Intermediate unit 4 vocabulary

My favorite cartoon show had a character named Sylvia. She was a tall tree who solved mysteries. What does "character" mean in this context?

• human actor

• imaginary creature

• product advertisor

      Investigators are evaluating the claim that a certain man is 124 years old. What does "claim" mean in this context?

• lie

• fact

• statement

  For months, we asked for permission to practice soccer in the park. Finally, the city gave in. What does "gave in" mean in this context?

• refused

• agreed

• listened

Imagine this scenario: You’re shopping for toothpaste for your children. One brand is on sale. Another brand has a picture of your son’s favorite cartoon character on it. What does "scenario" mean in this context?

• future situation

• part of a movie

• story

The Pokémon characters were introduced in Japan in 1996. What does "introduced" mean in this context?

• given names

• originally designed

• first brought in

Beloved movie characters can be found on all sorts of merchandise, such as book bags, T-shirts, coloring books, bed sheets, and much more. What does "merchandise" mean in this context?

• advertising

• products for sale

• clothing

If the government doesn’t regulate hunting and fishing, some species of animals will be gone forever. What does "regulate" mean in this context?

• control

• support

• eliminate

To estimate how long the trip will take, you have to take into account the heavy traffic. What does "take into account" mean in this context?

• avoid

• get stuck in

• think about

I hope I didn’t bother you by tapping my foot. That’s something I do unconsciously when I’m nervous. What does "unconsciously" mean in this context?

• by mistake

• to get attention

• without thinking

The worldwide system of air travel is a lot safer than it was 20 years ago. What does "worldwide" mean in this context?

• well-known

• international

• recent