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English Vocabulary in Use: elementary
Units to study 1 Which one is a phrase? A Our dog's name is Ruby. B In the garden. C I like chocolate. D Where is it?
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2 Which of these is not part of a car? A wheel B door C mug D window
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3 Which sentence is not correct? A Have you got a brother? B I've got a cold. C My house has got three bedrooms. D I've always got a good time in my English lesson.
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4 Which verb can you use with all these words? skiing A make
swimming B do
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C take D go
5 The answer is `I'm listening to music'. What is the question? A What are you doing? B What do you do? C What do you do to relax? D What do you like doing? 6 Which sentence is not correct? A I'm making a cup of coffee. B Can you make the bed, please? C The book made me sad. D She made a photo of the baby.
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7 Fill the gap with the correct phrase. `What time did you ............................... last night?' A come home B come to home C come back to home
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8 Complete the question with the correct phrase. ............................... to get to the airport? A How long it is B How much C How long does it take D How far
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9 Which sentence is the best reply to this question: `Can I borrow this book'? A Yes, but please bring it back tomorrow. B Yes but please take it back tomorrow.
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10 Which phrasal verb means `make something louder'? A turn off B turn on C turn down D turn up
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11 Fill the gap with the correct phrasal verb. I ............................... very well with my sister. A get out B get on C get up D get over
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12 Which one is correct? A He told me `Goodbye'. D He told `Goodbye'.
B He said me `Goodbye'.
C He said `Goodbye'.
13 Which of these can't you `tell'? A a story B a joke C the time D a question
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14 Which verb can you use with all these words? train A miss
plane B catch
bus car
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15 Which conjunction answers the question `why'? A because B so C if D but
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16 Which is the sixth month of the year? A July B June C January D May
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17 Fill the gap with the correct word. Jane's ............................... at the moment. She's coming back in about 10 minutes. A out B abroad C away
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18 Complete the sentence with the correct word. The driver sits at the ............................... of the bus. A side B beginning C middle D front
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19 Which word is not an adverb? A good B well C fast D slowly
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20 Which of these verbs has a past form that ends in `ed'? A keep B drive C choose D open
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21 Add two other uncountable kinds of food to this list: rice, bread, water, spaghetti A apples B milk C tomatoes D chocolate
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22 Which sentence has a negative meaning? A The weather's not bad today. B The weather's better today.
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C It's a terrible day.
23 Which word means the same as `easy-going'? A happy B lovely C relaxed D kind
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24 Which of these verbs is not correct? A look of B look after C look at D look for
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25 Which of these words has the wrong prefix? A impolite B unpossible C unsafe D incorrect
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26 Which suffix changes an adjective into an adverb? A -y B -er C -ly D -ing
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27 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. This house is ............................... . A very quite. B very quiet. C very quietly.
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28 Which question is correct? A When you were born? B When were you born? C When are you born? D When do you born?
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29 Which definition is correct? A Your cousin is your father's brother or sister. B Your cousin is your aunt's brother or sister. C Your cousin is your grandparents' son or daughter. D Your cousin is your father or mother's niece or nephew.
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30 Which one is not part of your leg? A thumb B toe C knee D foot
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31 Find something that only women wear. A trainers B jeans C tights D T-shirt
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32 Which phrase describes someone in a negative way? A She is too thin. B Ken is very tall. C He's quite handsome.
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33 Which sentence is not correct? A I've got a headache. B He's got a heart attack. C Do you get hay-fever?
D She's got toothache.
