Free Printable Unit 3 B2 Use of English

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Question 1. We’d painted half the room and were feeling a bit tired so we decided to _______ it a day.

a)

A. call

b)

B. catch

c)

C. shout

d)

D. keep

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Question 2. Cassie's drawing will probably win the contest—artistic ability just ________ in her family.

a)

A. jogs

b)

B. runs

c)

C. keeps

d)

D. holds

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Question 3. He went on listening to her, ________times impatient and at times fascinated

a)

A. in

b)

B. on

c)

C. for

d)

D. at

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Question 4. The police caught the robbers in the _______ of ransacking another house.

a)

A. act

b)

B. move

c)

C. deed

d)

D. feat

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Question 5. You need to ________ your eye on the soup so that it doesn't bubble over.

a)

A. keep

b)

B. run

c)

C. book

d)

D. hold

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Question 6. The election was so close that I _______my breath until the final results were announced.

a)

A. held

b)

B. kept

c)

C. saved

d)

D. wasted

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Question 7. The weather is so good here that we can swim all (the) year________.

a)

A. round

b)

B. circle

c)

C. square

d)

D. around

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Question 8. It feels good to ________hands with someone we know as it’s all about wanting to be close to them.

a)

A. hold

b)

B. keep

c)

C. seize

d)

D. pull

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Question 9. Bob's keeping his car in our garage for the ________being.

a)

A. minute

b)

B. second

c)

C. day

d)

D. time

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Question 10. The state gave them to visiting businessmen whose names are being ________secret.

a)

A. kept

b)

B. held

c)

C. pulled

d)

D. created

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Question 11. If you ________ your promises, it will create an image that you are truthful and believable.

a)

A. maintain

b)

B. keep

c)

C. hold

d)

D. give

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Question 12. I kept him ________while he was waiting for the bus.

a)

A. firm

b)

B. friend

c)

C. mate

d)

D. company

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Question 13. If you're looking for a way to ________the time, we have plenty of great books to read.

a)

A. pass

b)

B. tell

c)

C. find

d)

D. spend

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Question 14. Keep in ________that the restaurant gets very busy and you may have to book a table in advance.

a)

A. mind

b)

B. head

c)

C. thought

d)

D. Brain

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Question 15. Now that we’re on the highway, we’ll be there ________no time.

a)

A. for

b)

B. in

c)

C. on

d)

D. at

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Question 16. I need someone dependable to ________the children while I'm at work.

a)

A. look after

b)

B. look into

c)

C. look over

d)

D. look up

17.

Question 17. My coming summer holiday started on the same day as my cousin's, and I was much _________it.

a)

A. looking forward to

b)

B. catching sight of

c)

C. keeping up with

d)

D. looking down on

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Question 18. Police are ___________the disappearance of two children.

a)

A. looking after

b)

B. looking into

c)

C. looking up

d)

D. looking out

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Question 19. The teacher _________ students’ assignments and pointed out some mistakes and suggested improvements.

a)

A. looked up

b)

B. showed off

c)

C. looked over

d)

D. checked in

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Question 20. _______! The knife is quite sharp and you may cut youself.

a)

A. Look out

b)

B. Look into

c)

C. Look over

d)

D. Look up

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Question 21. How do you pronounce p-h-l-e-g-m? ________ 'phlegm' in the dictionary if you don't know.

a)

A. Look after

b)

B. Look up

c)

C. Look over

d)

D. Look for

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Question 22. She thinks they _________ her because she didn't go to university.

a)

A. look forward to

b)

B. look up to

c)

C. look down on

d)

D. look out for

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Question 23. Please would you ________ at the reception desk and sign your name in the book.

a)

A. watch over

b)

B. check in

c)

C. show off

d)

D. look into

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Question 24. We ended up packing our belongings and going downstairs to _________of the hotel.

a)

A. check out

b)

B. watch out

c)

C. look into

d)

D. look up

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Question 25. _________! You nearly jabbed me in the eye with your umbrella!

a)

A. Watch out

b)

B. Check in

c)

C. Look into

d)

D. See off

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Question 26. The guards were originally hired to ________ the houses as they were being built.

a)

A. watch over

b)

B. look up

c)

C. show off

d)

D. check out

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Question 27. She only bought that sports car to _________ and prove she could afford one.

a)

A. show up

b)

B. turn off

c)

C. show off

d)

D. look at

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Question 28. She is the aggrieved person whose fiancé did not ________ for their wedding.

a)

A. show up

b)

B. care for

c)

C. look after

d)

D. look into

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Question 29. In the movie, he plays a concerned and sensitive father trying to ________ two teenage children on his own.

a)

A. look into

b)

B. bring up

c)

C. show up

d)

D. turn into

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Question 30. Children ________ with a mixture of character traits from both sides of their family.

a)

A. grow up

b)

B. bring up

c)

C. look up

d)

D. turn up

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Question 31. He was not accustomed _________ political or philosophical discussions.

a)

A. to

b)

B. with

c)

C. in

d)

D. for

32.

