C1.2 Entry Test - English Vocabulary

Robin’s very ________. I’m sure he’ll be able to help us solve our problem.

• resourceful

• self-sufficient

• spontaneous

One in three businesses could ________ and have to close as a result of the coming recession.

• make transfers

• manage their accounts

• go bankrupt

I’m getting concerned about the quality of Ana’s work. She seems quite ________ at times.

• impractical

• incompetent

• incoherent

What would you like for breakfast? ________ eggs?

• Steamed

• Stewed

• Scrambled

I get nervous speaking in public – the words come out too fast and I end up ________.

• sobbing

• whispering

• stammering

We had such a relaxing time in Thailand. We mostly________ on the beach.

• got away

• chilled out

• soaked up

Unfortunately, a third of the factory employees are going to be ________ next month.

• laid off

• sacked

• promoted

I’m afraid Mr Peters is off sick today so we will need to ________ your meeting ’til next week.

• cancel

• postpone

• extend

Reports say the fighting ________ to the west of the city early this morning.

• broke out

• blew up

• looted

Scientists are working on developing antibiotics using the ________organisms found in soil.

• multi

• micro

• sub