let's ielts vocabulary quizzes

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LET’S IELTS: TEST 2
QUIZ ON VOCABULARY
A. Complete using one of the words:
conclusive distinct merge volume marvel to date conducted let
alone assertion speculating
1. I don't know why she did it - I'm just __________________.
2. No ______________evidence has demonstrated that any of these techniques
are more effective than the others.
3. The helpline could not handle the __________of calls from people having
problems.
4. Much of what is known about career management systems is based on the
research ____________ in western countries.
5. The two banks denied rumours that they aim to ___________.
6. I certainly don't agree with his _____________ that men are better drivers
than women.
7. Some 3,800 pieces of the new software have been sold ____________.
8. The sales chart shows a __________decline in the past few months.
9. Some people never even read a newspaper, ____________a book.
10. I __________ at her patience with the children.

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B. Match the words with their meanings:
1. overwhelmed a. to direct something into a particular place or situation
2. hinder b. difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember
3. be aware of c. knowing that something exists
4. compensate for d. to pay someone money in exchange for something that
has been lost or damaged
5. challenging e. not conscious of something, especially what is happening
around you
6. downright f. to fail to notice or consider something or someone
7. elusive g. to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion
8. overlook h. causing enthusiasm and interest
9. stimulating i. to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to
limit the development of something
10. oblivious j. actually or completely
11. engrossed in k. giving all your attention to something
12. channel l. difficult, in a way that tests your ability or
determination
C. Choose the correct option:
1. The laptop's ultra compact design makes it extremely ____and practical.
a. portable b. alternating c. inert d. viable
2. They have made this observation the basis of a practical method of
separating helium from the other ___________gases.
a. portable b. alternating c. inert d. viable
3. Diodes are electronic devices which rectify _____current to direct current.

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a. portable b. alternating c. inert d. viable
4. In order to make the company_______, it will unfortunately be necessary to
reduce staffing levels.
a. portable b. alternating c. inert d. viable
5. The investment strategy is ______by experienced multinationals.
a. regulated b. utilized c. emerged d. outstripped
6. Group sales were up 6% to $5.8 billion, ______ Wall Street expectations of
$5.47 billion.
a. regulating b. utilizing c. emerging d. outstripping
7. No definitive results have yet _______ from the discussions.
a. regulated b. utilized c. emerged d. outstripped
8. You can______ the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat.
a. regulate b. utilize c. emerge d. outstrip
9. The airlines are _______out any aircraft that is more than 20 years old.
a. granting b. emitting c. concerning d. phasing
10. Please raise any ______ regarding this decision with your manager.
a. grants b. emits c. concerns d. phases
11. The draft agreement will _____the airline several other new rights within
Europe.
a. grant b. emit c. concern d. phase
12. The alarm ______ infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder.
a. grants b. emits c. concerns d. phases