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C1+ low Midterm Exam (U1-3)

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 54mins

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1.

Use the expressions to complete the sentences.


I sent 15 invitations to the party, so we could __________ have a very full living room!

a)

can't possibly

b)

couldn't possibly

c)

evidently

d)

ideally

e)

potentially

2.

Use the expressions to complete the sentences.


You know we have a test tomorrow, right? You ____________ be studying and texting at the same time!

a)

can't possibly

b)

evidently

c)

ideally

d)

potentially

3.

Use the expressions to complete the sentences.


If I were you, I _____________ concentrate with the television and the radio on at the same time.

a)

can't possibly

b)

couldn't possibly

c)

evidently

d)

potentially

4.

Use the expressions to complete the sentences.


____________, we will be able to find a very quiet place to study.

a)

Can't possibly

b)

Couldn't possibly

c)

Evidently

d)

Ideally

e)

Potentially

5.

Use the expressions to complete the sentences.


I didn’t think the cat was dangerous, but, ______________, he is. He bit me!

a)

can't possibly

b)

couldn't possibly

c)

evidently

d)

ideally

e)

potentially

6.

Use the expressions to complete the dialogue.


______________ in a poor family, I learned not to spend money on unnecessary things.

a)

Bearing

b)

Growing up

c)

Having worried

d)

Not being

e)

Speaking

7.

Use the expressions to complete the dialogue.


Well, _____________ as someone who has bought three cell phones in three years, I would like to point out that it can be difficult to resist social pressure and good marketing.

a)

bearing

b)

growing up

c)

having worried

d)

not being

e)

speaking

8.

Use the expressions to complete the dialogue.


Well, _____________ able to afford frequent upgrades, I try to focus on the nice things I already have.

a)

bearing

b)

growing up

c)

having worried

d)

not being

e)

speaking

9.

Use the expressions to complete the dialogue.


But if you needed newer technology for work, you might decide to make it a priority. I mean, _________________ in mind how much we use technology for work, it might make sense.

a)

bearing

b)

growing up

c)

having worried

d)

not being

e)

speaking

10.

Use the expressions to complete the dialogue.


I know what you mean. But, _________________ about keeping up with my co-workers for some time, I’ve decided to stop stressing out about it and just save my money.

a)

bearing

b)

growing up

c)

having worried

d)

not being

e)

speaking

11.

What does the expression


sticks in my mind


mean?

a)

On the verge of being recalled

or expressed.

b)

To be very memorable; unlikely to be

forgotten.

c)

To understand something that is

challenging or confusing.

d)

Without giving it too much thought or without

precise knowledge.

12.

What does the expression


get my head around


mean?

a)

On the verge of being recalled

or expressed.

b)

To be very memorable; unlikely to be

forgotten.

c)

To understand something that is

challenging or confusing.

d)

To learn something very thoroughly;

to memorize something.

13.

What does the expression


learn it by heart


mean?

a)

On the verge of being recalled

or expressed.

b)

To be very memorable; unlikely to be

forgotten.

c)

To understand something that is

challenging or confusing.

d)

To learn something very thoroughly;

to memorize something.

14.

What does the expression


lose my train of thought


mean?

a)

On the verge of being recalled

or expressed.

b)

To be very memorable; unlikely to be

forgotten.

c)

To forget what one was talking or

thinking about.

d)

Without giving it too much thought or without

precise knowledge.

15.

What does the expression


it’s on the tip of my tongue


mean?

a)

On the verge of being recalled

or expressed.

b)

To be very memorable; unlikely to be

forgotten.

c)

To forget what one was talking or

thinking about.

d)

Without giving it too much thought or without

precise knowledge.

16.

What does the expression


off the top of my head


mean?

a)

On the verge of being recalled

or expressed.

b)

To learn something very thoroughly;

to memorize something.

c)

To forget what one was talking or

thinking about.

d)

Without giving it too much thought or without

precise knowledge.

17.

Which one of the following sentences is correct?

a)

I like eating fast food because it is either cheap or it tastes good.

b)

I like eating fast food because it is both cheap and it tastes good.

18.

Which one of the following sentences is correct?

a)

It can be hard learning English as an adult. You have to not only go to work, but also find time to study.

b)

It can be hard learning English as an adult. You have to neither go to work, nor find time to study.

19.

Which one of the following sentences is correct?

a)

I find travelling so stressful. I always worry that I'm going to either miss my plane or forget to bring my passport.

b)

I find travelling so stressful. I always worry that I'm going to both miss my plane and forget to bring my passport.

20.

Choose which of the following is the correct.


If innovate is the verb, what is the adjective?

a)

Innovating

b)

Innovated

c)

Innovation

d)

Innovative

21.

Choose which of the following is the correct.


If assume is the verb, what is the noun?

a)

assumably

b)

assumption

c)

assumes

d)

assuming

22.

Choose the best word to fill in the gap.


Doing a bungee jump last year was __________ terrifying that I never want to do it again!

a)

so

b)

such

c)

even

d)

only

23.

Choose the best word to fill in the gap.


I was concentrating so hard on the game I was playing that I didn't __________ notice that I had left the front door open!

a)

so

b)

such

c)

even

d)

only

24.

Choose the best word to fill in the gap.


Hearing that my sister was getting married was __________ good news that I cried when she told me.

a)

so

b)

such

c)

even

d)

only

25.

Choose the best word to fill in the gap.


Taking an exam is stressful. It's natural to feel nervous, but you can __________ do your best.

a)

so

b)

such

c)

even

d)

only

26.

Choose the correct auxiliary verb to replace the underlined words to avoid repetition.


I'm sure I locked the front door when I left this morning, at least I think I locked the front door when I left this morning.

a)

haven't

b)

have

c)

do

d)

did

27.

Choose the correct auxiliary verb to replace the underlined words to avoid repetition.


Personally, I don't feel any pressure to get married and settle down. I guess I'm fortunate really, because many of my friends feel pressure to get married and settle down.

a)

haven't

b)

have

c)

do

d)

did

28.

Choose the correct auxiliary verb to complete the sentence.


I don't understand why everyone wants to get a tattoo these days. I mean, I've never had one but I know a lot of people who __________.

a)

haven't

b)

have

c)

do

d)

did

29.

Choose the correct auxiliary verb to complete the sentence.


A: I can't believe you've never seen the movie Titanic!

B: Really? I'm sure a lot of other people ___________ either.

a)

haven't

b)

have

c)

didn't

d)

did