Alquin keywords in context test B

The museum reported a __ after several artworks disappeared.

stealing

The __ slipped a wallet out of a tourist’s pocket.

a thief (who steals from pockets)

The __ ran away after grabbing a woman’s purse.

a snatcher; a minor thief

He tried to __ a bike that didn’t belong to him.

to take (unlawfully)

She was fined for __ in a clothing store.

retail theft

Crowds began to __ shops after the power went out.

to plunder; to ransack

The __ broke into the house late at night.

an intruder; a housebreaker

They planned to __ several homes in the neighbourhood.

to break into

The __ escaped with the money but was arrested later.

a bandit; a thief

The daring __ was planned for months.

a heist

Everyone avoided him because he was known as a __.

a swindler; a criminal

The __ lived outside the law for years.

a fugitive; a criminal

Good communication __ are essential in teamwork.

an ability; the competency

She is __ at explaining difficult topics.

adept; proficient

He is a __ mechanic with years of experience.

capable; proficient; expert

Problem-solving is an important __ in science.

the capability; the capacity

__ of mathematics requires constant practice.

the command; the proficiency

A __ was interviewed about life in London.

a British person

The __ often queue patiently.

people from the UK

__ includes England

Scotland and Wales.

__ culture influenced early English society.

Old English

Several __ attended the cultural festival.

people from Wales

The __ celebrated with traditional music.

people from Scotland

Police __ the stolen laptop.

to retrieve; to get back

She slowly __ her confidence after therapy.

to regain

His __ was faster than doctors expected.

the healing process

The situation will __ once help arrives.

to get better

After the operation

she is __.

At an early __ of the project

plans were unclear.

The actor forgot his speech while standing on __.

a platform in a theatre

The theatre will __ a new play next month.

to perform; to put on

The city will __ an international sports event.

to host; to organise

The __ started the company in his garage.

the establisher; the creator

The university was __ over a century ago.

to establish; to create

Workers poured concrete for the __ of the building.

the base; the groundwork

The __ supports children’s education worldwide.

a trust; a fund; a charity

I __ an old photo in a drawer.

to discover; to come across

They bought a house in a __ neighbourhood.

housing; domestic

Please write your __ on the form.

home; address

Every __ must follow the building rules.

an inhabitant

The ambassador will __ abroad for two years.

to stay; to live

Many __ depend on tourism.

a resident

The company plans to __ new graduates.

to hire; to take on

She became an __ after finishing her training.

a staff member; a worker

His __ praised his performance.

the boss; the company

He felt stressed after becoming __.

out of work; jobless

__ rose sharply during the crisis.

joblessness

There is no __ in arguing about this.

it’s useless

Trying again is __.

it’s pointless

She __ at the correct answer.

to aim; to indicate

The teacher __ the main errors.

to indicate; to highlight

You earn __ by answering correctly.

score

We respect different __ in debates.

an opinion; a view; a perspective

They sold their __ near the coast.

real estate; assets

The land is private __.

belongings; land

He packed his __ before leaving.

belongings

Please keep your __ with you.

personal items

She gained full __ of the house.

possession; title

Emergency services gave an immediate __.

a reaction; a reply

He __ calmly to the news.

to react

Who is __ for safety?

accountable; in charge

It is your __ to follow the rules.

the obligation; the duty

It was __ to ignore the warning.

reckless; careless

The __ asked for a refund.

a client; a buyer

It is __ to remove shoes indoors.

usual; traditional

Local __ reflect history.

a tradition; a practice

Declare items at __.

the border control

He became __ to early mornings.

used to

They can’t __ a new car.

to be able to pay for

The café offers __ meals.

inexpensive; reasonably priced

She made an __ to improve.

to try; to attempt

The jacket __ little warmth.

to provide; to give

It __ him joy to teach.

to give; to bring