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Question 1

Boom –n
1/ in business/economy
a sudden increase in trade and economic activity; a period of wealth and success:
boom in something a boom in car sales
a boom year (for trade, exports, etc.)
a property/housing boom
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* great
* post-war
* consumer
* …
verb + boom
* cause
* create
* fuel
* …
boom + noun
* period
* time
* year
* …
preposition
* during a/the boom
* in a/the boom
* boom in
* …
phrases
* boom and bust
2/popular period
[usually singular] a period when something such as a sport or a type of music suddenly becomes very popular and successful
The only way to satisfy the golf boom was to build more courses.
3/ sound
[usually singular] a loud deep sound
the distant boom of the guns
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* big
* loud
* deep
* …
verb + boom
* hear
boom + verb
* echo
preposition
* with a boom

Boom –v
1/of business/economy
[intransitive] to have a period of rapid growth; to become bigger, more successful, etc.
By the 1980s, the computer industry was booming.
2/ make loud sound
2.a/[intransitive] to make a loud deep sound
Outside, thunder boomed and crashed.
2.b/ [transitive, intransitive] to say something in a loud deep voice
boom (out) A voice boomed out from the darkness.
+ speech ‘Get out of my sight!’ he boomed. / He had a booming voice.

Booming –adj
1/having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth.
“the booming economy”
2/ (of a sound or voice) loud, deep, and resonant.
“his booming voice”

Question 2

fuel –n
1/ [uncountable, countable] any material that produces heat or power, usually when it is burnt
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* clean
* smokeless
* unleaded
* …
verb + fuel
* burn
* consume
* run on
* …
fuel + noun
* bill
* costs
* prices
* …
2/ add/give fuel to something: [uncountable] a thing that is said or done that makes something, especially an argument, continue or get worse
His remarks simply added fuel to the fire/flames of her rage.
The revelations gave new fuel to angry opponents of the proposed law.

Fuel –v
1/ [transitive] fuel something to increase something; to make something stronger
SYNONYM stoke sth (up) (These developments helped stoke the credit boom.)
to fuel rumours/fears/suspicions
fuel inflation/speculation
2/
2.a/[transitive] fuel something to supply something with material that can be burnt to produce heat or power
Uranium is used to fuel nuclear plants.
oil-fuelled power stations
Most electric plants in California are fuelled by natural gas.
2.b/ [transitive, intransitive] fuel (something) (up) to put petrol into a vehicle
The helicopter was already fuelled (up) and ready to go.

Question 3

Organ
0/(formal) an official organization that is part of a larger organization and has a special purpose
the organs of government
the central organs of state
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* central
* major
* administrative
* …
1/a part of the body that has a particular purpose, such as the heart or the brain; part of a plant with a particular purpose
Internal/sense/sexual|reproductive/vital organs
Organ transplant/donor
organ donation | transplantation/failure
the male organ (a penis)
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* internal
* bodily
* important
* …
verb + organ
* donate
* transplant
* harvest
* …
organ + noun
* donation
* donor
* transplant
* …
2/ [MUSIC]
2.a/ (also pipe organ): a large musical instrument with keys like a piano. Sounds are produced by air forced through pipes.
She plays the organ in church.
organ music/recital
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* pipe
* electric
* Hammond™
* …
organ + noun
* pedal
* pipe
* stop
* …
2.b/ a musical instrument similar to a pipe organ, but without pipes
an electric organ

Orgasm the moment during sexual activity when feelings of sexual pleasure are at their strongest
to achieve/reach orgasm
to have an orgasm
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* female
* male
* multiple
* …
verb + orgasm
* achieve
* have
* reach
* …

Organism (biology or formal) a living thing, especially one that is extremely small
Even the simplest, single-celled organisms show examples of this behaviour.
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* developing
* growing
* living
* …

Question 4

cut through the noise: implies the ability to focus on what is essential or significant, and to disregard distractions or less important details.
“In order to effectively market their product, the company needed to come up with a simple and compelling message that would cut through the noise of competing advertisements and catch the attention of potential customers.”

