Vocabulary test

Match the verbs (1-10) with the words (a-j) to make phrases that describe different stages of life.

Complete the sentences (1-9) with names of family members.

1 If you have no brothers or sisters, you are an o     c     

2 If your son gets married, his wife is your d               

3 Your grandmother's mother is your g      g           

4 Your uncle's children are your c       

5 Your brother's daughter is your n     

6 If your father remarries, his new wife is your s          

7 If you have a male child, he is your s   

8 Your uncle is married to your a    

9 Ifyour sister has the same mother as you but a different father, she is your h           

Read the descriptions (1-7) and write the names of holidays or family celebrations.

1 It's celebrated on the last day of the year.           

2 It's celebrated on 31 October in the USA, Britain and Canada. Children dress up as ghosts and witches and ask for treats such as sweets.          

3 It's a day when children give their dads presents and cards.             

4 It's celebrated on 24 December.              

5 It's a party given for a woman who is having a baby. Her friends bring presents.             

6 It's an American celebration that takes place in the autumn. People get together with their families and eat a special meal including roast turkey.             

7 Its a holiday when people in some countries give and receive chocolate eggs.       

Match the phrasal verbs in bold (1-7) with their definitions (a-g).

Read the relationship advice. Complete the sentences (1-7) with the words and phrases from the box.

1 It's easier to          with somebody if you don't have to look them in the eye, so do it by phone or email.

2 To have a happy              you should avoid arguments and conflicts with your partner at all times.

3 The perfect place for a first      is a park or a cinema.

4 It isn't a good idea to             somebody much younger than you. The age difference may become a problem in the future.

5 Try hard not to              at first sight - it's romantic, but it isn't very wise.

6 If your boyfriend or girlfriend is very         it means they really love you.

7 To build up a true            always try to understand your friend, even when you think they're doing something wrong.

Complete the expressions (1-10) with words from the box.

1 send      messages

2       each other at home

3      out (e.g. in the gym)

4      out at the shopping centre

5    into town

6     out (e.g. in a café or restaurant)

7      online through Skype

8      on the games console

9    out of town

10      a DVD or Blu-ray