P3-F Reading WEEK 7
Prism 3 Vocabulary Revision Fall 2024-25
VOCABULARY REVISION FOR CUMULATIVE EXAM 1
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a brief revision material for Cumulative Exam 1. Therefore, it might not include all the
target vocabulary you are responsible for. It is advisable to go through the testable vocabulary list for a more
comprehensive study.
PART A. Circle the best option to complete the following sentences.
1. Since moving to the city, I have got used to the __________ of having food delivered in rainy weather so that I
don’t get wet.
a) authenticity b) ingredient c) convenience d) discipline
2. A number of people are beginning to think that online classes offer a/an __________ to traditional schools due to
some positive results of studies.
a) online degree b) credible alternative c) distance learning d) virtual classroom
3. Women now make up over half of all college students, but they are still __________ in technical schools where
the majority of students are male.
a) underrepresented b) concrete c) oriented d) situated
4. Although many people consider distance learning to be a __________, people have been taking courses by mail
for centuries.
a) significant difference b) gender gap c) core principle d) modern phenomenon
5. While subjects like art and history are still popular, many students are now more __________ toward science,
technology, and math.
a) fresh b) situated c) underrepresented d) oriented
6. Because the farm is __________ in a valley, it is protected from strong winds.
a) situated b) oriented c) relatively d) concrete
7. We really like the __________ of the food in this Thai restaurant. It tastes like they made it in Bangkok.
a) perfectionist b) authenticity c) discount d) influence
8. The school has just __________ a new program in emergency medical assistance, with the first students starting
this semester.
a) experimented b) evolved c) launched d) pursued
9. She plans to __________ a degree in veterinary science after spending the summer working at an animal hospital.
a) pursue b) evolve c) insist d) ensure
10. Upon getting their first job after college, most graduates recognize the __________ between school and work
life.
a) modern phenomenon b) significant difference c) technological advances d) credible alternative
11. A study by researchers at the University of Arizona found dramatic increases in alcohol __________ over the first
six months of the pandemic. This was most associated with job loss because of COVID-19, according to the study.
a) substance b) consultation c) symptom d) consumption
12. The new shopping mall will __________ a vast area in the heart of the city, and it will provide residents with a
wide range of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options.
a) generate b) occupy c) seek d) perceive
13. In the hiring process, most companies give __________ to candidates with the most experience as it is believed
that their skills and knowledge can significantly contribute to the company’s success.
a) priority b) impact c) notion d) circumstance
P3-F Reading WEEK 7
Prism 3 Vocabulary Revision Fall 2024-25
14. The dark clouds gathering on the horizon __________ that a storm may be approaching.
a) estimate b) reveal c) exclude d) indicate
15. Hacking is a __________ issue because this skill can be used for many different purposes both lawful and
unlawful; ethical and unethical.
a) specific b) perfectionist c) controversial d) conventional
16. John was able to __________ a higher salary during his job interview by emphasizing his relevant experience,
skills, and the value he could bring to the company.
a) estimate b) include c) negotiate d) forbid
17. People have different __________ of right and wrong. Their ideas are usually shaped by their culture, upbringing,
and personal experiences.
a) aspects b) notions c) circumstances d) impacts
PART B. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in the box. There are TWO extra words.
relatively ensure core principle concrete virtual classroom
evolve insist online degree discount gender gap
1. We’re learning about the ____________ of American democracy, including individual rights, the consent of
government, and the rule of law.
2. Charlotte is pursuing a/an ____________ in accounting from Cyber School.
3. Large supermarket chains can afford to offer ____________ that smaller independent stores cannot because they
buy products in large quantities at lower prices.
4. The store opened ____________ recently—only about a month ago.
5. Although a college education can help women get better jobs, it cannot erase the ____________ in the workplace
overnight.
6. The company ____________ that all orders will be shipped within twenty-four hours; if not, shipping is free.
7. Does a/an ____________ offer students the same opportunity to interact with each other as one that meets on
campus?
8. Physics has some fascinating theories, but I prefer spending time in the lab solving ____________ problems.
PART C. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box. There are TWO extra words.
ingredient insist consumption discount increase
selling point fresh influence perfectionist specialty
A big social question at the moment is this one: Is it OK to eat something that was grown thousands of miles away?
People often talk about the importance of food being 1. ____________________, or not very old. Many people 2.
____________________ that the further food has travelled, the worse it is. They argue that as the distance between
a food source and a consumer 3. ____________________, the quality decreases. A true local food 4.
____________________ will tell you that you should limit your 5. ____________________ of food to products that
come from within 50 miles of your home.
However, some of us have become very fond of certain imported foods. The main 6. ___________________ of
a beautiful piece of French cheese is that it was made in France. Some food and drink 7. __________________,
including certain types of coffee, cannot be produced everywhere. In addition, many of us use imported 8.
__________________, such as olive oil, in our meals every day.
P3-F Reading WEEK 7
Prism 3 Vocabulary Revision Fall 2024-25
PART D. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There is ONE extra word.
plagiarism significant consultation controversial safety
net
conventional journals proponent principle establishment
1. Even doctors who usually
practice ___________________ medicine are now trying alternatives such as acupuncture.
2. Our school was founded on the ___________________ that every child deserves a good education.
3. The issue of using animals in scientific experiments has become very ___________________ in recent years as many
people argue that it is unethical to expose animals to suffering for the sake of research.
4. After I fell and hurt my knee, my doctor recommended that I schedule a/an ___________________ with a specialist
to figure out the best treatment.
5. Studies have shown that having a college degree makes a/an ___________________ difference in how much a
person earns over their lifetime.
6. Many people believe that it is a government’s responsibility to provide a/an ___________________ to help protect
its citizens when they lose their jobs or health insurance.
7. As a vegetarian, Julio is a strong ___________________ of eating lots of fruit and vegetables to stay healthy.
8. The student was found guilty of ___________________ when it was discovered that he copied most of his work from
the Internet.
9. When you are a student at our university, you will have access to a wide range of academic ___________________
online.
P3-F Reading WEEK 7
Prism 3 Vocabulary Revision Fall 2024-25
ANSWER KEY
PART A.
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.B
11.D 12.B 13.A 14.D 15.C 16.C 17.B
PART B.
1.core principles 2.online degree 3.discounts 4.relatively 5.gender gap 6.ensures
7.virtual classroom 8.concrete
PART C.
1.fresh 2.insist 3.increases 4.perfectionist 5.consumption 6.selling point
7.specialties 8.ingredients
PART D.
1. conventional 2. principle 3. controversial 4. consultation 5. significant
6. safety net 7. proponent 8. plagiarism 9. journals
