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1 I can share all my secrets with Mike. He is very ___ . 9 A friendly smile helps to ___ the ice when you meet
a aggressive somebody new.
b thoughtless a break
c trustworthy b make
d calm c save
2 Most people need to have ___ in their lives. d smash
a depression 10 The colour red is often associated ___ anger.
b thought a of
c sadness b to
d stability c at
3 Even the most talented people need a bit of good ___ d with
to become successful. 11 A healthy diet will ___ a difference to his
a envy appearance.
b luck a get
c punishment b do
d strength c make
4 My uncle James is the most ___ person I know. He loves d lose
to give people gifts. 12 She uses email to keep in ___ with her friends.
a talented a trouble
b amused b common
c generous c promise
d skilled d touch
5 Some teenagers develop bad habits because of 13 Guess what! Daniel is getting engaged ___
pressure from their ___ at school. Claire tonight.
a colleagues a in
b flatmates b to
c peers c with
d idols d on
6 When Ken finally got the engineering job he wanted, 14 If you make a plan of what you want to write, it will
he was ___ pink. ___ time later.
a depressed a make
b tickled b keep
c embarrassed c save
d ashamed d lose
7 I don’t understand why they say Susan is the black ___ 15 Her mother didn’t approve ___ her decision to leave
of their family. school at sixteen.
a species a with
b habit b of
c sheep c at
d effect d to
8 Paul has more confidence ___ himself since he started 16 Everybody thinks that the twins are as ___ as gold
wearing fashionable clothes. but they are naughty sometimes.
a with a well-behaved
b on b pretty
c in c good
d to d wealthy

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17 Many factories use ___ dye to colour the products 19 These colours ___ me of the town where I grew up.
they produce. a recall
a synthetic b remember
b athletic c remind
c artistic d relax
d handsome 20 Colours like yellow or green are often used to ___
18 Some fashion models are too ___ . They look as if important words in a text.
they only eat crushed ice. a highlight
a pretty b signal
b skinny c value
c plump d show
d attractive

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 How often ___ by plane? 9 Maria thinks ___ are very friendly people.
a you travel a English
b do you travel b a English
c are you travelling c an English
d you are travelling d the English
2 Sorry, I ___ what you are saying. 10 We ___ the living room yellow because it will
a am not understanding look brighter.
b always understand a usually paint
c don’t understand b are painting
d am forever understanding c painting
3 Flora got ___ smartphone for her birthday. d paint
a an
11 I ____ what he tells me because he has lied to me in
b a
the past.
c the
a always believe
d -
b am not always believing
4 ___ to move to Australia. c don’t always believe
a Jennifer is wanting
d always believing
b Does Jennifer want
c Jennifer wants 12 We enjoyed the play we saw at ___ Albany Theatre.
d Is Jennifer wanting a a
b an
5 I don’t have to wear ___ uniform to work.
a a c the
b an d -
c the 13 Some colours like blue ___ people to relax.
d - a help
6 ___ it’s a good idea to wear those clothes to school? b helps
a You are thinking c is helping
b You always think d are helping
c Are you thinking 14 My neighbours ___ at each other. They are so noisy!
d Do you think a forever shout
7 The ferry to Venice ___ at 8.45 Friday morning. It’s b aren’t forever shouting
always on time. c are forever shouting
a leaves d don’t forever shout
b is leaving 15 Does your mum speak ___ well?
c never leaves
a a French
d is constantly leaving
b the French
8 Don’t go to the beach at midday when ___ is too hot. c French
a a sun d France
b an sun
c the sun
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16 The package holiday isn’t very expensive, but what ___? 19 Mr Jones will give his students a punishment as
a is it including they ___ naughty today.
b it includes a are always
c it is including b be
d does it include c are being
17 Look! That huge dog ___ after the postman. d always being
a run 20 I ___ what you mean about that comedian. His jokes
b running are really clever.
c is running a see
d runs b am seeing
18 Dan has been in ___ hospital since his hiking accident. c am not seeing
a - d doesn’t see
b the
c a
d an

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Vocabulary and Use your English

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1 People had to ___ to higher ground when the flood 9 As the cities are becoming ___ , the government is
reached their village. encouraging people to move into the country.
a abandon a abandoned
b reside b remarkable
c flee c unusual
d suffer d overpopulated
2 There have been a few ___ of crop circles around 10 Archaeologists think that a(n) ___ caused so
the world. many deaths.
a incidences a epidemic
b prescriptions b myth
c legends c cemetry
d tricks d occurrence
3 The historians came to the ___ that a natural disaster 11 We decided to ___ the disappearance of the
wiped out the city. ancient civilisation.
a explanation a weaken
b situation b reside
c conclusion c investigate
d illusion d situate
4 Harry is too logical to ___ in UFOs. 12 Everybody ran to see what caused Fred to ___
a believe a scream.
b bring a let out
c take b make out
d look c take in
5 The explorers found a small ___ to camp in for d stick to
the night. 13 A local ___ said he had seen a UFO from his
a riverbank bedroom window.
b cave a invader
c rainforest b creator
d tomb c citizen
6 The police solved the mystery when a ___ came forward d people
who had seen everything. 14 Mike’s colleagues began to ___ him when he said
a spirit he’d seen a ghost.
b discovery a conclude
c partner b ridicule
d witness c boast
7 The children dressed up as aliens to play a practical ___ d embrace
on their parents. 15 I watched a news ___ on the bizarre event.
a legend a clue
b explosion b report
c joke c remark
d trick d theory
8 They couldn’t explain why the walls of the house were 16 Detectives are ___ into the cause of the
covered in a ___ green substance. mysterious explosion.
a revolving a letting
b sticky b taking
c pattern c bringing
d similar d looking
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17 That sounds absolutely ___ ! I don’t believe a word 19 There isn’t enough ___ evidence to prove that the
of what you’re saying. yeti exists.
a thriving a scientific
b logical b practical
c ridiculous c mysterious
d careful d weird
18 No one has been able to come up with a(n) ____ for 20 The temple is ___ in the middle of the rainforest.
the strange lights. a unexplained
a phenomenon b situated
b explanation c discovered
c illusion d native
d theory