bachelor party (also stag night/party)
noun [ C ] US
UK /ˈbætʃ.əl.ə ˌpɑː.ti/ US /ˈbætʃ.əl.ɚ ˌpɑːr.t̬i/
a party for a man who is going to get married, to which only his male friends are invited

hen night/party (also informal: hen do): a party for a woman who is going to get married, to which only her female friends are invited

exotic adj /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it seems to be connected with foreign countries
brightly-coloured exotic flowers/plants/birds
The fruits sound exotic. Do they taste good?
Oxford Collocations DictionaryExotic is used with these nouns:
* animal
* beast
* beauty
* …
-exotic dancer noun (stripper)
/ɪɡˌzɒtɪk ˈdɑːnsə(r)/
a person who dances with very few clothes on, or who removes clothes while dancing
-striptease noun
/ˈstrɪptiːz/
[countable, uncountable]
a form of entertainment, for example in a bar or club, when a performer removes his or her clothes in a sexually exciting way, usually to music, in front of an audience
-strip club

Question 5

endurance /ɪnˈdʊrəns/ [u] SYN perseverance noun /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/
The task was a test of their powers of endurance.
beyond endurance They were humiliated beyond endurance.
The party turned out to be more of an endurance test than a pleasure.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* great
* long
* remarkable
* …
verb + endurance
* have
* show
* test
* …
endurance + noun
* test
* exercise
* training
* …
preposition
* beyond endurance
phrases
* a feat of endurance
* the limit of your endurance
* the limits of your endurance
* …

duration [U] : SYN term, span, time frame: the length of time that something lasts or continues
The school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war.
a contract of three years’ duration
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* brief
* short
* limited
* …
verb + duration
* decrease
* reduce
* shorten
* …
preposition
* for the duration (of)
* of… duration
* throughout the duration of
* …

Question 6

instrument
1/ (formal) something that is used by somebody in order to achieve something; a person or thing that makes something happen
instrument for (doing) something The law is not the best instrument for dealing with family matters.
instrument of something an instrument of change
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* chief
* key
* main
* …
verb + instrument
* regard somebody/something as
* see somebody/something as
* view somebody/something as
* …
preposition
* instrument for
* instrument of
2/ (also musical instrument)
percussion/brass/string instruments
an instrument maker
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* musical
* beautiful
* fine
* …
verb + instrument
* play
* learn
* learn to play
* …
instrument + verb
* sound
instrument + noun
* maker
preposition
* on an/the instrument
3/ instrument noun [C] (TOOL)
3.a/ a tool or other device, especially one without electrical power, used for performing a particular piece of work:
surgical/precision/optical instrument
instruments of torture
instrument for something Instruments for diagnosis and surgery have become hugely more sophisticated.
instrument for doing something the world’s most powerful instrument for detecting gamma rays
3,b. [aricraft] a piece of equipment used for measuring speed, height, etc. in vehicles, especially aircraft:
flight instruments
the instrument panel
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* precision
* sensitive
* sophisticated
* …
… of instruments
* set
verb + instrument
* use
* check
* read
* …
instrument + verb
* measure something
instrument + noun
* check
* maker
* panel
* …
phrases
* an instrument of torture
4. [finance] (also financial instrument): a financial asset that can be bought or sold, such as a bond, share, or other security :
Fixed-income instruments include bonds, Treasury bills, and notes.
This will still leave sufficient funds in low-risk instruments such as the debt market.
Hedging instruments such as futures contracts are priced in dollars.

instrumental /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/adj: important in making something happen
instrumental in (doing) something He was instrumental in bringing about an end to the conflict.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
* be
* prove
* become
* …
adverb
* highly
* very
* essentially
* …
preposition
* in

Question 7

Erect /ɪˈrekt/
1/(formal) in a straight position pointing upwards
SYNONYM straight
Stand with your arms by your side and your head erect.
2/ (of the penis or nipples) larger than usual, stiff and standing up because of sexual excitement: an erect penis/ erect nipples

Erect –v
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* hastily
* quickly
* specially
* …
preposition
* around
* on
phrases
* newly erected
* recently erected
1/ erect something to build something
The church was erected in 1582.
2/ erect something to put something in position so that it stands upright
SYNONYM put up, build , construct ▪ assemble ▪ ▪ put something up
Police had to erect barriers to keep crowds back.
to erect a tent
3/erect something to create or establish something
to erect trade barriers

Erection -n
1/[countable] if a man has an erection, his penis is hard and stands up because he is sexually excited
to get/have an erection
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + erection
* achieve
* get
* have
2/ [uncountable] (formal) the act of building something or putting it in a standing or upright position
the erection of scaffolding around the building
[countable] (formal) a structure or building, especially a large one
The cafe was a bleak, concrete erection with plastic tables and chairs.

