Personal qualities: nouns; Phrasal verbs with get – B2 English Vocabulary Test

1  Use the clues to complete the crossword with personal quality words.

Across

1   a powerful emotion like love or anger

3   something so good that others admire and are encouraged by it

8   the energy required to achieve things

Down

2   something you want to achieve in your life

4   enthusiasm, energy or courage

5   the ability to deal with danger or pain without appearing scared

6   the ability to behave in a caring way towards others

7   good judgement, especially about practical things

2  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

1   Medals of military valour are awarded to soldiers for their ……bravery…… in battle.

2   This company values employees who show ………………… to their job and are prepared to work long hours.

3   Our son has a ………………… for the sea which is why he’s a marine biologist.

4   You’ll need strong ………………… to be promoted and get the job you want.

5   She didn’t have the ………………… to climb to the summit of the mountain.

6   I imagine you need ………………… to be a good firefighter because the situations can be dangerous.

3  Write the correct phrasal verb with get for each definition.

1   to continue to do something ……get on with……

2   to avoid being punished for something …………………

3   to avoid doing something …………………

4   to finally do something after a long time of planning to do it …………………

5    to succeed in being chosen or elected …………………

6   to deal with a difficult or unpleasant experience successfully …………………

7   to receive something again having lost it …………………

4  Choose the correct prepositions to complete the sentences.

1   He got into / back / through the university he wanted.

2   The criminal got round to / away with / on with stealing a picture without punishment.

3   They got through / back / into their difficult final exams in the end.

4   He got back / out of / round to the jacket he left on the train.

5   Last night I had dinner and then I got back / round / on with my homework.

6   Mum got round to / away with / out of doing the washing–up because she cooked dinner.

7   If you hadn’t done it, we would have got round / back / out to it eventually.

5  Choose the correct options.

A:   I think the Invictus Games are a great idea. I’m (1) addicted to / annoyed by / nervous about watching the athletics. It’s amazing to see the strong (2) determination / courage / passion people have to succeed despite all the difficulties. The athletes are all a(n) (3) commitment / spirit / inspiration to me.

B:   I agree. I want to know where they get their (4) sense / drive / kindness. They (5) establish / devote / regard so much time to their training. I can’t even (6) get around to / get away with / get on with going to the gym!

A:   True! And I thought you were going to (7) give me a hand / have a quarrel / make an attempt to do more exercise this year. Why do you want to (8) get out of / get through / get away with doing exercise? It can be fun, you know!