closeup c1 unit 2 reading Flashcards
1
Q
near-death…
A
experience
2
Q
the new law came ….
by those opposing it
A
in for heavy criticism
3
Q
provoke a….
A
reaction
4
Q
his skills are unparalleled=
A
second to none
5
Q
restricted or limited =
the prerogative of a few professionals
A
confined
6
Q
a written ….
of an experience
A
account
7
Q
failed to ….
prompt admiration
A
impress
8
Q
to start doing something often=
phrasal verb
A
take to
9
Q
to voice a complain or objection=
A
protest
10
Q
not good enough=
idiomatic expression
A
not up to scratch
11
Q
to be greatly surprised=
phrasal verb
A
be taken aback
12
Q
spend hours….
A
on end
13
Q
a location in which we observe and collect data=
A
field site
14
Q
slow and dull as if sleepy=
A
groggy
15
Q
push apart, the opposite of bring closer together=
A
distance