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 Where ___ the ruins of the castle? 8 Tom is a tour guide at the haunted castle so he ___
a are they finding telling ghost stories.
b were they finding a used to
c did they find b would
d they were finding c is used to
2 We ___ across Peru when the earthquake happened. d gets used to
a travelled 9 What ___ while his sister was reading
b were travelling the newspaper?
c would travel a does he get used to doing
d got used to travelling b would he do
3 Lesley ___ enjoy reading, but she now prefers c was he doing
watching films. d is he doing
a is getting used to 10 My aunt ___ always send us postcards when she
b used to went to far away places.
c will get used to a would
d is used to b was used to
4 How quickly ___ living away from home? c got used to
a are you used to d isn’t used to
b did you use to 11 When ___ that the coins were missing?
c did you get used to a were you realising
d would you b do you realise
5 I ___ the news about his disappearance until c did you realise
this morning. d you were realising
a would hear 12 My best friend and her family ___ to New Zealand
b didn’t hear in 2013.
c got used to hearing a got used to moving
d don’t hear b moved
6 While the archaeologists ___ at the site, they c were moving
discovered the king’s tomb. d move
a work 13 I ___ getting up early until I became a police officer.
b would work a didn’t use to
c were used to working b will get used to
d were working c used to
7 People ___ understand that there were scientific d didn’t get used to
explanations for strange phenomena. 14 Is Mary ___ the Internet to look for information?
a aren’t used to a used to use
b weren’t used to b used to using
c didn’t get used to c get used to using
d didn’t used to d use to use

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15 Ann ___ writing stories because she’s been doing it 18 They ___ where to start looking for the temple.
for years. a weren’t knowing
a used to b didn’t know
b gets used to c would know
c is used to d are used to knowing
d would 19 He’s quickly ___ the cold weather and the pouring
16 When I was very young, my mum ____ to me everyday. rain.
a reads a getting used to
b would read b being used to
c was reading c got used to
d is used to reading d used to
17 ___ to school when you lived in Rio de Janeiro? 20 We didn’t ___ Mexican food until we’d been in
a You were used to walking Mexico for a few months.
b Were you walking a be used to
c Did you use to walk b get used to
d You were used to walking c use to
d getting used to

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Vocabulary and Use your English

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1 Joan ___ her ankle when she was running and now she’s 9 A(n) ___ is usually the best person to advise you on
having an X-ray. how to eat healthily.
a exercised a dietician
b healed b team
c poisoned c speaker
d twisted d optician
2 He had to have the ___ on his leg because it was 10 The child had a cold and a ___ throat.
broken in several places. a runny
a vaccination b broken
b operation c sore
c crutch d related
d prescription 11 Louise felt as ___ as a daisy after her day at the spa.
3 It’ll do him the ___ of good to take more exercise. a fit
a trait b fresh
b member c healthy
c world d lively
d energy 12 After the accident, I spent three nights on a
4 The wound might become ___ if you don’t clean hospital ___ .
it carefully. a meeting
a treated b treadmill
b injected c bandage
c infected d ward
d examined 13 The old wives’ tale tells us to ‘Feed a cold and ___
5 It’s a good idea to eat foods without ___ . a fever’.
a vitamins a diagnose
b preservatives b drink
c minerals c starve
d herbs d nourish
6 Lifting ___ at the gym can build your strength, but you 14 A well-balanced diet can ___ to good health
have to be careful. and fitness.
a additives a contribute
b aerobics b depend
c batteries c advise
d weights d prescribe
7 He suffered from a serious ___ last year, but he has 15 I go jogging every morning to keep in ___ .
recovered now. a figure
a remedy b slim
b temperature c healthy
c illness d shape
d gene 16 I didn’t mean to ___ off before my exam.
8 You should try to include ___ products in your daily diet. a nap
a dairy b sleep
b spice c ran
c genetic d nod
d energy

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17 Many things contributed ____ the man being 19 She didn’t go cycling today as she felt a little ___
unwell. the weather.
a for a against
b to b on
c of c over
d against d under
18 I’m seeing a trainer tonight to pick his ___ about the 20 A walk in the fresh air will help ___ your batteries.
right exercise program for me. a pick
a advice b focus
b brains c recharge
c wisdom d regain
d information

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 ___ yoga for many years? 9 He goes cycling with ___ friends at weekends.
a Do you do a a few
b Have you been doing b much
c Are you doing c a little
d You have been doing d any
2 Don’t ask him for health advice as he hasn’t got ___ 10 Sue ___ a mountain bike before, so I’m worried she
knowledge on the subject. might fall off.
a much a hasn’t been riding
b a few b hasn’t ridden
c many c didn’t ride
d a little d wasn’t riding
3 She ___ hasn’t finished her work. 11 The children are tired. They ___ all morning.
a lately a swim
b still b have been swimming
c already c are swimming
d yet d have swum
4 How ___ milk would you like in your coffee?
12 Could I have ___ water, please?
a many
a a bottle of
b much
b much
c a little
c a few
d a lot of
d a piece of
5 George ___ in marathons since he was a teenager.
13 John has been really busy. He ___ his grandparents
a has run
for ages.
b runs
a didn’t see
c ran
d is running b wasn’t seeing
c hasn’t been seeing
6 ____ bread were left on the shelf in the bakery.
d hasn’t seen
a Many
b A few loaves of 14 There was ___ vegetarian food at the party.
c Much a many
d A jar of b any
c a few
7 Mum, I ___ all my lunch; can I go to the park now?
d a lot of
a was eating
b have eaten 15 My aunt’s baby ___ one kilo this month.
c have been eating a puts on
d eat b has put on
8 I can’t go to the gym. I ___ for my exam yet. c was putting on
a didn’t study d has been putting on
b haven’t been studying
c haven’t studied
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16 Does the sports club offer ___ different sports? 19 I haven’t exercised ___ I finished high school.
a many a for
b a little b recently
c much c since
d a lot d still
17 If you ___ well lately, you should see a doctor. 20 We were late for our class because there was ___
a didn’t feel traffic on the road.
b haven’t felt a a little
c aren’t feeling b a few
d haven’t been feeling c many
18 We must avoid eating food with too ___ fat so as to d a lot of
increase our life expectancy.
a a few
b much
c any
d many

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Vocabulary and Use your English