Question 8

Premiere /prɪˈmɪr/ (n,v)
v. premiere (something) to perform a play or piece of music or show a film to an audience for the first time; to be performed or shown to an audience for the first time
The play was premiered at the Birmingham Rep in 2014.
His new movie premieres in New York this week.

n. the first public performance of a film or play
the world premiere of his new play
The movie will have its premiere in July.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* world
* American
* British
* …
verb + premiere
* attend
* host
* present
* …
premiere + noun
* episode
* issue
* party
* …
Season premiere (also season opener)
the first show of a new season (= set of episodes) of a TV series
The season premiere is scheduled for September 21.

Premier (adj, n) /prɪˈmɪr/

-adj. [only before noun]
most important, famous or successful
one of the country’s premier chefs
(British English, sport) the Premier League/Division
-n. used especially in newspapers, etc. to mean ‘prime minister’
She was sworn in as premier last week.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* acting
* deputy
* former
* …
verb + premier
* appoint (somebody)
* appoint somebody as
* elect (somebody)
* …
preposition
* as premier

the Premier League noun
/ðə ˈpremiə liːɡ/
/ðə prɪˈmɪr liːɡ/
[singular]
the football (= soccer) league in England and Wales that has the best teams in it

Question 9

Debut /deɪˈbjuː/ -v
1/ [intransitive] (of a performer or show) to make a first public appearance
The ballet will debut next month in New York.
2/ [intransitive, transitive] (especially North American English, business) (of a product or advertising campaign) to be presented to the market for the first time; to present a new product or advertising campaign to the market
The model is expected to debut at $19 000.
They will debut the products at the trade show.

Debut –n /deɪˈbjuː/
the first public appearance of a performer or sports player
He will make his debut for the first team this week.
the band’s debut album
Oxford Collocations DictionaryDebut is used before these nouns:
* album
* CD
* novel
* …

debutant noun
/ˈdebjuːtɑːnt/
a person who is making their first public appearance, especially in sport or films
The manager paid tribute to debutant Ross, after he impressed in the League Cup match.

Question 10

Curate verb [ T ] UK /kjʊəˈreɪt/ US /ˈkjʊr.eɪt/
1/to be in charge of selecting and caring for objects to be shown in a museum or to form part of a collection of art, an exhibition, etc.:
She curated a recent exhibition of Indian artwork.
2/to be in charge of selecting films, performers, events, etc. to be included in a festival:
a Messiaen festival curated by pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard
3/to select things such as documents, music, products, or internet content to be included as part of a list or collection, or on a website:
Curated content/library/collection: a curated library of short movies available online

Curation -noun [ U ] UK /kjʊəˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /kjʊˈreɪ.ʃən/
1/the selection and care of objects to be shown in a museum or to form part of a collection of art, an exhibition,, etc.:
the curation of archaeological artefacts
2/the selection of films, performers, events, etc. to be included in a festival:
his curation of the 2016 Meltdown festival
3/the selection of something such as documents, music, or internet content to be included as part of a list or collection or on a website:
digital content curation

Question 11

Boast
1/[intransitive, transitive] to talk in a way that shows you are too proud of something that you have or can do
I don’t want to boast, but I can actually speak six languages.
boast about something She is always boasting about how wonderful her children are.
boast of something He openly boasted of his skill as a burglar.
boast that… Sam boasted that she could beat anyone at poker.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* openly
preposition
* about
* of
2/[T] boast something to have something that is impressive:
This is a region which proudly boasts its own distinct culture.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* proudly

boast noun /bəʊst/ (often disapproving)
boast (that…) something that a person talks about in a very proud way, often to seem more important or clever
It was her proud boast that she had never missed a day’s work because of illness.
Her claim that she could beat us all was clearly no idle/empty boast (= it was true).
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* proud
* empty
* idle
* …
verb + boast
* make
preposition
* boast about
* boast of

boastful adjective /ˈbəʊstfl/ (disapproving)
talking about yourself in a very proud way
I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful.

