Unit 2 More Practice - Vocabulary

Unit 2 More Practice: Vocabulary
1 Match the sentence beginnings in A to the endings in B.

A
1 Before crossing, the boy waited for the car to come to a
2 The wood was wet, so it took a while for it to catch
3 If we want to save money, we must start cutting
4 There’s ice on the ground, so watch your
5 I won’t relax until I know they are out of
6 There is no guide, so climbing here is at your own
B
6-a danger.
4- b step.
2-c fire.
5-d risk.
3-e costs.
1-f halt.
2 The prepositions in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentences.
1 They don’t seem to be aware with the problem.
They don’t seem to be aware of the problem.
2 I’m not familiar of the safety rules.

I’m not familiar with the safety rules.
3 Ever since the cinema burned out, there hasn’t been a place to see films in our town.
Ever since the cinema burned out, there hasn’t been a place to see films in our town.
4 We need to iron over the details before we can agree to sign this contract.
We need to iron out the details before we can agree to sign this contract.
5 This company has been very successful in building safe and affordable cars.
This company has been very successful at building safe and affordable cars.
6 You knocked down the cup and now there’s water all over the floor.
You knocked down the cup and now there’s water all over the floor.
7 Every time you ride a bike without a helmet, you put yourself at danger.
Every time you ride a bike without a helmet, you put yourself in danger.
3 Write a logical answer to show that you understand the meaning of the words in bold.
1 Something that can cause a burn: A hot stove or an open flame can be a source of burns.
2 An activity you need strength to do: Weightlifting is an example of an activity that requires
strength.
3 Something people are often distracted by: Smartphones are a common distraction for people
in various situations.
4 Something that is bad for you: Smoking is widely recognized as something that is bad for
your health.
5 A person who is known worldwide: A global icon like Michael Jackson is someone known
worldwide.
6 Something to keep you protected from the sun: Sunscreen is essential to protect
your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
7 A place where a lifeguard works: A beach is a typical location where a lifeguard is
stationed to ensure water safety.
4 Complete the text with the words and phrases below.

endanger ■ famous for ■ collided ■ at stake ■ be on the safe side ■ safety features ■ ensure
Car safety is very important. In fact, before a new car can be sold, it has to pass tests to see what would
happen if it 1. ......................................... with another car or wall. To 2. ......................................... the safety of
the driver and passengers, all kinds of possible scenarios are tested. These tests have led to the introduction
of new 3. ......................................... in many cars, making them safer than ever before.
If you are thinking of buying a new car, don’t just choose one that is 4. ......................................... its look or
cheap price. Find a car with a 5-star safety rating from the ENCAP (European New Cars Assessment
Programme), just to 5. ......................................... . Remember, it isn’t only your life that is
6.
......................................... . When you drive an unsafe car, you 7. ......................................... the lives of
everyone around you!
1-Collided
2-Ensure
3-Safety Features
4-famous for
5-be on the safe side
6-at stake
7-endanger
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1 This satellite is ............................. . It would take over ten people to move it! MASS
2 I don’t do my homework in the living room. The TV is a ............................. . DISTRACT
3 The ............................. between the two motorbikes caused a lot of damage. COLLIDE
4 Rock climbing can be a ............................. activity if you don’t have the right equipment. RISK
5 I am ............................. that we aren’t doing enough to protect ourselves from hackers.
CONCERN
1-Massive
2-Distraction
3-Collision
4-Risky
5-Concerned

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1 Match the sentence beginnings in A to the endings in B.

2 I’m not familiar of the safety rules.

4 Complete the text with the words and phrases below.

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