Vocabulary speaking

Question 1

Sports and fitness

Answer 1

Track and field
Interval training
Long runs
warm-up
marathon
heart rate
aerobic zones
electrolytes
gels
strength training
endurance
growth mindset
team sports
individualistic sports
sports facilities
hockey club
muscles’ memory
1. Sedentary - sitting a lot or inactive

2. Psychological - mental
3. Beneficial - helpful or positive
4. Detrimental - harmful or negative
5. Intake - amount you take in
6. Eradicate - get rid of or eliminate or wipe out
7. Well-being - health and happiness
8. Severity - how serious something is
9. Preventive - deterrent
10. Additives - chemicals added to food People

Question 2

Daily routine

Answer 2

morning routine
hydration
chia seeds
cappuccino
skillset
kickstart
time management
boundaries
goals
accomplish
work-life balance
mindfulness
organization tasks
kickstart my day
establish a routine

Question 3

travel and places

Answer 3

solo trip
backpackers
sand white beaches
hiking options
public transport
bus organization
enormous mountains
variety in nature
travel itinerary
core memory
tourist destinations
immersing in culture
step out of my confort zone
broaden my horizons
I’d like to go with the flow.
“wanderlust,”
“fear of missing out,”
“Picturesque destinations.”
1. Caution - avoiding risks / wary

2. Wander - walk without aim / stroll / roam
3. Adventurous - willing to try new things / daring
4. Spontaneous - act without planning / unplanned
5. Unspoiled - beautiful or undamaged (place)
6. Wilderness - land not used
7. Paradise - a perfect place
8. Leisurely - in a relaxed way / not rushed
9. foreign - strange or unfamiliar
10. Rival - be good as something else

Question 4

socializing and friendship

Answer 4

online platforms
apps
sport society
social skills
quality time
long-distance friends
communication
social media platforms
core memories
bonding

Question 5

technology

Answer 5

robots
robotic techniques
ai-driven systems
apps
gadgets
portable speaker
cyberbullying
smartphones
digital communication
technological advancements
social media interactions
1. Appliances - domestic machine

2. Creativity - imagination / ingenuity
3. Surpass - beat / outperform / do or be better than
4. Run-down - neglected / in a bad condition
5. Hardware - the physical parts of computer
6. upgrade - improve the quality
7. Innovative - inventive / a new use of something
8. Computerized - run or controller by computer
9. Devise - come up with / invent
10. Equipped - have ( a tool ) included or attached

Question 6

stress and mental health

Answer 6

de-stress
mental health awareness
work-relax balance
energy boosters
energy leaks
outdoor activities
overthinking
relaxation techniques
words of wisdom
encouraging
eye-opening
growth mindset
overcome self-doubt
preventative healthcare
chronic illness
diagnostic skills
IV

Question 7

childhood and education

Answer 7

school hours
team sports
hide-and-seek
physical education
socializing skills
core development
cyberbullying
smartphones in classrooms
group projects
develop critical thinking skills
foster creativity
lay a solid foundation
parental supervision

Question 8

family

Answer 8

family visits
weekly calls
spending quality time
family bonds
visiting relatives
hosting family events
government-treated household
nursing homes

Question 9

hobbies and indoor activities

Answer 9

reading
relaxation
overthinking
creative hobbies
space for thoughts

Question 10

future plans and goals

Answer 10

expanding skillsets
personal development
exploring hobbies
revisiting destinations
bucket list

Question 11

work and clever

Answer 11

teaching assistant
work responsibilities
career development
helping others
balancing work and personal life
professional development
ambitious
goal-oriented
disciplined
dress to impress
enhance my skills
skillset
efficient
laid-back
well-put together
vocation
Blue-collar jobs= tend to entail manual labor (using your body) and working with hands and tools,
while white-collar jobs= comprise office, administrative and managerial work.