Question 12

Drama /ˈdrɑːmə/
1/ [countable] a play for the theatre, television or radio
a costume/period/courtroom/crime drama
a powerful television drama about city life
a drama series set in an American dance academy
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* compelling
* powerful
* gritty
* …
verb + drama
* write
* create
* produce
* …
drama + noun
* production
* serial
* series
* …
preposition
* in a/the drama
* drama about
1.b/ [uncountable] plays considered as a form of literature
classical/modern drama
a drama critic
a drama school/group
a drama student/teacher
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* compelling
* powerful
* gritty
* …
verb + drama
* write
* create
* produce
* …
drama + noun
* production
* serial
* series
* …
preposition
* in a/the drama
* drama about
2/ [excitement]
2.a/ [countable] an exciting event
A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* human
* real-life
drama + verb
* play out
* unfold
2.b/ [uncountable] the fact of being exciting
You couldn’t help being thrilled by the drama of the situation.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* high
* human
… of drama
* touch
verb + drama
* be full of
* add
* heighten
* …
drama + verb
* surround something
drama + noun
* queen
phrases
* a moment of drama

idiom: make a drama out of something
to make a small problem or event seem more important or serious than it really is

Question 13

Considerate (thoughtful) >< considerable (significant)

on deposit – idioms
(of money) placed in a deposit account
With interest rates so low, there is little point in having cash on deposit. (there is little point in doing sth: means that there is not much purpose or benefit in doing a particular action or activity.)

SYN payment, premium ▪ contribution ▪ subscription ▪ repayment ▪ deposit ▪ instalment
payment an amount of money that you pay or are expected to pay; the act of paying:
ten monthly payments of $50
payment in advance
premium an amount of money that you pay once or regularly for an insurance policy; an extra payment added to the basic rate; a higher amount of money than usual:
an insurance premium
a premium for express delivery
contribution a sum of money that you pay regularly to your employer or the government in order to pay for benefits such as health insurance, a pension, etc:
You can increase your monthly contributions to the pension plan.
subscription an amount of money you pay in advance to receive a service:
a subscription to Netflix
repayment (British English) an amount of money that you pay regularly to a bank, etc. until you have returned all the money that you owe; the act of paying this money:
the repayments on the loan
deposit (SYN down payment) an amount of money that you pay as the first part of a larger payment:
We’ve put down a 5 per cent deposit on the house.
instalment one of a number of payments that you make regularly over a period of time until you have paid for something:
We paid for the car by/in instalments.
Patterns
(a/an) annual/monthly/regular payment/premium/contributions/subscription/repayment/deposit/instalment
payment/repayment in full
to pay a(n) premium/contribution/subscription/deposit/instalment
to make a payment/repayment/deposit
to meet/keep up (with) (the) payment(s)/the premiums/(the) repayment(s)/the instalments

Answer 13

a

Question 14

catch someone off guard - idiom (also catch someone by surprise)
to surprise someone, esp. in a way that makes the person feel confused or uncertain:
The news caught her completely off guard – she didn’t know what to say.

Check on sb/sth
1/verify, ascertain, or monitor the state or condition of someone or something.
“the doctor had come to check on his patient”
2.investigate in order to establish the truth about or accuracy of something.
“it is important for them to check on the quality and certification”

Choreographer noun [ C ] /ˌkɔːr.iˈɑː.ɡrə.fɚ/
a person who is skilled at combining movements into dances to be performed:
Balanchine, the well-known choreographer
She is a passionate Spanish dancer and choreographer.
a ballet/jazz/modern dance/hip-hop choreographer

Question 15

-behind: adv:
- (PLACE) B1: in the place where someone or something was before:
I was annoyed to discover that I’d left my bag behind.
After the party a few people stayed behind to help clean up.
-be/fall/get behind in/on/with sth: to be late in paying a regular amount of money or in completing work:
They offer advice to people who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments.
He lost his job and fell behind with his rent.

• behind: prep.:
• responsible for causing something:
  Such thinking was the driving force behind the company’s success.
  They suspected that something more significant might be behind the rise in share prices.
• less successful, or making less progress than someone or something else:
  BMW ranks only 14th among the world’s automakers, ahead of Mazda and behind Mitsubishi in global unit sales.
• be behind sb/sth: to support someone in what they are doing:
  He has the support of the whole company - we’re all behind him.
  I’m 100% behind the project.
  -behind schedule: moving slower or happening later than the planned time:
  The cancellation came after the project was millions of dollars over budget and months behind schedule.