34 Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right. 1 hot A sad 2 well B love 3 happy C cold 4 hate D ill 35 When do you say `Congratulations!'? A It's your mum's birthday. B Your friend passed his exam. C Your sister missed her plane. D Your friend is taking her driving test tomorrow. 36 Match the adjectives with the countries. 1 Norwegian 2 Dutch 3 Italian 4 Swiss A Switzerland B Holland B Italy D Norway 37 Complete the sentence with the correct word. First we saw some lightning, then we heard loud ............................... . A thunder B fog C snow D rain
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Units to study 38 Where in a town do you go to borrow a book? A the town hall B the library C the post office
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39 Which place has lots of trees? A a village B a field C a forest
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40 Which animal lives on a farm? A a snake B a sheep C an elephant
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41 Which words do you use at the airport? A check in B platform C boarding card
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42 What does this sign mean? EXIT A go away B go out C go in D go up
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43 Which of these fruits is hard and green or red? A a banana B an orange C an apple D a strawberry
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44 Which three things do you find in the kitchen? A fridge B teapot C mug D shampoo
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45 What do you find in the bedroom? A a toilet B a shower C a basin D a wardrobe
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46 What can you do with a remote control? A turn the computer on B change the TV station 47 Where does a doctor work? A in a shop B in an office C in a factory
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48 Fill the gap with the correct phrase. When you finish university you ............................... . A give a lecture B do a course C get a degree D take notes
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49 Which one is not part of a computer? A a phone box B a screen C a keyboard
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50 Fill the gap with the correct word. We want to take the car with us on holiday so we're going by ............................... . A ship B plane C ferry D boat
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51 Where can you buy a lot of different things like clothes, toys, food and furniture? A a supermarket B a department store C a stationery shop
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52 Choose A, B, C or D. You can say `I booked a room' or: A I have a reservation. B I have a double room. C I filled in a form.
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53 The answer is `Yes, I'll have fish and salad''. The question is: A What do you want? B What do you like? C Are you ready to order? D Is everything all right?
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54 Fill the gap with the correct word. She plays ............................... everyday. A swimming B karate C running D tennis
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55 What type of film is about ghosts or dead people? A a horror film B a musical C a comedy D a western
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56 Which sentence is wrong? A I like relaxing after dinner. D I enjoy reading.
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57 Fill in the gap with the correct word. A ............................... attacked me in the street and stole my bag. A terrorist B mugger C vandal D murderer
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58 What type of programme is often on TV every day and is about people's lives? A a talk show B a cartoon C a documentary D a soap opera
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59 Fill in the gap with the correct phrase. Can you repair my TV? ............................... . A It's untidy. B It's dying. C It isn't working. D It's out of order.
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60 Finish the sentence with the correct phrase. When you are unemployed, you ............................... . A do not have enough food. B do not have a job. # Cambridge University Press 2005
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Jim broke his leg and went to hospital. The underlined word is: A a personal pronoun B an uncountable noun C a transitive verb
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Which prefix makes the opposite of all these words: appear, like, honest, agree ? A dis- B un- C mis- D in-
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Which noun forms an adjective with the suffix -able? A comfort B pain C fashion D danger
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Which word cannot be both a noun and a verb? A kiss B dream C rest D meet
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Which of these collocations is not correct? A a weak accent B a strong coffee C a heavy traffic
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What does the idiom `make up your mind' mean? A don't worry B decide C no problem D it's your decision
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Choose the correct preposition for these verbs: apologise A to
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Which of the following does not make a fixed expression with `by'? A my own B mistake C hand D accident
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Which expression can you use as a reply to `thank you'? A It doesn't matter. B Please. C No problem. D Sorry.
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10 Which of these expressions is the odd one out? A I don't mind this film. B I can't stand this film. D I'm really into this film.
C I quite like the film.
11 Your friend passes her driving test. What do you say to her? A Oh, what a pity. B Oh, that's brilliant. C I don't mind. D Really? That sounds interesting. 12 Fill the gap with the correct phrasal verb. `What time does your alarm clock ............................... in the morning? A get through B give up C go off D go out 13 Which is the common verb for all these sentences? A Could I ............................... the bill, please? B Let's ............................... a drink. C I ............................... a shower every morning. D We didn't ............................... a very good time at the party. 14 Which sentence has the wrong verb? A Kim is doing the shopping. B Please take a seat. C Can you make me a favour? D Joe is making a lot of progress at school.
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15 Which verb can be used with all these nouns? a bus A get
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17 Which of these sentences is not correct? A I have too much homework. B I want to buy some new jeans. C I don't like modern furnitures. D Put your luggage under the seat.
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18 Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence. The food was ............................... . A very delicious B absolutely delicious C a bit delicious D quite delicious
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19 Choose the correct preposition to fill the gap. `The plane flew ............................... the Atlantic Ocean.' A along B above C over
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20 Fill the gap with the correct word. `............................... I watered the plants, they didn't grow.' A also B in spite of C however D although
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21 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. `I lost my ticket, ............................... A unless I walked home. B so I had to walk home. C because I had to walk home.
