Test on Advanced English Vocabulary and Idioms

Question 1: The expression "bored silly" means to be somewhat bored.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials define "bored silly" as "Súper aburrido / aburrirse como una ostra," which translates to extremely bored, not just somewhat bored.

Question 2: The term "heaving" refers to people walking slowly and calmly in an orderly line.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials define "heaving" as moving with difficulty or agitation, or a crowd moving together, not walking slowly and calmly in an orderly line.

Question 3: Which of the following idioms describes someone who is very similar in character or behavior to another person, often a parent?

A. A fish out of water

B. Cut from the same cloth

C. The black sheep

D. March to the beat of your own drum

Explanation: The idiom 'Cut from the same cloth' means that two people are very similar in character or behavior. 'A fish out of water' describes someone feeling uncomfortable, 'The black sheep' refers to a different or embarrassing member of a group, and 'March to the beat of your own drum' means behaving uniquely without following others.

Question 4: Which of the following is a noun used to describe a personality type, according to the study materials?

A. A live wire

B. Strong-willed

C. A smart alec

D. Conceited

Explanation: According to the 'Personality Nouns' section, 'A live wire' describes a very energetic person. From the 'Idioms (Personality)' section, 'A smart alec' is a noun phrase for an insufferable know-it-all. 'Strong-willed' and 'Conceited' are adjectives describing personality traits, not nouns.

Question 5: The Spanish translation for 'getaway' includes 'escapada'.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, 'Getaway' is defined as 'Escapada / unas vacaciones cortas o una huida'.