The Spotlight – n
1/the spotlight [uncountable] the area of light that is made by a spotlight
in the spotlight She stood alone on stage in the spotlight.
He stepped into the spotlight to the wild applause of the crowd.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + spotlight
* shine
* step into
spotlight + verb
* be on somebody/something
* fall on somebody/something
* shine on somebody/something
* …
preposition
* in the spotlight
* under the spotlight
2/the spotlight [uncountable] attention from newspapers, television and the public
in the spotlight Unemployment is once again in the spotlight.
under the spotlight The issue will come under the spotlight when parliament reassembles.
The report has turned the spotlight on the startling rise in street crime.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* harsh
* international
* national
* …
verb + spotlight
* come into
* come under
* be thrust into
* …
spotlight + verb
* be on somebody/something
* fall on somebody/something
* shine on somebody/something
* …
preposition
* away from the spotlight
* in the spotlight
* under the spotlight
* …

Question 16

on a need-to-know basis idiom: If you tell people something on a need-to-know basis, you only tell them the facts they need to know at the time they need to know them, and nothing more.

basics vs basis
basics: essential elements:
1/ basics (of something) the most important and necessary facts, skills, ideas, etc. from which other things develop
the basics of computer programming
This range of books for young children covers basics like the alphabet and numbers.
2/ the simplest and most important things that people need in a particular situation
Some schools lack money for basics like books and pencils.
Basis: refers to the underlying principles or foundation of something
1/ [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the important facts, ideas or events that support something and that it can develop from
basis for something This article will form the basis for our discussion.
The initial talks were intended to provide a basis for negotiations.
as a/the basis for something These results will serve as a basis for more detailed research.
2/ [singular] the reason why people take a particular action
on the basis of something She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
on the basis that… Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent.

Basis:
1/noun [C] (IMPORTANT FACTS) SYN foundation, base C1
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed:
be/form/provide the basis for This document will form the basis for our discussion.
on the basis of Decisions were often made on the basis of (= using) incorrect information.
basis in something The theory seems to have no basis in fact.
as a basis for sth It is hoped that the WTO agreements will serve as a basis for strengthening relationships with developing countries.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* firm
* solid
* sound
* …
verb + basis
* form
* provide
preposition
* basis for
phrases
* have no basis in something
2/ [singular] SYN grounds, motive, excuse, explanation: the reason why people take a particular action
on the basis of something She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
on the basis that… Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* whole
* consistent
* factual
* …
preposition
* on the basis of
* basis for
3/[method] a way or method of doing something:
on a day-to-day/weekly/monthly basis
on a case-by-case/voluntary/regular/full | part-time/permanent basic: All members of the committee work on a voluntary basis.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* regular
* annual
* daily
* …
preposition
* on a… basis

Answer 16

a

Question 16

The early bird catches the worm idiom saying (also the early bird gets the worm )
He started setting up his stand at 7 a.m. on the basis that the early bird gets the worm. (on the basis that: the reason why someone does something or why something happens)

early bird
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈɜː.li ˌbɜːd/ US /ˈɝː.li ˌbɝːd/
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a person who gets up or arrives early, or who does something before other people do :
She isn’t an early bird by nature, but she’s been up before dawn every day for the past month.

early-bird adjective [ before noun ] UK /ˈɜː.liˌbɜːd/ US /ˈɝː.liˌbɝːd/
1/available early in the day:
Early-bird breakfat/fight/specials: Many retailers offered early-bird specials to boost sales.
2/available at the beginning of a period of time or process:
Early-bird tickets/rate: Early-bird tickets available now are $165 for a three-day pass, which will rise to $195.
3/ used to describe someone who does something early in the day:
early-bird shoppers/voters/hikers: Fliers advertised a high-end washer-dryer for $600 to early-bird shoppers on Black Friday.
4/ used to describe someone who does something before most other people:
early-bird investors /critics: Emerging-growth companies can offer spectacular returns to early-bird investors who catch them before the crowds arrive.

