Question 1

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'SCIENCE'

are currently trying to find an effective treatment for cancer.

Accepted Answer

Scientists

Question 2

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'GROW'

The sudden of the population will probably lead to an unemployment crisis.

Accepted Answer

growth

Question 3

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'WEAK'

I have a lot of , but the worst is that I can’t stop eating chocolate.

Accepted Answer

weaknesses.

Question 4

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'EXPOSE'

The doctor suggested drinking a lot of water and avoiding to the sun.

Accepted Answer

exposure.

Question 5

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'POLITICS'

Many promise things they can’t deliver.

Accepted Answer

politicians.

Question 6

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'ARRIVE'

After the manager’s , the staff held a meeting to discuss various issues.

Accepted Answer

arrival.

Question 7

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'TYPE'

Sharon works as a for a large firm.

Accepted Answer

typist.

Question 8

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word

'DEPEND'

Some people don’t want to get married because they don’t want to lose their .

Accepted Answer

independence.

Question 9

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

I would recommend reserving a table two weeks in .

Accepted Answer

advance

Question 10

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

Apparently, the manager was in , so he promised to see me the following day.

Accepted Answer

a hurry.

Question 11

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

We have run out of money, and all the cashpoints in the area are out of .

Accepted Answer

order.

Question 12

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

They introduced us to Rea, who was in of the department.

Accepted Answer

charge

Question 13

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

Being out of for a long time means both financial and psychological pressure.

Accepted Answer

work.

Question 14

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

The chef specialises in spicy recipes. His curry dishes, in , are very popular.

Accepted Answer

particular.

Question 15

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

I haven’t got all day. Tell me the news in .

Accepted Answer

brief

Question 16

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

There was something out of about that man that made him look suspicious.

Accepted Answer

the ordinary

Question 17

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

After a certain age, your metabolism becomes slower, so it is more difficult to lose the weight you have .

Accepted Answer

gained

Answer

received

Answer

earned

Answer

won

Question 18

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Purple was very popular last year, but now it is suddenly out of .

Accepted Answer

fashion

Answer

shape

Answer

date

Answer

practice

Question 19

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

The of her sick grandfather broke her heart.

Accepted Answer

sight

Answer

scene

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image

Answer

show

Question 20

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Did any problems during my absence?

Accepted Answer

arise

Answer

raise

Answer

lift

Answer

rise

Question 21

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Her mother tried to convince her to reconsider, but she had already decided to marry Barry.

Accepted Answer

in vain

Answer

in charge

Answer

in advance

Answer

in brief

Question 22

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

The family offered a(n) to anyone who might have information about the missing girl.

Accepted Answer

reward

Answer

salary

Answer

payment

Answer

income

Question 23

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Linda spent the afternoon in the park through magazines and sitting in the sun.

Accepted Answer

glancing

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watching

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staring

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gazing

Question 24

Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Hisboss was for being extremely strict and old fashioned.

Accepted Answer

notorious

Answer

popular

Answer

favorite

Answer

famous

Question 25

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

Amelia was when her daughter told her she had secretly got married.

Accepted Answer

speechless

Question 26

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

The packaging says that the cake nuts and raisins.

Accepted Answer

contains

Question 27

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

The police officer asked him a question, but he remained .

Accepted Answer

silent

Question 28

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

Fay is the film critic who wrote that nasty about The Dark Knight.

Accepted Answer

review.

Question 29

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

Recently, all cashpoints have been from the metro stations.

Accepted Answer

removed

Question 30

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

In the US the rental fee the cost of electricity and water bills.

Accepted Answer

includes.

Question 31

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

To show how much he my help with his assignment, Chris bought me a present.

Accepted Answer

appreciated

Question 32

Vocabulary

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in the box.

The interior designer that redecorating the house would cost around €10,000.

Accepted Answer

estimated

Question 33

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

Emily Schumann was the only student of the school (win) a scholarship.

Accepted Answer

to win

Answer

winning

Question 34

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

(garden) is my mother’s favourite pastime.

Accepted Answer

gardening

Answer

to garden

Question 35

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

There is no point in (try) to persuade her. She has made up her mind.

Accepted Answer

trying

Answer

to try

Question 36

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

Do you mind (clean) the kitchen a bit?

Accepted Answer

cleaning

Answer

to clean

Question 37

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

It was a great shock (see) him after so many years.

Accepted Answer

to see

Answer

seeing

Question 38

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

That house was too expensive for me (buy).

Accepted Answer

to buy

Answer

buying

Question 39

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

I have always enjoyed (have) coffee with friends on a Sunday afternoon.

Accepted Answer

having

Answer

to have

Question 40

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

On her way to work Monica stopped (pay) a visit to her aunt.

Accepted Answer

to pay

Answer

paying

Question 41

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

Henry bought a book (learn) how to cook Chinese.

Accepted Answer

to learn

Answer

learning

Question 42

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

The doctor was happy (see) that the little girl was doing better.

Accepted Answer

to see

Answer

seeing

Question 43

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

The Robinsons are not wealthy enough (afford) a Ferrari.