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22 Which word or phrase means `rain for a short period of time'? A a shower B drizzle C heavy rain D it's pouring
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23 Which animal does not live on a farm? A pig B cow C gorilla D goat
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24 What do you do when you are tired or bored? A yawn B shake hands C smile D nod your head
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25 What is the opposite of `generous' ? A mean B honest C tense D pessimistic
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26 What can't we do with our hands? A clap B point C wave D stroll
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27 Choose the correct definition for the underlined word. `We live in the suburbs.' A in the centre of the town B an area outside the centre of the town C an area with no factories D an area where are a lot of shops and offices
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28 Which of the following is not in the living room? A a carpet B a television C a cooker D an armchair
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29 Which phrase is not correct? A the worth of living B a good standard of living
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30 Fill the gap with the correct word. `Sam was ............................... in a car accident.' A wounded B beaten up C injured D shot
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31 Which one is not a fruit? A pineapple B broccoli C plum
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32 Fill the gap with the correct word. `Don't eat too many cream cakes ± they are very ................................ .' A fattening B spicy C chilled D healthy
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33 Complete the sentence with the correct word. When you want to drive past a car in front of you, you should wait until it is safe to ............................... . A park B pull out C brake D overtake 34 Which of these jobs is not a skilled manual job? A plumber B pilot C electrician D mechanic 35 Which of the followings is not in an office? A filing cabinet B photocopier C chest of drawers
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36 Which phrase means the same as the words underlined? Prices have increased slowly. A risen gradually B dropped sharply C fallen slowly. D gone up sharply
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37 Which of the following verbs is the odd one out? A hit B throw C kick D whistle
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38 Fill the gap with the correct word. Where is the film ............................... ? A take place B happening C about D set
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39 Which word means the same as `the latest'. A the last B the best C the oldest D the newest
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40 Fill the gap with the correct word. `You can ............................... the file from the Internet.' A collect B browse C download D save
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41 Finish the sentence with the correct phrase. `The police have arrested a man and ............................... . A charged him with murder B investigated a crime C broken the law D proved he is guilty
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42 Which phrase means the same as the underlined phrase. `There is an election every four years.' A The election happens B We are electing the president D An election is made # Cambridge University Press 2005
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Units to study 43 Complete the definition with the correct word. `A ............................... is when there is no rain for a long time.' A famine B drought C flood D disaster
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44 Fill the gap with the correct word. `The centre of Rome is always ............................... with tourists at this time of year.' A lively B cosmopolitan C busy D packed
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45 Which phrase has the wrong preposition? A at midnight B for ages C during two hours
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46 What colour do you get when you mix together red and blue? A beige B grey C turquoise D purple
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47 Which expression means `be careful'? A Out of order B Do not disturb C Mind the step
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48 What does the word `stuff' refer to in this sentence? `Will you please pick up your stuff and put it in the washing basket?!' A clothes B books C make-up D rubbish 49 Which of the following expressions is not informal or spoken English? A Excuse me, where's the loo? B If you require further assistance, contact the manager. C I reckon you'll get the job. D The flat is handy for shopping.