Question 17

Hustle – v
1/hustle verb (ACT QUICKLY) [ I ] to act quickly and with energy:
If we really hustle, we can finish the job by lunchtime.
2/hustle verb (PUSH)[ T always + adv/prep ] to push or force someone along:
The demonstrators were hustled out of the hall.
3/hustle verb (SELL) [ T ] infml
to forcefully encourage someone to buy something, or to cheat someone:
On weekends they hustle tourists on the waterfront. (waterfront [singular ]: a part of a town that is next to an area of water such as a river or the sea )

Hustle –noun US /ˈhʌs·əl/
1/ hustle noun (SELL) [ C ] infml: a dishonest way of making money:
Advertising turns every achievement into a hustle.
Side hustle (a part-time job that a person does as well as their regular job): She started the online business as a side hustle, but it has now become her main earner.
2/hustle noun (ACT QUICKLY) [ U ] energetic action:
The team showed a lot of determination and hustle.
They love the hustle and bustle of the city (= its energy and excitement).
hustle and bustle (noise and activity): I love the hustle and bustle of the marketplace.

hustler noun /ˈhʌslə(r)/ (informal)
(especially North American English) a person who tries to trick somebody into giving them money
Johnny was a small-time pool room hustler.
a street hustler selling fake designer T-shirts

earner noun /ˈɜːrnər/ SYN wage earner/ˈweɪdʒ ɜːrnər/
1/a person who earns money for a job that they do
high/low earners
The survey revealed that top earners in the country tended to be men.
We have two wage earners in the family
2/an activity or a business that makes a profit
Tourism is the country’s biggest foreign currency earner.
(British English, informal) Her new business has turned out to be a nice little earner.

Question 18

Dope -n
1/ (DRUG)
1.a/ [ U ] marijuana, or, more generally, any type of illegal drug:
They were arrested for smoking/selling/buying dope.
to peddle/smoke dope
1.b/ [uncountable] a drug that is taken by a person or given to an animal to affect their performance in a race or sport
The athlete failed a dope test (= a medical test showed that he had taken such drugs).
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + dope
* smoke
dope + noun
* smoking
* fiend
* pedlar/peddler
2/ (PERSON)[ C ] a silly person:
You shouldn’t have told him, you dope!
3/ (INFORMATION) [ U or S ] mainly US: information, especially secret or hidden information:
They hoped to dig up some dope on her that might be damaging, but they never did.
His blog is a must-read for anyone who wants the inside dope on the tech world.

Dope -adjective slang: very good:
This music is dope.
That’s one dope way to spend the afternoon!

Dope -verb [ T ] informal
1/to give a person or an animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition:
They were arrested for doping racehorses.
2/ to give somebody a drug, often in their food or drink, in order to make them unconscious; to put a drug in food, etc.
Thieves doped a guard dog and stole $10 000 worth of goods.
The wine was doped.

dopey adjective /ˈdəʊpi/
1/ rather stupid
a dopey grin
2/ wanting to sleep or not thinking clearly, sometimes because you have taken a drug
I felt dopey and drowsy after the operation.

doping noun /ˈdəʊpɪŋ/ [uncountable]: the practice of using drugs to affect performance in a race or other sport
It is alleged the coach knew about doping on the team.
Athletes have had their medals withdrawn after a doping scandal.
doping allegations

Question 19

home –adv
1/ at or to your house or the place where you live: mainly US The kids were home alone./ going home
2/be home free – idioms: to be certain to succeed at something because you have done the most difficult part of it:
Once you leave the main road and cross the bridge, you’re home free - we live just three houses further on.
3/take home (also bring home): to earn a particular amount of money after tax has been subtracted from your pay:
She takes home $3000 per month.

Home- n
1/ (HOUSE/APARTMENT): the house, apartment, etc. where you live, especially with your family:women who decide to stay at home and look after their children
2/ a place where people or animals live and are cared for by people who are not their relations or owners:
a children’s home/an old people’s home/a dogs’ home
He spent his early years in a home.
3/be/play at home: If a sports team are/play at home, they play on their own sports field:
They lost at home to the Jags but still made the playoffs.
4. be/feel at home Idiom B1: to feel comfortable and relaxed:
By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.

Home-adj adjective [before noun]
1/ (RELATING TO HOME)
1.a/relating to the house, flat, etc. where someone lives:
home ownership
home improvements/maintenance
mainly US home prices
1.b/done at home, or intended to be used at home:
home cooking
home-brewed beer
a home computer
my home telephone number
1.c/relating to your family or your life at home:
His home life is affecting his work.
students who have a difficult home situation
2/ (COUNTRY) connected with or done in your own country:
His books were a success in his home country/market, but failed to find an audience abroad.
3/ (SPORTS): relating to the place where a team is based and plays a lot of its games:
the home team/side
a home ground
a home match/game
UK the home strip (= clothing worn by a team when they play a home match)
home advantage (= the improved chance of success that playing at home gives to a team)

