Question 1

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

Although the food at this diner is nothing to write home about, the service is as the waitresses are very polite and efficient.

Accepted Answer

outstanding

Answer

idyllic

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lush

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unspoilt

Question 2

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

Edwin Anderson is a double agent who remains a(n) figure throughout the novel as the reader never finds out his true identity.

Accepted Answer

shadowy

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prosperous

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commendable

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exclusive

Question 3

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

Edward VIII reigned as King for a short period of time and was the only British monarch to voluntarily the throne.

Accepted Answer

relinquish

Answer

extinguish

Answer

vanquish

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distinguish

Question 4

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

This seminar a large variety of activities that are sure to help you achieve the level of compete required to work independently.

Accepted Answer

encompasses

Answer

enables

Answer

enchants

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encloses

Question 5

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

The witness’s testimony gave to the defendant’s claim that he had been dining at Harrington’s at the time of the murder.

Accepted Answer

lie

Answer

vent

Answer

place

Answer

ground

Question 6

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

Having not thought of an alternative course of action, I found myself in a difficult situation when my plan .

Accepted Answer

backfired

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backwashed

Answer

backtracked

Answer

backlashed

Question 7

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

If he accepted the promotion, it would involve him being to the head offices in France.

Accepted Answer

transferred

Answer

transformed

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transmitted

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transported

Question 8

Vocabulary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.

Local delicacies make trying the cuisine worth your while.

Accepted Answer

traditional

Answer

lush

Answer

elegant

Answer

vibrant

Question 9

Vocabulary

Choose the option that best completes the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word given. Do not change the word given.

I personally would feel terribly embarrassed wearing a dress like the one Sally wore to the party yesterday night.

WORD: DEAD

I personally ...

Accepted Answer

wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a dress like the one Sally wore to the party yesterday night.

Answer

would be caught dead wearing a dress like the one Sally wore to the party yesterday night.

Answer

didn’t want to be caught dead wearing a dress like Sally’s at the party yesterday.

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wouldn’t have been caught alive in that dress Sally wore last night.

Question 10

Vocabulary

Choose the option that best completes the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word given. Do not change the word given.

Mary really offended John yesterday when she said that he didn’t stand a chance of getting into law school.

WORD: FOOT

Mary really...

Accepted Answer

put her foot in her mouth when she said that John didn’t stand a chance of getting into law school.

Answer

stepped her foot into it when she said John couldn’t enter law school.

Answer

had her foot in the door when she talked to John about law school.

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put her foot wrong when she said John wouldn’t get in.

Question 11

Vocabulary

Choose the option that best completes the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word given. Do not change the word given.

I was extremely frightened when I heard a growling noise coming out of my wardrobe; fortunately it was only my brother playing a prank on me.

WORD: SKIN

I nearly...

Accepted Answer

jumped out of my skin when I heard a growling noise coming out of my wardrobe.

Answer

jumped into my skin when I heard something from the wardrobe.

Answer

ran out of my skin when I heard a growling sound from the wardrobe.

Answer

got under my skin when I heard a growling noise from my wardrobe.

Question 12

Vocabulary

Choose the option that best completes the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word given. Do not change the word given.

I found it difficult to look serious when my supervisor, who is never at a loss for words, sat speechless looking mindlessly at a colleague of mine who threw her resignation in his face.

WORD: FACE

I found it difficult to...

Accepted Answer

keep a straight face when my supervisor sat speechless.

Answer

make a straight face when the resignation was thrown.

Answer

hold a blank face when my supervisor sat speechless.

Answer

wear a serious face when my supervisor saw the resignation.

Question 13

Vocabulary

Choose the option that best completes the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word given. Do not change the word given.

Samantha has been very happy ever since she got a place on that graduate training scheme.

WORD: CLOUD

Samantha...

Accepted Answer

has been on cloud nine since she got a place on that graduate training scheme.

Answer

is being on cloud nine since the graduate scheme began.

Answer

was on cloud seven after joining the program.

Answer

has been up on the clouds after she got the job.

Question 14

Vocabulary

Choose the option that best completes the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word given. Do not change the word given.

Ben had never met any of Sissy’s relatives so he felt really uncomfortable and out of place at her family get-together.

WORD: FISH

Ben...

Accepted Answer

felt like a fish out of water at her family get-together.

