26/4/2007 - TEST YOUR VOCABULARY - 3
1. Because of the bad weather, communication with the base camp was cut ___.
A) down
B) off
C) out
D) in
2. This letter was so badly written that I could not ___ what it said.
A) get out
B) figure out
C) take out
D) count out
3. We ___ gas, so we have to wait until a car passes by.
A) gave out on
B) ran out of
C) walked out on
D) disposed of
4. I ___ my boss's work after he left.
A) got on
B) pulled over
C) ran over
D) took over
5. Could you ___ the baby? She's been sleeping all afternoon.
A) look to
B) check on
C) take care
D) look up
6. Could you ___ the names of the people who are not coming to the party?
A) cut down
B) cross out
C) sign up
D) keep up
7. Jan and Celia went to see a movie and ( ran into ) an old friend of theirs in the lobby of the movie theater.
A) talked to
B) saw
C) happened to meet
D) ran over
8. During an earthquake, it is important that you turn off the gas, stay under a table or something sturdy and ( keep your head ).
A) hide
B) be quiet
C) stay alive
D) stay calm
9. I imagine that other people have told you many different things, but please ( keep in mind ) what I have said.
A) think about
B) remind
C) remember
D) announce
10. The party is going to start soon. Would you please check and see how many bottles of wine we have ( on hand )?
A) in your hand
B) available
C) for that purpose
D) chilled
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