Accepted Answer

to afford

Answer

affording

Question 44

Grammar

Complete the sentence using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

Why don’t you try (drink) some warm milk before you go to bed?

Accepted Answer

drinking

Answer

to drink

Question 45

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Children shouldn’t to their parents.

Accepted Answer

lie

Answer

have lied

Question 46

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

The girl over there can’t Amanda. She is in Australia at the moment.

Accepted Answer

be

Answer

have been

Question 47

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

The little girl’s parents ought to her to the dentist as soon as she started complaining about a toothache.

Accepted Answer

have taken

Answer

take

Question 48

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Jonathan said he might something to Julie about the party, but he can’t remember for sure.

Accepted Answer

have said

Answer

say

Question 49

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Thank you so much for the present, but you needn’t me anything.

Accepted Answer

have bought

Answer

buy

Question 50

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Ellie must the lights on before going out. She always forgets to turn them off.

Accepted Answer

have left

Answer

leave

Question 51

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

You should me know you were coming. I would have cooked dinner if I had known.

Accepted Answer

have let

Answer

let

Question 52

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Jamie must on his way to the airport as we speak.

Accepted Answer

be

Answer

have been

Question 53

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

Jessica was talking to a man. He bought the house next to hers.

The man _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

who bought the house next to hers was talking to Jessica.

Answer

who Jessica talking to bought the house.

Answer

whom Jessica talked was the one who bought.

Answer

who Jessica talked to bought the house next to hers.

Question 54

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

They were building a school. It was destroyed by the fire.

The school _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

that was destroyed by the fire was being built

Answer

was destroyed by the fire that they built

Answer

which was destroyed by the fire is building

Answer

that is built was destroyed by the fire

Question 55

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

I am driving Emma’s car. Emma is away on holiday.

Emma, _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

whose car I drive, is away on holiday

Answer

who I drive her car, is away on holiday

Answer

which car I drive, is away on holiday

Answer

whom I drive the car of, is away on holiday

Question 56

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

These actors live in London. Most of them have studied abroad.

These actors, _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

most of whom have studied abroad, live in London

Answer

who most studied abroad, are in London

Answer

which most have studied abroad, live in London

Answer

that most of them studied abroad, live in Londo

Question 57

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

The Lord of the Rings was filmed in New Zealand. New Zealand is a wonderful country.

New Zealand, _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

which is a wonderful country, is where The Lord of the Rings was filmed

Answer

where The Lord of the Rings filmed, is a wonderful country

Answer

which is a wonderful country, The Lord of the Rings was filmed

Answer

which is a wonderful country, is where The Lord of the Rings were filmed

Question 58

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

Johnny’s aunt is 75 years old. Her cottage is near the beach.

Johnny’s aunt, _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

whose cottage is near the beach, is 75 years old

Answer

who her cottage is near the beach, is 75 years old

Answer

which cottage is near the beach, is 75 years old

Answer

whom cottage is near the beach, is 75 years old

Question 59

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

This castle was bought by a duke. It was built in the Middle Ages.

This castle, _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

which was built in the Middle Ages, was bought by a duke

Answer

that is built in the Middle Ages, was bought by a duke

Answer

which bought by a duke, was built in the Middle Ages

Answer

whom was built in the Middle Ages, was bought by a duke

Question 60

Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs.

Florida is often hit by tropical storms. Florida is a state in the southern US.

Florida, _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

which is a state in the southern US, is often hit by tropical storms

Answer

where is a state in the southern US, is often hit by tropical storms

Answer

that is a state in the southern US, is often hit by tropical storms

Answer

who is in the southern US, is often hit by tropical storms

Question 61

Listening

Listen carfully to the actors and actresses talk about what inspires and drives them when taking on new roles.

What does the speaker say is the danger of not having anything to think about when playing a character?

Source: https://youtu.be/Ul_wE953yPQ

Accepted Answer

You will become too lazy and start pulling moves that you know work.

Answer

You will become too invested in the character.

Answer

You will become too focused on your own performance.

Answer

You will become too critical of the character.

Question 62

Listening

Listen carfully to the actors and actresses talk about what inspires and drives them when taking on new roles.

What does the speaker say is beautiful about being able to get emotional in acting?

Source: https://youtu.be/Ul_wE953yPQ

Accepted Answer

It's cathartic and allows you to express emotions you can't show in real life.

Answer

It's a way to make more money.

Answer

It's a way to impress other actors and directors.

Answer

It's a way to show off your acting skills.

Question 63

Listening

Listen carfully to the actors and actresses talk about what inspires and drives them when taking on new roles.

What does the speaker say is important when playing any character?

Source: https://youtu.be/Ul_wE953yPQ

Accepted Answer

Treating the character as if they were real.

Answer

Making sure the character is always likable.

Answer

Focusing on the character's appearance.

Answer

Making sure the character is always funny.

Question 64

Listening

Listen carfully to the actors and actresses talk about what inspires and drives them when taking on new roles.

What inspired the speaker to become an actor?

Source: https://youtu.be/Ul_wE953yPQ

Accepted Answer

Watching classic films and great performers.

Answer

Seeing a movie star in person.

Answer

Wanting to be famous and rich.

Answer

Being encouraged by family and friends.

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