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1 Web blogs are an ___ idea. They let people share their 9 A satnav is a useful ___ for people who tend to lose
experiences with others. their way.
a explosive a access
b inspirational b device
c industrial c engine
d initial d process
2 Most inventors are quite ___ people. 10 The main attraction of a laptop is that it is ___ so
a postponed you can take it anywhere.
b extraordinary a imaginative
c galactic b portable
d reactive c reusable
3 Don’t forget your password if you want to ___ to d digital
our website. 11 There was a(n) ___ in the computer room yesterday.
a blast off a revolution
b resolve to b process
c log in c explosion
d set up d stage
4 The Internet has ___ the way people communicate 12 The company is well-known for the ___ of
around the world. vacuum cleaners.
a industrialised a brochure
b excelled b manufacture
c revolutionised c tower
d reacted d power
5 Do you know who first ___ up with the idea of travelling 13 We asked the sales assistant to ___ how the
to other planets? machine works.
a came a demonstrate
b hooked b design
c set c develop
d backed d invent
6 It’s difficult to get any work done when the ___ goes
14 Don’t forget to ___ your work just in case
off unexpectedly.
something goes wrong with the computer.
a power supply
a back up
b private enterprise
b switch off
c home cinema
c install
d space programme
d pay off
7 One of the main ___ for the job is a degree in
15 The new product is still in the first ___ of
Space Technology.
its development.
a appliances
a gadget
b requirements
b stage
c improvements
c ground
d developments
d scheme
8 Which ____ do you think has changed our lives
16 The technician didn’t take long to ____ the printer
the most?
to the network.
a invention
a think of
b Internet
b save up
c astronaut
c hook up
d copy
d go on
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17 You can use a tablet without using a ___ or a 19 She tried to stay calm when the paper got stuck in
mouse. the ___ .
a robot a headset
b programme b cellar
c rocket c printer
d keyboard d business
18 What was their initial ___ when you told them what 20 Does your computer have a large ___?
you’re designing? a device
a curiosity b innovation
b supply c screen
c research d scanner
d reaction

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Gramar
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1 I think I ___ a new computer this year. 9 Please call Thomas ____ you get home.
a will need a until
b am needing b the moment
c will have needed c as soon
d have needed d by the time
2 ___ see that 3D film tonight? 10 I’m going shopping. ___ some paper for
a You will the printer?
b Are you going to a Will I be getting
c Have you b Will I have got
d Will you have c Am I going to get
3 Here’s an email from Jim. I ___ back later. d Shall I get
a will write 11 The manager will ___ his report this time tomorrow.
b am writing
a be presenting
c will have written
b present
d write
c have presented
4 Brian’s flight will have landed ___ we get to the airport. d have been presenting
a until
12 ___ delivered the new dishwasher by the end of
b by the time
the week?
c the moment
d as soon as a Will they have been
b Will they
5 The new IT magazine is out. ___ you a copy?
c Did they
a Am I going to buy
d Will they have
b Shall I buy
c Am I buying 13 How ___ get to work tomorrow?
d Will I have bought a do they
b are they going to
6 It’ll be a long time before she ___ another
useless gadget. c are they
a buys d will they have
b will buy 14 I’m sure it ___ easy to install the program.
c will be buying a won’t be
d is going to buy b won’t have been
7 What ___ with this old keyboard? c isn’t being
a shall we do d was going to be
b will we have done 15 He won’t stop trying ___ he finds a way to repair
c we are going to do the machine.
d did we do a until
8 I ___ the information by 2 o’clock. b when
a download c by the time
b am downloading d after
c downloaded
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16 They ___ each other for five years by the end of the year. 19 I ___ the scanner again this afternoon, so you can
a will know switch it off.
b will have known a don’t use
c will be knowing b won’t be using
d knew c won’t have used
17 Bill ___ to sell his games console. d would use
a won’t 20 Sorry! I’ve broken your mp3 player. I promise
b isn’t going I ___ you a new one.
c won’t be a will have bought
d shall not b am buying
18 You ___ all the work by Friday. You’ve still got so much c will buy
to get through. d buy
a aren’t doing
b don’t do
c won’t be doing
d won’t have done

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1 It’s no surprise the company has gone ___. It had been 9 The computer website made a huge ___ from
losing money for years. online sales for its owner.
a bankrupt a message
b faulty b failure
c remote c pay rise
d dusty d profit
2 Millie works ___ without taking a break as she really 10 Natalie dreams ____ becoming a famous dancer.
loves her job. a to
a tirelessly b at
b traditionally c of
c tiringly d from
d likely 11 She trained hard daily and was ___ to win the
3 You’ll have to work your ___ off to get promoted in gold medal.
this company. a devoted
a chances b determined
b passion c accomplished
c socks d renowned
d rags 12 Avatar was a huge ___. Millions of people saw it
4 She became known ___ the ‘Queen of Pop’. around the world.
a in a loss
b from b blockbuster
c to c message
d as d flop

5 Since Martha left her job, the boss has had trouble 13 Do you believe having lots of expensive ___ makes
a person happy?
finding someone suitable to take her ___.
a fortunes
a expedition
b accomplishments
b partnership
c possessions
c mind
d steps
d place
14 Judy is a very ___ woman. She never talks about
6 When we found out how dishonest William was, we
her achievements.
never ___ business with him again.
a infamous
a did
b faulty
b made
c best-selling
c set
d modest
d took
15 I don’t think anyone has a truly ____ character.
7 Do you know who the richest woman ___ the planet is?
Nobody is perfect!
a at a flawless
b in b rough
c on c stubborn
d from d arrogant
8 I was ready to throw in the ___ when they refused to 16 The non-profit organisation bought some ___ where
publish my first book. they are going to build a hospital.
a ribbon a drive
b dream b land
c ladder c jewellery
d towel d wealth
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17 Rosemary’s natural ___ as an artist was obvious. She 19 Justin is an up and ___ musician who’s sure to set
became successful in no time. the world on fire.
a gift a daring
b goal b coming
c vision c tiring
d present d leading
18 Polly has set her ___ on becoming a surgeon. She’s 20 Ian used to feel like a failure, but now he’s more ___
a very determined young lady. since he got a new job.
a fantasies a perfect
b dreams b self-confident
c sights c celebrated
d riches d valuable