Question 20

blaze – v
1/(BURN) [I]
1.a/ to burn brightly and strongly:
The fires blazed for days.
1.b/If someone’s eyes blaze, they seem to shine brightly:
Her eyes blazed with anger.
2/(SHOW THE WAY) [ T ]: to make a new path or way by marking it so that others can follow:
It took the Cherokee two years to blaze a trail between Texas and Kansas.

blaze - n
1/(used especially in newspapers): a very large fire, especially a dangerous one
Five people died in the blaze.
More than 50 firefighters fought to bring the blaze under control.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* fierce
* huge
* intense
* …
verb + blaze
* attend
* battle
* fight
* …
blaze + verb
* spread
* sweep through something
preposition
* in a/the blaze
2/ a blaze of something a very bright show of lights or colour; a show of something that is impressive or likely to attract attention
a blaze of colour/lights/the sun/glory/publicity: It’s my last ever tournament and I hope to go out in a blaze of glory!
3/[singular] (a) blaze of something a sudden show of very strong feeling
a blaze of anger/passion/hate

blazing /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/[only before noun]
1/(also blazing hot) extremely hot
blazing heat
a blazing hot day
2/extremely angry or full of strong emotion
She had a blazing row with Eddie and stormed out of the house.

Question 21

Usually with only one facade and inadequate safety standards, Vietnam’s so-called “tube houses” face severe fire threats and have suffered from more than a few fatal ones.
-facade /fəˈsɑːd/
1/ the front of a building
a classical façade/ The façade is made of limestone.
2/ [usually singular] the way that somebody/something appears to be, which is different from the way somebody/something really is
She managed to maintain a facade of indifference.
They seem happy together, but it’s all a facade.
-more than a few: (implies that there are several or many of something, but not enough to be considered a large quantity)
-fatal adj /ˈfeɪtl/
1/ causing or ending in death
a fatal accident/blow/illness
a potentially fatal form of cancer
If she gets ill again it could prove fatal.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
* be
* prove
adverb
* nearly
* always
* invariably
* …
preposition
* for
* to
2/ causing disaster or failure
a fatal error/mistake
Any delay would be fatal.
There was a fatal flaw in the plan.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
* be
* prove
adverb
* absolutely
* ultimately
preposition
* to

Question 22

gross something –v: to earn a particular amount of money before tax has been taken off it
It is one of the biggest grossing movies of all time.
The concert grossed a massive £2 million at the box office.

Enforce
1/(law/rule) [I/T]
The legislation will be difficult to enforce.
enforce something It’s the job of the police to enforce the law.
enforce something against/on somebody/something (formal or law) The creditor should be at liberty to enforce his rights against the company’s property.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* fully
* rigidly
* rigorously
* …
verb + enforce
* can
* be difficult to
* be hard to
* …
2/ enforce something (on somebody) to make something happen or force somebody to do something
You can’t enforce cooperation between the players.

enforceable adjective
/ɪnˈfɔːsəbl/
/ɪnˈfɔːrsəbl/
(of a law or rule) that somebody in authority can make people obey
A gambling debt is not legally enforceable.

enforced adjective
/ɪnˈfɔːst/
that somebody is forced to do or experience without being able to control it
a period of enforced absence
Enforced is used with these nouns:
* exile
* inactivity
* isolation

enforcement [U]
the act of making people obey a particular law or rule
strict enforcement of regulations
law enforcement officers

enforcer noun
/ɪnˈfɔːsə(r)/ a person whose responsibility is to make sure that other people perform the actions they are supposed to, especially in a government
(British English) He was appointed the Cabinet enforcer.

Question 23

Ticket sales opened a day after the organizers iME Entertainment apologized for publishing China’s infamous and illegal “nine-dash line” map on one of its websites. The “nine-dash line” has been used by China to illegally claim huge swathes of the South China Sea, known in Vietnam as the East Sea. It has been internationally condemned and rejected.
-nine-dash line:
-swathe /sweɪð/ (also swath) [area]: a long strip or large area especially of land: Huge swathes of rainforest are being cleared for farming and mining.
-condemn –v /kənˈdem/ (criticize)

Question 24

Tickets for the concerts on July 29-20 have been announced to cost VND1.2-9.8 million (US$51-$414) each. The highest-priced tickets come with several benefits, including exclusive laminates and lanyards, collections of eight photocards especially distributed to Hanoi concert-goers, unique merchandise, and early check-in.
-goer noun /ˈɡəʊər/ (in compounds): a person who regularly goes to the place or event mentioned
a filmgoer (cinema-goer, moviegoer)
a party-goer
- laminates /ˈlæmɪnət/ (at a concert) refer to backstage passes or other types of access badges. These laminates are often worn by performers, crew members, or VIP guests to gain access to restricted areas or to identify them as authorized personnel.
- lanyards /ˈlænjərd/ WORKPLACE: a long thick string or piece of material that is worn around the neck and used to carry small objects:
Staff were issued with an ID card holder and a lanyard to carry it on.

