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WorksheetsMidterm module Swedes
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The earliest texts about Arthur describe him as _______.
A king with a large castle
A courtly lover
A military leader
An emperor
What is the historical context in which stories about Arthur first began to be told?
The Norman Conquest
The Viking invasions of Britain
The introduction of Christianity in Britain
The Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain
What is the title of the book that Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote that centered around King Arthur?
The History of the Kings of Britain
The History of King Arthur
The History of Excalibur
The History of the Military of Britain in the Middle Ages
Why is Geoffrey of Monmouth important in the development of stories about King Arthur?
He proved that King Arthur existed
He created a fictional account of Arthur’s place in the line of British kings
He introduced courtly love into the stories
He wrote a reliable history of the time of Arthur
Why is Chrétien de Troyes important to the development of the Arthurian legends?
He lived in Arthur’s time
He was the first to tell the story of Merlin
He introduced courtly love and individual knightly quests into the legends
He told the story of how Arthur died
Cats prefer to eat:
Less than once a day
1-2 large meals a day
Multiple small meals each day
Cats do not have eating preferences
Cats purr:
When happy
When hungry
For no reason
For many reasons
The best way to understand cat behaviour is:
Learn their history
Watch them play
Get a cat
Cats cannot be understood
As prey, cats:
Prefer large open areas
Like to hide in small spaces
Often fight with predators
Cats are not often a prey species
As hunters, cats:
Work together in groups
Pursue large prey
Only hunt at night
Are opportunistic hunters
Jo’s knee joint (a) up after someone kicked it during the match. She could hardly bend it.
Wendy has (a) her arm in three places and had metal rods inserted into it.
I had to (a) my tooth out when it became infected.
Fortunately, Sue’s tumour has (a) into remission. She’s feeling much better.
The patient was (a) an anaesthetic before the operation.
As soon as she reached hospital, the doctors (a) her on a drip.
flutter
your eyelashes
your shoulders
raise
your belly
your eyebrows
click
your fingers
your forehead
shrug
your elbows
your shoulders
clench
your fist
your head
stretch
your eyes
your legs
pat
your back
your fingers
drop
your head
your heart
The government is worried about the latest (a) of cholera in the impoverished south of the country.
I did a (a) at the gym this morning–lots of press-ups and stretching. I’m exhausted now.
A (a) on drug smuggling by border police has been successful. Over a hundred arrests have been made.
‘Things just seem to go from bad to worse.’
downward spiral
neural connections
mortality
‘You won’t believe how much it hurts.’
scepticism
excruciating pain
symptoms
The crowd ___ wild when Hughes scored.
went
made
got
Players love it when the crowd starts ___ their name.
booing
chanting
screaming
In ice hockey, players who commit a foul are sent to the ___ .
foul-hall
bad-spot
sin-bin
I think I’ve got a bit of ___ from running around so long. I need to stretch my legs.
cramp
stiff
pull
An international betting syndicate has been ___ matches for ages.
fixing
mending
making
Griffiths was (a) off by the referee for punching the goalkeeper in the mouth.
We got (a) out of the cup on penalties. We scored four, but the opposition scored all five of theirs.
We (a) it! We should have won but made mistakes and ended up losing.
In a one- (a) game, City won 8–0.
I play games just to relax and (a) off steam at the end of a long, stressful day.
Teenagers feel a lot of (a) pressure to behave in certain ways.
Since she won the lottery, Rani has been living in the (a) of luxury.
I expect everything to be (a) -shape when I get back, so start tidying.
I can’t think of the word. It’s on the of (a) my tongue.
Don’t worry about Clare. She’s not afraid of those boys. She’ll give as (a) as she gets.
After we lost the match 6–0, it was all doom and (a) in the changing room. Everyone was
down.
We live in a very (a) -knit community in
which everybody knows what everybody else is up to.
I built up this business from (a) . When I started, I had nothing.
I guess I came from a (a) home. My dad walked out when I was six. We weren’t short of money though, even after my parents divorced.
My (a) upbringing didn’t prepare me for this. As a child, I had everything I needed, and I didn’t know how hard life could be.
My uncle Frank smokes like a (a) .
At university, Delia avoided me like the (a) . I think she thought I was boring.
The actions sowed the (a) of recovery.