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 They don’t ___ to hand in the project until next week. 8 Jane ___ arrived so early for the conference as none
a can of the speakers were there yet.
b need a can’t have
c must b needn’t have
d be able c would have
2 You ___ be late for the job interview. It won’t make a d has to
good impression. 9 Most children ___ learn how to use computers
a don’t have to very quickly.
b mustn’t a are able to
c needn’t b could have
d might not c must
3 ___ you ask Tom to come into my office for a d would
moment, please? 10 ___ work late again today?
a Must a You must
b Should b May you
c Could c You need to
d Need d Do you have to
4 It ___ be a very difficult operation. They’ve been in 11 You ___ go out tonight if you prefer to stay home.
surgery for three hours. a mustn’t
a can b don’t have to
b would c wouldn’t
c must d can’t
d is able to
12 Tracy ___ become a manager if she’d stayed with
5 ___ I use your mobile phone, please? Mine the company.
needs recharging. a can
a May b could have
b Must c has to
c Should d was able to
d Would
13 You ___ for me if you want to leave now. I’ll take a
6 John ___ into partnership with his wife’s brother, but I’m taxi later.
not certain. a couldn’t wait
a should have gone b mustn’t have waited
b needn’t go c aren’t able to wait
c has to go d needn’t wait
d might have gone
14 Yes, of course you ___ check your emails on
7 You ___ your own business until you’re sure that you’ll my laptop.
have enough customers. a can
a couldn’t have started b would
b might not start c should have
c mustn’t have started d may have
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15 You ___ to be more careful. You keep losing 18 You really ___ watch this DVD. It’s so funny.
important papers. a must
a should b might
b are able c would
c must d have
d ought
19 Andy ___ us his opinion at the meeting, but he was
16 My keys aren’t in my bag. I ___ them on my desk. off sick.
a was able to leave a must give
b could have left b may give
c would leave c would have given
d would have left d was able to give
17 What do you think? ___ take the job? 20 It must ___ really hard for them to set up a business
a Should I in a foreign country.
b Would I a to be
c Am I able b have been
d Do I have c can be
d was

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1 The painting was a(n) ___ of the queen’s family. 9 Lynette’s father is a(n) ____ on Ancient
a depiction Greek History.
b infection a dawn
c direction b document
d repetition c king
2 The king’s army won the ___ to save their city. d expert
a excavation 10 The scientist believes the documents are ____.
b fight a authentic
c thirst b theoretical
d past c artificial
3 Historians say some ancient civilisations ___ because d proven
of disease. 11 After two ___ in power, the government’s unfair
a dated back decisions caused a revolution.
b died out a ages
c passed down b historians
d blew up c conclusions
4 The objects found in the pyramid helped researchers d decades
discover the ___ of the mummies. 12 When the archaeologist died mysteriously, his
a autobiography colleagues were afraid to ___ the project.
b proof a die out
c identity b dig up
d analysis c set off
5 It’s easy to ___ about the past, but you need evidence d take over
to prove what happened. 13 Do you have any ____ to support your theory?
a conclude a conclusions
b liberate b equipment
c theorise c proof
d analyse d positions
6 Who put ___ this ridiculous idea? 14 My history teacher’s knowledge of ___ events
a forward is amazing.
b off a objective
c back b subjective
d onto c satisfactory
7 Who uncovered the ___ to break into the d historical
Archaeological Museum? 15 This palace ___ back to the 4th century BC.
a concept a sets
b illustration b dates
c revolution c passes
d plot d takes
8 The explorer was a short man of slim ____. 16 She felt great ___ when she finished the biography.
a background a evidence
b build b conclusion
c fracture c satisfaction
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17 Where did they ___ the dinosaur skull? 19 Some traditions have been ___ to younger
a set up generations for hundreds of years.
b set off a dug up
c die out b set off
d dig up c passed down
18 The tests revealed ___ proof that the mummy was a d taken over
young girl. 20 Greece is well-known for its temples where people
a conclusive worshipped their gods in ___ times.
b informative a ancient
c fictional b enlightened
d extinct c antiquity
d theoretical

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 The museum is guarded at night, ___? 8 Goodness! ___ must have left the door open.
a doesn’t it a Somebody
b isn’t it b Nobody
c will it c Anything
d was it d Nothing
2 He managed to complete the investigation by ___. 9 That’s my pen he’s using. Yes, I’m sure it’s ___.
a yourself a yours
b itself b mine
c himself c my
d myself d its
3 They had ___ for weeks before they found the 10 She should try to find the answers ___ and not copy
ancient coins. her classmates’ work.
a dug a himself
b be digging b yourselves
c been digging c herself
d dig d myself
4 Did the students enjoy ___ on the tour? 11 They looked in all the rooms, but the documents
a yourself were ___ to be found.
b itself a nobody
c ourselves b nowhere
d themselves c nothing
5 There isn’t enough proof of her identity, ___? d anywhere
a isn’t there 12 Let’s watch the documentary about the fall of
b does it Rome, ___?
c is there a shall we
d wasn’t it b won’t we
6 The archaeologist ___ a fortune by the time he retired c do we
in 1947. d aren’t we
a had been making 13 The children showed ___ tickets before entering the
b had made archaeological site.
c was making a hers
d is making b theirs
7 I wanted to visit Stonehenge because I ___ so much c their
about it. d its
a was hearing 14 The tourists ___ walking for very long when it
b am hearing started to rain.
c had heard a hadn’t
d have been hearing b hadn’t been
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15 Behave yourselves when you meet the new history 18 Don’t forget to lock the door, ___?
teacher, ___? a won’t you
a don’t you b do you
b do you c will you
c won’t you d shall you
d didn’t you 19 How long ___ to find the site before you gave up?
16 I’m going to take my camera tomorrow so Karen a you were trying
needn’t take ___. b had you been trying
a hers c you had been trying
b mine d are you trying
c its 20 Everyone is ready for the history test, ___?
d theirs a does it
17 Had she ___ much research before 1995? b aren’t they
a did c is it
b done d don’t they
c be doing
d doing

