British Council Jul 22

Question 1

able to provide what is necessary without the help of others:

Answer 1

self-sufficient

Question 2

to make something certain to happen:

Answer 2

to ensure

Question 3

more important than anything else

Es gibt viele Prioritäten, aber Budgetreduzierung ist die wichtigste/ von wichtigster Bedeutung

Wir stimmen überein, dass Bildung am wichtigsten ist

Answer 3

paramount
There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance
We agree that education is the paramont issue

Question 4

(of buildings or equipment) not cared for and in bad condition

Answer 4

derelict

lie derelict

Question 5

something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen

Answer 5

prerequisite

a prerequisite for future development