Test 1

Question 1

Medieval (a)

Answer 1

The Middle Ages about AD 600 to AD 1500 in European

Ex: the construction of the great cathedrals

Question 2

Regard (v)

Answer 2

To consider or to have an opinion about something or someone

Ex: Emily’ parents always regarded her as smartest of their children

Question 3

Scepticism / skepticism

Answer 3

an attitude that shows you doubt whether something is true or useful)
- greeted/ regarded/ treated with scepticism

Ex: Today, stadiums are regarded with growing scepticism.

Question 4

Soar (v)

Answer 4

To rise very quickly to a high level

Ex: construction costs can soar above £1 billion

Question 5

Notably (adv)

Answer 5

Especially or most important

Ex: the company is beginning to attract investors, most notably big Japanese banks

Question 6

Fall into sth

Answer 6

To gradually get into/ become a bad condition

Ex: stadiums finished for major events such as FIFA have notably fallen into disuse and disrepair

Question 7

Mono functional

Answer 7

Single

Ex: Even today, architects and planners are finding new ways to adapt the mono-functional sports arenas

Question 8

Arena

Answer 8

A central area for the performance of sports or entertainment

Ex: a sport arena

Question 9

Emblematic (a)

Answer 9

Representing a particular person, group or idea

Ex: Sports arenas became emblematic of modernisation

Question 10

Amphitheater

Answer 10

A circular area of ground around which rows of seats are arranged on a steep slope for watching plays, sports

Ex: the amphitheater of Arles in southwest France has a capacity of 25000 spectators

Question 11

Spectator

Answer 11

A person who watches an activity especially a sport event without taking part

Ex: they won 4-0 in front of over 40000 cheering spectators

Question 12

Versatile (a)

Answer 12

Able to change easily from one activity to another

Ex: how versatile stadiums can be

Question 13

Fortress

Answer 13

A large strong building that can be defended from attack

Ex: It became a fortress with four towers after the fifth century

Question 14

Be transformed into

Answer 14

To change completely the character or appearance of something in order to improve it

Ex: the amphitheater was transformed into a village containing more than 200 houses

Question 15

Spectacle (n)

Answer 15

An unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest or disapproval

Ex: the carnival was a magnificent spectacle

Question 16

Imposing (a)

Answer 16

Having an appearance that looks important or cause admiration

Ex: the imposing arena of Verona in northern Italy has space for 30000 spectators

Question 17

Endure (v)

Answer 17

To suffer something difficult, unpleasant or painful

Ex: it has endured the centuries and is currently considered one of the world’s prime sites for opera

Question 18

Prime (a)

Answer 18

Main or most important

Ex: the building is in the prime location in the historic city

Question 19

Evolve

Answer 19

To develop gradually or to cause something or someone to develop gradually

Ex: this site evolved in a similar way to Arles