________ to finish projects on time.

8. Ömer _________________ from his position as a manager because of problems in his department.

9. Melek is a nurse, so she has to __________________ on different days, including some evenings
and weekends.

10. Nilgün helped her friend _________________ a lemonade stand in their neighbourhood for the
first time.

11. Despite her qualifications and experience, Sarah remained _________________ for several
months after moving to a new city.

12. John decided to take a _________________ job at the local bookstore to earn money for his
studies at the university.

13. After renting apartments for years, they finally bought a __________________ home.

14. He's staying in a _________________ apartment until he finds a more permanent place to live.

I. Complete the sentences with the “noun” or “verb” form of the words in the brackets.
1. The teacher provided a clear and easy-to-understand ____________________of the math
problem. (explain)

2. The company celebrated the team's ___________________at the annual awards ceremony.
(achieve)

3. Her hard work and determination led to her _________________in passing the exam. (succeed)

4. I used an online tool for the ___________________ of the document from Spanish to English.
(translate)

5. She filled out the job ____________________ form and submitted it to the company. (apply)

6. My grandfather decided to enjoy his ____________________by traveling and spending time with
his family. (retire)

7. After years of hard work, he finally received a well-deserved __________________ at his job.
(promote)

8. After taking the course, she noticed a significant ____________________ in her English speaking
ability. (improve)

9. She handed in her ____________________ letter to her boss, announcing her decision to leave the
company. (resign)

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10. In making important decisions, it's essential to take all factors into ____________________.
(consider)

11. The ___________________ between the two friends was resolved when they realized they both
had different opinions but still cared for each other. (argue)

12. She made the ___________________ for her new phone using her credit card. (pay)

13. The ___________________ of the championship was a big disappointment for the team, as they
had worked so hard to win. (loose)

14. The company provided financial ___________________ to the employees affected by the
unexpected office closure. (compensate)

15. The teacher gave a clear _____________________ of the science experiment to help the
students understand it better. (demonstrate)

16. The delicious smell of fresh-baked cookies was a strong ____________________ for her, but she
resisted and stuck to her diet. (tempt)

17. David received special _____________________ at the restaurant because he was a regular
customer. (treat)

J. Complete each sentence by writing a word from the box in each space.

span/volunteers/switch/hitch hike/attitude/device/focus/encounter/resolve/take away

1. At the flick of a/an ___________, electricity brings power into our homes.

2. That is a complex ___________which is used to calculate astronomical positions.

3. Miray reported an interesting ___________ with an ex-politician.

4.Viola’s car broke down, so she had to ___________ back home.

5. They must find a way to ___________ their problems before it is too late.

6. Shall we get a/an ___________ and watch our favourite TV series?

7. I don’t understand why most teenagers have a negative ___________ towards cooking.

8. Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit ___________ to help in their work.

9. In this part of the course, we must ___________on the effects of the Industrial Revolution.

K. Write the correct word(s) given in brackets to complete each sentence correctly.

1. A ___________ (router/USB cable) is a device that provides Wi-Fi and is typically connected to a
modem.

2. Is there an electric ___________ (scooter/ socket) in the bathroom that I can use for my hairdryer?

3. It is no wonder your shaver isn’t working. There is a loose connection in the ___________
(plug/remote control).

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4. ___________ the video camera (Switch on/ Break down), please. We’ll record the event.

5. We couldn’t hear the movie clearly, so John decided to (get along / turn up ) the volume.

6.You have to ___________ (unplug/print) the iron when you finish ironing the shirts.

7. I left my phone ___________ (dealer/charger) in the hotel room. Will you please send it to my
address?

8. ___________ (Feasible/Digital) detox is a period of time during which you do not use mobile
phones and computers.

9. Most people complain that they are unable to ___________ (approach/unsubscribe) from the
company’s mailing list.

10. The computer comes with a wireless ___________ (pig/mouse) and ___________
(keyboard/wire).

L. Complete the sentences with the correct adjective or adverb form of the given words in
brackets.

1. His father tells him off for driving ___________ (care).

2. Sandra is a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit ___________ with slow learners (patience).

3. ___________, we arrived home before it started to rain (fortune).

4. It was ___________ walking barefoot in the rocky path (comfort).

5. He never considers anyone but himself-He is totally ___________(self).

6. It was ___________ to sleep because of the noise (possibility).

7. Don’t ask me to add it up-I am ___________ at maths (use).

8.The surgery was operated ___________, and the tumour was removed (success).

9.Three ___________ winners will be treated to an all-expenses paid trip to the Bahamas (luck).

M. Decide if the pairs of words in italics are synonyms (S) or antonyms (A) in the sentences below.

1. I looked up and saw the inspector/investigator with a book. S/A

2. Some students develop a concerned/relaxed attitude to their education life. S/A

3. His biography revealed /gave away that he was not as rich as everyone thought. S/A

4. He is quietly confident/dubious that there will be no problems this time. S/A

5. Millions of people have tried to quit smoking and succeeded/ failed. S/A

6. It got so hot that he removed/took out his tie and jacket. S/A

7. These toys are made from tough/fragile plastic. S/A

8. The programme will be updated/ renewed soon. S/A

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 9. Levent is still in our apartment/flat. He is looking for accommodation, though. S/A

10. You need to uninstall/ delete software or apps that you don’t use. S/A

N.Match a word from A to a word from B to make compound nouns. Then complete the sentences.

A ground rush state child sound head seat traffic parking memory

B track stick belt teacher jam fine prodigy floor hour school

1. As this affects school policy, I would imagine we need to speak to the ________ about it first.

2. It will be a ________ and it will take students from the ages of 14 to 18.

3. I was stuck in a ________ for an hour yesterday.

4. The fact I was wearing a ________ saved my life.

5. Take alternate routes during the morning ________.

6. I'll bring my presentation on a ________.

7. She lives at the top of the building, and her parents stay on the ________.

8. A 500TL ________ was sent to him in the post a week later.

9. The best thing about the movie is its ________.

10. He was a ________, performing on the piano at the age of 8.

O. Complete the sentences with the words given.

murderer / investigate / detective /prove /solved /victim / suspect /murder /witnesses /evidence

1. He has admitted committing several crimes, including a ________ .

2. The police believe he is the thief, but all the ________ suggests otherwise.

3. According to ________ , the robbery was carried out by two teenage boys.

4 Police have issued a photograph of the ________ .

5. The ________ received head injuries from which she died a week later.

6. The arrests have not ________ the mystery of what happened to the stolen cash.

7. They suspected that she'd killed him but they could never actually ______ that it was her.

8. One of these men may have been his brother’s ________ .

9. She hired a private ________ to find out if her husband was having an affair.

10. There was a suspicious man near the playground, and we asked the police to ________ .