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Choose the correct answers.
1 Our car was damaged by the ___ which fell during 9 A severe weather ____ was issued on the radio
the storm. this morning.
a aftershock a line
b hail b warning
c hurricane c cloud
d lava d scale
2 The city was built on a ___ line so it’s not surprising that 10 Thunderstorms play ___ with the power supply to
it experiences many earthquakes. the town.
a deep a havoc
b flash b lightning
c fault c wildfire
d tidal d nature
3 We could hardly see the path in front of us in the ___
11 The earthquake was only 4.5 on the Richter ___ , so
because the snow was so heavy.
there wasn’t much damage to property.
a blizzard
a intensity
b landslide
b magnitude
c eruption
c force
d tornado
d scale
4 Everybody ran for their lives when the lava ___ down
the sides of the volcano. 12 This area of the country is suffering from ___
a covered because most of its farmland was destroyed by the
b flowed recent floods.
c erupted a earthquake
d dropped b drought
c famine
5 The plane was unable to land because the airport was
d twister
in the ___ of the hurricane.
a head 13 People had been warned about the volcanic
b eye eruption in advance, so they weren’t surprised ___
c flow what happened.
d peak a from
6 Tornadoes differ ___ normal storms because in a b by
tornado the wind moves in a circle. c of
a than d for
b in 14 Several coastal villages were destroyed by the huge
c from waves when the ___ reached the island.
d by a ash
7 Scientists were doing research ___ the causes of b avalanche
landslides when the disaster occurred. c tsunami
a of d drought
b to 15 After a night of severe weather conditions, the
c for whole city was covered ___ ice and snow.
d on a of
8 Rob is a pleasure to work with. He’s always a ___ b under
of sunshine. c within
a wave d with
b head
c ray
d flood
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16 The authorities have been ___ under with calls for 19 Most of the plants in our garden died due to the
help since the disaster struck. sudden drop ___ temperature.
a dropped a off
b covered b for
c snowed c in
d surprised d on
17 A supervolcano eruption could threaten the ___ of 20 One of the forest ___ saved a family of bears when
our planet. he stopped a fire from reaching their cave.
a survival a quantities
b casualty b rangers
c destruction c authorities
d hotspot d organisations
18 Olga is so ___ earth. She never pretends to be
something that she isn’t.
a in the
b into
c down to
d through the

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 The snow wasn’t ___ we’d expected it to be. 7 There is a ____ risk of flooding close to the river
a more heavy than anywhere else.
b as heavy as a higher
c the heaviest b the highest
d heavier c high
2 We can’t afford ___ on holiday to New York. d as high as
a going 8 George has always been interested in ___ about
b to go natural disasters.
c went a write
d go b to write
3 They were ___ brave rescuers that they risked their own c writing
lives to save us. d is writing
a so 9 It was ___ earthquake Asia had ever experienced.
b too a as bad as
c such b worse
d such a c the worst
4 I wish I hadn’t forgotten ___ the weather forecast d worst
before I left home. 10 You had better not ___ too close to the volcano.
a checking a get
b to check b to get
c checked c getting
d check d got
5 Out of all the rangers, John is ____ prepared to deal 11 The farmhouse was ___ away for us to see through
with a wildfire. the storm.
a least a far too
b less b too far
c little c far enough
d the least d enough far
6 I’d rather ___ home and watch a DVD than drive to the 12 I stop ___ in the sea at the beginning of winter.
cinema in this thunderstorm. a to swim
a staying b to swimming
b to staying c swim
c stay d swimming
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13 The ranger wouldn’t allow us ___ in the forest. 17 The residents tried as ___ as they could to protect
a camp their properties.
b to camping a hard
c to camp b hardly
d camping c hardest
14 The more ice there is on the road, ___ the risk d hard enough
of accidents. 18 I watched ___ interesting documentary on natural
a as great as disasters last night.
b the greater a a so
c the greatest b an enough
d more great c such an
15 The building was damaged because the owners hadn’t d a too
spent ___ money on making it earthquake resistant. 19 Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time ___
a enough the village.
b too much a them evacuate
c such b evacuating
d many c evacuate
16 It’s no good ___ about who’s going to come first. Just d to evacuate
do the best you can. 20 He was too tired to walk any ___ through the snow.
a to worry a further
b to worrying b far
c worry c farthest
d worrying d the furthest

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Vocabulary and Use your English

Choose the correct answers.
1 The beautiful photographs and interesting articles have 9 She is a well-known TV talk show ____ who
attracted a wide ____ who buy this magazine regularly. interviews a wide variety of personalities.
a subscription a host
b readership b reporter
c article c cameraman
d measurement d correspondent
2 Tim wasn't ____ enough to be a correspondent so he 10 I read an interesting ____ of Jamie Oliver’s new
became a newsreader instead. cookery book. It sounds really good.
a adventurous a title
b satisfying b commentary
c risky c bestseller
d usual d review
3 I haven’t received this month’s ____ of my favourite
11 I called the TV channel and left a message for the
magazine yet.
director to ring me ____.
a article
a back
b headline
b for
c issue
c out
d makeover
d through
4 I tuned ____ to the radio station just in time to hear the
weather report. 12 The journalists were on ____ yesterday so there was
a up no news on TV all day.
b in a flash
c round b strike
d along c content
d report
5 Clara thought her article was brilliant but the
newspaper ____ refused to put it on the front page. 13 The author was delighted when a famous ____
a author finally agreed to print his book.
b editor a critic
c presenter b publisher
d columnist c newsagent
6 Websites and blogs are two kinds of electronic ____. d journalist
a press 14 I can’t watch any more episodes of this ____. It is
b print so boring!
c media a advertisement
d supplement b documentary
7 Sam has a weekly ____ about pets in the c soap opera
local newspaper. d manuscript
a photo 15 The sound ____ tested the reporter’s microphones
b column before the interview.
c adventure a volume
d journal b producer
8 The publisher is going to bring ____ an adaptation of c politician
the book for children. d engineer
a out
b up
c through
d for
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16 There were so many magazines that it was hard to 19 She’s had an active interest in ____ since she got
____ out only one to buy. her first camera at the age of ten.
a bring a footage
b ring b quizzes
c act c photography
d pick d writing
17 My parents didn’t want me to become a writer at 20 A lot of people think that reporters travel the world
first, but eventually I ____ them round. to get close to the ____, but most of the time they
a tuned are at their desks.
b rang a gossip
c picked b action
d brought c celebrity
18 I’d like to have an interesting and ____ job. d globe
a economic
b reporting
c trading
d fulfilling
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Choose the correct answers.
1 This autobiography ___ by a popular TV celebrity 7 It is expected that lots of copies of the new
in 1999. magazine ____.
a is written a were sold
b has written b will sell
c was written c will be sold
d will be written d will have sold
2 It ___ having a blog is a good way to advertise 8 ___ that some celebrities prefer to keep their
a business. private lives out of the media.
a is thought that a They are being known
b is thinking of b It is knowing
c thinks that c They are known
d was thought to d It is known
3 You can’t enter the studio while the programme ___. 9 The famous couple left the theatre by the back
a was filmed door to avoid ___ by the reporters.
b filmed a to be seen
c has filmed b having been seen
d is being filmed c seeing
4 The politician walked out because the interviewer ___ d being seen
her too many personal questions. 10 He has always been considered ___ one of the
a asking greatest actors in Britain.
b was asking a being
c was being asked b to be
d had been asked c will be
5 These photos ___ with a forty-year-old camera. d is
a were taken 11 This magazine ___ in over twenty languages.
b were taking a is printed
c will be taken b is printing
d being taken c will print
6 After the newspaper ___ over by the new owners, some d being printed
of the journalists lost their jobs. 12 The documentary must ___ before the rainy
a will be taken season begins.
b has taken a be finished
c had been taken b to be finished
d took c be finishing
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13 The actor’s clothes ___ by a well-known designer 17 I ___ a year’s subscription to the magazine as a
in Paris. present from my aunt.
a are making a gave
b have made b being given
c have been made c have been given
d to be made d has given
14 Viewers are going ___ for their opinions on the new 18 The new programme ___ broadcast in the mornings
TV channel. as it is aimed at the unemployed.
a to ask a will be
b to be asked b will
c to asking c was
d be asked d being
15 Articles from the website can ___ to help students with 19 The filming of the series is expected ___ next month.
their homework. a being completed
a use b will be completed
b be used c to be completed
c will be used d to have completed
d be using
20 The story was so important that it had ___ by one of
16 Coronation Street is known ___ the longest-running the radio station’s top reporters.
soap opera on British TV. a be covered
a it is b to be covered
b being c was covered
c be d to cover
d to be

