FCE Use of English Practice

Although they tried to put ___________ the fire for nearly two hours, eventually the firefighters had to give up.

• out
• off
• away
• on

The man was questioned by the police after acting in a(n) ___________ way outside the bank.

• suspicious
• faulty
• dishonest
• unfriendly

It's not a good idea to ....... unnecessary risks when you are doing dangerous sports.

• make

• have

• take

• give

When Irene was injured, Janet was chosen as a last-minute ....... for the hockey team.

• preference

• change

• alternative

• replacement

The Boston Marathon ....... every year.

• gets on

• takes place

• goes through

• takes part

A prize is offered to whoever ....... the one-hour cycling record of 90 kilometres.

• breaks

• tears

• rips

• splits

If someone wants to do something dangerous, I always advise them to think ....... !

• once

• twice

• often

• double

I ....... cycling by accident, but once I had started, I loved it.

• got by

• got over

• got through

• got into

You can get a much better ....... for a new town if you explore it on foot.

• way

• understanding

• knowledge

• feel

When you're riding on the back of a motorbike, you need to ....... tightly.

• stick down

• hang on

• hold up

• sit up