C2 - 1st round up

When he saw the damage to his car, he ... into a rage.

• flew

• drove

• jumped

• rushed

Sandra's unpleasant ... suggested that she knew about Amanda's terrible secret.

• grimace

• smirk

• wince

• snort

Because of the panic around him, the radio ... had difficulty transmitting the information.

• conductor

• user

• operator

• director

The news that his job was in jeopardy caused James to ... with concern.

• frown

• beam

• grimace

• howl

Their discussion quickly developed into a ... argument over who should receive the money.

• hot

• heated

• burning

• scorching

Fortunately, the number of students ... out of school is lower.

• falling

• plummeting

• dripping

• dropping

Next year our three-year-old will be starting ... school.

• nursery

• infancy

• toddler

• nursing

It was ... of Harry to arrive late and then try to dominate the meeting.

• common

• usual

• ordinary

• typical

Students are rarely able to ... all the information given in one of the professor's lectures.

• capture

• absorb

• interest

• achieve

Tom was able to ... a pretty picture of the situation and impress his manager.

• paint

• draw

• present

• make