Question 12

opinions and discussions

Answer 12

importance of exercise
necessity of apps
advantages and disadvantages of robots
safe online interactions
socializing changes over decades

Question 13

environmental and outdoor activities

Answer 13

nature hikes
clear waters
sun protection
climate and surroundings
outdoor sports

Question 14

idioms and phrasal verbs

Answer 14

in the long run
wind down after a hectic day
above and beyond
I’m crazy about …
stick around
it was like my heart stopped
classic example
take something for granted
break the routine
kickstart of the day
go out of your comfort zone
blow off some steam
got the extra mile
the icing on the cake
push the boundaries
keep an open mind
trial and error
go the extra mile
the bigger picture
to kill two birds with one stone
making a mountain out of a mole hill (exaggerate)

Question 15

Museum

Answer 15

exhibition
curator (person in charge of a museum or a collection)
artifact (an object made by a human being)
preservation (the act of maintaining or protecting cultural heritage)

Question 16

work

Answer 16

workforce
networking
collaboration
promotion
job satisfaction

Question 17

Zoo

Answer 17

conservation (the protection and preservation of wildlife and natural resources)
habitat (the natural environment in which an animal or plant species lives)
endangered species
enrichment (activities designed to improve the quality of life for captive animals)
ecosystem
enclosures / cages
1. Survival - continuing to live or exit

2. Co-exist - live in the same time or place
3. Abandon - leave permanently / desert
4. Captivity - the state of being locked up
5. Cruelty - behavior that causes pain
6. Sanctuary - safe or protected place
7. Defense - reaction to attack / self-protection
8. Conservation - protecting them
9. Colony -
10. Creature - living thing

Question 18

unexpected event

Answer 18

surprise
crisis (a time of intense difficulty or danger)
spontaneous
disruption
resilience (the ability to recover quickly from difficulties)

Question 19

photograph

Answer 19

capture
composition
snapshot (a casual photograph taken quickly)
visual storytelling
editing
The Camera Doesn’t Lie. =A very famous phrase suggests that what appears in a photograph is a direct reflection of reality.

Question 20

Place

Answer 20

destination
landmark (a notable building for example)
scenery
local
atmosphere
geographical map (visual representation of an area)
1. Imbalance - inequality / lack of balance

2. Overwhelmed - unable to cope / strongly affected
3. Shortage - lack / not enough of
4. Affluent - rich / wealthy / prosperous
5. Deprived - poor / disadvantaged
6. Congested - having too much traffic
7. Sanitation - system to remove dirty water or waste
8. Homelessness - the issue of people having no home
9. Poverty - the condition of being poor
10. Amenities - facilities / conveniences

Question 21

news

Answer 21

breaking news
journalism
investigative reporting (examination public interest)
impartial (not biased)

Question 22

Law

Answer 22

legislation (laws considered collectively)
regulations

Question 23

Internet

Answer 23

Connectivity (the state of being connected to the internet)
cybersecurity
social media
digital footprint (the trail of data that we leave behind when using the internet)
misinformation
PHishing emails

Question 24

embarrassment

Answer 24

awkward
blunder
self-conscious

Question 25

art

Answer 25

creativity
gallery
artistic look
create artistic visual
masterpiece
painting
digital art
abstract
tap into my creativity
viewing/admiring art (NOT watching art)

Question 26

family business

Answer 26

entrepreneurship (the activity of setting up a business, taking on financial risks)
collaboration
work-life balance
vocation (a job that matters for the society)

Question 27

books

Answer 27

fiction
non-fiction
biographies
classics
captivating
inspiring
educational
feed my curiosity
expand my knowledge
broaden my horizons

Question 28

socializing and chatting

Answer 28

small talk
deep conversations
networking
girly chats
face-to face
break the ice
have a heart to heart
share ideas
build connections
milestone birthdays
a big gathering
significant life events

Question 29

fashion and shopping

Answer 29

tailor-made suits
casual wear
outerwear
accessories
boutiques
street markets
thrift shops
well-fitted
minimalistic
stay on trend
mix and match outfit
quality pieces
your clothing style can reflect your personality
1. Ethical - morally right

2. Emerge - appear / arise
3. Disposable - intended to be thrown away
4. Second-hand - used / not new
5. Possessions - things you own / belongings
6. Donate - give money or goods to charity
7. Individual - what makes you different or unique
8. Impulse - sudden urge or desire
9. Manufacturer - company making goods / producer
10. Material - physical / related to possessions

Question 30

environment

Answer 30

fossile fuels
emit (uitstoten)
carbon dioxide
pollution
single-use plastics
using heating systems
sustainable practices
1. Urgent - pressing / needing quick attention