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Vocabulary and Use your English

Choose the correct answers.
1 Do you believe that money is people’s main ___ 9 Most of the workers who were made ___ found new
for working? jobs quickly.
a application a unemployed
b bonus b available
c promotion c redundant
d motivation d unworkable
2 Hilda was promoted to ___ manager after only a few 10 Patrick cooks in his free time and at work. He’s a(n)
months with the company. ____ chef.
a volunteer a professional
b assistant b dead-end
c amateur c unemployed
d helper d high-risk
3 Vanessa had to get used to sleeping at different times 11 The sales assistant got the ___ for stealing goods
when she began working ___ at the hospital. from the shop.
a shifts a walk out
b perks b lay off
c works c sack
d assignments d fire
4 I don’t think it’s fair that some people get monthly 12 My grandfather ____ last year. Now he can do all
___ which are higher than what many people earn in a the things he didn’t have time for before.
whole year. a hired
a costs b fired
b wages c retired
c incentives d arrested
d salaries 13 I rang my friend Susan to ___ her on getting a
5 The manager blames the economic crisis ___ the cut new job.
in wages. a interview
a by b congratulate
b for c succeed
c to d question
d with 14 She might ___ the job offer because the salary isn’t
6 The model’s contracts are organised through her ___. very good.
a agent a take on
b worker b reject
c candidate c revolt
d speaker d walk out
7 The artist was so ___ by his work that he had no time 15 A company car is one of the ____ of John’s new job.
for his family. a bonuses
a focused b references
b passionate c perks
c fond d offers
d obsessed 16 I would like to thank you on ___ of the staff for your
8 Have you tried searching for job ___ online? service to our organisation.
a pensions a behalf
b employers b place
c vacancies c speaker
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17 The manager said that the business was doing very 19 When the bus drivers went on ___, many people
well and that he would ____ new staff in the had problems getting to work.
new year. a deadline
a care about b debt
b take on c strike
c lay off d benefit
d take with 20 There are many young people out ___ work in
18 The company is planning to ___ a new series of our area.
products in the shops this autumn. a about
a work b in
b hire c of
c launch d for
d withdraw

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 The manager asked me how long ___ unemployed. 9 Maxine’s colleague insisted ___ for the meal.
a had I been a on paying
b am I b to pay
c I had been c of paying
d have I been d that pay
2 Nick ___ us that he’d applied for a new job. 10 Sophie promised ___ anyone about the report.
a asked a she doesn’t tell
b said b not to tell
c told c that not telling
d suggested d to not tell
3 Dorothy advised me ___ my own business. 11 Frank accused me ____ stealing money from
a starting his drawer.
b to start a for
c that I start b to
d I would start c of
4 The manager asked me ___ work immediately. d on
a can I start 12 I asked the secretary where ___ the next day.
b could I start a was the meeting going to be
c to start b is the meeting
d if I will start c the meeting was going to be
5 They said the sales figures had dropped ___. d the meeting be
a next month 13 Pat said that ___ use the company car
b previous month that weekend.
c the month a he could
d that month
b he can
6 Mr Jones denied ___ the documents from my desk. c could he
a stealing d will he
b to steal
14 Helen refused ___ anyone discuss the economic
c had stolen
crisis at her party.
d of stealing
a letting
7 Bob’s boss told him ___ late for work again. b to let
a to not be c of letting
b not to be d she let
c to be not
15 The businessman ____ that he would be retiring.
d don’t be
a told
8 The news report said that there would be a public transport b apologised
strike ___. c said
a one day before d congratulated
b next day
c one day ago
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16 Ann asked Paul when ___ those files. 19 Linda asked Dan if ___ all night.
a would he be using a had he been working
b would he use b will he be working
c he would be using c he had been working
d he be using d he will have worked
17 Brian apologised ___ so rude on the phone. 20 The manager told Sally that she ___ her work
a to be properly.
b being a will do
c that he is b had to do
d for being c had done
18 I ____ Fiona if she was getting a pay rise. d was doing
a promised
b accused
c asked
d denied

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Vocabulary and Use your English