Answer

seemed like a fish on dry land in the get-together.

Answer

was like a fish on the beach with Sissy’s family.

Answer

had the feeling of being a fish underwater at the event.

Question 15

Vocabulary

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

It is said that when the great queen died she was along with her favourite jewellery.

Accepted Answer

interred.

Question 16

Vocabulary

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

After bumping his head, Andrew became terribly and found it difficult to find his way back to the camp.

Accepted Answer

disorientated.

Question 17

Vocabulary

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

Jack found himself overpowered when he attempted to single-handedly the burglars he saw breaking into his neighbour’s house.

Accepted Answer

disarm.

Question 18

Vocabulary

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

My husband had a luxurious suite with a balcony overlooking the sea for our silver wedding anniversary.

Accepted Answer

reserved.

Question 19

Vocabulary

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

I would appreciate it if you would From smoking in my presence as I have an allergy to cigarette smoke.

Accepted Answer

refrain

Question 20

Vocabulary

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

The ring particles that about Saturn are made up almost entirely of water ice.

Accepted Answer

orbit.

Question 21

Vocabulary

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

The passengers all forward when the bus driver suddenly slammed on the brakes.

Accepted Answer

lurched

Question 22

Vocabulary

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

Until the necessary arrangements have been finalized, the illegal immigrants who are to be are being kept at removal centres.

Accepted Answer

Deported.

Question 23

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

I work walking distance from my house so I save a head on daily transportation expenses.

Accepted Answer

within

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by

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on

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at

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in

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off

Question 24

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

This quaint little village is quite literally the middle of nowhere, so make sure you take plenty of supplies with you.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

at

Answer

on

Answer

by

Answer

within

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off

Question 25

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

Living the outer suburbs means I get the best of both worlds because I can enjoy the wide open spaces but still live close enough to commute to the city centre on a daily basis.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

off

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on

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by

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within

Answer

at

Question 26

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

Make sure that you are in top form before going on a bicycle vacation that takes you the beaten track.

Accepted Answer

off

Answer

by

Answer

within

Answer

at

Answer

on

Answer

in

Question 27

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

I love visiting my grandmother who lives in a picturesque, little cottage situated the outskirts of town.

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

by

Answer

in

Answer

at

Answer

within

Answer

off

Question 28

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

Just the coast of the peninsula one could see the battered bow of what had once been a majestic ship jutting out of the water.

Accepted Answer

off

Answer

by

Answer

at

Answer

on

Answer

in

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within

Question 29

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

my way to work yesterday I bumped into an old friend of mine, whom I hadn’t seen since graduating from college five years ago.

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

off

Answer

at

Answer

within

Answer

by

Answer

in

Question 30

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases.

Legend has it that he buried the treasure the foot of a mountain under a crooked, little olive tree.

Accepted Answer

at

Answer

within

Answer

off

Answer

on

Answer

by

Answer

in

Question 31

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

When I was young my grandfather a lot of time with me and he often took me fishing at the weekend.

Accepted Answer

would spend

Answer

did spend

Answer

had spent

Answer

was spending

Question 32

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

I was about to start cooking but then the phone rang and I spent the next forty minutes telling Sally about the splendid wedding reception I the night before.

Accepted Answer

had attended

Answer

did attend

Answer

was attending

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was going to attend

Question 33

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

The friend to I entrusted my secret betrayed my confidence by telling everyone what I had told her.

Accepted Answer

whom

Answer

that

Answer

which

Answer

who

Question 34

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

My husband so bad tempered but now he tends to fly off the handle about small and seemingly insignificant things.

Accepted Answer

never used to be

Answer

had never been

Answer

didn’t used to be

Answer

was not used to being

Question 35

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

The hotel at we stayed is considered to be one of the most luxurious in the vicinity.

Accepted Answer

which

Answer

that

Answer

where

Answer

whom

Question 36

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

The paintings, depictions of still life, contained allegorical symbolism.

Accepted Answer

most of which were

Answer

the most were

Answer

they were mostly

Answer

most of them were

Question 37

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

Last night, I ready to go to bed when, suddenly, I heard a noise coming from the basement.

Accepted Answer

was getting

Answer

had got

Answer

had been getting

Answer

got

Question 38

Grammar

Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

We decided to take a break because we non-stop for more than six hours and we were having difficulty concentrating on the task.