2. Pollutant - a substance that pollutes
3. Ecosystem - all living thing in an area
4. Vegetation - plants and tree in an area
5. Unprecedented - never seen before / unheard-of
6. Intervene - step in / become involved
7. Hazardous - dangerous to health or safety
8. Degrade - become spoiled or lower in quality
9. Safeguard - keep safe / protect
10. Deforestation - removal of tree / logging
11. Abundant - in large quantities / plentiful
12. Regulate - control something with rules
13. Scarce - not easy to find / rare
14. Supply - give or provide a supply
15. Unsustainable - using more than can be replaced
16. Squander - waste (money , supplies or opportunity)
17. Exploit - take advantage or make the most of
18. Bio-fuels - fuel made from a waste material (agricultural waste)
19. Achievable - realistic / attainable
20. Finite - limited / have end

Question 31

For example

Answer 31

For instance
Additionally
Moreover
Another example is
In addition to
To illustrate
In contrast
Whereas–> while
On the other hand
Although
Since
Because

Question 32

Cultural

Answer 32

Symbolism
celebrations

Question 33

People

Answer 33

1. Self-esteem - belief in yourself
2. Stereotypical - having typical qualities
3. Fallible - able to make mistakes and be wrong
4. Sociable - friendly or seeking company
5. Tendency - recurring action or behavior
6. Gender - sex ( male or female )
7. Lifetime - period of time you’re alive
8. Empathize - understand someone’s feelings
9. Hardwired - automatic behavior
10. Habitually -usually or repeatedly

Question 34

Science

Answer 34

1. Ascertain - make sure or establish
2. Breakthrough - important new discovery
3. Release - allow to escape (gas ) or give off
4. Accumulate - collect over time, gather or build up
5. Absorb - take in or soak up (liquid or gas)
6. Synthetic - man made or artificial
7. Potential - ability or capability
8. Advances - progress or developments
9. Precise - exact or accurate
10. Quantify - count or measure

Question 35

Community

Answer 35

1. Considerate - kind and helpful or thoughtful
2. Mainstream - common or average (ideas)
3. Civilization - culturally advance human society
4. Supportive - helpful and encouraging
5. Appropriate - suitable
6. Engage - join in or get involved
7. Voluntary - done willingly or without payment
8. Charitable - helping the poor or needy
9. Foster - help something grow (attitude or idea)
10. Multicultural - having many different cultures

Question 36

Study

Answer 36

1. Specialize - concentrate on one subject
2. Profound - deep or intense (effect or feeling)
3. Cognitive - connected to thinking or mental
4. Curiosity - desire to know or find out /interest
5. Achievement - reaching a goal or success
6. Failure - lack of success or collapse
7. Determination - trying hard or not giving up
8. Miscalculation - bad judgement or calculation
9. Collaborate - work together with
10. Methodical - in a careful or ordered way

Question 37

Advertisement

Answer 37

Influencers/content creators
Fast food/junk food/unhealthy food options
materialistic things
1. Ignore - pay no attention

2. Endorse - recommend a product or brand
3. Guarantee - promise that S will happen
4. Gullible - easily tricked or too trusting
5. Prominent - noticeable / stand out
6. Pressure - forcefully persuade compel
7. Incorporate - use / include / contain
8. Entice - persuade by offering something / tempt
9. Bombard - attack continuously / pester
10. Inescapable - cannot be avoided/ unavoidable

Question 38

Government

Answer 38

1. Guideline - official advice / rules
2. Consensus - general agreement / unity
3. Instill - put and idea or feeling in something mind
4. Taxpayer - person paying tax / ordinary citizens
5. Corrupt - dishonest / abusing their power
6. Expenditure - total amount a government spends
7. Resolve - firmly decide / undertake
8. Authority - legal power / right
9. Instability - lack of stability or uncertainty
10. Bureaucracy - admin system / official procedure

Question 39

Space

Answer 39

1. Collide - crash into / strike
2. Universal - worldwide / existing everywhere
3. Misuse - bad usage of something
4. Boost - added power / increase
5. Hollow - empty inside
6. Prolonged - length / over a long time
7. Rotation - spinning / turning
8. Fragile - easily broken / delicate
9. Vertical - pointing going up
10. Transmit - send out (a signal)