The Moonstone

Vocabulary


1. Match the adjectives in I to a suitable noun in II.

I II

1. lavish a. family
2. wealthy b. time
3. controversial c. success
4. instant d. hotel
5. marvellous e. issue

2. Choose the correct answer to show you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.
1. He introduced me to his fiancée before / after they got married.
2. I caught a cold. Ineed some warm clothes / medicine.
3. I hope he is willing to punish / help me.
4. Sherry takes pride in her paintings. She always / never shows them to people.
5. Mrs Smith gossips a lot about the neighbours / shops.
6. A talent scout came to the performance looking for a new dancer / manager.
7. They’re very wealthy, but they live in a huge / small house.
8. Take your time. We’re leaving in afew hours / immediately.

3. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.
crowd • notorious • drive • controversial • spoilt • fool • go abroad • outrageous

1. His speech was ……………………… . It caused a lot of anger.
2. Why don’t we ……………………… this year? I want to travel to another country.
3. He managed to ……………………… everyone. We thought he really was a policeman.
4. I thinkit’s ……………………… that we have to pay to park in front of our house.
5. Hard work and ……………………… will help you succeed.
6. My little sister is ……………………… . She expects everyone to do what she wants.
7. This road is ……………………… for the number of fatal accidents on it.
8. A large ……………………… of people stood around the injured man.

4. Complete each sentence with a suitable collocation. Use the verbs catch,take or go and the words below.
his eye • bald • charge • a photo • sight of

1. John had to ………………………… of the football team while the coach was ill.
2. I want to ………………………… with my new camera.
3. I tried to ………………………… , but he didn’t see me.
4. Some men ………………………… when they’re young.
5. I tried to ………………………… Jim, but there were too many people in the room.

5. Complete the sentences byadding a suitable suffix to the words below. Make any necessary changes.
music • disgrace • amaze • fashion • expense • confident

1. The clothes I bought last year aren’t ……………………… any more.
2. She didn’t have the ……………………… to go up to her idol and ask him for his autograph.
3. When I was younger, I wanted to become a ……………………… .
4. I can’t afford that coat. It’s too ……………………… .
5. Wewatched the magician in ……………………… .
6. Their behaviour was ……………………… . I hope they don’t return to this shop again.

6. Complete the passage with the words and phrases below.
overwhelmed • take charge • outrageous • tabloids • idol • pressure • in the spotlight • instant

Many teenagers dream about being famous. But what is it like growing up 1. ……………………… all the time? How do childcelebrities become adult stars and not collapse under the constant 2. ……………………… of fame? Some, like Daniel Radcliffe and Drew Barrymore, have managed to survive while others are 3. ……………………… by the situation and collapse. Daniel Radcliffe became an 4. ……………………… star after his first Harry Potter film. He has become the 5. ……………………… of thousands of teenagers, but tries very hard not to give the 6.……………………… anything to write about. Drew Barrymore, on the other hand, was a wild child.She became famous at the age of five. By the age of twenty, her 7. ……………………… behaviour included a three-week marriage. Today, however, she has been able to
8. ……………………… of her life again.
Grammar

1. Choose the correct answer.
1. To swim / Swimming is very good for you.
2. Janet didn’t realise the baby had been crying / has beencrying for over half an hour.
3. We have watched / have been watching this video clip on YouTube four times this week.
4. John is sure his son had forgotten / has forgotten to take the key with him.
5. Would you recommend to eat / eating in this restaurant?
6. Do you know what time it is? I had been waiting / have been waiting for you for over ten minutes.

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