Practice Pre-Quiz #1 (CAE 2025)

The company’s attempt to launch the new product was __________ by unexpected supply chain issues.

• THWARTED

• STEMMED

• RISEN

Scientists have finally __________ new evidence that proves their theory.

• BROUGHT TO LIGHT

• COME UP AGAINST

• LEFT NOTHING TO CHANCE

She was ________ the verge of a breakthrough in her research when funding was cut.

• ON

• IN

• AT

Despite the difficulties, the athlete managed to __________ to the challenge and win the match.

• COME

• RISE

• TAKE

With so many mistakes in the report, there’s __________ it will be approved.

• EVERY LIKELIHOOD

• LITTLE CHANCE

• A DISTINCT POSSIBILITY

His plans to study abroad were thwarted (a)   visa issues, forcing him to stay in his home country.

The scientist made sure to leave (a)   to chance by double-checking every measurement before presenting her findings.

Their difficulties in the project stemmed (a)   a lack of experience rather than bad luck.

After years of hard work, she is __________ the success of publishing her first novel.

• ENJOYED

• REALISED

• IMPROVED

She was so close to winning the race when she tripped.

VERGE
She (a)   the race when she tripped.