Personality, Relationships, and Vocabulary Review

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering vocabulary, phrasal verbs, collocations, and reading text details from the provided materials.

What peak height did Ruth's grandmother reach, and at what age did Ruth pass her in height?

Ruth's grandmother reached dizzy heights of $1.5\,\text{metres}$, and Ruth shot past her at the age of $12$.

How old is Ruth's grandmother on the day of the blog post?

She is celebrating her $80\text{th}$ birthday.

How did Ruth's grandmother react when Ruth told her she was taking a year out to backpack around the world?

She did not bat an eyelid, nodded in approval, and told Ruth she thought she would have a wonderful time.

What three specific hardships has Ruth's grandmother suffered over the years?

She suffered a lost baby, the death of a brother in the war, and Grandad's long illness.

What personality adjective from WORD STORE 1A describes someone who accepts all people?

Unprejudiced.

What collocation combines an adjective and a noun to describe a person's tiny physical height?

Diminutive stature.

What collocation means to evoke or bring back memories of the past?

Conjure up memories.

What are the physical dimensions and jumping capability of the world's smallest monkey mentioned in Source 4?

It is just $12\,\text{centimetres}$ long and can leap up to $5\,\text{metres}$ between branches.

What are the correct matches for the collocations in Source 3 involving animals, gifts, and relationships?

1. avid collector, 2. amass a collection, 3. figment of one's imagination, 4. cunning ways, 5. cement a bond/relationship, 6. heartfelt offerings.

Why did the narrator's family in Source 4 move to North Africa?

Because both of the narrator's parents had accepted research jobs there.

What does the common phrase 'put your foot down' mean?

To insist on something or refuse to yield/allow something.

What does the common phrase 'put on a brave face' mean?

To act happy or pretend everything is fine when you are actually upset.

How does the text define the adjective 'irreverent'?

Disrespectful, especially towards people in authority or traditional expectations.

What definition is given for the verb 'possess' in Source 5?

To have or own.

How did moving to North Africa affect the relationship between the two sisters in Source 4?

They began to depend on each other more, got on together much better instead of arguing, and looked after each other in stressful situations.