Unit 9

Question 1

in a situation where someone or something has complete power over you

Answer 1

at the mercy of

Question 2

at this particular point in time

Answer 2

at this juncture

Question 3

extremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour

Answer 3

barbarism

Question 4

driving a motor vehicle

Answer 4

behind the wheel

Question 5

to treat a particular event or problem far too seriously

Answer 5

blow something out of proportion

Question 6

to use as little energy as possible

Answer 6

conserve energy

Question 7

someone with a … has been found guilty of crimes in the past

Answer 7

criminal record

Question 8

to become worse

Answer 8

degenerate

Question 9

confused and not knowing where to go or what to do

Answer 9

disorientated

Question 10

able to be made, done, or achieved

Answer 10

feasible

Question 11

the amount of money that is available to spend

Answer 11

financial resources

Question 12

to think something is stupid or ridiculous

Answer 12

find something laughable

Question 13

not perfect, containing mistakes

Answer 13

flawed

Question 14

to be widely reported in the news

Answer 14

grab the headlines

Question 15

to give something to someone in your family who is younger than you

Answer 15

hand down

Question 16

speaking in a general way

Answer 16

in broad terms

Question 17

a machine or piece of equipment that saves time and effort

Answer 17

labour-saving device

Question 18

to fulfil or satisfy a set of rules

Answer 18

meet regulations

Question 19

an animal that hunts, kills and eats other animals

Answer 19

predator

Question 20

not happening or existing very often

Answer 20

relatively few and far between

Question 21

not likely to move or break

Answer 21

rock steady

Question 22

a way of thinking about the world

Answer 22

world view