Question 32. This study shows that networks are enthusiastic __________working with externally funded projects.

a)

A. at

b)

B. about

c)

C. from

d)

D. with

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Question 33. The doctors were astonished __________the speed of her recovery.

a)

A. to

b)

B. for

c)

C. at

d)

D. in

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Question 34. The whole school is delighted _________ Joel's success in the championships.

a)

A. about

b)

B. for

c)

C. with

d)

D. in

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Question 35. They are typical _________ couples who plan a family without reckoning on the small fortune it will cost.

a)

A. with

b)

B. about

c)

C. of

d)

D. from

36.

Question 36. It was impossible not to feel sympathy_________ the family's misfortune.

a)

A. with

b)

B. on

c)

C. for

d)

D. about

37.

Question 37. A rise _________ interest rates would reverse the downward trend in inflation.

a)

A. in

b)

B. on

c)

C. for

d)

D. about

38.

Question 38. Everyone hates having their screen fill _________a bunch of Web pages they didn't ask for.

a)

A. in

b)

B. with

c)

C. about

d)

D. from

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Question 39. Schoolchildren from city schools can get a taste __________the countryside first-hand.

a)

A. in

b)

B. on

c)

C. of

d)

D. with

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Question 40. We felt at home with her and were impressed _________the depth of her knowledge.

a)

A. about

b)

B. with

c)

C. for

d)

D. upon

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Question 41. Enterprises are making greater efforts to involve _________the competition in the gearbox industry.

a)

A. in

b)

B. for

c)

C. with

d)

D. about

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Question 42. My sister's absolutely crazy ________ chocolate whereas I can take it or leave it.

a)

A. about

b)

B. for

c)

C. with

d)

D. in

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Question 43. I don't think she's consciously rude _________ people - it's just her manner.

a)

A. in

b)

B. for

c)

C. with

d)

D. to

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Question 44. This recipe book is worth its weight in gold - it tells you everything you need to know _________ cookery.

a)

A. of

b)

B. about

c)

C. from

d)

D. for

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Question 45. He was unaware ________ the other aircraft until both began to veer off the side of the runway.

a)

A. for

b)

B. of

c)

C. on

d)

D. from

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Question 46. I waited until the boss was in good _________ before I broached the subject of my raise.

a)

A. attitude

b)

B. mood

c)

C. manner

d)

D. temper

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Question 47. Did he ever lose his __________, raise his voice?

a)

A. temper

b)

B. attitude

c)

C. personality

d)

D. manner

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Question 48. The fans' bad __________ has resulted in the disqualification of their football team from the championship.

a)

A. behaviour

b)

B. temper

c)

C. attitude

d)

D. manner

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Question 49. It is important to separate learning English orally from learning English by __________ books.

a)

A. reading

b)

B. instructing

c)

C. guiding

d)

D. teaching

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Question 50. Living alone and trying to __________ a small daughter is no easy task.

a)

A. grow up

b)

B. become

c)

C. grow

d)

D. bring up

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Question 51. A serious problem can _________ if the heart stops pumping effectively.

a)

A. rise

b)

B. raise

c)

C. arise

d)

D. lift

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Question 52. He heard a scream and the hairs on the back of his neck began to _________.

a)

A. raise

b)

B. arise

c)

C. rise

d)

D. lift

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Question 53. We're trying to ________ awareness about the environment in general and air pollution in particular .

a)

A. rise

b)

B. raise

c)

C. arise

d)

D. lift

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Question 54. He _________ early and went for a walk in the nearby neighbourhood.

a)

A. lifted

b)

B. rose

c)

C. raised

d)

D. arose

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Question 55. Leather is very much in ________ this season, as of course is the ubiquitous denim.

a)

A. fashion

b)

B. trend

c)

C. custom

d)

D. habit

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Question 56. _________ exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.

a)

A. Regular

b)

B. Usual

c)

C. Typical

d)

D. Common

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Question 57. A _________cold is characterized by sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.

a)

A. usual

b)

B. regular

c)

C. common

d)

D. normal

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Question 58. She had never been particularly _________ about her job as interior designer.

a)

A. interested

b)

B. keen

c)

C. willing

d)

D. enthusiastic

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Question 59. I'm not in the _________ of letting strangers into my apartment.

a)

A. custom

b)

B. habit

c)

C. fashion

d)

D. trend

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Question 60. The two species have several characteristics in _________.

a)

A. common

b)

B. trend

c)

C. fashion

d)

D. custom

61.

CLOSEST MEANING

Question 61. The government has announced an ambitious plan to modernize the railway network.

a)

A. aggressive

b)

B. content

c)

C. facile

d)

D. unenthusiastic

62.

CLOSEST MEANING

Question 62. Her bouquet was made of artificial flowers.

a)

A. natural

b)

B. man-made

c)

C. real

d)

D. actual

63.

CLOSEST MEANING

Question 63. The children were very eager to go to the zoo.

a)

A. angry

b)

B. unexcited

c)

C. avid

d)

D. dangerous

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Question 64. The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats.

a)

A. disapproval

b)

B. benefit

c)

C. obstruction

d)

D. damage

65.

CLOSEST MEANING

Question 65. Clean water is a precious commodity in many parts of the world.

a)

A. valuable

b)

B. valueless

c)

C. worthless

d)

D. cheap

66.

