4000 Essential English Words 1

Midterm Test (Unit 1-15)

Choose the word that fits best in the sentence.

1. Millions of tourists __________ Paris each year.

a. arrive b. sample c. try d. visit

2. The results of the scientist’s __________ were surprising.

a. advertisement b. particle c. experiment d. parliament

3. The writer __________ the landscape beautifully.

a. thought b. overlooked c. described d. delivered

4. The young movie star was now __________ by a top agent.

a. punctuated b. replicated c. represented d. deprecated

5. __________ pregnancy, women naturally need to eat more.

a. before b. along c. including d. during

6. There was a deep __________ between the two countries’ governments.

a. wall b. forest c. gulf d. space

7. Every member of the class is expected to __________ to the discussion.

a. speak b. contribute c. attribute d. deliver

8. A good teacher __________ students.

a. tessellates b. encourages c. formulates d. disparages

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9. Mountain climbers really __________ on each other.

a. defend b. attend c. depend d. divide

10. The company’s __________ goal this year is just to survive.

a. primary b. liable c. jovial d. redolent

11. Companies that __________ will quickly see the benefits.

a. deputize b. polarize c. advocate d. advertise

12. The cross is a __________ of Christianity.

a. type b. symptom c. symbol d. purpose

13. The seasons divide the year into four __________.

a. magazines b. quarters c. qualities d. articles

14. The writer’s new __________ is even more popular than her last.

a. hovel b. novel c. model d. noble

15. The passengers __________ how long the delay would be.

a. developed b. wandered c. wondered d. decided

Write the correct word according to the given definition.

1. A type of drink that can make people drunk.

__ __ c __ h __ l

2. Something that scientists use in chemistry.

__ h __ m __ __ a l

3. A creature from a different world.

__ l __ e __

4. Not becoming angry or upset easily.

__ __ t i __ __ t
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5. To make something larger.

__ n __ __ e a __ e

6. A feeling caused by something rude or unpleasant.

__ __ __ g __ s t

7. To hurt someone or damage something.

__ a r __

8. The way in which something is done or organized.

__ __ t t __ __ n

9. An order given to a person or animal.

__ o __ m a n __

10. To think about and pay attention to a certain thing.

f __ c __ __

11. To make something larger of more advanced

__ e v __ l __ p

12. A person who lives near you.

__ __ i g __ __ __ __

13. When something is useful.

__ r a __ __ i c __ __

14. The plan for a story or an essay.

__ __ t __ i n __

15. To suddenly understand.

__ __ a __ __ z __

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 4000 Essential English Words 1
Midterm Test (Unit 16-30)

Choose the word that fits best in the sentence.

1. Most people live together in __________.

a. committees b. conferences c. communities d. confines

2. Charities really __________ any help you can give them.

a. assess b. understand c. resent d. appreciate

3. The birthday cake __________ was quick and easy.

a. receipt b. recording c. recipe d. article

4. Jeff’s __________ defended him in court.

a. lawyer b. layer c. leopard d. lantern

5. Onions and carrots are types of __________.

a. fruit b. furniture c. vegetable d. vegetarian

6. The __________ stores all of our thoughts and memories.

a. body b. heart c. drain d. brain

7. A driver came to __________ the fried chicken to their apartment.

a. review b. remove c. define d. deliver

8. Sally read a book of beautiful __________ on the subway.

a. poles b. petals c. poems d. pilots

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9. A kind man gave Lucy __________ to the station.

a. detentions b. deletions c. definitions d. directions

10. The __________ produces thousands of cars each year.

a. farm b. factory c. pharmacy d. academy

11. Seoul is __________ on the Han River.

a. pictured b. centered c. situated d. named

12. Certain pills are __________ at curing headaches.

a. reflective b. infected c. perspective d. effective

13. Mike parked his car on the __________, right outside his house.

a. fairway b. drywall c. causeway d. driveway

14. In order for everyone to be happy, we need to __________.

a. clarify b. compromise c. summarize d. compete

15. It is quite __________ for children to tell lies.

a. often b. always c. common d. soon

Write the correct word according to the given definition.

1. What people wear to cover their bodies.

__ __ __ t __ __ s

2. To do something to show that an event is special.

__ e __ e __ r __ __ e

3. The food most regularly eaten by a person.

d __ __ __

4. A lack of fairness or justice.

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__ n __ __ s t __ __ e

5. To give someone food or drink.

__ e __ __ e

6. The bottom of something.

__ a __ e

7. Something that is difficult to understand or explain.

__ y __ t e __ y

8. Someone who rides in a car, train, or airplane.

__ a __ s e n g __ __

9. Someone who gives opinions about movies, book, plays, etc...

__ r i __ __ c

10. The place where people work or live.

__ n v __ r __ n m __ __ __

11. To suggest something without saying it.

i __ p __ y

12. The land by an ocean.

__ o a __ __

13. To decide that an event or a request will not happen

__ a n __ __ l

14. When something is not too big or too small in size or amount.

__ o d __ r a __ e

15. Someone who is very good at something.

__ a __ t e

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Mid-Term Tests_ Answers
Unit 1-15 Unit 16-30
Missing Words Missing Words
1.d 1.c
2.c 2.d
3.c 3.c
4.c 4.a
5.d 5.c
6.c 6.d
7.b 7.d
8.b 8.c
9.c 9.d
10.a 10.b
11.d 11.c
12.c 12.d
13.b 13.d
14.b 14.b
15.c 15.c
Missing Letters Missing Letters
1. alcohol 1. clothes
2. chemical 2. celebrate
3. alien 3. diet
4. patient 4. injustice
5. increase 5. serve
6. disgust 6. base
7. harm 7. mystery
8. pattern 8. passenger
9. command 9. critic
10. focus 10. environment
11. develop 11. imply
12. neighbor 12. coast
13. practical 13. cancel
14. outline 14. moderate
15. realize 15. master