Paper 3A Vocabulary Words at the most frequent 3,000 words ...

Paper 3A ¨C Vocabulary

For each question, choose the word that best matches the given expression on the left.

Words at the most frequent 3,000 words level (3K)

1.

Find the origin of something

A.

B.

C.

D.

prompt

draft

trace

strike

2.

Someone who is injured or killed in an accident or a war

A.

B.

C.

D.

rival

suicide

distress

casualty

3.

Change your appearance so that others cannot recognize you

A.

B.

C.

D.

forbid

convey

explore

disguise

4.

The range of a person¡¯s interests or knowledge

A.

B.

C.

D.

discipline

exposure

horizon

vision

Words frequently used in academic texts (AWL)

5.

Cause something to have no effect

A.

B.

C.

D.

exclude

negate

dissipate

attach

6.

An opening or passage permitting escape or release

A.

B.

C.

D.

disposal

outlet

transit

interval

7.

The basis from which an argument is built

A.

B.

C.

D.

formula

grant

premise

topic

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8.

Information about a certain group of people

A.

B.

C.

D.

aggregates

ordinances

parenthesis

demographics

A.

B.

C.

D.

rinse

boast

squat

haunt

10. Remove something completely

A.

B.

C.

D.

erase

abort

derive

preclude

11. Make quick cuts with scissors

A.

B.

C.

D.

snip

rake

fake

kneel

12. Too dry for plants to grow

A.

B.

C.

D.

rural

brutal

arid

crude

13. A short piece taken from a longer text

A.

B.

C.

D.

lectern

mirage

excerpt

anagram

14. Move back because of fear

A.

B.

C.

D.

hurtle

scurry

pucker

cringe

15. Having the chemical property of burning things

A.

B.

C.

D.

malleable

caustic

intransigent

primal

Words at the most frequent 5,000 words level (5K)

9.

Talk too proudly about one¡¯s abilities or achievements

Words at the most frequent 10,000 words level (10K)

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Paper 3B ¨C Vocabulary

Fill in each blank with one word. The word must begin with the given letters in bold. You are

reminded of the importance of clear handwriting. You may write in pen or pencil.

Words at the most frequent 3,000 words level (3K)

16. We used two sc_______________ in the wall to hang the new painting.

17. She complained to the hotel manager that the room was decorated with

art_______________ flowers instead of real ones.

18. We visited the ruins of a famous temple where people used to wor_______________ the

gods.

19. Studies have shown that excessive consumption of cigarettes and al_______________ may

reduce life expectancy by seven to ten years.

Words frequently used in academic texts (AWL)

20. When the respondents are selected at ra_______________ in a survey, it is more likely that

different opinions are reflected.

21. The tables were neatly ali_______________ in rows in preparation for the examination.

22. Magazines often publish personal pro_______________ of famous scientists.

23. The scientist spoke about the harmful effects of industrial activities on the

ecol_______________ of the rainforest.

Words at the most frequent 5,000 words level (5K)

24. The bakery is famous for its delicious pa_______________.

25. He waited patiently in the hotel fo_______________ for her to come down from her room

26. An int_______________ government was formed before the election of a new president.

27. Honey is not only used to sweeten food, but can be added to sav_______________ dishes

to bring out the flavour of the spices.

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Words at the most frequent 10,000 words level (10K)

28. During rush hours, many people are hurrying across the busy station

con_______________ on their way to work.

29. The worker lub_______________ the machine with oil regularly to stop it from breaking

down.

30. When Bill Clinton was asked about his relationship with his staff, he tried to

sid_______________ the issue.

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Answer Key

Paper 3A

1.

2.

3.

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5.

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7.

8.

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10.

11.

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13.

14.

15.

C

D

D

C

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B

C

D

B

A

A

C

C

D

B

Paper 3B

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

screws

artificial

worship

alcohol

random

aligned

profiles

ecology

pastries

foyer

interim

savoury/savory

concourse

lubricates/lubes

sidestep

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