The country (a) a lengthy period of unrest.
an outbreak of
troops
violence
war
disease
consumed by
grief
disappointment
desire
rage
assigned to
the case
their groups
the entertainment
the London branch
a shrine to
the gods
the dead
primitive art
the traffic
the withdrawal of
funding
light
support
troops
I would argue that there is a need to investigate this area of historical study further.
contend
demonstrate
agree
propose
The TV documentary’s enquiries ended up casting doubt on the committee’s initial findings.
questioning
stemming
putting forward
giving rise to
She has lived in France. _______, she speaks French fluently.
Despite this
As a result
However
Many companies are closing down. _______many people are losing their jobs.
Nevertheless
In spite of this
As a result
A society which values excellence in sports will turn out good athletes. _________, a society that holds education in high esteem will produce outstanding educators
In contrast
On the other hand
Similarly
In fact
Well, I admire your optimism, Sergio, but nevertheless, I think we should make some kind of contingency plan.
all the same
however
I'm afraid that, because of the strong euro, exports are down again this quarter.
consequently
owing to
Well, in spite of all these problems, I'd say we're still on target for a January launch.
despite
even though
What, even though we've hardly completed phase one trials?
in spite of the fact that
despite
Quite, Now, whereas we've been able to sustain these losses so far, we clearly can't do so indefinitely.
despite
although
We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.
in spite of
therefore
in addition
although
The Interact Club has done well to help the poor. ________, the Welfare Club has done well too.
Similarly
To add more
In reverse
Reversely
The documents will be scrutinized by the police. ____ they will be sent back to the relevant authority.
After all
Then
Nevertheless
For example
Joe goes hiking ___ he has asthma.
despite the fact that
despite
despite of
despite the fact
__________ his hectic schedule, Tom takes his mother out for dinner regularly.
Notwithstanding
Apart from
Although
Jack ___ use his company car every day. He gets the permission from the boss.
has to
may
can
must
The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. But we ___ read it if we don't want to.
don't have to
must not
cannot
has not to
We've worked long and hard today. ___ we call it a day?
Must have
Shall
Should have
Could have
This is a large, luxurious house! It ___ cost a pretty penny.
must have
can't
can
shall
I'm going to make a cabinet out of our spare wood pile. However, I ___ have to buy some extra wood for the finishing touches.
can
must
may
couldn't
You ___ called me first. I would have picked you up from the auto repair garage.
should have
can
shall not
should
He ___ give me a straight answer. He avoided my questions the whole time.
should have
wouldn't
might have
will have
I ___ drive a car until I was 34. Then I moved to the countryside, so I had to learn.
can
have to
couldn't
didn't
They ___ to have breakfast with us, but they went to bed too late the night before.
will come
would have come
might have come
may come
-- Not so well. I ______ much better but I misread the directions for writing.
She relies on Tom far too much. She doesn't take into account the possibility that he ____ her; in spite of his willingness to do so.
may not want to help
may not have helped
can't have helped
might not be able to help
What Tim says ___ true but I very much doubt it.
should be
will be
must be
may be
Sam ____ his collection. I can imagine his wife's anger if he does.
may have to sell
may have sold
could have sold
must have sold
It turned out that we _____ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed for several hours.
hadn't
should have
needn't have
mustn't
Jack ___ yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me.
mustn't have arrived
shouldn't have arrived
can't have arrived
needn't have arrived
"Don't tell anyone my new address" - "___"
I wouldn't
I can't
I don't
I won't
"Nancy bought some food for the party." - "She ___, we have plenty."
needn't have bought
doesn't have to
didn't need to
needn't
We ___ hurry home. It's still early.
must
mustn't
don't have to
should
We ran out of milk last night but I ___ buy some at the corner shop.
could
was able to
can't
She could ___ in the garage when we came round, which would explain why she didn't hear the bell.
work
be working
have worked
have been working
Although research scientist had hoped that the new drug interferon ___ to be a cure for cancer, its applications now appear to be more limited.
prove
would prove
will prove
had proven
You ___ look at me when I am talking to you.
could
should
would
The test was so difficult, I thought I would fail. ___ I passed with flying colours.
Hence
However
Besides
Lastly
Sheila is extremely intelligent. ___ , she does very well in every exam.
Besides
Therefore
Before
After
