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ONLINE ENGLISH VOCABULARY EXERCISE
Learn new words! Each of our English vocabulary exercises focuses on one topic/theme and teaches you only the most useful English words.

Topic: Emotions and Feelings

1. I used to be so ________, but now I worry about everything.
  carefree
  nervous
  sleepy

2. I am so ________ about starting university this year! I can't wait!
  depressed
  enthusiastic
  smart

3. I've been pretty ________ with my job, so I'm looking for a new one.
  unhappy
  satisfied
  happy

4. I was ________ with the architecture in Tokyo - It was amazing.
  content
  excited
  impressed

5. Katie is very ________ for all the help you have given her.
  unhappy
  great
  grateful

6. After we saw that horror movie, I felt ________ all night.
  frightened
  sympathetic
  convinced

7. Hey, stop yelling! Why are you so ________?
  convinced
  upset
  flattered

8. I was so ________ watching that movie that I fell asleep twice.
  excited
  bored
  impressed

9. When John saw his ex-girlfriend talking to another boy, he became very ________.
  afraid
  exhausted
  jealous

10. I got drunk and made a fool of myself at the party. Now I feel ________.
  surprised
  embarrassed
  insulted

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OFFICIAL ENGLISH TESTS: University of Cambridge General English Exams

The University of Cambridge ESOL General English Exams are (non-specialized) examinations in English language ability for non-native speakers of English. These exams are also known as the "Main Suite" exams.

KET (Key English Test): elementary
PET (Preliminary English Test): intermediate
FCE (First Certificate in English): upper intermediate
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): advanced
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): very advanced

Some also include the CELS (Certificates in English Language Skills) exams, which test students in particular language skills (reading, writing, speaking, etc.) separately.