OPPOSITE MEANING

Question 66. The bus service is discontinued for the time being because of the building of the subway.

a)

A. for the moment

b)

B. rarely

c)

C. late

d)

D. so far

67.

OPPOSITE MEANING

Question 67. Under the current law, it is an offence only to be caught in the act of posting such a card.

a)

A. blameless

b)

B. guilty

c)

C. responsible

d)

D. caught red-handed

68.

OPPOSITE MEANING

Question 68. I still keep in touch with her even though we haven’t seen each other for 8 years.

a)

A. lose touch with

b)

B. get the message

c)

C. get in touch

d)

D. stay in touch

69.

Question 69. Repair work is expensive and you have to keep that in mind

a)

A. bear in mind

b)

B. memorize

c)

C. recall

d)

D. forget

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Question 70. If we don’t hurry up, we won’t be in time to catch the train.

a)

A. late enough

b)

B. early enough

c)

C. on time

d)

D. all day long

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Question 71. She hasn’t enrolled for the course _______.

a)

A. until

b)

B. yet

c)

C. already

d)

D. still

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Question 72. It was _______ an uninspiring speech and we were very disappointed.

a)

A. fairly

b)

B. rather

c)

C. very

d)

D. pretty

73.

Question 73. The journey was _______ longer than I thought it would be.

a)

A. farther

b)

B. any

c)

C. very

d)

D. even

74.

Question 74. Train tickets are _______ plane tickets

a)

A. as expensive than

b)

B. less expensive than

c)

C. least expensive than

d)

D. more expensive as

75.

Question 75. I’ve never met _______ woman as Caroline.

a)

A. such a mean

b)

B. so a mean

c)

C. as a mean

d)

D. too a mean

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Question 76. The richer he gets, _______ he becomes

a)

A. the most selfish

b)

B. the less selfisher

c)

C. the more selfish

d)

D. the selfisher

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Question 77. The blue dress costs _______ that one.

a)

A. three times as much as

b)

B. three time as many as

c)

C. three times so much as

d)

D. three time such much as

78.

Question 78. If you want to work abroad, why don’t you contact _______ agency I went to in _______ Lamb Street?

a)

A. the/the

b)

B. the/ an

c)

C. the/ ---

d)

D. an/ a

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Question 79. The highest mountain in _______ world, _______ Mount Everest, is in _______ Himalayas.

a)

A. the/the/the

b)

B. the/ --- / the

c)

C. a/ the/ the

d)

D. the/ a/ a

80.

Question 80. Only people with _______ may apply for this job.

a)

A. experiences

b)

B. experience

c)

C. experiencing

d)

D. experiencings

81.

REWRITE

Question 81. If you work harder, the exam will be easy. (the)

-> The harder you work, (a) will be.

82.

REWRITE

Question 82. Today I feel happier than ever. (as)

-> I’ve never felt (a) today.

83.

REWRITE

Question 83. I didn’t think it would be so difficult. (more)

-> It was (a) I thought.

84.

REWRITE

Question 84. Wouldn’t you prefer to come out instead of staying at home alone? (rather)

-> Wouldn’t you (a) at home alone?

85.

REWRITE

Question 85. This building is older than the church. (so)

-> The church (a) this building.

86.

REWRITE

Question 86. John and Mary have received the same number of job offers. (many)

-> Mary has received (a) John.

87.

REWRITE

Question 87. Susan is the best baker I’ve ever known. (bakes)

-> None of the people I know (a) Susan.

88.

REWRITE

Question 88. Peter is more enthusiastic about music than Jack is. (keen)

-> Jack isn’t (a) Peter is.

89.

Question 89. His job is getting more hectic all the time ̣(and)

-> His job is (a) all the time.

90.

REWRITE

Question 90. Why didn’t you find a cheaper restaurant? (the)

-> Is this (a) you could find?

91.

WORD FORMATION

Question 91. When she reached (a) , she moved away from home. (adult)

92.

WORD FORMATION

Question 92. It was his (a) ambition to become a film director. (boy)

93.

WORD FORMATION

Question 93. We have also undertaken very intensive excavation in many of the (a) buildings and complexes that make up the site’s epicenter (monument)

94.

WORD FORMATION

Question 94. A wealthy millionaire has extended an offer to the university that could help save the (a) troubled school. (finance)

95.

WORD FORMATION

Question 95. When the player came to him (a) , he told her he would do anything to help her. (confidence)

96.

WORD FORMATION

Question 96. Women’s rights groups have cried out against the proposed cut in (a) paid to single mothers. (beneficial)

97.

WORD FORMATION

Question 97.We are demonstrating to show our (a) and disgust at the treatment of refugees. (angry)

98.

WORD FORMATION

Question 98. (a) , the error that has impeded acceptance of this way of viewing matters can be readily identified and correct. (luck)

99.

WORD FORMATION

Question 99. After the 21-day isolation period, Covid-19 survivors are no longer (a) . (infection)

100.

WORD FORMATION

Question 100. We always had the (a) that their marriage was not happy. (suspicious)

Unit 3 B2 Use of English

Total questions: 100

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