Choose the correct answers.
1 Could you go to the travel ___ and pick up our tickets 9 It’s best to explore the area on foot because it’s too
for the tour? difficult to drive any kind of ___ over it.
a site a train
b pass b cruise
c blog c plane
d agency d vehicle
2 We wanted to taste the local ___ on our visit to France, 10 After the group ___ their tents, they sat around the
but the menu was all in French so we didn’t know what campfire and told stories.
to choose. a put up
a currency b dropped off
b cuisine c checked in
c scenery d got on
d architecture 11 If you go on a ___ of the island, you’ll see all the
3 They were exhausted when they reached their final ___ beautiful sights.
after travelling all day. a voyage
a destination b coach tour
b journey c cruise
c departure d backpack
d resort 12 My secretary organised our plane tickets and found
4 My parents came to ___ me off when I went on my first ___ for us at a small family hotel.
school trip. a sightseeing
a set b camping
b get c accommodation
c see d positions
d put 13 The region is quite ___ and some of the highest
5 The roof of the temple was supported by lots of peaks are covered with snow all year round.
stone ____. a tropical
a columns b mountainous
b architects c worthwhile
c tours d mythical
d glaciers 14 I was really looking forward to my holiday so I
6 You can get ___ Europe by train quite cheaply with a couldn’t wait to ___ on the train for Rome.
student travel pass. a board
a around b get
b off c put
c on d land
d away 15 I printed out my ___ pass at home so I didn’t have
7 A ___ of traditional stone cottages, which used to be to wait in line at the airport.
fishermen’s homes, were opposite the beach. a hiking
a range b holiday
b row c coach
c track d boarding
d way 16 Part of our six-week ___ included an exciting cruise
8 Have you ever spent your holidays at a ____ in Spain? around the Greek islands.
a resort a itinerary
b formation b destination
c programme c display
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17 After we ___ at the hotel, the owner offered us a 19 The taxi driver picked me up at the hotel and ___
welcome drink. me off at the airport.
a set out a set
b got around b dropped
c checked in c saw
d put up d put
18 It’s interesting to get off the ___ track and explore 20 It’s very difficult to get ___ in a foreign country
places where tour companies don’t usually go. when you don’t speak the language.
a bumpy a off
b peaceful b around
c beaten c up
d stony d away

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 If only we ___ to the weather forecast before we set off. 8 If they had left their rubbish at the camping site,
a listened they ___ the owner.
b will listen a annoy
c had listened b would have annoyed
d would listen c might annoy
2 As ___ you aren’t a vegetarian, you’ll love the food at d annoyed
that restaurant. 9 If there isn’t enough snow on the hills, we ___ skiing
a if this weekend.
b providing a don’t go
c supposing b won’t go
d long as c wouldn’t have gone
3 If I ___ you, I wouldn’t go hiking alone in such a d hadn’t gone
dangerous place. 10 John wishes his parents ___ him go on holiday with
a am his friends.
b will be a let
c were b have let
d might be c would let
4 ___ Paul is richer than we think, he won’t be able to d are letting
afford a luxury cruise. 11 Unless you ___ spicy food, be careful what you eat
a When in Morocco.
b If a will like
c Unless b like
d Provided c had liked
5 You ___ a wonderful time if you had come to Portugal d liked
with us. 12 Remember to take a map. ___ you could get lost.
a will have a Provided
b had had b Supposing
c would have c If only
d would have had d Otherwise
6 I wish I ___ such an expensive place to stay. 13 Jack would complain about the heat if he ___
a didn’t choose here now.
b hadn’t chosen a is
c won’t choose b would be
d wouldn’t have chosen c were
7 Supposing you ___ a lot of money, where would d has been
you go? 14 If you want to find a cheap flight, ___ early.
a won a book
b will win b booked
c would win c have booked
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15 They ___ on a river cruise if they’d had more time. 18 If Ted ___ to do anything adventurous, he’ll relax by
a could have gone the pool.
b can go a didn’t want
c went b doesn’t want
d had gone c won’t want
16 If the weather had been better, you ___ walking beside d wouldn’t have wanted
the lake now. 19 Provided that you ___ some money with you, you
a will be can buy souvenirs at the market.
b are a will take
c would be b had taken
d were c would take
17 ___ he loses his passport, how will he be able to d take
get home? 20 I wish I ___ the language well enough to
a As long as communicate with the locals.
b Unless a know
c I wish b would know
d Supposing c knew
d will know

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Vocabulary and Use your English

Choose the correct answers.
1 The students visited the haunted house under the ___ 9 She didn’t have a(n) ___ because she couldn’t
of their teacher. remember where she was on the night of the crime.
a supervision a alibi
b arrest b memorabilia
c fire c verdict
d evidence d proof
2 The Johnson brothers were found ___ of the theft of a 10 I’m going to make a ____ about my noisy neighbours.
police car. a defence
a involved b law
b guilty c complaint
c free d prosecution
d responsible 11 When Ronald realised there was so much evidence
3 No reporters were allowed into the ___ while the against him he decided to ___ guilty.
politicians were on trial. a pass
a jail b find
b museum c plead
c police station d pay
d court house 12 Being given a warning from the judge, Martha
4 When the policemen realised they’d arrested an promised to ___ and never do anything wrong again.
innocent man, they removed the ____. a get away with it
a scenes b plead innocent
b decisions c break the law
c handcuffs d mend her ways
d cases 13 The burglar didn’t leave any ____ for the police.
5 Oh, no! We’ve been ___! Everything’s gone. a motives
a stolen b convicts
b robbed c clues
c served d scenes
d murdered
14 It’s ___ the law to take something that doesn’t
6 Everyone was surprised when the wealthy man was
belong to you.
caught ___ in the supermarket.
a against
a stealing a car
b within
b dropping litter
c under
c shoplifting
d from
d fighting crime
15 He’s had a(n) ___ of being a troublemaker since he
7 Bill had to do six month’s community ___ as punishment
was a teenager.
for doing graffiti.
a excuse
a record
b attention
b service
c reputation
c sentence
d release
d trial
16 The ____ was very serious when he sentenced the
8 The government hopes to ___ crime more effectively by
murderer to twenty-five years in jail.
employing more police officers.
a judge
a break
b witness
b prove
c policeman
c commit
d lawyer
d tackle
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17 The sword on the wall of the castle may have been 19 Reporters are often ____ the first people to arrive
the ___ that the prince used to kill his brother. at a crime scene.
a clue a between
b motive b of
c weapon c in
d punishment d among
18 The ___ got into the flat through the balcony 20 Our parents found out that we were responsible
door and took all the valuables while the family ___ the graffiti.
was sleeping. a of
a investigator b for
b burglar c to
c detective d with
d pickpocket

