VocabulEnglish c1 reading pages 32 and 33

What is the meaning of compatriots?

• Enemies in war

• People from the same country

• Foreign soldiers

• Leaders of a community

What does towards mean in this sentence? "She walked towards the door."

• Away from

• In the direction of

• On top of

• Around

Choose the correct meaning of mere: "He is a mere child."

• Very strong

• Only or just

• Highly intelligent

• Unknown

What does farmed out mean in this context? "The company farmed out the job to freelancers."

• Sold all their products

• Gave the job to outside workers

• Built a new farm

• Closed the business

If someone is fond of something, it means they:

• Dislike it

• Are afraid of it

• Enjoy or like it a lot

• Ignore it

What is a wheelbarrow?

• A small cart with one wheel for carrying things

• A tool for cutting trees

• A type of motorcycle

• A container for storing food

What is a famine?

• A large storm

• A serious shortage of food

• A celebration with food

• A disease

What happened if someone bumped into another person?

• They helped them

• They ignored them

• They hit them by accident

• They called them

What is a lumber mill used for?

• Producing steel

• Making clothes

• Cutting and processing wood

• Harvesting crops

The word Swedish refers to:

• A kind of furniture

• A language and nationality from Sweden

• A style of music

• A popular dessert