3-Useof English-B2

Older people are going to make _______ a larger proportion of the population in the future.

• up

• out

• off

• on

She saw me crying and I expected her to be _______ to my problems but she just walked away.

• merciful

• friendly

• sympathetic

• understanding

You should make an omelets in a _________ pan for the best results.

• flat

• frying

• roasting

• cooking

The equipment at the school is old-fashioned and in bad condition. _________, the teachers seem very unmotivated.

• anyway

• furthermore

• however

• and

The machine can be very dangerous, especially when it ____ in motion.

• is

• moves

• goes

• has

You got back so late and you didn't even give me a proper ______ why you hadn't called me! I'm very unhappy with you.

• reason

• cause

• motive

• result

We have such a long car journey tomorrow. Make sure we bring enough food and games to ______ for 4 hours so the kids don't get bored.

• endure

• tolerate

• last

• during

The champion dancer will hold a press ______ tomorrow at which you will all be able to ask her any questions you may have.

• meeting

• seminar

• lecture

• conference

When the water _______, put the eggs in and leave them there for just over two minutes.

• boils

• steams

• bakes

• simmers

This rain means we can't go to the zoo today. ________ , I have a lot to do and it's best we stay home.

• besides

• however

• on the other hand

• therefore