Lesson 1: Red Balloon (Paul Klee)

Question 1

A large white cloud __________ through the air.

An old, dead tree __________ down the river.

(to rest or move in air or on water)

Answer 1

float

Question 2

Hannah always dresses with a unique __________.

Frank writes in a very clear __________.

(a way of doing something)

Answer 2

style

Question 3

The painting has a __________ design, full of weird and interesting shapes.

The author is known for her fun and __________ children’s books.

(strange, but in a fun, playful way)

Answer 3

whimsical

Question 4

We need food and water to __________ our bodies.

A good book can __________ the mind.

(help something grow, stay strong)

Answer 4

nourish

Question 5

Sophie has a __________ attitude and is always open to new ideas.

Young people often have more __________ views than their parents.

(open, forward-looking)

Answer 5

progressive

Question 6

Mark’s apology was __________.

Gwen gave me a __________ smile.

(honest and real)

Answer 6

sincere

Question 7

Eating healthy food gives you energy and __________.

(liveliness, feeling alive, full of life)

Answer 7

vitality

Question 8

Richard has __________ tastes in food, art, and music. He only likes the best.

Dawn’s writing became more __________ after she went to university.

(smart, experienced)

Answer 8

sophisticated

Question 9

The wine had __________ hints of pear, apple, and hickory.

In Japan, it’s important to be able to read __________ social signals.

(hard to notice, but important)

Answer 9

subtle

Question 10

The chef made an __________ dessert for the wedding.

Marianne wore an __________ bracelet with many small gemstones.

(very beautiful, delicate)

Answer 10

exquisite

絶妙、ぜつみょう

Question 11

Edgar is __________ about the piano and practises several hours a day.

(showing strong feelings or love for something)

Answer 11

passionate

Question 12

Many children, and some adults, were __________ by the story of Harry Potter and his adventures at Hogwarts.

The audience was __________ by the violinist’s beautiful playing.

(make someone feel amazed, delighted)

Answer 12

enchant, enchanted

(similar to entrance[d] and fascinate[d])

魅了する、みりょうする

Question 13

Going to university will help you get a job, but it also has __________ benefits like improving critical thinking.

(can’t be directly seen or touched)

Answer 13

intangible

無形、むけい

Question 14

The audience was __________ by the graceful, flowing movements of the dancers.

(filled with wonder)

Answer 14

entrance, entranced

(similar to enchant[ed] and fascinate[d])

魅了する、みりょうする

Question 15

A large scratch __________ the surface of the mirror.

Joe’s mistake __________ his reputation forever.

(damage, make less perfect)

Answer 15

mar

損なう、そこなう

Question 16

Tracy has a __________ illness and is no longer able to work.

(make someone weak, unable to function)

Answer 16

debilitating

Question 17

Ben’s __________ way of thinking led him to make many new discoveries.

Horace has an __________ sense of fashion, but he still looks good.

(different, out of the ordinary, not usual)

Answer 17

unconventional

Question 18

The film has a repeating __________ of water and mirrors.

The central __________ is played several times throughout the piece.

(a repeated idea or pattern)

Answer 18

motif

モチーフ

Question 19

There are many strange and __________ animals living at the bottom of the ocean.

Outer space is full of __________ secrets and mysteries.

(greatly interesting)

Answer 19

fascinating

(similar to enchant[ed] and entrance[d])

魅了する、みりょうする

Question 20

The leaves of this plant are greatly __________, with green, yellow, and white colours.

The artist __________ with different patterns.

(having different colours or patterns)

Answer 20

variegated

斑入り、ふいり