Accepted Answer

had been working

Answer

had worked

Answer

were working

Answer

worked

Question 39

Grammar

Choose the option that best completes the sentence using a participle clause.

For example: He was tired, so he went to bed early. → Tired, he went to bed early.

I didn’t have her telephone number so I was unable to call her to invite her over.

Accepted Answer

Not having her telephone number, I was unable to call her to invite her over.

Answer

Not having her telephone number, I would be unable to call her to invite her over.

Answer

Having not her telephone number, I couldn’t call her to invite her over.

Answer

Having no telephone number, I was unable to call her to invite her over.

Question 40

Grammar

Choose the option that best completes the sentence using a participle clause.

The politician was in a state of shock after seeing the election results and he refused to make any comment.

Accepted Answer

Shocked after seeing the election results, the politician refused to make any comment.

Answer

Having shocked by the election results, the politician refused to make any comment.

Answer

Shocked by the election results, the politician was refusing to make any comment.

Answer

After seeing the election results, shocked, the politician refused to comment.

Question 41

Grammar

Choose the option that best completes the sentence using a participle clause.

I was ready to leave once I had finished my work.

Accepted Answer

Having finished my work, I was ready to leave.

Answer

Finished my work, I was ready to leave.

Answer

Having finished my work, I was ready for leaving.

Answer

I was ready to leave after having finished my work.

Question 42

Grammar

Choose the option that best completes the sentence using a participle clause.

The location of the hotel on a beautiful beach makes it a perfect holiday choice.

Accepted Answer

Located on a beautiful beach, the hotel is a perfect holiday choice.

Answer

The hotel is located on a beautiful beach, making it a perfect holiday choice.

Answer

The location of the hotel, located on a beautiful beach, makes it a perfect holiday choice.

Answer

The hotel located on a beautiful beach makes it a perfect holiday choice.

Question 43

Reading

Read the following article about Egypt. Then, choose the correct option.

At a business meeting in Egypt, …

Accepted Answer

it is bad manners to repeatedly reject the drinks offered

Answer

refusing food or drink is acceptable

Answer

tea will be offered when they reach a deal

Question 44

Reading

Read the following article about Egypt. Then, choose the correct option.

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Women can drink alcohol but only moderately

Answer

Foreign people shouldn’t drink alcohol in any case

Answer

Women are not allowed to drink alcohol

Question 45

Reading

Read the following article about Egypt. Then, choose the correct option.

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Foreign business people are required to be punctual

Answer

Local people are always on time

Answer

Shaking hands is banned to women

Question 46

Reading

Read the following article about Egypt. Then, choose the correct option.

In the 1970s…

Accepted Answer

Egypt’s economy was based mainly on three sources

Answer

Islamic activists prevented its economy from growing

Answer

Egyptian oil industry grew rapidly without any foreign help

Question 47

Reading

Read the following article about Egypt. Then, choose the correct option.

With regards to media and communication...

Accepted Answer

Internet connection in hotels is expensive

Answer

journalists have their work censored before it is published

Answer

there is no Internet access in small towns

Question 48

Listening

Listen carefully to Frida Kahlo History. Then, choose TRUE or FALSE.

As a child, she didn't like to play with her sisters, and preferred to be alone.

Source: https://youtu.be/wfbLR15Bh74

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 49

Listening

Listen carefully to Frida Kahlo History. Then, choose TRUE or FALSE.

As a child, she loved drawing, but didn't want to be an artist.

Source: https://youtu.be/wfbLR15Bh74

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 50

Listening

Listen carefully to Frida Kahlo History. Then, choose TRUE or FALSE.

She began to paint in a hospital bed after a terrible illness.

Source: https://youtu.be/wfbLR15Bh74

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 51

Listening

Listen carefully to Frida Kahlo History. Then, choose TRUE or FALSE.

Diego Rivera saw her paintings and approached her to say she could become a professional artist.

Source: https://youtu.be/wfbLR15Bh74

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 52

Listening

Listen carefully to Frida Kahlo History. Then, choose TRUE or FALSE.

Loneliness made Frida feel a lot of pain, which she reflected in her self-portraits.

Source: https://youtu.be/wfbLR15Bh74

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

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