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Units to study 1 Complete the definition with the correct phrase. A pejorative word ............................... A is very formal B has a negative association C is used mainly in conversation
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2 Which of the following prefixes means `before'? A ex- B bi- C re- D pre-
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3 What class of word can have any of the following suffixes? -hood
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4 Which adjective does not form a noun with the suffix -ness? A tender B kind C weak D equal
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5 Which of the compound adjectives below does not exist? A worn-out B hard-up C well-up D all-out
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6 Complete the sentence with the correct word. The ............................... for tomorrow is rain in most places. A outcome B fallout C feedback D outlook
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7 Which of the following English words comes from Spanish? A patio B piano C ghetto D casino 8 Complete the definition with the correct word. Someone who is always buying new things is ............................... . A a shopaholic B a keypal C a spin doctor D a singleton 9 Which word is the odd one out? A clink B splash C clang D tinkle
11 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. You can rent a car ............................... you have a current driving licence. A supposing B unless C on condition that D in case C a great divide
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13 Complete the sentence with the correct word or phrase. ............................... studying for my English degree, I work two evenings a week in a restaurant. A Moreover B Equally C Apart from D In addition to 14 Choose the best phrase to complete the conversation. `Do you have Angela's mobile phone number?' `............................... I'll just have a look in my address book.' A Mind you . . . B Hang on . . . C Still . . . D Anyway . . . 15 Which word is always used in the plural? A pyjama B tracksuit C glove D sock 16 Complete the sentence with the correct word. The operation was performed by a ............................... of three doctors. A crew B cast C gang D team 17 Which is the correct container for all of these types of food? tissues cereal washing powder chocolates A jar B pack C carton D box 18 Which word is the odd one out? A breeze B flood C drizzle D downpour 19 Complete the definition with the correct word. Someone who is ............................... enjoys spending time with other people. A eccentric B extravagant C gregarious D inquisitive
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10 Which sentence contains an incorrect homonym? A There is a sail on at the department store ± everything half price. B I'd like steak and chips. C The weather in Spain was really hot. D I love red ± it's my favourite colour.
12 Which phrase is not correct? A a world of difference B poles apart
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Units to study 20 Which of these objects does not belong in the kitchen? A grater B dust-pan C corkscrew D remote control
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21 Choose the correct word or phrase to complete all of the following sentences. My car's ............................... . The washing machine's ............................... . The TV's ............................... . A run out B flat C broken down D stopped .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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22 Which of these words is not a disease? A rabies B cholera C poison D leprosy
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23 Match each sport with the correct piece of equipment. 1) canoeing 2) tennis 3) archery 4) rowing A bow B oar C paddle D racket
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24 What is the opposite of bitter? A sour B spicy C sweet D salty
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25 Which of these words is not used to describe part of a tree? A branch B twig C trunk D bud
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26 Complete the sentence with the correct word. I think I've got ............................... : my joints are painful and swollen and I can't walk very well. A pneumonia B arthritis C an ulcer D a rash 27 Complete the sentence with the correct adjective. When you go to Los Angeles, don't forget to visit the ............................... Sunset Boulevard. A legendary B exclusive C exotic D intoxicating 28 Complete the sentence with the correct definition. A modem is ............................... ............................... . A a camera which records sound and pictures. B a machine which makes copies of documents. C a piece of equipment used to send information from one computer to another D a machine which records and plays back sound 29 Which of these words is not associated with the Internet? A newsgroup B FAQ C home page D spreadsheet
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30 Complete the sentence with the correct word. The United Kingdom is a ............................... . A republic B dictatorship C federation D monarchy
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31 Which of these people is not connected with a trial? A judge B member of a jury C detective D witness
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32 Which expression means the same as the phrase underlined? `He's likely to look for another job soon.' A I reckon he'll B I suspect he'll C I'm convinced he'll D I maintain he will 33 Complete the sentence with the correct word. Jane is always ............................... about how many languages she can speak. A complaining B boasting C confessing D grumbling
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34 Which of these verbs is not connected with touch? A tap B stroke C glimpse D press
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35 Which of these can you do with your eyes? A blush B yawn C grin D blink
