ESLPOD [105;106;107]

Question 1

a slope connecting two levels of a building, road, etc.

Answer 1

ramp

Question 2

a famous building or object that you can see and recognize easily

Answer 2

landmark

Question 3

on or at the top of something

Answer 3

atop

Question 4

people who are squeamish; someone who is sickened or disturbed by unpleasantness or challenge.

Answer 4

faint of heart

Question 5

an amount of money that parents give a child regularly; an amount of money that someone receives regularly, in order to pay for the things they need

Answer 5

allowance

Question 6

money that you spend on things that you want, not on things such as food and bills

Answer 6

spending money

Question 7

have become very frustrated or angry; to have reached the limit of one’s patience or forbearance.

Answer 7

have it up to here

Question 8

an amount of money that you earn for working, usually according to how many hours or days you work each week or month; relating to wages

Answer 8

wage

Question 9

not easy or enjoyable

Answer 9

no picnic

Question 10

someone whose job is to fix locks on doors and windows and to open doors for people who have lost their keys

Answer 10

locksmith

Question 11

to be useful in a particular situation

Answer 11

come in handy

Question 12

a small piece of material fastened under a child’s chin to protect the clothing while eating

Answer 12

bib

Question 13

to examine part of someone’s body by pressing a ____ into it; to press something with your fingers or with a tool, especially in order to find something

Answer 13

probe

Question 14

the firm pink flesh in your mouth that your teeth are attached to

Answer 14

gum

Question 15

a hole in a tooth, caused by decay

Answer 15

cavity

Question 16

a cover for a tooth that has broken or decayed badly

Answer 16

crown

Question 17

to repair a room, building, or ship, or to put new equipment into it

Answer 17

refit

Question 18

a person who works with a dentist and whose job is to clean people’s teeth and give them advice about keeping them clean

Answer 18

hygienist

Question 19

to wash something quickly, especially in flowing water, in order to remove soap or dirt; to remove soap or dirt from something with water

Answer 19

rinse

Question 20

a liquid used for cleaning your mouth and making your breath smell good

Answer 20

mouthwash

Question 21

to rub the surface of something in order to make it shine

Answer 21

polish

Question 22

the part of your body that you sit on

Answer 22

butt