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 There’s the detective ___ found the clues. 8 The hotel manager, ___ has been working here for
a which years, said there had never been a burglary before.
b who a that
c whose b which
d she c where
2 The post office in Midtown, ___ was robbed yesterday, d who
is opposite my school. 9 Thank goodness! The paintings ____ from the
a who museum were found yesterday.
b that a stealing
c where b to steal
d which c stolen
3 The staff ___ in the bank acted bravely during d that stole
the robbery. 10 She’s the girl ___ the teacher saw doing graffiti.
a worked a that
b were working b which
c working c where
d which work d whose
4 The woman ___ bag had been stolen was 11 Is this the case ___ they have been trying to solve
extremely upset. for years?
a her a -
b whose b who
c which c where
d that d when
5 ___ in his jail cell, he spent his time trying to find ways 12 ____ that my car had been stolen, I phoned
to escape. the police.
a Locking a I realise
b Locked b To realise
c To lock c Realised
d He locked d Realising
6 Before ___ the building, the guard checked that all the 13 The police equipment ___ in this museum is the
doors and windows were locked. largest collection in the UK.
a leaving a displayed
b to leave b displaying
c left c to display
d be leaving d that display
7 They’re the brothers ___ the police arrested for 14 That’s the young man ___ the shop assistant
the murder. accused of stealing CDs.
a when a which
b whose b whose
c - c who
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15 The castle ___ to be haunted is one of the oldest in 18 I’m sure that’s the place ___ the accident happened.
the country. a which
a say b who
b saying c where
c said d when
d they say 19 After ___ the evidence, the detective solved
16 My mum works next door to the bank ___ the thieves the crime.
tried to rob. a studying
a who b studied
b where c study
c whose d to study
d - 20 The year ___ Alcatraz Prison closed was a historic
17 The wall ___ around the property was supposed to moment for San Francisco.
keep burglars out. a where
a building b when
b to build c who
c be built d which
d built

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Date:
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Vocabulary and Use your English

Choose the correct answers.
1 Valerie refuses to wear ___ shoes to work because 9 Judy is such a ___ that she buys everything
they’re uncomfortable. she likes.
a expensive a shoplifter
b high-heeled b shopper
c baggy c shop window
d smart d shopaholic
2 I bought some jewellery and other ___ to brighten up 10 The clothes shop is closing at the end of the month
my old outfit. so they have great ____ on everything.
a fabrics a refunds
b leggings b bargains
c designs c purchases
d accessories d discounts
3 Susan is very rich and only shops at ____ boutiques. 11 If this skirt is too big, I could ___ for you.
a exclusive a try it on
b ugly b put it on
c cheap c take it in
d attached d dress it up
4 There were so many people in the shop that it was 12 Keep the ___ in case you want to return the dress.
difficult to look at the ____ of clothes. a brochure
a shop window b receipt
b aisle c catalogue
c catwalk d label
d range 13 I’d recommend Marco’s, where they sell clothes for
5 As soon as Justin gets home, he takes ___ his heavy all occasions at ___ prices.
boots to relax. a affordable
a in b casual
b off c glamorous
c up d ridiculous
d out 14 The model tripped and fell as she was walking
6 That colour really doesn’t ___ you. In fact, it makes you down the ____.
look ill. a catalogue
a fit b collection
b match c catwalk
c go d label
d suit 15 This dress is hard to ___ because the buttons are on
7 Mandy likes to ___ when she goes out on special the back.
occasions. a take up
a dress up b dress up
b wear out c take in
c take off d do up
d do up 16 My sister offered to let me ___ her skirt for the
8 I prefer to buy good quality trainers that don’t ___ interview.
too quickly. a afford
a try on b hire
b take up c collect
c put on d borrow
d wear out

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17 The shop assistant refused to give me a(n) ___ for 19 Kim always buys designer clothes. She loves
the shirt so I’m stuck with something I don’t like. being ____.
a return a affordable
b refund b exclusive
c exchange c fashionable
d price d popular
18 Have you seen his new summer ____? The colours 20 These shoes look ridiculous, but I’m sure they’ll
are wonderful. be popular with some ___ of fashion who’ll wear
a collection anything new.
b quantity a models
c fashion b designers
d brochure c followers
d trends

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Gramar
Choose the correct answers.
1 My parents are rather strict and under no circumstances 8 Why don’t you get your trousers ___? They’re far
___ me to wear ripped jeans. too long.
a they don’t allow a shortening
b don’t they allow b shortened
c do they allow c to shorten
d they do allow d shorter
2 It’s about time you ___ taking care of your appearance. 9 It’s high time Amy ___ her own clothes.
a started a to iron
b start b ironed
c should start c irons
d starting d will iron
3 We don’t have a car so we ___. 10 Nancy wants to redecorate the boutique. She’s
a get our shopping delivered decided ____.
b delivered our shopping a painted it
c have delivered our shopping b will have it painted
d get delivered our shopping c to have it painted
4 Never in his life ___ such ridiculous clothes. d is having it painted
a he has seen 11 Where ___ your shoes mended?
b he sees a you have got
c he had seen b have you
d had he seen c do you get
d you are getting
5 Mrs Johnson had her bag ___ while she was trying
on shoes. 12 Not only ___ a well-known hairdresser, but he was
a stolen also a model.
b stole a did he
c stealing b was he
d to steal c he was
d has been
6 Not only ___ her own clothes, but she also sells them
on the Internet. 13 The shop owner had her whole shop ____ in the fire.
a she has made a destroyed
b does she make b destroying
c she makes c to destroy
d making d was destroyed
7 Sophia ___ the flowers picked up for the fashion 14 By the end of next week, Oliver ___ his suit made
show yet. for the show.
a is having a had had
b has got b will have had
c hasn’t had c has had
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15 ___ are you going to wear my jeans again. 18 My mum ___ our clothes ironed before she
a Not only started work.
b Never before a didn’t have to use
c It’s about time b haven’t got
d Under no circumstances c didn’t use to have
16 Not only ___ the cheapest boots I’ve seen, but they’re d weren’t
also the most comfortable. 19 Is she going ___ for the party?
a they are a to have her nails done
b are being b to have done her nails
c are they c having her nails done
d they were d her nails have done
17 It’s about time I ___ a haircut. 20 It’s high time designers ___ more practical styles
a had of clothing.
b having a produce
c have b they produce
d will have c will produce
d produced

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