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36 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. We arrived at the airport ............................... for our flight. A at times B by the time C just in time D at a time 37 Match the verbs with the correct situations. A bang B rustle C crash D rumble 1) opening a packet of crisps 2) a glass falling to the floor 4) a door closing suddenly
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39 Choose the correct idiom to complete the dialogue. `I wish Jack would stop talking about himself all day long.' `So do I! He's ............................... ............................... . A in the red B pie in the sky C a pain in the neck D barking up the wrong tree 40 Which of these expressions means `I've just remembered something important'? A Come to think of it B That reminds me C If you ask me D As I was saying 41 Complete the sentence with the correct word. His face suddenly turned as white as ............................... A a cloud B a ghost C a sheet D snow 42 Which of these idioms describing people is the odd one out? A She's as hard as nails. B She's a really cold fish. C He has a heart of gold. D He's a bit of an awkward customer. 43 Which of these idioms is connected with praise? A He's just trying to butter you up. B She thinks she's the bees' knees. C Mike's a dab-hand at that. D It was a dog's breakfast. 44 Complete the idiom with the correct part of the body. If you're worried, you should talk to someone and get it off your ............................... . A head B chest C back D nose 45 Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence. We only need a small group of people to do this job ± you know what they say .............................................................. . A There's no smoke without fire. B Many hands make light work. C Never look a gift-horse in the mouth. D Too many cooks spoil the broth. 46 Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb. The band are ............................... ............................... their new CD in time for Christmas. A bringing out B bringing about C bringing on D bringing up 47 Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence. We've had cable television ............................... . Now we can get about 60 different channels. A put on B put up C put off D put in 48 Match the American English word with the correct British English word. 1) sidewalk 2) antenna 3) garbage 4) vacation A aerial B holidays C pavement D rubbish 49 Which two expressions among those below would you see on signs in a shop? A Trespassers will be prosecuted B Pay and display C Shoplifters will be prosecuted D Please place your purchases here
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1 What is the register of the word underlined? `I can't find my specs anywhere, have you seen them?' A formal B informal C outdated D literary
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2 Which word does not take the prefix `over'? A hand B estimate C night D priced
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3 Choose the odd one out from this list of words connected with work. A vocational B flexitime C mechanical D manual
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4 Complete the definition with the correct phrase. ............................... ............................... is when you always buy a particular make of a product because you trust the quality. A red tape B hard sell C capital assets D brand loyalty
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5 Which of these words is not a piece of writing ? A composition B draft C plagiarism D dissertation
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6 Which word is a negative characteristic? A extravagant B elegant C affectionate
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7 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Jon and I fell head ............................... in love. A over heels B it off D at first sight
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8 Which verb does not mean `have a strong desire for something'? A crave B hanker after C defuse D yearn for 9 Complete the sentence with the correct adjective. Becky is so ............................... . If she sees something she likes, she just buys it without thinking. A extrovert B impulsive C garrulous D effusive 10 Which word means `someone who is not active physically.' A a dabbler B a culture vulture C a couch potato D a doer 11 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. At our office we have a ............................... day once a month when we can wear casual clothes. A designer B dress down C snazzy D dressed to kill 12 What does this sentence mean? The film was panned by the critics. A The critics loved the film. B The critics thought the film was very bad. 13 Which of these expressions about reading a book means `I didn't like it'? A It was a page-turner. B I couldn't put it down. C I couldn't get into it. D It's compulsive reading. 14 If someone says `lunch is on me' what do they mean? A They will pay for lunch. B Let's have lunch at my house.
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15 Which of these expressions is not connected with a car accident? A road rage B hit-and-run C a pile-up D a head-on collision
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17 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence below. The current economic ............................... is very good for small businesses. A disposition B climate C whirlwind D haze 18 Which word does key not collocate with? A question B decision C role D thought 19 A tamed animal A behaves aggressively
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20 Which of these expressions about the environment is connected with animals? A deforestation B the greenhouse effect C global warming D endangered species
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21 Which of these idioms means `I don't believe you'? A I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. B What do you take me for? C You should take it with a pinch of salt.
