Splendid Isolation

She wants to live _____ the south of Ireland.

Even _____ the standards of northern countries, the winters there are very cold ones.

• in

• by

• at

• of

When someone is overcome by intense emotions, they are _________.

• excited

• discouraged

• isolated

• overwhelmed

A panoramic landscape might be described as being...

• a large exhibit

• a wide expanse

• a great display

• an enduring prospective

When someone stops doing something, or retires from a job, they give ____.

The difficulty in adapting to a new environment can ________ as a shock.

• feel

• stay

• come

• meet

The thing that _______ a person apart is what makes them different from others.

• sees

• takes

• does

• sets

What is a 'sleeper train'?

• A train that only complete short journeys.

• A train that is currently out of use.

• A train that is used in urban areas.

• A train that contains accommodation.

When someone mentions 'nest-building', they are talking about...

• constructing a new room in a house, like a conservatory or indoor swimming pool.

• having a family.

• cleaning their home.

• selling their property for a good profit.

Which phrase is an informal word for, 'a place'?

• a spot

• a location

• an area

• vicinity