Unit 4

Question 1

to repair something that is broken or damaged

Answer 1

mend

Question 2

to make a continuous low sound

to sing without opening your mouth

to be busy and full of activity, excitement, sounds, or voices (informal)

Answer 2

hum

Question 3

a loud noise, especially caused by a lot of people all talking at the same time

Answer 3

hubbub

Question 4

to tell a story or explain something such as a plan

Answer 4

unfold

Question 5

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way

Answer 5

fold

Question 6

to read or briefly examine some of the pages of (a book, magazine, etc.)

to pretend not to see or recognize (someone) in a rude or unfriendly way

Answer 6

look through something/someone

Question 7

two symbols put around a word, phrase, or sentence in a piece of writing to show that what is between them should be considered as separate from the main part (nawiasy)

Answer 7

brackets

Question 8

to make someone appear stupid, especially by deceiving them or treating them badly in a relationship

Answer 8

mug someone off

Question 9

to attack a person in a public place and steal their money

Answer 9

mug

Question 10

a person who is stupid and easily deceived

Answer 10

mug

Question 11

too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities (nie: “arrogant”)

Answer 11

conceited

Question 12

a few days ago

[kilka dni temu]

Answer 12

the other day

Question 13

to quickly examine something

Answer 13

look over

Question 14

to hope that someone will provide something for you, rely on

Answer 14

look to someone for something

Question 15

to think about what will happen in the future and plan for these events

Answer 15

look ahead

Question 16

improve - to look…

Answer 16

up

Question 17

If you ___ a formal statement, a claim, a judge’s decision, or a legal case, you say formally that it is wrong or unfair and try to have it changed.

It also means:

to compete for something

to attempt to win an election or to get power or control

Answer 17

contest

Question 18

If a quality (like confidence) ___ you, you suddenly and temporarily lose it.

Answer 18

deserts

Question 19

used after a noun to mean “and nothing else” (used for emphasis)

ex. He is motivated by greed, ___.

Answer 19

pure and simple

Question 20

surprisingly short in a way that is pleasing

Answer 20

short and sweet

Question 21

to have experienced too much of someone or something with the result that you are annoyed (phrasal verb)

Answer 21

to be sick and tired of someone/something

Question 22

when everything about a situation is considered together

Answer 22

by and large

Question 23

from a large number of places

Answer 23

from far and wide

Question 24

happening or existing only some of the time

ex. He worked ___ as a bicycle messenger, but he never found permanent work.

Answer 24

on and off

Question 25

moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one

Answer 25

back and forth

Question 26

completely safe and without injury or damage

Answer 26

safe and sound

Question 27

sometimes, but not very often

Answer 27

now and then

Question 28

good and bad things that happen to someone or something during a period

Answer 28

ups and downs

Question 29

in different places

Answer 29

here and there

Question 30

the advantages and disadvantages of something, especially something that you are considering doing

Answer 30

pros and cons

Question 31

rules about actions and activities that people should or should not perform or take part in

Answer 31

dos and don’ts

Question 32

exact detailed information

Answer 32

facts and figures

Question 33

done or occurring at random, not planned or organised If something is ___, you cannot depend on it to be of good quality, on time, accurate, etc.

Answer 33

hit and miss

Question 34

making mutual concessions and compromises willingness to accept suggestions from another person and give up some of your own an exchange of ideas or statements

Answer 34

give and take

Question 35

the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period

Answer 35

wear and tear

Question 36

having no legal force

Answer 36

null and void

Question 37

the rules, specifications, and requirements of a contract the rules and guidelines for using a website or app

Answer 37

terms and conditions

Question 38

the products and services that are bought and sold in an economy

Answer 38

goods and services

Question 39

the ordinary workers in a company or the ordinary members of an organization, and not the leaders soldiers who are not officers

Answer 39

rank and file

Question 40

take care of

Answer 40

look after

Question 41

make plans (look...)

Answer 41

look ahead

Question 42

think about the past

Answer 42

look back

Question 43

feel excited about sth coming

Answer 43

look forward to

Question 44

to quickly examine something

Answer 44

look over

Question 45

search through, not notice, ignore

Answer 45

look through sb/sth

Question 46

to become better (look...)

Answer 46

look up

Question 47

to hope that someone will provide something for you

Answer 47

look to someone for something