Question 25

Emerge [I]
0/ [intransitive] to move out of or away from something and become possible to see
emerge into something We emerged into bright sunlight.
emerge from something She finally emerged from her room at noon.
The crabs emerge at low tide to look for food.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* slowly
* suddenly
* eventually
* …
preposition
* from
* into
* out of
* …
phrases
* emerge fully formed
1/ [intransitive] (of facts, ideas, etc.) to become known
SYNONYM transpire
More research is needed, but already a pattern has emerged.
emerge from something A clear picture emerges from this complex set of data.
it emerges that… It emerged that the company was going to be sold.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* clearly
* strongly
* gradually
* …
verb + emerge
* begin to
* start to
preposition
* from
2/ [intransitive] to start to exist; to appear or become known
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge.
emerge as something He emerged as a key figure in the campaign
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* rapidly
* gradually
* slowly
* …
phrases
* newly emerged
* newly emerging
3/ [intransitive] emerge (from something) to survive a difficult situation or experience
She emerged from the scandal with her reputation intact.
The world is only slowly emerging from recession.

Emergence [U]
1/ emergence (of somebody/something) (from something) the fact of somebody/something moving out of or away from something and becoming possible to see
the island’s emergence from the sea 3 000 years ago
Albania’s emergence from its long period of isolation
2/ the fact of starting to exist or becoming known for the first time
the emergence of new technologies

Emergent Vs. emerging
In summary, “emergent” tends to emphasize the sudden or unexpected nature of something that is just coming into existence: emergent nations/states
while “emerging” emphasizes the gradual development or growth of something that has been present but not fully recognized or valued.:
the emerging markets of South Asia
emerging economies/democracies
an emerging artist/talent
newly emerging areas of science

Question 26

Counsel -v
1/ counsel somebody to listen to and give support or professional advice to somebody who needs help
Therapists were brought in to counsel the bereaved.
2/ (formal) to advise somebody to do something
counsel something Most experts counsel caution in such cases.
counsel somebody to do something He counselled them to give up the plan.

Counsel -n
(formal) advice, especially given by older people or experts; a piece of advice
Listen to the counsel of your elders.
He is there to give you counsel on all matters.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* good
* wise
verb + counsel
* give (somebody)
* offer (somebody)
* provide
* …
counsel + verb
* prevail
preposition
* counsel on
phrases
* a counsel of despair
counselling noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/ [U]
professional advice about a problem
The couple decided to go for relationship counselling.
Some groups offer bereavement counselling.
a student counselling service
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* group
* individual
* professional
* …
verb + counselling/counseling
* give somebody
* offer (somebody)
* provide (somebody with)
* …
counselling/counseling + noun
* centre/center
* service
* session
* …
preposition
* counselling  for

counsellor noun: a person who has been trained to advise people with problems, especially personal problems
I went to see a debt counsellor and she agreed to come to the bank with me.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* accredited
* certified
* professional
* …
verb + counsellor
* see
* talk to

Question 27

Preliminary /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/ SYN opening: a preliminary is an action or event that is done in preparation for something
I’ll skip the usual preliminaries and come straight to the point.
England was lucky to get through the preliminaries (= the preliminary stages in a sports competition).
preliminary to (doing) something Research will be needed as a preliminary to taking a decision.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* essential
* necessary
* usual
* …
preposition
* as a preliminary
* preliminary to
phrases
* without preliminaries

[adj] preliminary /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/ SYNONYM opening, initial, preparatory, introductory
happening before a more important action or event
After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.
preliminary results/findings/enquiries
the preliminary rounds of the contest
preliminary to something pilot studies preliminary to a full-scale study
Preliminary adj /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
Preliminary is used with these nouns:
* approval
* conclusion
* conference
* …