Just the job

The people in the photo are working in a lab. They (1) (a)   be students in a university or it (2) ​ (b)   be a hospital but it’s difficult to tell. It seems highly likely that they’re doing some kind of research though. They could be working separately but it is more (3) (c)   that they are working together with the man taking notes. There’s a (4) (d)   likelihood that they are working with chemicals as the woman has protective glasses on. This kind of work demands a high level of accuracy and (5) ​ (e)   be very rewarding if you’re good at it.

• may
• could
• likely
• strong
• can
• possible
• little
• must
• might

Complete:

Katerina knew it _ be Igor ringing the doorbell because he had a key.

• can't

• couldn't

• shouldn't

Complete:

When the new students arrived, there was nobody to welcome them and this _ have happened.

• mustn't

• might not

• can't

• shouldn't

Complete:

We are looking for people who _ be able to write reviews for the magazine.

• might

• should

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

There is a strong possibility that the manager will choose Antonio to play on Saturday but it depends on his state of fitness.

WELL

Antonio _______________the manager to play on Saturday but it depends on his state of fitness.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

We are sure that the government’s new policy will successfully reduce unemployment.

BOUND

We think that the government’s new policy_______________ in reducing unemployment.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

It is not likely that the effects of global warming can be reversed.

LIKELIHOOD

There is_____________ reversing the effects of global warming.

Complete:

A good sense of humor can _ any dull conversation and make it more enjoyable.

• influence

• enliven

• attract

• lure

Complete:

She received the full _ of her team for the new project proposal.

• basis

• backing

• appeal

• engagement

Complete:

During the seminar, I had an interesting discussion with my _ participants about the topic of leadership.

• fellow

• friend

• companion

• peer