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22 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. An area represented by an MP is called a ............................... . A lobby B deputation C constituency D legislation
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23 Complete the definition with the correct word. If you suffer from ............................... you are ill because you are not eating enough food. A illiteracy B malnutrition C poverty D sanitation 24 Which of these crimes is a type of stealing? A perjury B harassment C embezzlement D joyriding
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25 Choose the best word to complete the sentence. Both sides agreed to an immediate ............................... and the fighting has stopped. A annihilation B ceasefire C deterrent D warfare
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26 Which of these expressions means you have a lot of money? A rolling in it B skint C strapped for cash D things are a bit tight
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27 Which of these words doesn't exist? A upload B offline C undelete D inbox
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28 Which of these idioms about illness is the odd one out? A out of sorts B off-colour C under the weather D on the mend 55,
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29 Choose the correct definition for the idiom `a level playing field'. A a change in the rules B a serious discussion C an election D a fair situation
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30 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Which ............................... should I click on to write a new email? A icon B thumbnail C footprint D analogue 31 Which adjective describes experiencing something using your computer instead of in real life? A interactive B virtual C smart D genetic 32 Which of the words below do all of the adjectives in the box collocate with? persistent A sit
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33 Which verb describes the way someone walks when their feet hurt? A hobble B amble C tiptoe D trudge
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34 What can you do with your eyebrows? A twitch B flutter C twitch D raise
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35 Which of these names for colours is not a shade of red? A poppy B ruby C strawberry D violet
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36 What do all of the verbs in the box mean? nip
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37 All of these words are connected with difficulty. Which one means a very hard or painful experience? A a glitch B a pitfall C an ordeal D a setback 38 Complete the sentence with the correct verb. The school will not ............................... any form of cheating in exams. A condone B endorse C authorise D give the green light to 39 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Mr Williams showed no ............................... as the judge sentenced him to ten years in prison. A apology B remorse C excuse D alibi 40 Which of these words means an agreement? A a coincidence B a compromise C a rift D a settlement
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41 Which word has the same meaning as the expression underlined? The findings in this study goes against everything in Dr Roberts' report. A conceives B predicts C demonstrates D contradicts
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42 Which of these colloquial words refers to a person? A thingumajig B whatsisname C umpteen D thingy
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43 Choose the correct reply if someone says to you: `Have you heard the latest news? Martha is having an affair!' A You shouldn't gossip! B Don't nag me! C Stop bickering! 44 Choose the best meaning for the idiom `a storm in a teacup'. A a misunderstanding B a big argument that will soon be forgotten C something you can't understand D a difficult situation 45 Which other idiom has a similar meaning to `He's nobody's fool'? A He has the gift of the gab. B He knows his stuff. C He's a smart-aleck. D He's one sandwich short of a picnic. 46 Choose the best idiom to fill the gap. She said the job wouldn't take long. ............................... ............................... ! It took nearly two days! A It's a small world. B You live and learn. C Famous last words. D Out of the blue. 47 Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb. Tom, could you ............................... me on Friday? I'll be away from school for the day on a course. A stand for B stand by C stand up for D stand in for 48 Choose a phrasal verb to replace the word underlined. I'm going to relax at the weekend. I really need a break from work. A chill out B bottle out C stick it out D simmer down 49 Which of these words is the odd one out? A spokesperson B firefighter C flight attendant
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50 Which of these words is not connected with rich or upper class people? A new money B hoi polloi C upper crust D stuck-up
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ELEMENTARY 1B 2C 3D 4D 5A 6D 7A 8C 9A 10D 11B 12C 13D 14C 15A 16B 17A 18D 19A 20D 21B,D 22C 23C 24A 25B 26C 27B 28B 29D 30A 31C 32A 33B 341C,2D,3A,4B 35B 361D,2B, 3C, 4A 37A 38B 39C 40B 41A,C,D 42B 43C 44A, B, C 45D 46B,C 47D 48C 49A 50C or D 51A,B 52A 53C 54D 55A 56C 57B 58D 59C 60B
PRE-INTERMEDIATE AND INTERMEDIATE 1D 2A 3D 4D 5C 6B 7C 8A 9C 10B 11B 12C 13have 14C 15D 16D 17C 18B or D 19C 20D 21B 22A 23C 24A 25A 26D 27B 28C 29A 30C 31B 32A 33D 34B 35C 36A 37D 38D 39D 40C 41A orD 42C 43B 44D 45C 46D 47C 48A 49B
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE 1B 2D 3B 4D 5C 6D 7A&D 8A 9B 10A 11C 12D 13D 14B 15A 16D 17D 18A 19C 20D 21C 22C 23A3,B4,C1,D2 24C 25D 26B 27A 28C 29D 30D 31C 32A 33B 34C 35D 36C 37A4,B1,C2,D3 38B 39C 40B 41C 42D 43C 44B 45D 46A 47D 48A2,B4,C1,D3 49C&D
ADVANCED 1B 2A 3B 4D 5C 6A 7A 8C 9B 10C 11B 12B 13C 14A 15A 16C 17B 18D 19B 20D 21B 22C 23B 24C 25B 26A 27C 28D 29D 30A 31B 32D 33A 34D 35D 36A 37C 38A 39B 40B or D 41D 442B 43A 44B 45B 46C 47D 48A 49D 50B
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