UNIT 6 Wordlist C1

Question 1

Our a_ _ _ _c is full of junk.

Answer 1

Our attic is full of junk.

the space under the roof of a house or other building

Question 2

Our l___t is full of junk.

Answer 2

Our loft is full of junk.

the space under the roof of a house or other building

Question 3

There were small, white b_ _ _ _ _ _s dotted over the hillside.

Answer 3

There were small, white bungalows dotted over the hillside.

a house that usually has only one storey (= level)

Question 4

A number of houses were d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _h so that the supermarket could be built.

Answer 4

A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built.

to completely destroy a building

Question 5

a DIY e_ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _t

Answer 5

a DIY enthusiast

abbreviation for do-it-yourself

Question 6

He keeps his wine in the c_ _ _ _ _r.

Answer 6

He keeps his wine in the cellar.

a room under the ground floor of a building, usually used for storage

Question 7

p_ _ _ _ r t _ _ _s

Answer 7

power tools

a piece of equipment that you use with your hands to make or repair smth

Question 8

He keeps his shoes in the h_ _ _ _ _ _y.

Answer 8

He keeps his shoes in the hallway.

a hall

Question 9

Andrew, can you help me i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _l this software?

Answer 9

Andrew, can you help me install this software?

to put a computer program onto a computer

Question 10

He has a business r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _g old buildings.

Answer 10

He has a business renovating old buildings.

to repair and decorate a building that is old and in bad condition

Question 11

We live in a se_ _ -de _ _ _ _ _d house.

Answer 11

We live in a semi-detached house.

A semi-detached house has one wall that is joined to another house.

Question 12

The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _s.

Answer 12

The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown skyscrapers.

a very tall modern building, usually in a city

Question 13

I hate that multi-s_ _ _ _y car park.

Answer 13

I hate that multi-storey car park.

having several storeys

Question 14

We put the horses in their s_ _ _ _ _ _ _s.

Answer 14

We put the horses in their stables.

a building where horses are kept

Question 15

We rented a little t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _d house in South London.

Answer 15

We rented a little terraced house in South London.

built as or belonging to a row of often small houses joined together

Question 16

it’s been wonderful seeing you again, but I think it’s time we g_ _ g_ _ _ _g

Answer 16

it’s been wonderful seeing you again, but I think it’s time we got going

leave a place in order to go somewhere else

Question 17

We need to make a s_ ___ _t on preparing the brochure next week.

Answer 17

We need to make a start on preparing the brochure next week.

to begin doing smth

Question 18

She has something a_ _____ _t me.

Answer 18

She has something against me.

disagreeing with a plan or activity

Question 19

He’s made a n_ __ __e for himself as a talented journalist.

Answer 19

He’s made a name for himself as a talented journalist.

to become famous or respected by a lot of people

Question 20

We did our u_ _ __ _t to finish the project on time.

Answer 20

We did our utmost to finish the project on time.

to try as hard as you can to do smth

Question 21

Oh right, I get the p_ _ _ _ _e.

Answer 21

Oh right, I get the picture.

used to say that someone understands a situation

Question 22

I need to make a shopping l_ _ _t later.

Answer 22

I need to make a shopping list later.

to write down short pieces of information

Question 23

We didn’t want to d_______s him, but we had no option.

Answer 23

We didn’t want to dismiss him, but we had no option.

to not have the possibility of doing smth else

Question 24

Let’s go back to the d______g board.

Answer 24

Let’s go back to the drawing board.

a large, flat table, can be used as a desk for drawing or designing thin

Question 25

She keeps all her important papers in a f_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _f safe.

Answer 25

She keeps all her important papers in a fireproof safe.

unable to be damaged by fire

Question 26

She keeps all her important papers in a f_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _f safe.

Answer 26

A suspension bridge is the only structure which will provide a main span of 4,536 ft.

Is supported by strong steel ropes hung from a tower at each end

Question 27

A square has four right a_ _ _ _ s.

Answer 27

A square has four right angles.

an angle of 90 degrees

Question 28

Did you hear that e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ e-boom last night?

Answer 28

Did you hear that earthquake-boom last night?

a very loud, deep sounding explosion, which emanates from the earth

Question 29

We have to e__ ______ __e the building hazards before we move to the next step of the process

Answer 29

We have to evaluate the building hazards before we move to the next step of the process.

a situation that creates a threat to life, health, property

Question 30

an eye-c_ _ _ _ _ _ g poster

Answer 30

an eye-catching poster

very attractive or noticeable

Question 31

OK, everyone, you know the d_ _ _ _l! Stand beside your bunks and do not speak unless spoken to.

Answer 31

OK, everyone, you know the drill! Stand beside your bunks and do not speak unless spoken to.

To be familiar with what happens without having to be told